NHL

MONTREAL - Kris Versteeg scored twice and Corey Crawford made 28 saves for the shutout as the Chicago Blackhawks ended a two-game losing run with a 5-0 victory over the…Read more

TORONTO - Gordie Howe's family says the Hall of Famer is recovering from the stroke he suffered last month quicker than expected. Howe's family said in a statement Tuesday that…Read more

PHILADELPHIA - Jakub Voracek scored two goals, and Steve Mason made 35 saves to earn his first win of the season as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-1…Read more

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Olli Maatta had surgery Tuesday to remove a tumor in his thyroid gland, the Penguins said. Penguins doctors had said it was possible that the tumor was…Read more

Forward Alex Ovechkin became the leading scorer in Washington Capitals history with a first-period assist against the Calgary Flames at Verizon Center on Tuesday. The assist on a goal by…Read more

COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have activated left wing Matt Calvert off injured reserve and assigned centre Sean Collins to their American Hockey League affiliate in Springfield, Massachusetts.…Read more

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson will be out for six weeks with a groin injury. The NHL-leading Ducks announced the rookie's injury Tuesday. They also recalled goalie…Read more

Rookie goaltender John Gibson is expected to miss six weeks with a groin injury, the Anaheim Ducks said Tuesday. Gibson was injured before Anaheim's game Sunday against the Colorado Avalanche…Read more

HAMILTON - A couple of 2009 Montreal Canadiens draft picks led the Hamilton Bulldogs to a 6-1 rout of the Rochester Americans in the annual school-day game at FirstOntario Centre…Read more

BOSTON – The half hour or so before the morning skate is when Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara typically heads for the hallway below the stands with his stick and…Read more