• The Canadian Press

    Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for 2 games for an illegal check

    NEW YORK (AP) — Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov has been suspended by the NHL for two games for an illegal check to the head of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Conor Sheary. The league announced the punishment on Monday. The play occurred 3:36 into the second period of Tampa Bay's 5-3 victory on Saturday night. Kulikov received a match penalty. Based on his average annual salary, Kulikov will forfeit $10,416.66 as part of his punishment. The money goes to an emergency assistance fund for

  • The Canadian Press

    Kucherov, Bedard and Fleury named NHL three stars of the week

    NEW YORK — Tampa Bay Lightning right-wing Nikita Kucherov, Chicago Blackhawks centre Connor Bedard, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury have been named the NHL’s three stars of the week. Kucherov led the league with seven points (two goals, five assists) in two games, bolstering the Lightning's playoff prospects with victories over the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers. Kucherov increased his season total to 114 points in 66 games, closing within two points of scoring leader Nath

  • The Canadian Press

    Wayne Simmonds, a former Flyers star and NHL All-Star Game MVP, retires

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Former Philadelphia Flyers star Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement Monday, ending a 15-year career that included NHL All-Star Game MVP honors. Simmonds, who played in 18 games last season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will sign a ceremonial one-day contract with the Flyers and be honored by the franchise during an April 13 game against the New Jersey Devils. Simmonds blossomed into a durable star for the Flyers after he was acquired from the Los Angeles Kings in a 2011 tr

  • The Canadian Press

    Montreal Canadiens assign defensive prospect David Reinbacher to AHL's Laval Rocket

    MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens have assigned prospect David Reinbacher to the American Hockey League's Laval Rocket. The 19-year-old defenceman had a goal and 10 assists with Switzerland's Kloten HC over 35 games this season. Reinbacher was selected fifth overall by the Habs in last year's NHL Draft. Kloten HC did not make the Swiss-A League's playoffs, freeing Reinbacher to play in North America. Laval is chasing the Toronto Marlies for the fifth and final playoff spot in the AHL's North Div