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

Speed Demons of the Ice: Exploring the Fastest Skaters in Pro Hockey

Professional hockey is no doubt an electrifying game, where the ice becomes the artist’s canvas and speed becomes the pulse of it all. The speed of the players reigns supreme in the excitement of it all. Over the years, countless … Continue reading

Oettinger out week to week for Stars with lower-body injury

Jake Oettinger will be out week to week for the Dallas Stars because of a lower-body injury, coach Peter DeBoer said Monday. The goalie was injured during the first period of the Stars’ 5-4 win against the Ottawa Senators on … Continue reading