Boston Bruins defensemen Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk will be out multiple months after undergoing shoulder surgeries Friday, the team announced.McAvoy underwent a left shoulder arthroscopic stabilization procedure in Boston and is expected to miss about six months, the team said. The former first-round pick posted 10 goals and 56 points this season.Grzelcyk underwent a right shoulder open-stabilization procedure, also…

OTTAWA, Ontario -- Canada's sports minister ordered a forensic audit of Hockey Canada on Thursday after the organization recently settled a lawsuit with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by multiple members of the country's 2018 world junior hockey team.Pascale St-Onge said she was "shocked and angry" and said an investigation will be carried out to ensure public…

DENVER -- Connor McDavid has dominated the NHL postseason to date. But even he is feeling the pressure to perform after the Edmonton Oilers were shut out 4-0 by the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday, falling behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven series."I probably haven't been at the top of my game here," McDavid…

The Arizona Coyotes and the city of Tempe will move forward on negotiations on a new arena and entertainment district after the city council's 5-2 vote in favor of the bid on Thursday night."We want to thank everyone who came out to show their support for this project, this organization and this vision," said Xavier A. Gutierrez, the Coyotes' president…