Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

While it may be a long shot, several Illinois counties may join Indiana if a special commission rules in favor of addition.

The Wild were 21-10-4 before his prolonged time on the shelf and 3-1-0 upon his return in April. Matt Boldy stepped up in his ...

Dryden, 77, knows very well the dynamics of the playoffs. As a member of the 1970s powerhouse Canadiens, he went to the ...

An infusion of young talent fresh to the NHL in recent weeks, a handful of veterans in their mid-to-late 30s chasing the ...

Beth Teynor is working on transformation card illustrations for a children’s book. Upon completion she is hoping to show her work in the area.

Despite falling one regulation win short of the playoffs, the Blue Jackets were full of hope and gratitude after a ...

The Stanley Cup dream for 16 teams has been dashed, but for the fans of those teams, there is still plenty to root for in the ...

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in ...

Greaves again excellent in Blue Jackets' 6-1 rout of Islanders to close out resurgent season just short of playoff ...

The handful of candidates in the mix for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP are all unique. Connor Hellebuyck is the backbone and ...

On Wednesday night, Montreal (40-31-11, 91 points) beat the Carolina Hurricanes (47-29-5, 99 points), 4-2, in a home game, ...