thestar•32 minutes agoNHL's smallest markets dominate second round
Certainly someone should have seen this coming: An NHL playoffs dominated by non-tradtional markets. And as much as commissioner Gary Bettman might want to pat himself on the back for making hockey viable in such places, there has to be concern when hockey's biggest markets tune out. -All of the
thestar•1 hour agoBlues take first bite, win opener against Sharks
ST. LOUIS—Brian Elliott had another standout game in net, David Backes and Jori Lehtera had goals and the St. Louis Blues opened their first Western Conference final in 15 years with a 2-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night. Tomas Hertl scored on a first-period deflection for the Sharks
- The Associated Press•11 minutes ago
Kings beat Canucks 4-3 after shootout in China
The Los Angeles Kings beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in penalties to win both of the NHL's first-ever preseason games in China. Saturday's game in Beijing caps a push by the National Hockey League to popularize the sport in China ahead of the country's hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics
