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Penguins sign forward Patric Hornqvist to 5-year extension

Penguins sign forward Patric Hornqvist to 5-year extension

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins weren't about to let Patric Hornqvist get away. The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions signed the 31-year-old forward to a five-year extension Tuesday that runs through the 2022-23 season.
Bruins' Patrice Bergeron out with fractured right foot

Bruins' Patrice Bergeron out with fractured right foot

BOSTON — The Bruins say leading goal scorer Patrice Bergeron is out with a fractured right foot. General manager Don Sweeney announced on Tuesday that a CT scan revealed the injury. Bergeron will be evaluated in two weeks.
Lightning edge Maple Leafs despite injury to Kucherov

Lightning edge Maple Leafs despite injury to Kucherov

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point scored the deciding goal in a shootout for the second consecutive game, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.
Kings rally late and beat Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime

Kings rally late and beat Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime

LOS ANGELES — Anze Kopitar tied the game with 10.8 seconds left in the third period and Dustin Brown scored a power-play goal 3:14 into overtime, rallying the Los Angeles Kings past the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 on Monday night.
Contenders deal high draft picks at NHL trade deadline

Contenders deal high draft picks at NHL trade deadline

Red Wings general manager Ken Holland has suddenly come to appreciate how valuable first-round draft picks are when a team's not in playoff contention at the NHL trade deadline.
MacKinnon has 2 goals and assist, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1

MacKinnon has 2 goals and assist, Avalanche beat Canucks 3-1

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche stayed relatively quiet at the NHL trade deadline. Now that Nathan MacKinnon is healthy, maybe that's all they need for a playoff push.
Point scores shootout winner again, Lightning edge Leafs 4-3

Point scores shootout winner again, Lightning edge Leafs 4-3

TAMPA, Fla. — Brayden Point is about as reliable as they come in a shootout.
Backup Lindgren earns respect with Canadiens despite 1-0 shootout loss to Flyers

Backup Lindgren earns respect with Canadiens despite 1-0 shootout loss to Flyers

MONTREAL — Rookie Charlie Lindgren played like a seasoned NHL veteran in just his 12th career game. The 24-year-old Lindgren stopped all 33 shots he faced as the Montreal Canadiens lost 1-0 in the shootout versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.
Blue Jackets score early and often, beat Capitals 5-1

Blue Jackets score early and often, beat Capitals 5-1

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Hours after the trade deadline, the Columbus Blue Jackets had the kind of first-period offensive explosion they've been missing this season.
Lightning strike by adding McDonagh at NHL trade deadline

Lightning strike by adding McDonagh at NHL trade deadline

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Steve Yzerman now has something in common with Boston Bruins counterpart Don Sweeney. They both tapped the New York Rangers before the NHL trade deadline Monday.