The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the Stanley Cup, completing their improbable run to the first National Hockey League championship in club history.

The Los Angeles Kings defeated the New Jersey Devils 6-1 to win the Stanley Cup, claiming the first National Hockey League championship in club history.

Montreal Canadiens hockey legend Jean Beliveau suffered a stroke overnight and was admitted to hospital, the National Hockey League team announced Tuesday.

Tim Thomas, one of only two Americans who played on last season's National Hockey League champion Boston Bruins, did not attend a White House ceremony on Monday honoring the team's achievement.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Boston's Tyler Seguin scored a hat-trick to power the Bruins to a 7-0 blowout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, giving the defending Stanley Cup champions their first back-to-back wins of the season.

BOSTON (Reuters) - The Boston Bruins hoisted the Stanley Cup champions banner to the rafters Thursday but their National Hockey League season opener fell flat with a 2-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers.

(Reuters) - The Philadelphia Flyers spoiled the Boston Bruins' Stanley Cup banner-raising celebration with a narrow 2-1 win in the opening game of the 2011-12 National Hockey League season on Friday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Center Brad Richards, the big prize in this year's National Hockey League free agent sweepstakes, has signed with the New York Rangers, the team said Saturday.

Brad Richards, considered the most coveted National Hockey League free agent available this off season, signed a nine-year $60 million contract with the New York Rangers on Saturday.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Center Brad Richards, the biggest prize in this year's National Hockey League free agent sweepstakes, signed with the New York Rangers, NHL.com reported on Saturday.

TORONTO (Reuters) - Joe Nieuwendyk, an elegant forward who hoisted the Stanley Cup with three different teams, headlined the list of Hockey Hall of Fame inductees announced on Tuesday along with goalie and former team mate Ed Belfour.

TORONTO (Reuters) - NHL teams looking to go on shopping sprees when the free agent market opens on Friday will find few marquee names available with Dallas Stars forward Brad Richards the only true luxury product on offer.

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Boston goalie Tim Thomas and Anaheim forward Corey Perry shared the spotlight at the 2011 NHL Awards Wednesday.

LAS VEGAS (Reuters) - Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas could pick up his second major honor in a week when the National Hockey League's annual awards are announced in Las Vegas on Wednesday.

BOSTON (Reuters) - The triumphant Boston Bruins returned home on Thursday to cheers from jubilant fans after winning their first Stanley Cup in 39 years by beating the Vancouver Canucks in the decisive game of the NHL final.

The Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in game seven of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday to win the National Hockey League championship.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin will have season-ending knee surgery on Thursday and require six months of rehabilitation, the team said on Wednesday.

PITTSBURGH (Reuters) - Pittsburgh's injury woes deepened Saturday when All-Star center Evgeni Malkin was again sidelined, this time because of torn ligaments in his right knee.

Nicklas Lidstrom has 3 goals and an assist, Red Wings beat Blues 5-2. Nicklas Lidstrom crossed off about the only thing left on his NHL to-do list.

Stalberg's SO winner lifts Blackhawks over Byfuglien and Thrashers. Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane both scored two goals and Viktor Stalberg added the winner in a shootout to help the Chicago Blackhawks snap a two-game slide with a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.