NHL News

NHL fines Sharks $100,000 for Wilson comments

6:11 PM, May 18, 2013

The National Hockey League on Saturday issued a $100,000 fine to the San Jose Sharks organization for comments made by general manager Doug Wilson regarding the suspension levied to Raffi Torres earlier in the week.

Switzerland, Sweden post shutouts to reach final at Worlds

3:45 PM, May 18, 2013

Reto Berra stopped 29 shots and Nino Niederreiter scored the game winner in the second period as Switzerland took a 3-0 victoy over the United States in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Red Wings even series with Blackhawks

3:44 PM, May 18, 2013

Brendan Smith netted the game-winning goal late in the second period, part of a four-goal burst which lifted the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks to even this Western Conference semifinal at one game apiece.

Havlat to make return in Game 3

2:13 PM, May 18, 2013

Sharks forward Martin Havlat will make his long-awaited return to action in Game 3 of a Western semifinal against the Los Angeles Kings.

Sweden blanks Finland to reach final at Worlds

12:11 PM, May 18, 2013

Loui Eriksson scored twice on the power play and Jhonas Enroth made 30 saves to lead Sweden in a 3-0 victory over Finland in the semifinals of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Hurricanes' Staal has MCL sprain

11:42 AM, May 18, 2013

Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal has been diagnosed with a third-degree sprain of the medial collateral ligament in his right knee, the team announced Saturday.

Kings aim for 3-0 lead in San Jose

11:19 AM, May 18, 2013

The San Jose Sharks will try to rebound from a crushing loss when they host the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday.

Blackhawks shoot for 2-0 lead against Red Wings

10:48 AM, May 18, 2013

The top-seeded Chicago Blackhawks will try to extend their lead in the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday when they host the Detroit Red Wings in Game 2 at United Center.

Crosby hat trick lifts Pens to 2-0 series edge over Sens

10:19 PM, May 17, 2013

Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby tends to step it up a notch when playing in the postseason, especially against the Ottawa Senators.

Sharks GM Wilson takes issue with Torres suspension

8:46 PM, May 17, 2013

On Friday, San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson revealed his thoughts about the league-mandated suspension to veteran forward Raffi Torres.

Top Shelf: Shanny bans Torres for his past

4:28 PM, May 17, 2013

If the punishment Brendan Shanahan levied against San Jose's Raffi Torres was designed to send a message, the only one that came across is life isn't fair if you are a hockey player named Raffi Torres.

Islanders bring back Boulton

3:13 PM, May 17, 2013

The New York Islanders agreed to terms on a one-year contract with tough guy Eric Boulton on Friday.

Sweden's Edler suspended for remainder of World Championship

12:30 PM, May 17, 2013

Swedish defenseman Alexander Edler has been suspended for the remainder of the 2013 World Hockey Championship.

Boudreau, MacLean, Quenneville named finalists for Adams Award

11:17 AM, May 17, 2013

Anaheim's Bruce Boudreau, Ottawa's Paul MacLean and Joel Quenneville of Chicago have been named finalists for the Jack Adams Award as the top coach in the NHL.

Pens aim to extend lead in Game 2 vs. Sens

10:44 AM, May 17, 2013

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to extend their lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, as they host the Ottawa Senators in Friday's Game 2 at CONSOL Energy Center.