National Hockey League

Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman (back) out indefinitely

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Chris Wideman was ruled out indefinitely Thursday with a back injury.

Sharks' Logan Couture week-to-week after offseason injury

Sharks captain Logan Couture is week-to-week with a lower-body injury that he suffered during offseason training.

Still with Capitals, Evgeny Kuznetsov feels ready to bounce back

After a second down season in three years, Evgeny Kuznetsov is back with the Capitals. "I know I'm one of those pieces that has to be on point every night," he said.

Coyotes win first game in Australia after ice issues fixed

The NHL's first preseason game in the Southern Hemisphere went ahead Saturday after officials apparently solved some issues with the quality of the ice.

Knights back to start work on Cup defense with 'energy, excitement'

The Vegas Golden Knights opened training camp on Thursday hoping to win back-to-back championships.

Sale of Senators to group led by Michael Andlauer approved

The sale of the Ottawa Senators to a group led by Michael Andlauer was made official by the NHL on Thursday.

Avs' Valeri Nichushkin averts questions over playoff absence

Colorado's Valeri Nichushkin, who missed the final five games of a first-round playoff loss to Seattle, averted questions as to reports about why.