Kuemper, Capitals blank Ducks, 2-0

In Washington, DC, Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves on Tuesday night in a 2-0 shutout for the Capitals over the visiting Anaheim Ducks. “I thought he was excellent tonight and exactly what we needed,” Washington coach Spencer Carbery said of … Continue reading

Eichel out week to week for Golden Knights after lower-body surgery

Jack Eichel is out week to week for the Vegas Golden Knights after having lower-body surgery. The forward has missed the past two games after sustaining an injury in a 2-1 overtime win against the Boston Bruins on Thursday. “He’s … Continue reading

Fleury earns 552nd win in shutout of Islanders

In St Paul, the Wild finally got their game together for Marc-Andre Fleury on Monday night. Fleury had been sitting on 551 career NHL wins for what seemed an eternity, before the Wild met the New York Islanders. Mats Zuccarello  … Continue reading

Late strike sends Montreal over Avs, 4-3

In Montreal, the Canadiens’ Joel Armia scored with just over four minutes left in regulation on Monday to snap a 3-3 tie with the visiting Colorado Avalanche, and send the Habs to 4-3 win. “I think he’s having fun,” Montreal … Continue reading

Kings score four in third, end slide in win over Canes

In Raleigh, the beleaguered  Los Angeles Kings entered their match with the Hurricanes on Monday riding an eight-game skid. The Kings scored four times in the third period after skating to a 1-1 tie through the first 40 minutes of … Continue reading