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Already assured of top spot in their pool, Canada finished its preliminary round at the world hockey championship with a 3-2 win over Czechia on Tuesday in Fribourg, Switzerland.

The Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday re-signed franchise icon Evgeni Malkin to a one-year deal worth $5.5 million US, answering perhaps the club's biggest off-season question before it truly starts.

Remembered for his big heart and tough style of play despite his smaller size -- and known simply as Forbie to most Islanders -- Kennedy died Monday at the age of 90.

The Carolina Hurricanes now lead the series 2-1. While the result may have left Habs fans disappointed, some say they still have hope for Wednesday's game.

The Montreal Canadiens failed to make home ice an advantage Monday night.

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Aku Raty to a one-year, two-way contract worth $850,000 US at the NHL level.

The Toronto Maple Leafs say forward Max Domi will be out indefinitely after undergoing off-season surgery for an undisclosed issue.

A Gatineau group has launched a petition after the NHL wouldn't let the Canadiens game be broadcast at the Slush Puppie Centre in Gatineau because the arena overlaps with the Ottawa Senators' territory.

The Montreal Canadiens dropped Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final Saturday night, falling 3-2 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Montreal Canadiens could go home with a commanding lead in the NHL's Eastern Conference final if they win tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2.