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Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking

Nicklas Backstrom is done talking about his hip. The Capitals now need his play to do the talking

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is sick and tired of talking about his surgically repaired left hip.
Yamamoto bags two as Seattle Kraken win 5-3 over Calgary Flames

Yamamoto bags two as Seattle Kraken win 5-3 over Calgary Flames

CALGARY — A self-described hometown kid, Kailer Yamamoto's first game with his new team was a good one on Monday.
Winnipeg Jets top line leads win over Edmonton Oilers in pre-season win

Winnipeg Jets top line leads win over Edmonton Oilers in pre-season win

WINNIPEG — Laurent Brossoit relished being back on the ice and it showed. Brossoit made 26 saves as the Winnipeg Jets blanked the Edmonton Oilers 5-0 in pre-season action on Monday.
Jack Hughes' three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

Jack Hughes' three-point night leads Devils over Canadiens 4-2 in pre-season

Montreal head coach Martin St. Louis said the New Jersey Devils’ recent progress from developing team to Stanley Cup contender is something he hopes the Canadiens can take steps toward this season.
Jakob Chychrun scores twice, Senators beat Maple Leafs in overtime

Jakob Chychrun scores twice, Senators beat Maple Leafs in overtime

TORONTO — Jakob Chychrun is feeling a lot more comfortable after a whirlwind end to last season. That's great news for both the defenceman — and a franchise looking to finally break through in the Eastern Conference.
Goaltender Ty Young signs entry-level deal with Vancouver Canucks

Goaltender Ty Young signs entry-level deal with Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER — Goaltender Ty Young has agreed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Young was selected in the fifth round, 144th overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry draft.
Coronato, Huberdeau lead Flames' 10-0 thrashing of Canucks in pre-season opener

Coronato, Huberdeau lead Flames' 10-0 thrashing of Canucks in pre-season opener

CALGARY — Brandishing a lethal shot, Calgary Flames rookie right-winger Matt Coronato got off to an impressive start Sunday.
Perfetti nets shootout winner as Jets top Oilers 2-1 in pre-season opener

Perfetti nets shootout winner as Jets top Oilers 2-1 in pre-season opener

EDMONTON — Cole Perfetti is off to a good start as he pursues the second-line centre spot for the Winnipeg Jets.
Stutzle scores twice, Senators open pre-season with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

Stutzle scores twice, Senators open pre-season with 3-2 win over Maple Leafs

Ottawa Senators goaltender Anton Forsberg says he feels good after returning from two major knee surgeries. His play would seem to back up his words.
Canucks will be comfortable family not a dictatorship, says new captain Quinn Hughes

Canucks will be comfortable family not a dictatorship, says new captain Quinn Hughes

VICTORIA — Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes says he sees himself as the type of leader who wants to build a family atmosphere on the team where everybody feels welcome.