Montreal rally pat Blackhawks for 5-2 win

In Chicago, the Blackhawks took a 2-0 lead over the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Friday night. Ryan Donato scored with three minutes left in the opening stanza for a 1-0 lead to Chicago after 20 minutes. Jason  Dickinson stretched the … Continue reading

Crosby goal in third snaps tie, sends Pens to 4-3 win over Wild

In Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby scored a power play goal at  6:10 of the third period to snap a 3-3 tie and send the Penguins to a 4-3 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The Pens had taken … Continue reading

Ducks’ early cushion just enough in 4-3 win over Detroit

In Detroit, the visiting Anaheim Ducks held a 4-0 lead in the middle frame, and then had to hold off the Red Wings in Monday fora 4-3 win. Lukas Dostal made 29 saves in the win. The Ducks moved to … Continue reading

Smith fired as Senators coach, replaced by Martin

D.J. Smith was fired as coach of the Ottawa Senators on Monday. Jacques Martin, who was hired as senior adviser to the coaching staff on Dec. 6, will serve as interim coach. Daniel Alfredsson, the Senators all-time leader in points, … Continue reading

MacKinnon leads 3 Stars of the Week

NEW YORK – Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko and New York Islanders defenseman Noah Dobson have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Dec. 17. FIRST STAR – NATHAN MacKINNON, C, COLORADO AVALANCHE … Continue reading