Hockey News

The Islanders are the Ilyas, not the Isles, until further notice.

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Cal Petersen made 18 saves and the United States beat Kazakhstan 3-0 Tuesday to improve to 2-1 at the IIHF world championship.

Due to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, the Caps' Alex Ovechkin says he's confident he'll reach a new contract with Washington.

Kyle Connor scored 6:52 into the third overtime period, lifting the Jets to a first-round series sweep of the Oilers in what was the longest game in Winnipeg's history.

Team Canada, with far less star power than in past appearances in the world championships, fell to 0-3 in the tournament on Monday, after dropping a 3-1 decision to Germany in Latvia.

Anaheim general manager Bob Murray on Monday named Jeff Solomon the new vice president of hockey operations, as the Ducks prepare for what should be an active offseason reshaping their roster.