Hockey

Nick Cousins and the Senators fined for warmup actions prior to Game 3 against the Maple Leafs

NEW YORK (AP) — The Ottawa Senators and forward Nick Cousins have each been fined for his actions during warmups prior to Game 3 of a first-round playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Apr 25, 2025 2:26 PM Read more >

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog feels 'really good' after making NHL comeback following 3-year absence

DENVER (AP) — Gabriel Landeskog's right knee feels “really good” two days after his first NHL game in nearly three seasons. No issues whatsoever. His thumbs may soon be a different story.

Apr 25, 2025 2:23 PM Read more >

Trading card hobby in Canada impacted by mounting trade war centred around U.S.

MISSISSAUGA — The international trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump has complicated collecting trading cards in Canada.

Apr 25, 2025 2:19 PM Read more >

Gamesmanship alive and well in NHL playoffs: 'It's always there'

OTTAWA — Senators head coach Travis Green suggested to reporters the Maple Leafs were manipulating the officials to get penalty calls.

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Quebec government says 'Go Habs Go!' expression is part of province's identity

MONTREAL — The Quebec government has stepped in to defend the phrase "Go Habs Go!" as the provincial language watchdog takes heat for objecting to the English word "go.

Apr 25, 2025 1:33 PM Read more >

Pickard gets Game 3 start for Edmonton Oilers down two games to Los Angeles Kings

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers gave goaltender Calvin Pickard the nod to start in Friday's Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings.

Apr 25, 2025 1:01 PM Read more >

Panthers waiting to see if Barkov will be available for Game 3 against Lightning on Saturday

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Panthers are waiting to see if captain Aleksander Barkov will be able to play Saturday when their playoff series resumes against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Apr 25, 2025 11:13 AM Read more >

Canadiens' Laine misses practice, St. Louis mum on Game 3 lineup changes

MONTREAL — Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis says he’ll make his Game 3 lineup decisions following warm-up Friday night after winger Patrik Laine missed the team’s morning skate.

Apr 25, 2025 10:55 AM Read more >

Benoit plays unlikely OT hero, Leafs take 3-0 lead in Battle of Ontario

OTTAWA — Simon Benoit wasn't sure how to react. The Maple Leafs defenceman had just flung a puck on goal through traffic in overtime. He found himself in the middle of a wild celebration seconds later.

Apr 25, 2025 9:57 AM Read more >

Court declares mistrial in former world junior hockey players' sex assault case

LONDON — A new jury is set to be selected today in the sexual assault case of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team after an Ontario judge declared a mistrial days into the proceedings.

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