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Capitals’ Jensen avoids hospital after being stretchered off

That update from coach Spencer Carbery came after the team said Jensen was conscious, alert and moving his extremities following the shove from Tampa Bay’s Michael Eyssimont late in the first period. “Scary situation,” Carbery said. “Initially when you see something like that, someone stretchered off, you’re thinking the worst-case situations. He’s doing better.” The […]

Lightning’s March madness has them back among top contenders

And no surprise — the Lightning did. A lot. Tampa Bay went 9-1-1 last month, saving their best run of the season (so far) for the stretch drive toward playoffs. It’s not the first time the Lightning have hung back, only to flip the proverbial switch right when points and positioning are paramount. It’s a […]

NHL suspends, fines Flyers’ Tortorella for actions vs. officials

Philadelphia Flyers coach John Tortorella was suspended two games and fined $50,000 for refusing to leave the bench after receiving a game misconduct and a bench minor in Saturday’s 7-0 loss at the Tampa Bay Lightning, the league announced. He will miss home games against the San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday […]

North Carolina, Cormac Ryan silence Duke to clinch outright ACC title

DURHAM, N.C. — Cormac Ryan scored a season-high 31 points, including a huge 3-pointer with 1:38 left, to help No. 7 North Carolina beat No. 9 Duke 84-79 on Saturday night, claiming the Atlantic Coast Conference’s regular-season title outright for the first time in seven years. Ryan made 8 of 12 shots and 6 of […]

Nikita Kucherov scores 3 goals in Tampa Bay Lightning win

More Teams. More Games. Nikita Kucherov scores in each period of the Lightning’s 6-3 win over the Flyers. (1:07) Nikita Kucherov had three goals and an assist, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Tuesday night. Kucherov scored on a one-timer from the right circle late in the first period. He […]

Kucherov reaches 500 career assists as Lightning tame Wild

Kucherov, who leads the league with 75 points, had his fourth game this season with three or more assists. He achieved the milestone in his 688th game, the third fastest to reach the mark among active players behind Connor McDavid (527) and Sidney Crosby (554). Kucherov’s milestone assist came on Steven Stamkos‘ power-play goal early […]

Fantasy hockey streaming guide: Stack your positions against these teams

They are at the bottom of the standings, so does that mean the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators are the best targets when choosing a free agent to stream against or deciding how to compose your lineup on a busy night? Should you avoid facing the New York Rangers and […]

Blackhawks’ Taylor Hall to have surgery, miss rest of season

More Teams. More Games. Taylor Hall helps power the Blackhawks’ offense with goals in back-to-back games. (1:31) Former Hart Trophy winner and five-time NHL All-Star Taylor Hall will undergo surgery on his right knee and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks announced Thursday. Coach Luke Richardson said Hall will […]

Thursday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more

This five-game slate, light for a Thursday, has some more solid defensive teams on tap. The Nashville Predators at the Tampa Bay Lightning, in particular, is two teams good at preventing. Overall, eight of the 10 likely starting goaltenders have positive results for the goals saved above expected statistic. But with a light slate, you […]