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NEW YORK — Jaccob Slavin scored his first NHL hat trick to help the Carolina Hurricanes to an 8-4 win against the New York Islanders at Barclays Center on Monday. Justin Faulk and Jeff Skinner each scored twice, Joakim Nordstrom had a goal, and Cam Ward made 23 saves for Carolina (28-27-11). “Feels pretty good,” […]

When Ryan Kesler inked his six-year, $41.25-million contract extension with the Anaheim Ducks, the deal was roundly derided. Six more years for a 31-year-old pivot whose style of play dictated that has his best years were likely behind him? There was no way it would work out favorably for the Ducks, and certainly not when […]

In a lost season with very little left to play for, the Colorado Avalanche are getting a headstart on auditioning players for next season’s roster. The trade deadline moves signaled the beginning of a youth movement as they brought in 23-year-old Sven Andrighetto from the Montreal Canadiens and called up 21-year-old J.T. Compher from the […]

When Nick Schmaltz took control of the puck at the top of the right circle Tuesday night, he had a plan in mind as he wheeled around the back of the net. He saw Jonathan Toews drift toward the crease, and he figured the Minnesota Wild would expect him to try a wraparound shot or […]

There is a reason Philadelphia Flyers forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare arrives at the rink every day with a smile on his face. “If the guys knew where I came from, they’d understand,” Bellemare said. Where he came from is southern France. His improbable hockey journey is why he savors every second he spends in the NHL.

Undersized Viktor Arvidsson was passed over in the the draft three times before the Predators nabbed him. In his second season, he’s showing he was worth the gamble. To be sure, Viktor Arvidsson can score nice goals. But the Nashville left winger’s value goes way beyond his wrist shot. As Predators assistant GM Paul Fenton […]

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The most consistent rookie on the Coyotes roster this season may also be the least talked about rookie on the Coyotes roster. Brendan Perlini has taken the team by storm with eight goals in 25 games, Lawson Crouse is a big, fast, and physical force and Jakob Chychrun looks like a can’t-miss, […]

If it is one’s wish, go ahead and tell Ryan Kesler that he can no longer play at an elite level past 30. He dares you. Mock the six-year contract extension he signed at that age and say the Ducks will pay dearly for writing him big checks as the years move on. He’ll take […]

It looked as if Nick Schmaltz had given the Hawks the lead. The crowd erupted, the goal horn began to sound and the light boards that surround the United Center started flashing. But Schmaltz hadn’t scored. His shot after a drive from the right circle hit Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy and went off the far […]

Jujhar Khaira learned hockey on the streets of Surrey, B.C., a Sikh kid and his little brother scoring their Game 7, Stanley Cup-winning goals while in runners, shooting a tennis ball. Khaira was no different than millions of Canadian kids, except for one thing: He would go on to score on the big stage Monday […]

One day, Al Montoya might be considered the Willie O’Ree of the Cuban-American community. Nothing would make him prouder. Montoya, a veteran goaltender in his first season with the Montreal Canadiens, is the first player of Cuban heritage to play in the NHL; O’Ree became the first black player in NHL history when he made […]

NASHVILLE — A year ago this week, Ryan Johansen played his first game for the Nashville Predators His arrival marked the first of two seminal trades executed by Nashville GM David Poile during a seven-month span that would rock the hockey world and forever change the complexion of three franchises.