Islanders hire Roy as head coach

Patrick Roy was hired as New York Islanders coach Saturday, replacing Lane Lambert. Roy, a Hockey Hall of Fame goalie, coached the Colorado Avalanche for three seasons (2013-16) before resigning Aug. 11, 2016. The 58-year-old was 130-92-24 in 246 regular-season … Continue reading

Killorn out 4-6 weeks for Ducks, to have arthroscopic knee surgery

Alex Killorn is out 4-6 weeks for the Anaheim Ducks and will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee next week. The 34-year-old forward played 19:52 in his last game, a 2-0 loss at the Washington Capitals on Tuesday. He … Continue reading

Couture to make season debut for Sharks against Ducks

Logan Couture is expected to make his season debut for the San Jose Sharks when they host the Anaheim Ducks at SAP Center on Saturday (10 p.m. ET; BSSD, BSSC, NBCSCA). Couture has been out all season with a lower-body injury … Continue reading

Chicago edges Islanders, 4-3, in OT

In Chicago, the Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead to the visiting New York Islanders on Friday night.Seth Jones bailed the Hawks out with 22 seconds gone in extra time to give Chicago a 4-3 win. It was Jones’ first marker … Continue reading