Hockey

Top prospect Ivan Demidov signs entry-level contract with Montreal Canadiens

MONTREAL — Top prospect Ivan Demidov is coming to Montreal sooner than anticipated. Demidov, the Canadiens' fifth-overall pick in last year's NHL draft, signed a three-year entry-level deal Tuesday to join Montreal this season.

Apr 8, 2025 10:13 PM Read more >

Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

MONTREAL — Josh Anderson scored the winner with 9:12 remaining in the third period and Sam Montembeault made 35 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday for their sixth straight win.

Apr 8, 2025 10:07 PM Read more >

Utah routs Kraken 7-1, snapping Seattle's 3-game winning streak

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mikhail Sergachev scored a goal and had two assists to help power the Utah Hockey Club to a 7-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night. Dylan Guenther led Utah with three assists and Karel Vejmelka made 18 stops.

Apr 8, 2025 9:59 PM Read more >

Canadiens closing in on clinching playoff spot, but say the 'job's not finished'

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are closing in on a playoff spot following a six-game winning streak. They don’t intend to let up until the ‘X’ is firmly etched beside their name in the standings.

Apr 8, 2025 9:57 PM Read more >

Buffalo Sabres extend their NHL-record postseason drought to 14 seasons

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — The Buffalo Sabres were officially eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention for the 14th straight season on Tuesday night.

Apr 8, 2025 9:54 PM Read more >

Sherwood's OT goal caps Canucks 3-goal comeback in final minute in 6-5 win over Stars

DALLAS (AP) — Kiefer Sherwood scored with 1:16 left in overtime after Pius Suter scored two of Vancouver’s three 6-on-5 goals in the final minute of regulation, and the Canucks made NHL history and stunned the Dallas Stars 6-5 on Tuesday night.

Apr 8, 2025 9:42 PM Read more >

Svechkov scores in OT as Predators rally to beat Islanders 7-6 to end six-game skid

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Fedor Svechkov scored 1:56 into overtime and the Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Apr 8, 2025 9:33 PM Read more >

Montembeault, Anderson lift Canadiens over Red Wings 4-1 for sixth straight win

MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson scored the winner with 9:12 remaining in the third period and Sam Montembeault made 35 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight win.

Apr 8, 2025 8:05 PM Read more >

Olivier and Danforth lead Blue Jackets to 5-2 win over Senators to snap 3-game skid

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Mathieu Olivier and Justin Danforth each had a goal and an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Apr 8, 2025 7:58 PM Read more >

James Reimer’s 33-save shutout leads Sabres over Hurricanes 3-0

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — James Reimer made 33 saves and helped lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 3-0 win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night. Reimer’s first shutout of the season was the 31st of his career and first since Feb.

Apr 8, 2025 7:53 PM Read more >