ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Wild finally got the job done during regular business hours.

They held off the Flames, 4-1, on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Grand Casino Arena, to clock out on time after their previous three games went past regulation.

Danila Yurov and Vinnie Hinostroza scored during a less-is-more run for the Wild offense: Their first two ...Read more

The San Jose Sharks blew a three-goal lead in the third period, then allowed a goal to Zach Hyman at the 1:06 mark of overtime in a stinging 4-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at Rogers Place.

With the Sharks leading 3-0, Leon Draisaitl scored at the 1:34 mark of the third period, then assisted on late goals by Connor McDavid and Evan ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning won for the 16th time in their last 18 games Thursday night at Benchmark International Arena and dodged a potentially huge loss.

They had plenty to celebrate from their 4-1 win over the Jets, but the arena fell silent when leading scorer Nikita Kucherov fell to the ice following a scary collision with 6-foot-7 ...Read more

DETROIT — Patrick Kane set another incredible career milestone and the Red Wings provided a dramatic ending.

Just not a perfect ending.

Washington defeated the Wings, 4-3, in a shootout (3-2) in a wild game at Little Caesars Arena.

Kane set the mark for the highest-scoring, U.S.-born hockey player in NHL history Thursday with a second ...Read more

DETROIT — Patrick Kane is the new highest-scoring, U.S.-born hockey player in NHL history.

The Detroit Red Wings' forward bypassed Mike Modano with his 1,375th career point, against the Washington Capitals on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena.

At 9 minutes, 52 seconds of the second period, Kane passed to Alex DeBrincat, who whirled and set up...Read more

MONTREAL — It went from bad to worse for the Colorado Avalanche.

Colorado struggled in all phases of the game Thursday night and got blown out, 7-3, by the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. It was the second loss in as many days, and eighth in the past 12 contests for the Avs after starting this campaign with a historic 31-2-7 record. They�...Read more

PITTSBURGH — Thursday’s first period wasn’t pretty for the Penguins — and after not playing since Sunday and traveling across the continent earlier this week, that wasn’t too surprising.

But their second period against the Blackhawks was one of their finest of the season. Pittsburgh outshot Chicago 23-6 in the period, racking up four ...Read more

BOSTON — If the Bruins really want to be taken seriously, they will have to prove themselves to be a harder out away from TD Garden.

But on Causeway Street, they are about as good as anyone.

In their last home game until Feb. 26, the B’s beat the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-3, on Thursday to sweep all nine home games in January and improve ...Read more

KANATA, Ont. — The Colorado Avalanche authored a comprehensive performance three days ago in Toronto, but that version of the league-leading club did not travel to the other side of Ontario.

Ottawa stifled Colorado’s high-powered offense in ways no other team has this season en route to a 5-2 victory Wednesday night at Canadian Tire Centre....Read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Flyers traveled more than four hundred miles from where they’re known. Despite a change in scenery, they carried many of their issues from Monday.

Despite Dan Vladař’s spectacular saves in net, in his first game since getting injured against the Buffalo Sabres on Jan. 14, and the third career hat trick by Travis ...Read more

TAMPA, Fla. — Every so often, you are struck by his brilliance.

Nothing as humdrum as the accumulation of numbers or the random 15-second highlight video on social media. This is more visceral. More like an overdue awakening of the soul.

The sun sets every day, but sometimes you just need to stop and stare.

That’s how it is with Andrei ...Read more

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The rivalry between the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks is still one-sided.

Chicago blew a three-goal lead to the Wild, who rallied 4-3 in a shootout Tuesday at Grand Casino Arena to push their point streak against their Central Division foe to 18 games.

Kirill Kaprizov scored the only goal in the a shootout to ...Read more

ST. LOUIS — A third-period comeback attempt wasn't enough as the St. Louis Blues' losing streak reached five with a 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars Tuesday night at Enterprise Center.

Thomas Harley scored the game-winning goal for the Stars with 1:07 left in the third period, slipping a shot from the point that appeared to deflect off Alexey ...Read more

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins may not have liked how they got to the end result, but results are all that matter right now.

For the second night in a row, the B’s could not protect a lead that they held after 40 minutes. But unlike the verdict in New York, the B’s were able to get the full two points on the table.

It took just 15 seconds ...Read more

DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings returned home from a successful road trip to begin a homestand with a lackluster loss.

Los Angeles came into Little Caesars Arena Tuesday and throttled the Wings, 3-1, sending the Wings (32-17-5, 69 points) to only their second regulation time loss in the last 11 games (8-2-1).

The only good news was on the ...Read more

The Vegas Golden Knights scored late to earn a point, but lost 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday at Bell Centre.

Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice, including the game-tying goal with 3:08 left to force the extra period.

But Montreal winger Jake Evans took the puck himself from the neutral zone and beat goaltender Akira Schmid with a...Read more

PHILADELPHIA — Back at sea level, it looks like the Philadelphia Flyers left their energy in the Rocky Mountains.

Coming off a three-game road trip, with wins against two Stanley Cup contenders, the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche, you would have thought the Flyers would be amped to get back in front of the hometown faithful — ...Read more