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TORONTO — Craig Berube shook things up Wednesday. The Maple Leafs head coach made two changes at forward for Game 5 of Toronto's second-round playoff series against the Florida Panthers.

LILLE — Canadian striker Jonathan David made it official Wednesday, confirming he is leaving France's Lille when his contract expires at the end of the season. The news did not come as a surprise.

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede menu this year is set to include a heaping of pickle flavours and something for those with a cast-iron stomach.

A group of hockey players was "shocked" when a woman asked if any of them would have sex with her in a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago, one of them testified Wednesday at the sexual-assault trial of five of his former teammates.

DALLAS (AP) — Winnipeg Jets fans have showered Jake Oettinger with chants referring to his role as the USA Hockey backup goalie to Connor Hellebuyck during the 4 Nations Face-Off earlier this year. Well, that “U.S.

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Rick Tocchet as their coach Wednesday, hoping his return to the franchise will push them out of an extended rebuild and into playoff contention.

The Philadelphia Flyers hired Rick Tocchet as their coach Wednesday, hoping his return to the franchise will push them out of an extended rebuild and into playoff contention.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks didn't have to look far to find their new head coach. The team announced Wednesday that Adam Foote has been elevated from assistant coach to head coach.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings hired Hall of Fame hockey executive Ken Holland as their general manager on Wednesday. The 69-year-old Holland spent the past year out of the NHL after leaving the Edmonton Oilers in June 2024.

LAS VEGAS — Oilers goalie Calvin Pickard remains sidelined with an injury as Edmonton looks to finish off its second-round playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights.