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Leafs centre Auston Matthews takes part in first full practice since injury

Leafs centre Auston Matthews takes part in first full practice since injury

TORONTO — Maple Leafs centre Auston Matthews has taken another step towards returning to Toronto's lineup. The 20-year-old suited up for his first full practice Monday since suffering a shoulder injury on Feb. 22.
Coyotes coach Tocchet on leave, dealing with family illness

Coyotes coach Tocchet on leave, dealing with family illness

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have granted head coach Rick Tocchet a leave of absence while he deals with a family illness. Coyotes general manager John Chayka made the announcement Monday.
Laine, Marchand and Malkin named NHL's three stars of the week

Laine, Marchand and Malkin named NHL's three stars of the week

NEW YORK — Winnipeg Jets right-winger Patrik Laine, Boston Bruins left-wing Brad Marchand and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Evgeni Malkin have been named the NHL's three stars for the week ending Sunday.
Jets' Scheifele set to miss Central showdown at Predators

Jets' Scheifele set to miss Central showdown at Predators

WASHINGTON — Winnipeg Jets top centre Mark Scheifele remains out with an upper-body injury and is expected to miss Tuesday night's game at Nashville. Coach Paul Maurice says he's going to be cautious with Scheifele with the playoffs a month away.
Ekman-Larsson, Kuemper lead Coyotes past Canucks, 1-0

Ekman-Larsson, Kuemper lead Coyotes past Canucks, 1-0

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Darcy Kuemper bounced back nicely for the Arizona Coyotes.
Oleksiak leads Penguins to 3-1 win over Stars

Oleksiak leads Penguins to 3-1 win over Stars

PITTSBURGH — Jamie Oleksiak scored a goal against his former team to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Sunday night. Oleksiak scored his fifth of the season, while Evgeni Malkin got his 39th and added an assist.
Malkin, Oleksiak's goals help Penguins defeat Stars

Malkin, Oleksiak's goals help Penguins defeat Stars

PITTSBURGH — Evgeni Malkin is in the midst of a scoring race, while the Pittsburgh Penguins compete for the top spot in the Metropolitan Division. Teammate Jamie Oleksiak helped the cause with a goal against his former team.
Christopher Gibson makes 50 saves, Islanders beat Flames to halt losing streak

Christopher Gibson makes 50 saves, Islanders beat Flames to halt losing streak

CALGARY — Christopher Gibson refused to take all the credit after backstopping the New York Islanders to a much-needed win on Sunday. The rookie goalie made 50 saves as the Islanders beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Kane's late PP goal lifts Blackhawks past Bruins 3-1

Kane's late PP goal lifts Blackhawks past Bruins 3-1

CHICAGO — One day after a flurry of Boston power-play goals doomed them, Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks tightened up and turned the tables on the Bruins.
Marchand out with upper-body injury against Blackhawks

Marchand out with upper-body injury against Blackhawks

CHICAGO — Boston Bruins leading scorer Brad Marchand, who sat out Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks with an upper-body injury, is sidelined day to day.