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Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 39th goal, Maple Leafs beats Jets 1-0 in overtime

Auston Matthews scores NHL-leading 39th goal, Maple Leafs beats Jets 1-0 in overtime

TORONTO (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 39th goal at 4:13 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 1-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday night in the opener of a home-and-home set.
Blackhawks agree to new 2-year contract with veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek

Blackhawks agree to new 2-year contract with veteran goaltender Petr Mrazek

SEATTLE (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks announced another two-year contract on Wednesday, agreeing to an extension with goaltender Petr Mrazek. Mrazek's new deal runs through the 2025-26 season and carries a salary-cap hit of $4.25 million.
Canadian singer Tate McRae to perform at NHL All-Star Game in Toronto

Canadian singer Tate McRae to perform at NHL All-Star Game in Toronto

TORONTO — Canadian singer-songwriter Tate McRae will perform during the second intermission of the NHL All-Star Game. The 20-year-old McRae, of Calgary, is a nine-time Juno Award winner and multiplatinum artist.
Report: 5 members of Canada's 2018 junior hockey team to face sexual assault charges

Report: 5 members of Canada's 2018 junior hockey team to face sexual assault charges

Five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have taken leaves of absence from their professional hockey clubs amid a report that five members of that roster have been asked to surrender to police in London, Ont., to face sexual assault charges.
Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah

Jazz owner requests for NHL to initiate expansion process to bring franchise to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — The owners of the NBA's Utah Jazz have requested the NHL initiate an expansion process to bring a franchise to Utah.
Utah Jazz owners say they have the immediate ability to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City

Utah Jazz owners say they have the immediate ability to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City

The owners of the NBA’s Utah Jazz said Wednesday they have the immediate ability to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City and requested the initiation of an expansion process.
William Nylander, fellow NHLers eager for Olympic chance

William Nylander, fellow NHLers eager for Olympic chance

William Nylander remembers the goal sailing into Finland's net early in the third period. A few months short of his 10th birthday, he was watching the 2006 Olympic final with his family.
Wild try to keep win streak going, host the Predators

Wild try to keep win streak going, host the Predators

Nashville Predators (25-21-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Minnesota Wild (21-21-5, seventh in the Central Division) Saint Paul, Minnesota; Thursday, 8 p.m.
Colorado hosts Washington following O'Connor's hat trick

Colorado hosts Washington following O'Connor's hat trick

Washington Capitals (22-17-6, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (30-14-3, second in the Central Division) Denver; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m.
Ducks visit the Stars after Silfverberg's 2-goal showing

Ducks visit the Stars after Silfverberg's 2-goal showing

Anaheim Ducks (16-30-1, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (28-13-6, third in the Central Division) Dallas; Thursday, 8 p.m.