NHL to go straight to playoffs if play resumes

24-team tournament for Stanley Cup approved

NHL going to small-group training as Phase 2 of return

TORONTO – The NHL hopes to have players back in team facilities soon -- with plenty of precautions. The league, which paused its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemi...

NHL players approve 24-team playoff talks

Many details still to be hashed out for a Stanley Cup playoff

NHL players voting on playoff format to return

Proposal is for a 24-team tournament

Arizona governor opens door for pro sports return in state

PHOENIX – Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has opened the door for professional sports to return to the state. Ducey said on Tuesday that professional sports, including MLB, NBA, NHL and N...

Avalanche stay active, sign a goalie

Annuen a 20-year old prospect

NHL goalies trying to stay sharp during break

TORONTO — Vancouver Canucks goalie Jacob Markstrom is using a tennis ball machine as part of his training to stay sharp. Columbus Blue Jackets counterpart Joonas Korpisalo doesn’t...

Virus-stricken Avalanche players feeling better

Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar said the three Avalanche players that tested positive for the novel coronavirus are feeling better. In a teleconference call Thursday, B...

‘Undrafted but undaunted’: Oilers’ Colby Cave dies at 25

Brain bleed cause of hockey player’s death

Minnesota Duluth star Scott Perunovich wins Hobey Baker

Minnesota Duluth defenseman Scott Perunovich won the Hobey Baker Memorial Award on Saturday night as college hockey’s top player, becoming the Bulldogs’ record sixth recipient. ...

Chances increase NHL goes directly into playoffs

NHL commissioner says rest of regular season in doubt

Trump can’t commit to date for having fans in stadiums

President talks with leaders of various sports