National Hockey

PITTSBURGH — Ondrej Pavelec didn't know he was getting just his third start in the last six weeks until late Tuesday afternoon, when New York Rangers star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist came down with the flu.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Buffalo Sabres are shipping Matt Moulson to California to continue playing after the underachieving winger cleared waivers.

MONTREAL — Brayden Schenn, Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Tarasenko have something in common besides being the big three in the St. Louis Blues' attack.

HALIFAX — The Quebec Major Junior Hockey League has unveiled extensive changes to player safety protocols, and issued an apology for releasing information "lacking in accuracy," four years after the sudden on-ice death of a 16-year-old prospect from

Jarmo Kekalainen isn’t interested in starting a public campaign over the potentially harsh nature of the NHL's divisional playoff format.

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers are worth an NHL-high $1.5 billion as team values continue to rise, according to the latest estimate by Forbes.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Without a word, Mathew Barzal made it clear to his coach that he wanted his first career chance in a shootout.

CALGARY — Scott Laughton scored twice and Brian Elliott made 43 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers snapped a 10-game losing skid on Monday night with a 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

SUNRISE, Fla. — Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo has left a game against the New York Islanders after appearing to injure his right leg. Luongo stretched the leg out to block a shot by Ryan Pulock in the second period.

NASHVILLE — Craig Smith scored twice and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators over the Boston Bruins 5-3 on Monday night.