Canucks manager thanks Kraken fan for 'saving his life'
A manager for the Vancouver Canucks says his life was saved by a Seattle Kraken fan during their first game in Seattle.
NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source
A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.
NHL halts cross-border games through Dec. 23; mulls Olympic participation
The NHL is postponing 12 games between U.S.-based teams and Canadian squads through Dec. 23. And officials are mulling participation in the Beijing Olympics.
Sharks lose 7 team members, head coach to NHL COVID-19 protocol
Seven members of the Sharks and coach Bob Boughner were placed in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol on Saturday, delaying the start of San Jose’s game against the Winnipeg Jets.
San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane suspended for submitting fake COVID vaccine card
The NHL announced on Monday that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane was suspended for submitting a fake COVID vaccine card. Kane will not be eligible to play until Nov. 30 He also forfeits almost $2 million of his $7 million salary for the season.
NHL investigates whether San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane used fake COVID vaccine card
San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane is being investigated on allegations that he used a fake COVID-19 vaccination card. Using a fake vaccination card is illegal in both the United States and Canada, as well as against NHL rules.
San Jose Sharks fans return to SAP Center under strict vaccine mandate
Fans who attended the preseason home opener against the Los Angeles Kings had to comply with San Jose’s new mandate.
NHL finds no evidence Evander Kane gambled on games
The NHL found no evidence that San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane bet on NHL games or tried to throw games after investigating allegations made by his estranged wife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.