Devils 2, Hurricanes 0: Devils’ Young Goalie Records First Shutout

It was the second straight victory for Mackenzie Blackwood, giving the Devils their first two-game winning streak since mid-November.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Devils’ Rookie Goalie Gets His First Win

Beating the Bruins in Boston for the first time in five years, the Devils also won on the road for just the fourth time this season.

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The Town Where the Shots Go Up, and the Records Fall

Joe Girard III is smashing scoring records at Glens Falls High School, recalling another favorite son of upstate New York who preceded him there.

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Rick Jeanneret, Sabres Broadcaster, Leaves Broadcast Booth on a Stretcher

Jeanneret, 76, was said to be responsive before he got onto the stretcher. He was

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Devils 5, Senators 2: Big Night by Taylor Hall Leads Devils to a Rare Win

Still in last place in the Eastern Conference, the Devils won for only the fourth time in their last 17 games.

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Mel Hutchins, B.Y.U. All-American and N.B.A. All-Star, Dies at 90

He led Brigham Young to a championship in 1951, raising the university’s profile before turning pro. He was also part of a formidable sports family.

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The Whalers Are Back in the N.H.L. Sort Of.

The new owner of the Carolina Hurricanes is celebrating the franchise’s past. Hartford Whalers fans aren’t sure how to feel about that.

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N.H.L. Roundup: With a New Goalie in the Net, Last-Place Devils Lose Again

Mackenzie Blackwood, making his first N.H.L. start, had 36 saves but let the Blue Jackets score two goals early.

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Rick Pitino Takes Head Coaching Job in Greece

Pitino, who won a national title at Louisville before being fired, has agreed to terms with Panathinaikos.

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For Mo’ne Davis, a Social Awakening and a Commitment to Hampton

Davis, the first girl to pitch a shutout at the Little League World Series, said she would play softball next year at Hampton, partly influenced by her appreciation for black history.

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Flyers, at ‘Rock Bottom,’ Shake Up Their Organization

In the past three weeks, Philadelphia has fired General Manager Ron Hextall and Coach Dave Hakstol. The team began Tuesday with the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

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On College Basketball: Everyone Loves to Watch Zion Williamson Play. Maybe as Much as He Loves Playing.

The Duke freshman is earning comparisons to Charles Barkley, Shawn Kemp and, yes, even LeBron James and has everyone in basketball’s attention.

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In a Year of Growing Pains, the Rangers Try to Fix ‘Purposeless Hockey’

Inconsistency, which prompted Henrik Lundqvist to call out his teammates, has been the theme in an effort to integrate young talent under a new coach.

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Reeling Flyers Fire Coach Dave Hakstol

Last-place Philadelphia, which got rid of its general manager less than two weeks ago, named Scott Gordon as the interim coach.

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A British Hockey Player Lands in Canada

Liam Kirk, 18, is from England and is playing in a junior league to pursue his N.H.L. dream. But he is already a commercial phenom in a sport that is growing back home.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers and Devils Both Go to Overtime. Only the Devils Win.

The Devils’ Nico Hischier scored 41 seconds into their overtime period for the victory, while the Rangers lost with just 32 seconds left on the clock.

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Former Tar Heel Players Derail New Home for ‘Silent Sam’ Confederate Statue

Several of the University of North Carolina’s former stars signed a letter opposing a new history center for the toppled statue. The board of governors then scrapped the plan.

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Iowa Basketball Rivalry Fizzles as Big School Ducks the Upstarts

The Hy-Vee Classic, a mainstay of college basketball in the Midwest, is going away for now. It’s about money and avoiding upsets.

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On Pro Hockey: Would Seattle Drink Coffee From Its Stanley Cup?

Just kidding. Our correspondent finds a hockey hotbed there and it already has in fact laid claim to a Stanley Cup. In 1917.

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The Sabres Are Restoring Hope in Buffalo, but for How Long?

A 10-game winning streak was followed by a five-game skid as Coach Phil Housley tries to change the team’s culture.

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Seattle Is Awarded an N.H.L. Expansion Team

The new franchise, which is expected to begin playing in 2021, will give the league 32 teams and balance the conferences at 16 teams apiece.

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Golden Knights Try to Recapture the Magic of Their Inaugural Season

Vegas, which reached the Stanley Cup finals last season, has spent most of this season near the bottom of the standings before heating up in the past few weeks.

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Jets 4, Rangers 3 | Shootout: Rangers Lose 3-0 Lead and Fall to Jets for First Shootout Defeat

Mark Scheifele, who defeated the Devils with an overtime goal on Saturday, beat Henrik Lundqvist for the deciding score.

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N.H.L. Roundup: Canadiens, With 2 Goals From Shea Weber, Keep Rangers Reeling

Arttturi Lehkonen also scored twice in a 5-2 victory over the Rangers, who have lost four of five. The Devils rallied against the Jets but lost, 4-3, in overtime.

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No. 2 UConn Beats No. 1 Notre Dame

The Huskies, who avenged a loss in last season’s Final Four, will return to the top ranking nationally this week.

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On College Basketball: Is UConn’s Dominance of Women’s Basketball Over? Cue Eye Rolls, for Now.

Top recruits are choosing other schools. The Huskies have gone two seasons without a national title, and they are ranked No. 2 nationally, behind Notre Dame, their opponent on Sunday.

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For the Islanders, a Homecoming to Thrill Fans and Players Alike

The team is splitting its games between Nassau Coliseum, where it played for 43 years, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where it moved in 2015.

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