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Sydney Crosby's 16th hat trick buries Blue Jackets 5-3

Sydney Crosby's 16th hat trick buries Blue Jackets 5-3

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Sidney Crosby recorded his 16th career hat trick, scoring twice in the third period, rallying the Pittsburgh Penguins over the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-3 on Tuesday night for their league-leading fifth straight win.
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Canucks look to Bo Horvat's first game back in Vancouver with N.Y. Islanders

Canucks look to Bo Horvat's first game back in Vancouver with N.Y. Islanders

VANCOUVER — Elias Pettersson has one hope for Vancouver Canucks fans as ex-captain Bo Horvat makes his return to Rogers Arena on Wednesday. "I hope they don't boo him," the Swedish forward said after practice at the University of British Columbia.
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Quebec to spend up to $7 million for L.A. Kings 2024 pre-season games in Quebec City

Quebec to spend up to $7 million for L.A. Kings 2024 pre-season games in Quebec City

QUEBEC — The Quebec government says it will spend between $5 million and $7 million to have the NHL's Los Angeles Kings spend the final part of their 2024 training camp in Quebec City and play two pre-season games in the provincial capital next year.
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NHL general managers talk cut-proof equipment, tweaks to 3-on-3 overtime rules

NHL general managers talk cut-proof equipment, tweaks to 3-on-3 overtime rules

TORONTO — Rod Pasma didn't see a lot of new options on the market for neck protection a month ago. The NHL's vice-president of hockey operations now has a pile of products awaiting approval after a death from a skate cut in England.
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Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat

Oilers star Draisaitl fined $5,000 for 'dangerous trip' on Islanders centre Horvat

NEW YORK — The National Hockey League has fined Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl US$5,000 for a "dangerous trip" on New York Islanders centre Bo Horvat, the league announced Tuesday.
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Philadelphia visits Carolina after Frost's 2-goal game

Philadelphia visits Carolina after Frost's 2-goal game

Philadelphia Flyers (7-7-1, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (9-6, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.
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Islanders bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Canucks

Islanders bring 5-game losing streak into matchup with the Canucks

New York Islanders (5-6-3, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (11-3-1, second in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10 p.m.
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Goalies Lundqvist, Vernon and Barrasso headline latest class inducted into Hall of Fame

Goalies Lundqvist, Vernon and Barrasso headline latest class inducted into Hall of Fame

TORONTO (AP) — Henrik Lundqvist played a starring role at Madison Square Garden for 15 seasons.
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Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 in Knoblauch's coaching debut

Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers beat Islanders 4-1 in Knoblauch's coaching debut

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Leon Draisaitl had a goal and three assists, Connor McDavid had a goal and an assist, and Edmonton beat the New York Islanders 4-1 on Monday night in Kris Knoblauch’s debut as Oilers coach.
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Rantanen, Colton score 2 minutes apart in second period as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-1

Rantanen, Colton score 2 minutes apart in second period as Avalanche beat Kraken 5-1

SEATTLE (AP) — Mikko Rantanen and Ross Colton scored two minutes apart midway through the second period and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 5-1 on Monday night.
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