Men's hockey
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (14) skates with the puck against Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Arizona Coyotes at Dallas Stars 4/27/2022

Apr. 27, 2022 11:38 PM EDT

Dallas Stars goaltender Scott Wedgewood (41) defends against a shot by Arizona Coyotes center Nathan Smith during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Wednesday, April 27, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Stars take final playoff spot with 4-3 OT loss to Coyotes

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 27, 2022 11:37 PM EDT

St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90), Brandon Saad (20), David Perron (57) and Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
St. Louis Blues at Arizona Coyotes 4/23/2022

Apr. 24, 2022 12:46 AM EDT

St. Louis Blues center Logan Brown (22) scores a goal against Arizona Coyotes goaltender Harri Sateri (30) as Coyotes center Nathan Smith, right, defends and defenseman Cam Dineen (54) watches during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Blues beat Coyotes 5-4 in overtime after blowing big leads

By John Marshall Apr. 24, 2022 12:45 AM EDT

Arizona Coyotes center Barrett Hayton, left, sends the puck past Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Riley Stillman (61) and goaltender Kevin Lankinen, right, for a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Chicago Blackhawks at Arizona Coyotes 4/20/2022

Apr. 21, 2022 01:04 AM EDT

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Jake McCabe (6) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with center Jonathan Toews (19) and center Tyler Johnson (90) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
DeBrincat scores in last minute of OT, Chicago beats Arizona

By Jack Magruder Apr. 21, 2022 01:03 AM EDT

Vancouver Canucks' Brad Richardson (13) and Arizona Coyotes' Kyle Capobianco (75) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Arizona Coyotes at Vancouver Canucks 4/14/2022

Apr. 15, 2022 02:08 AM EDT

Vancouver Canucks' Brad Richardson (13) and Arizona Coyotes' Kyle Capobianco (75) vie for the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
Vancouver keeps playoff hopes alive with 7-1 rout of Arizona

Apr. 15, 2022 02:06 AM EDT

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with Canucks right wing Alex Chiasson, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Vancouver Canucks at Arizona Coyotes 4/7/2022

Apr. 08, 2022 01:46 AM EDT

Vancouver Canucks center Elias Pettersson (40) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with Canucks right wing Alex Chiasson, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, April 7, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Horvat, Chiasson score 2 apiece as Canucks beat Coyotes 5-1

By Jack Magruder Apr. 08, 2022 01:43 AM EDT

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2022 11:27 AM EDT
April 12 1941 — The Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 to cap a four-game sweep in the Stanley Cup finals. 1942 — Byron Nelson...

St. Louis Blues' Justin Faulk (72) brings the puck down the ice as Arizona Coyotes' Michael Carcone defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Arizona Coyotes at St. Louis Blues 4/4/2022

Apr. 05, 2022 12:04 AM EDT

Boston Bruins forward Craig Smith, left, controls the puckin front of Columbus Blue Jackets forward Eric Robinson during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio, Monday, April 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
Boston Bruins at Columbus Blue Jackets 4/4/2022

Apr. 05, 2022 12:04 AM EDT

St. Louis Blues' Justin Faulk (72) brings the puck down the ice as Arizona Coyotes' Michael Carcone defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, April 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Tarasenko scores twice, Blues beat Coyotes 5-1

Joe Harris Apr. 04, 2022 11:47 PM EDT

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 03, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 4 1921 — The NHL champion Ottawa Senators beat the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champion Vancouver Millionaires 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup 3...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 02, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 3 1930 — The Montreal Canadiens win the NHL Stanley Cup with a two-game sweep of the Boston Bruins. 1933 — Ken Doraty’s overtime...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Apr. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
April 2 1939 — Ralph Guldahl beats Sam Snead by one stroke to capture the Masters golf tournament. 1983 — New York Islander Mike Bossy...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 31, 2022 11:19 AM EDT
April 1 1938 — Joe Louis knocks out Harry Thomas in the fifth round in Chicago to retain his world heavyweight title. 1940 — Governor...

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press Mar. 28, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
March 29 1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep. 1940 —...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2022 11:21 AM EDT
March 29 1929 — The Boston Bruins win the Stanley Cup with a 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers to complete a two-game sweep. 1940 —...