National Hockey League
Canucks re-tool for NHL playoff run
Feb 27, 2012 22:27 EST
The Vancouver Canucks were one of the busiest teams on the National Hockey League's trade deadline day, acquiring forward Zack Kassian and defenceman Marc-Andre Gragnani in a four-player deal.
NHL Deadline Day turns into Dud-line day as Nash stays put
Feb 27, 2012 18:07 EST
(Reuters) - The National Hockey League Deadline Day frenzy turned into Dud-line Day as the trade window closed on Monday with only a handful of mostly minor deals.
Stars shoot to comeback triumph over NHL-leading Canucks
Feb 26, 2012 19:52 EST
(Reuters) - The Dallas Stars climbed further into the Western Conference playoff picture with a dramatic 3-2 overtime win over the league-leading Vancouver Canucks on Sunday.
Capitals launch post-season push with weekend sweep
Feb 25, 2012 23:45 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Alexander Ovechkin is awakening from his scoring slumber and the Washington Capitals launched their post-season push with weekend wins over the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs.
Bruins survive Senators' late rally
Feb 25, 2012 22:25 EST
(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins survived a late rally to continue their dominance of Northeast Division rival Ottawa with a 5-3 win over the Senators Saturday.
Bruins maintain winning habit against Senators
Feb 25, 2012 22:25 EST
(Reuters) - The Boston Bruins survived a late rally to continue their dominance of Northeast Division rivals Ottawa with a 5-3 road win over the Senators on Saturday.
Zidlicky joins Devils in big trade, Hemsky stays at Oilers
Feb 25, 2012 02:50 EST
(Reuters) - The New Jersey Devils acquired experienced Czech defenseman Marek Zidlicky from the Minnesota Wild in exchange for three players and two draft picks on Friday.
Canucks claim top spot overall with win over Devils
Feb 24, 2012 22:31 EST
(Reuters) - The streaking Vancouver Canucks surged into first place overall in the NHL with a narrow 2-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils Friday.
Canucks deal with the Devils to rise above rest
Feb 24, 2012 22:31 EST
(Reuters) - The streaking Vancouver Canucks got off to a fast start to climb up to first place in the NHL standings with a battling 2-1 road win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday.
Braun, MLB at odds over drug-testing process
Feb 24, 2012 18:02 EST
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Ryan Braun's 50-game ban for a positive drug test was reversed over procedural mistakes but the Milwaukee Brewers slugger and Major League Baseball (MLB) may not be done battling.
Canucks down Red Wings in shootout to halt record run
Feb 23, 2012 23:31 EST
(Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks halted the Detroit Red Wings' NHL-record home win streak at 23 games on Thursday after they grabbed a game-tying goal in the dying seconds of the third period and prevailed in the shootout.
Canucks down Red Wings in shootout to halt record
Feb 23, 2012 23:31 EST
(Reuters) - The Vancouver Canucks halted the Detroit Red Wings' NHL-record home win streak at 23 games on Thursday after they grabbed a game-tying goal in the dying seconds of the third period and prevailed in the shootout.
Sharks look to regain bite for playoff push
Feb 23, 2012 22:22 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Regular-season powerhouse San Jose have struggled for years to shake off their postseason chokers tag, but this year their dreams of winning a first Stanley Cup have been put on the back burner as the Sharks battle just to reach the playoffs.
Kings acquire All-Star forward Carter from Blue Jackets
Feb 23, 2012 21:42 EST
(Reuters) - The Los Angeles Kings have acquired All-Star forward Jeff Carter from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenseman Jack Johnson and a first-round draft pick, the teams said on Thursday.
Restless weekend ahead as Deadline Day approaches
Feb 23, 2012 19:20 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Players are in for a restless weekend as Monday's National Hockey League (NHL) trade deadline approaches with general managers ready to wheel-and-deal and the rumor mill already spinning at warp speed.
Red Wings' Bertuzzi signs two-year extension
Feb 23, 2012 12:51 EST
(Reuters) - The Detroit Red Wings and Todd Bertuzzi have agreed on two-year contract extension that will pay the rugged forward $2.25 million a season, the National Hockey League (NHL) club said on Thursday.
SAC's Cohen buys small stake in New York Mets
Feb 23, 2012 10:10 EST
BOSTON (Reuters) - When hedge fund titan Steven A. Cohen next roots for his hometown New York Mets baseball team, he will have skin in the game as one of the team's newly minted minority owners.
Pistons on brink of Motor City revival
Feb 22, 2012 23:26 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - It is too early to call it a Motor City revival but like the auto industry the Detroit Pistons are showing signs of life as the National Basketball Association (NBA) heads into the All Star break.
Red-hot Senators hand Caps third straight loss
Feb 22, 2012 22:38 EST
(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators cruised to their fourth win in a row with a 5-2 victory over the slumping Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
Red-hot Senators hand Caps third straight loss
Feb 22, 2012 22:38 EST
(Reuters) - The Ottawa Senators cruised to their fourth win in a row with a 5-2 victory over the slumping Washington Capitals on Wednesday.
