National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Canadiens, Bruins hit the ice in clash of two red-hot squads

The Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens have enjoyed a longstanding rivalry dating back to the NHL's earliest days. With the two rivals currently sitting atop the Atlantic Division standings,...

NHL: Hurricanes carry hot streak to Helsinki for clash with Kraken

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to take their red-hot start across the Atlantic Ocean when they play the...

NHL: Streaking Ducks ride high-octane offense into encounter vs. surging Predators

A pair of teams taking different paths toward recent revivals will meet Wednesday night when the Anaheim Ducks...

NHL: NHL roundup: Winnipeg fans boo Connor Hellebuyck as Jets down Devils

Dawson Mercer scored twice against his former team, including the tiebreaking power-play goal with 8:02 remaining in the...

NHL: Juuse Saros, Predators blank Kings as win streak hits 5

Filip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros made 30 saves as the visiting Nashville Predators blanked the Los...

NHL: NHL power rankings: Avs, Canes lead strong pack of Cup hopefuls

A strong case can be made for a dozen or more teams hoisting the Stanley Cup when the 2026-27 NHL season is completed, even...

NHL: Out to build on playoff berth, Bruins open vs. revamped Rangers

The Boston Bruins got a taste. Now they want more. After Marco Sturm's head coaching debut ended with a return to the Stanley Cup playoffs...

NHL: Canadiens thinking big in ’26-27 while Maple Leafs turn fresh page

The Montreal Canadiens will open their season with heightened expectations Tuesday night when they visit their longtime rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams skated...

NHL: Maple Leafs acquire Kirill Marchenko in blockbuster with Blue Jackets

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forward Kirill Marchenko from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday in a blockbuster deal that sends Matthew Knies the...

NHL: Canes to raise Cup banner, face Panthers in NHL season opener

Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice will be wired for the beginning of the 2026-27 NHL campaign, perhaps more so than for some past seasons. The...

NHL: Canes hope Alexander Nikishin’s holdout near conclusion

As they prepare to raise a Stanley Cup banner, the Carolina Hurricanes are still hoping to resolve a contract dispute with defenseman Alexander Nikishin. The...