Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets. After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Winning makes everything easier, particularly selling tickets. After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets have enjoyed an upsurge at the box office in recent weeks. The team says it has seen a 13-percent improvement in...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Nashville Predators have fired associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise. General manager David Poile announced the move Tuesday in a statement posted on the franchise's website. There were multiple media reports Monday night that...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After playing the best hockey in franchise history down the stretch, the Columbus Blue Jackets are enjoying an upsurge in ticket sales. The director of the team's marketing and ticket sales says the club has seen a 13-percent improvement in season-ticket renewals from...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game,...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks were controlling the puck and dominating play early in the second period. It took all of a half-minute for the Detroit Red Wings to swing the momentum. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through a previously scoreless game,...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

DENVER (AP) — The Denver Post is reporting the brother of Patrick Roy says the Hall of Fame goalie is close to returning to the Colorado Avalanche as the team's coach. Roy's brother, Stephane, told the paper late Monday night: "They're discussing the final details of an arrangement." Stephane...

Updated: Tue, May 21, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — The young Detroit Red Wings have made the mighty Chicago Blackhawks look vulnerable, beating them two straight times to gain an advantage in their last playoff matchup as Western Conference rivals. Gustav Nyquist and Drew Miller scored 31 seconds apart midway through the second...

Updated: Mon, May 20, 2013

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — For all that the San Jose Sharks accomplished with their overtime victory over Los Angeles in Game 3, they know it will mean very little if they don't back that win up with another at home against the defending Stanley Cup champion Kings. "We haven't accomplished...