Luukkonen, Sabres blank Sharks, 3-0

In Buffalo, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 27 saves, and the Sabres shout out the visiting San Jose Sharks, 3-0 on Monday afternoon. “I talked about how well we’ve been playing as a team, and that gives me confidence, too,” Luukkonen said. … Continue reading

Pettersson leads 3 Stars of the Week

NEW YORK – Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson, Calgary Flames center Blake Coleman and Colorado Avalanche goaltender Alexandar Georgiev have been named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Jan. 14. FIRST STAR – ELIAS PETTERSSON, C, VANCOUVER CANUCKS … Continue reading

Red Wings score three in third to down Maple Leafs, 4-2

In Toronto, the visiting Detroit Red Wings entered the third period trailing the Maple Leafs, 2-1. They struck for three goals in the final frame to take a 4-2 win. Daniel Sprong tied the game, 2-2, with 2:46 gone in … Continue reading

Rangers snap skid at four, pop Caps, 2-1

In New York, the Rangers entered Sunday afternoon’s matinee riding a four-game skid, their longest of the season, facing a rematch with the Washington Capitals.The Caps handed the Rangers their fourth loss on the skid in a Saturday matinee, 3-2. … Continue reading

Bowness, Laviolette, Montgomery, Tocchet named NHL All-Star Game coaches

Rick Bowness has coached 762 NHL games in the regular season and 54 in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He has never coached an NHL All-Star Game. Until now. Bowness, who has led the Winnipeg Jets to the best points percentage … Continue reading