Ismo Lehkonen, a hockey analyst and the father of injured Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen, told Finnish public broadcaster YLE Mikko that Rantanen’s recent slump may be because “he didn’t have a terribly swell summer.” … [Read more...] about Avalanche forward Mikko Rantanen takes offense to comments from teammate’s dad, breaks out of slump
Carter and Guentzel score twice, Penguins end month-long power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona
PITTSBURGH (AP) The Pittsburgh Penguins hope the end of one streak marks the beginning of another. … [Read more...] about Carter and Guentzel score twice, Penguins end month-long power-play skid in 4-2 win over Arizona
Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong announced Craig Berube’s firing hours after a 6-4 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. … [Read more...] about Blues fire Craig Berube, cutting ties with the coach who led St. Louis to its 1st Stanley Cup title
Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington’s NBA, NHL teams
The proposal, which would need the state legislature’s approval, calls for the creation of a $2 billion sports and entertainment district south of Washington in Alexandria, … [Read more...] about Virginia has tentative deal to move Washington’s NBA, NHL teams
Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3
NEW YORK (AP) Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner each scored twice, and veteran Martin Jones made 28 saves in his first start for Toronto as the surging Maple Leafs beat the New York Rangers 7-3 on Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Matthews and Marner each score twice as the Maple Leafs down the Rangers 7-3