Vancouver played with intensity and even a sense of joy — in contrast to what fans have experienced most of this season.

The Vancouver Canucks are exploring trade options for Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens as they seek to fill the void left by J.T. Miller’s departure, according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun.

The Sabres got physical right off the bat against the Blue Jackets after a team meeting about reactions to the Tage Thompson hit.

Charlie McAvoy got his 299th career point with a goal in the second period and Jeremy Swayman stopped 35 shots for his third ...