NHL

Stars sending Bishop to AHL for conditioning

December 7, 2021 10:19 am

Ben Bishop, who hasn't played since August 2020 amid a long recovery from a knee injury, is headed for a conditioning assignment in the minor leagues. ... Continue Reading

Nashville revival: How Matt Duchene brought his game back to life this season

December 7, 2021 9:42 am

After a few middling campaigns, the Predators center appears to be back on the elite track again. Here's what has changed in 2021-22. ... Continue Reading

Devils increase ads for Black-owned businesses

December 7, 2021 7:05 am

The New Jersey Devils, as part of their "Buy Black" program, announced Tuesday they are expanding their commitment to highlight and support Black-owned businesses with additional helmet advertising spotlighting a local music company. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy hockey rankings: Boudreau to Vancouver fantasy impact

December 7, 2021 4:22 am

Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings? ... Continue Reading

China in for Olympic hockey despite concerns

December 7, 2021 2:37 am

China will take part in the men's hockey tournament at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing after initial concerns that the team would be embarrassed on home ice against NHL-level competition. ... Continue Reading

Goalie Confidence Rankings: How all 32 teams should feel at the quarter mark

December 7, 2021 1:19 am

With more than a quarter of the season in the books, it's time to reexamine where every team ranks in terms of the masked men. ... Continue Reading

Canucks owner: Maybe 'too patient' on turnaround

December 6, 2021 2:22 pm

Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini says he may have been "too patient" in waiting for the struggling NHL team to turn its season around. ... Continue Reading

Flyers fire Vigneault; Yeo coaches 7-5 loss to Avs

December 6, 2021 12:32 pm

Stuck in a losing streak that is nearing double digits, Philadelphia fired coach Alain Vigneault and assistant Michel Therrien Monday, replacing the former -- for now -- with Mike Yeo, who coached the Flyers on Monday night in a 7-5 loss to the Avalanche. ... Continue Reading

Flyers fire Vigneault; Yeo coaches in loss to Avs

December 6, 2021 11:27 am

Stuck in a losing streak that is nearing double digits, Philadelphia fired coach Alain Vigneault and assistant Michel Therrien Monday, replacing the former -- for now -- with Mike Yeo, who coached the Flyers on Monday night in a 7-5 loss to the Avalanche. ... Continue Reading

ESPN In The Crease podcast: How to listen, episode guide and more

December 6, 2021 10:22 am

Catch up with Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan as they discuss the latest news around the league, and interview the biggest stars. ... Continue Reading

Lowly Flyers fire Vigneault, Therrien; Yeo steps in

December 6, 2021 9:34 am

After suffering their eighth straight loss, Philadelphia fired coach Alain Vigneault and assistant Michel Therrien on Monday, replacing the former -- for now -- with Mike Yeo, who coached the Flyers on Monday night at home vs. the Avalanche. ... Continue Reading