Pens double up Coyotes, 4-2, to end skid at four

In Pittsburgh, Jeff Carter scored twice and the Penguins knocked off the Arizona Coyotes, 4-2 on Tuesday night to end a frustrating four-game skid. “It’s been a little bit of a tough stretch for us here, obviously,” Carter said. “We … Continue reading

Thunderbirds’ Bannister promoted to Blues

The St. Louis Blues have named Drew Bannister as interim head coach after Craig Berube was relieved of his duties Tuesday night. Bannister, 49, was in his sixth season as head coach of the Blues’ American Hockey League affiliates, having … Continue reading

Canes end skid with win in Ottawa

In Ottawa, the visiting Carolina Hurricanes put up a four spot on the Senators in a 4-1 win on Tuesday night to end a four-game schneid.Sebastien Aho hit for a double in the Canes win. “It’s been a tough road … Continue reading

Berube fired as Blues coach, replaced by Bannister

Craig Berube was fired as coach of the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday and replaced by Drew Bannister. Bannister, who coached Springfield of the American Hockey League, will travel to St. Louis on Wednesday and serve his first game behind … Continue reading

Avs rally in third to douse Flames, 6-5

In Denver, the Calgary Flames took a 5-3 lead into the third period on Monday night and promptly surrendered three goals to the Avalanche in a 6-5 loss. Nathan MacKinnon hit for the game-winner at 15:30 off a breakaway strike. … Continue reading