Blackhawks focused on positives with Ducks up next

(Photo credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago Blackhawks carry a four-game losing streak into Thursday's meeting with the visiting Anaheim Ducks, but they have reason to be optimistic after nearly breaking out of their rut....

Sharks end road woes with big win over Devils

(Photo credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports) Anthony Duclair scored twice, Jacob MacDonald had his first career two-goal game and the San Jose Sharks overcame a significant shot disparity to snap a season-opening 10-game road losing streak...

Islanders' defense shuts down Coyotes in 1-0 win

(Photo credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports) Mathew Barzal scored a power-play goal 3:47 into the second period and Ilya Sorokin made 14 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Arizona Coyotes 1-0 on Tuesday in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders...

China simulates mass missile strikes on Taiwan in show of strength - BBC News

China has carried out mass simulated missile strikes on Taiwan, in military exercises that included “sealing off” the island. Taiwan considers itself a sover...

Oilers blank Kings, move into 2nd in division

Stuart Skinner made 43 saves to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 2-0 win against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. It's Skinner's second shutout in his 57th NHL start. Evander Kane and Connor McDavid scored for Edmonton (44-23-9, 97...

No. 11 Indiana cruises to 6-0 start by blitzing Jackson State

Tamar Bates scored a career-high 22 points and had four assists as No. 11 Indiana remained perfect with a 90-51 victory over Jackson State on Friday afternoon in Bloomington, Ind. The Hoosiers (6-0) gained control of the matchup early, pulling...