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Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night.
Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2

Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2

CALGARY — Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday.
'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

'Motel medicine': Alberta NDP urge apology after stroke patient sent to motel

Alberta’s health minister says proper procedures were followed when a stroke patient who, for his long-term recovery, was shipped to a motel where his wheelchair didn’t fit and he was fed fast food.
Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

Edmonton Elks add Jason Shivers, four others to coaching staff

EDMONTON — Chris Jones is easing his workload. The Edmonton Elks announced Monday that Jason Shivers will be the team’s assistant head coach, defensive coordinator and linebackers coach this season.
Edmonton Oilers sign Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar

Edmonton Oilers sign Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed Canadian university goalie Connor Ungar to a two-year, entry-level contract. Ungar posted a 20-6-0 record, a 2.15 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage in his rookie season at Brock University.
WHL roundup: Broncos' Gould-en touch helps to beat Oil Kings 5-4

WHL roundup: Broncos' Gould-en touch helps to beat Oil Kings 5-4

EDMONTON — Ryan Gould scored two goals and added an assist as the visiting Swift Current Broncos defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings 5-4 in Western Hockey League action on Sunday at Rogers Place.
Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored with half a second remaining in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2

Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2

EDMONTON — It was the kind of thrilling ending expected from a potentially deep playoff preview. Artturi Lehkonen scored with just 0.
Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Calgary Flames' captain Mikael Backlund scored twice to reach a career milestone in a 5-2 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens who were without head coach Martin St. Louis on Saturday.
Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

Canadiens head coach St. Louis takes indefinite leave for family reasons

CALGARY — A challenging season for the Montreal Canadiens became even harder Saturday when the team announced head coach Martin St. Louis was on leave. The NHL club announced just over an hour before a road game against the Flames in Calgary that St.
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