Rangers collapse now complete in another shutout loss

In the end, the New York Rangers could not change a season of patterns. IN the end, it was another loss, supported by  another lackluster effort in an important game.  On Monday night, Akira Schmid made 31 saves in a … Continue reading

Sutter fired as Flames coach, no replacement named

CALGARY — Darryl Sutter was fired by the Calgary Flames on Monday. Calgary (38-27-17) missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second time in three seasons, finishing two points behind the Winnipeg Jets for the second wild card from the … Continue reading

Seattle crack Avs in Game 7 to advance

In Denver, Seattle’s Oliver Bjorkstrand hit for a double in the second period on Sunday night to help the Kraken to a 2-1 win over the Avalanche in Game 7 of their first round series. In their first franchise playoff … Continue reading

Panthers oust Bruins in OT, 4-3

In Boston, the unheard of happened on Sunday night.Carter Verhaeghe scored at 8:35 of extra time to send the Florida Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Bruins to win the first round series, 4-3. “It just feels good to … Continue reading

Bowness returning as Jets coach next season

Rick Bowness will return next season as coach of the Winnipeg Jets, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff said Sunday. The 68-year-old has one season plus an option remaining on his contract. “I think in Rick’s situation he’s more than comfortable going … Continue reading

Oilers edge Kings on late goal, win series in Game 6

In Los Angeles, Kailer Yamamoto  with 3:03 left on the regulation clock on Saturday night to give the Edmonton Oilers a 5-4 win over the Kings.The Game 6 win gave the Oilers a 4-2 series win and eliminated the Kings. … Continue reading