National Hockey

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey has been suspended by the NHL for one game for cross-checking Minnesota Wild forward Eric Staal. The cross-check to Staal's neck happened in the first period of Winnipeg's 2-0 victory Tuesday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nick Foligno sent the text message on Sunday to his family members , promising an enjoyable evening of experiencing and watching the NHL playoffs. "This is going to be a big night for the Folignos," he tapped out on his smartphone.

TORONTO — Boston's thrilling come-from-behind Game 7 win against Toronto in 2013 stands out as one of the good times for Bruins defenceman Zdeno Chara in his 20-year career.

TORONTO — Morgan Rielly would head back to Vancouver early in his Toronto Maple Leafs' career and watch on television as players younger than him battled for the Stanley Cup. This is a lot more fun.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens said forward Paul Byron had right shoulder surgery Wednesday. The Canadiens added five-foot-nine, 162-pound Bryon's recovery period is expected to be six months. The operation was performed by Dr.

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Knights had modest goals in their first season. Put a credible team on the ice while attracting fans unused to a major pro league in Vegas, where gambling and big-name entertainers have ruled the desert city.

Auston Matthews got a taste of playoff hockey last season. Patrik Laine has been waiting two years for this. The third pick in the 2016 draft? Well, Pierre-Luc Dubois is taking a surprising star turn in the spotlight of the NHL playoffs, too.

LOS ANGELES — The Golden Knights want a Stanley Cup title to conclude their already amazing inaugural season in the NHL.

LOS ANGELES — Brayden McNabb scored against his former team in the second period, lifting Vegas to a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night that made the Golden Knights the first expansion team in NHL history to sweep its first playo

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Washington Capitals needed a lucky bounce to finally get an overtime win in Game 3 in their intense first-round playoff series with the Columbus Blue Jackets.