Dougie Hamilton
The Tampa Bay Lightning take the ice before the start of the first period in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
'Fast and furious' NHL offseason to unfold over three weeks

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 09, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger defends the net against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers 4/24/2021

Apr. 24, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Florida Panthers goaltender Chris Driedger defends the net against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Joel Auerbach)
Barkov's OT winner lifts Florida past 1st-place Carolina 4-3

By Bill Whitehead Apr. 24, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

A security guard peers out from behind NHL-branded fencing at the entrance where players arrive at Toronto's Royal York hotel, which is acting as the "bubble" ahead of the return of the league's season following disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday, July 26, 2020. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Bubble hockey begins: NHL playoff teams adjust to quarantine

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 27, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

Salvador Hernandez, a groom at Emerald Downs Racetrack in Auburn, Wash., wears a mask as he watches a race Wednesday, June 24, 2020, on the first day of thoroughbred horse racing at the track since all professional sports in Washington state were curtailed in March by the outbreak of the coronavirus. No spectators were allowed, but online wagering was available and the races were streamed. Organizers hope to continue racing into October on a modified schedule. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
The Latest: Another PGA Tour player tests positive for virus

By The Associated Press Jun. 30, 2020 04:25 PM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Dougie Hamilton ready to play if season resumes

By The Associated Press Apr. 09, 2020 02:48 PM EDT

Buffalo Sabres Jeff Skinner (53) and Henri Jokiharju (10) celebrate a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Buffalo N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Hamilton scores in OT, ‘Canes hold off Sabres’ late rally

By Mark Ludwiczak Nov. 14, 2019 10:18 PM EST