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Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: 'Margin of error is so slim'

Canadiens in 2-0 hole after hard-fought losses: 'Margin of error is so slim'

WASHINGTON — The Montreal Canadiens know they’re close to beating the Washington Capitals, but Juraj Slafkovsky believes anything short of their very best won’t be enough. "There's always something lacking.
Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings

Special teams struggles costing Edmonton Oilers in playoff battle with L.A. Kings

LOS ANGELES — There's been one stark difference in the battle between the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings this post-season: special teams.
Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League

Veteran goalkeeper Erin McLeod enjoying life in new Northern Super League

Having played for clubs in the United States, Germany, Sweden and Iceland, veteran Canadian goalkeeper Erin McLeod has been around the soccer block.
Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open because of leg injuries

Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Open because of leg injuries

MADRID (AP) — Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Open on Wednesday because of leg injuries.
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in their first-round Stan
Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a contest that featured the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog.
Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

Capitals beat the Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

WASHINGTON (AP) — Connor McMichael and Dylan Strome scored a minute apart early in the second period, Logan Thompson made some spectacular stops among his 25 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Wednesday night in Game
Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

Tyler Seguin scores in OT as Stars withstand late double-minor penalty to beat Avalanche 2-1

DENVER (AP) — Tyler Seguin scored at 5:31 of overtime after Dallas killed a late double-minor penalty, and the Stars beat Colorado 2-1 in Game 3 on Wednesday night in a game that featured the return of Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog.
Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

Adrian Kempe leads the LA Kings' offensive spree in a 6-2 win over Oilers for a 2-0 series lead

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Adrian Kempe had two third-period goals and two assists, captain Anze Kopitar added a goal and three assists, and the Los Angeles Kings routed the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Wednesday night to seize a 2-0 lead in the first-round Stanle
WHL: Hurricanes top Hitmen 3-1 in Game 7, advance to eastern conference title series

WHL: Hurricanes top Hitmen 3-1 in Game 7, advance to eastern conference title series

CALGARY — Brayden Edwards had a goal and two assists as the Lethbridge Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Hitmen 3-1 in Game 7 on Wednesday to advance to the Western Hockey League eastern conference championship series.
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