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ORONO, Maine - Maine has fired hockey coach Tim Whitehead after 12 seasons. Whitehead's departure, announced Wednesday, followed a disappointing season in which the Black Bears went 11-19-8 before failing to advance in t...

The Rangers assigned forward J.T. Miller to Connecticut of the American Hockey League, signaling a probable end to this season's largely unsuccessful experimentation with rookies.

TORONTO - It's been over 20 years since a Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman enjoyed a debut like Ryan O'Byrne's. O'Byrne scored in Toronto's 4-3 home win over the New York Rangers on Monday night. According to the Elias Spo...

Look out. The Blackhawks are back atop Adrian Dater's weekly rankings and there's been plenty of movement down below as late injuries and slumps take their toll in the stretch.

Comedian Bill Burr calls in to talk about his beloved Bruins; Ryan Kennedy talks Frozen Four; and more. -

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have reassigned forward Michael Chaput and defenceman Cody Goloubef to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Mass. Chaput (shuh-POOT'), who turned 21 on Tuesday...

Remembering the shot blocking outrage nearly one year on from last playoff season; why Ovechkin shouldn't be shocking; and more. -

ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota Wild right wing Dany Heatley has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder. Heatley had the procedure Tuesday. Coach Mike Yeo said the team isn't sure yet about a timetable for Heatl...

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal appeared in good spirits Tuesday when he spoke to reporters after skating on his own before the team practiced at the MSG training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. Staal has missed the ...

The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenseman Justin Faulk from injured reserve.

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have activated defenceman Justin Faulk from injured reserve. The team also said Tuesday it has sent defenceman Brett Bellemore to its AHL affiliate in Charlotte. The 21-year-old Fa...

Just as the Vancouver Canucks were getting closer to having a healthy roster, two more names were added to the injury list. Canucks coach Alain Vigneault told reporters Tuesday that forward Chris Higgins and defenseman C...

The third Subban, Jordan, is turning heads in the OHL playoffs and is eligible for this summer's draft. -

The New York Islanders and New Jersey Devils will play a preseason game at Barclays Center in September.

Minnesota Wild forward Dany Heatley had arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder Tuesday. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the procedure was performed at the Cleveland Clinic. There is no timetable for Heatley...

MONTREAL (AP) Alex Ovechkin scored his 26th goal and Jack Hillen got his first as the Washington Capitals stretched their winning run to five games, 3-2 over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin's game had grown so stale and incomplete that, a year ago, he was being benched late in games.

Shaking off complacency and embracing a switch to right wing, Alex Ovechkin has gone from ghost to MVP candidate. Allan Muir says an assist must be credited to Adam Oates.

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Tuesday he does not expect to have center Darren Helm back in the lineup this season. Helm has been bothered by back problems this season and played in one game, Jan. 25 against ...

New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk is on the ice for the team's practice Tuesday at Prudential Center. It's his first time skating with the team since sustaining a right shoulder injury in the third period of a hom...

After snapping their longest losing streak of the season over the weekend, the Winnipeg Jets continue their quest to reclaim first place in the Southeast Division as they host the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night.

With a playoff spot already locked up, the Chicago Blackhawks look to move closer to a second Central Division title in four years on Tuesday night when they visit the Minnesota Wild.