Askarov makes 32 saves in Sharks win against Canucks

SAN JOSE, Calif.  — Yaroslav Askarov made 32 saves for the San Jose Sharks in a 3-2 victory against the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center on Friday. Will Smith, William Eklund, and Adam Gaudette scored, and Macklin Celebrini had two assists for the Sharks (12-10-3), who are … Continue reading

Cogliano retires after 17 NHL seasons, to join Avalanche front office

Andrew Cogliano announced his retirement Friday after 17 NHL seasons and will join the Colorado Avalanche front office. © Christian Petersen/Getty Images “The game of hockey has given me and my family so much and I am grateful for every … Continue reading

Dubois traded to Capitals by Kings for Kuemper

Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded to the Washington Capitals by the Los Angeles Kings for goalie Darcy Kuemper on Wednesday. The 25-year-old center had 40 points (16 goals, 24 assists) in 82 regular-season games for the Kings this season and one … Continue reading

Hronek signs 8-year, $58 million contract with Canucks

Filip Hronek signed an eight-year, $58 million contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. It has an average annual value of $7.25 million. © Codie McLachlan/Getty Images The 26-year-old defenseman had an NHL career-high 48 points (five goals, 43 assists) … Continue reading

Canucks take top spot in Pacific

In Vancouver, Thatcher Demko made his return to the Canucks crease on Tuesday night, and made 39 saves  in a 4-1 win over the visiting Calgary Flames. The win clinched the Pacific top spot for the Canucks. “He’s one of … Continue reading

Canucks down Oilers, 3-1, go five points clear atop Pacific

In Edmonton, the Vancouver Canucks hung a 3-1 loss on the Oilers on Saturday night. The Oilers might have closed to within one point of the Canucks for first atop the Pacific Division with a victory in regulation. The Canucks … Continue reading