Sergei Bobrovsky
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Saturday, May 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Duclair, Barkov lead Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

Matt Carlson May. 01, 2021 11:43 PM EDT

Vancouver Canucks left wing Tanner Pearson (70) is stopped by Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen (34) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)
Most NHL teams using 2 goalies to get through pandemic play

By Larry Lage Feb. 03, 2021 02:49 AM EST

Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Michael Del Zotto, left, shoves Florida Panthers forward Anthony Duclair during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Hornqvist's shootout goal lifts Panthers over Blue Jackets

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 26, 2021 10:12 PM EST

Florida Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) skates ahead of Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) during overtime in an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Sunrise. The Panthers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Vatrano scores overtime goal, Panthers over Blackhawks 5-4

By Paul Gereffi Jan. 19, 2021 10:05 PM EST

FILE - Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky skates during NHL hockey practice in Coral Springs, Fla., in this July 17, 2020, file photo. The Florida Panthers got goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky back Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, the two-time Vezina Trophy winner joining the club on the ice for the first time since training camp started. He had been on the “unfit to play” list for the first nine days of camp. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Panthers get goalie Sergei Bobrovsky back on the ice

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 13, 2021 12:32 PM EST

FILE - Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final in Edmonton, Alberta, in this Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, file photo. Khudobin signed a $10 million, three-year contract to stay with the Stars. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Stanley Cup finalists land in NHL's altered Central Division

By Larry Lage Jan. 08, 2021 04:29 PM EST

St. Louis Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (27) and center Brayden Schenn (10) battle for the puck during the first period of an intraquad NHL hockey scrimmage at the Centene Community Ice Center in Maryland Heights, Mo., Saturday, July. 18, 2020. (Colter Peterson/St. Louis Post-Dispatch via AP)
Pending free agents confront injury risk in NHL playoffs

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 23, 2020 04:40 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, of Russia, plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Edmonton Oilers’ sudden resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Boston’s David Pastrnak made their case, too, during a pandemic-shortened season. And don’t forget New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, a late entry in the discussion. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, FIle)
Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

By John Wawrow Jun. 18, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Elvis Merzlikins, of Latvia, makes a stop against the Tampa Bay Lightning during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Blue Jackets have signed rookie goaltender Merzlikins to a two-year contract worth a reported $8 million. The 26-year-old Latvian became a fan favorite while successfully filling in for an injured Joonas Korpisalo in the second half of the season. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 2-year contract

By Mitch Stacy Apr. 23, 2020 06:44 PM EDT

Update on the latest sports

Apr. 18, 2020 12:43 AM EDT
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Update on the latest sports

Apr. 17, 2020 11:04 AM EDT
VIRUS OUTBREAK-SPORTS NBA player payroll slashed due to pandemic UNDATED (AP) — The COVID-19 pandemic is taking a bite...

FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2018, file photo, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a press conference at the Board of Governors annual meeting in Sea Island, Ga. Bettman says players and staff have been told to stay away from the rink and self-isolate while the league is on a hiatus of uncertain length. Bettman said in a phone interview Friday, March 13, 2020, with the Associated Press and the league's website that, to his knowledge, no players or league employees have tested positive for the new coronavirus.(AP Photo/Stephen B. Morton, File)
Bettman raises chance of NHL not completing regular season

By John Wawrow And Stephen Whyno Apr. 07, 2020 04:58 PM EDT