* Kirill Kaprizov and the Wild withstood a late three-goal rally by the Kings and were one of six Central Division clubs to skate to victory during Monday’s 10-game slate. * Matthew Schaefer continues to pick up points to start … Continue reading →

Lane Hutson signed an eight-year, $70.8 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. It has an average annual value of $8.85 million and begins next season. The 21-year-old defenseman could have been a restricted free agent after this season. … Continue reading →

Charlie Lindgren had a highlight-reel save in his return to the Capitals’ crease and backstopped Washington to a shutout victory versus New York. * Canadian Thanksgiving is highlighted by the season debut of Prime Monday Night Hockey, a doubleheader from … Continue reading →

* Anaheim’s Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish each posted three points to lead the Ducks to a come-from-behind overtime victory at SAP Center after the Sharks’ young stars Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith also put on a three-point showing. * … Continue reading →

* Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer found the score sheet in his NHL debut but fellow No. 1 pick Sidney Crosby lifted the Penguins to victory in their home opener and climbed an all-time list with his 626th career goal. * … Continue reading →