NHL

Here's how the NHL investigates gambling allegations

Allegations from his estranged wife that Evander Kane bet on hockey games, including his own, and tried to lose for profit have sparked an NHL investigation into his gambling activities. Just what the league will find and how quickly is anyone's guess.

August 6

Sharks' Evander Kane denies game-fixing, gambling allegations from wife

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane has denied allegations his wife made on social media that he bet on NHL games, including against his own team.

August 1

Tampa Bay Lightning, fueled by losses, win another Cup title

The home win put an exclamation point on a second consecutive championship that was made possible by stumbles along the way. This extraordinary repeat, with each title coming in the midst of a pandemic, was filled with lessons learned.

July 8

Lightning strike twice: Bolts are back-to-back champions

The Stanley Cup isn’t going anywhere. The Tampa Bay Lightning will retain the legendary NHL trophy for another year after winning their second title in a row -- this time in front of their home fans.

July 7

Autopsy: NHL goalie dies from chest trauma from fireworks mishap

Latvia's Matiss Kivlenieks, a candidate to be the Columbus Blue Jackets' future goaltender, died in Michigan on Sunday night after fleeing a hot tub and hitting his head following a Fourth of July fireworks accident.

July 5

'You're on pal': Biden accepts 'friendly wager' with Trudeau on Stanley Cup winner

The President of the United States has accepted a bet with the Canadian Prime Minister on which country's team will win the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

June 28

San Jose Sharks player known for his skills on ice and support for gay rights

Watch the San Jose Sharks’ Kurtis Gabriel, and you can see why in his four seasons with three different NHL teams, he’s often described as an enforcer. That’s part of his story, but Gabriel’s also well-known for his support for gay rights.

June 17

San Jose approves Google's downtown campus, bringing thousands of jobs to the city

In a unanimous vote Tuesday night, the San Jose City Council approved Google's downtown village and campus. The project will bring thousands of homes and jobs to the area.

May 26

An NHL rarity: Tampa Bay Lightning start all-Black forward line

The reigning Stanley Cup champs started three Black forwards in their regular-season finale, a rarity in NHL history — if not an absolute first.

May 10

SAP Center reopens to San Jose Sharks fans

For the first time in over a year, Sharks fans were allowed inside the SAP Center in San Jose for Monday night’s NHL game. The change comes as many counties continue loosening COVID-19 restrictions.

April 26

Professional sports making a comeback in the Bay Area as pandemic eases

From courts to fields to areas, many local professional sprots teams are welcoming back fans for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic this weekend.

April 24

Tahoe backdrop is 'mic drop' moment for outdoor NHL games

The NHL built a rink on the 18th hole at the Edgewood Tahoe Resort on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe for a pair of games this weekend. It's one of the most scenic outdoor rinks imaginable.

February 19