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Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

Montreal Canadiens sign goaltender Montembeault to three-year extension

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens agreed to a three-year contract extension with goaltender Samuel Montembeault on Friday. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2026-27 season, has an annual average value of US$3.
Marner's hat trick, shootout winner leads Leafs over Kraken 4-3

Marner's hat trick, shootout winner leads Leafs over Kraken 4-3

TORONTO — Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs were cruising. The winger had bagged his second-career hat trick to snap a long goal drought and help his team build a 3-1 advantage through two periods.
Shane Pinto's half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey

Shane Pinto's half-season suspension from the NHL shines a light on gambling education in hockey

Glenn Healy still remembers longtime NHL director of security Frank Torpey walking into a locker room in the 1980s to warn players about the pitfalls of illegal sports wagering.
Eastern Conference-leading New York takes on Nashville

Eastern Conference-leading New York takes on Nashville

New York Rangers (16-4-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Nashville Predators (11-11, sixth in the Central Division) Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Winnipeg brings losing streak into game against Chicago

Winnipeg brings losing streak into game against Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks (7-14, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Winnipeg Jets (12-8-2, third in the Central Division) Winnipeg, Manitoba; Saturday, 3 p.m.
Coyotes take on the Blues after overtime victory

Coyotes take on the Blues after overtime victory

St. Louis Blues (12-9-1, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (11-9-2, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The St.
Capitals visit the Golden Knights after Wilson's hat trick

Capitals visit the Golden Knights after Wilson's hat trick

Washington Capitals (12-6-2, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (15-5-4, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m.
Red Wings visit the Canadiens following Compher's 2-goal performance

Red Wings visit the Canadiens following Compher's 2-goal performance

Detroit Red Wings (12-7-3, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (10-11-2, seventh in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Red Wings visit the Montreal Canadiens after J.T.
Lightning bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Stars

Lightning bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Stars

Tampa Bay Lightning (10-9-5, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Dallas Stars (13-5-3, second in the Central Division) Dallas; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning, on a three-game losing streak, take on the Dallas Stars.
Devils take on the Sharks after overtime victory

Devils take on the Sharks after overtime victory

San Jose Sharks (5-16-2, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (11-9-1, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Devils -462, Sharks +349; over/under is 6.