National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini inks 5-year deal at record $18.8M annually

San Jose Sharks superstar forward Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension on Wednesday. At $18.8 million per season, he will become the highest-paid player in the league...

NHL: Former Rangers star Ron Duguay collapses, loses several teeth

Former New York Rangers star forward Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last...

NHL: RFA Cole Sillinger signs 3-year deal with Blue Jackets

Restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue...

NHL: John Tortorella: ‘ I want to coach’

John Tortorella wants to be an NHL head coach again. Tortorella, 68, insisted as much to The Athletic while...

NHL: Blue Jackets re-sign G Jet Greaves to 3-year, $15M deal

The Columbus Blue Jackets re-signed goaltender Jet Greaves to a three-year, $15 million deal Thursday and avoided a...

NHL: Zach Werenski leads surging Jackets into matchup with Canadiens

Two teams looking to tighten their grasps on a playoff spot square off when the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The...

NHL: Lightning captain Victor Hedman taking leave of absence

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced on Wednesday. Hedman, a defenseman, logged...

NHL: Panthers’ Anton Lundell (rib) likely out for rest of season

Florida Panthers forward Anton Lundell likely will sit out the remainder of the season as he nurses a rib injury. Lundell is expected to be...

NHL: Injury-ridden Panthers, with playoffs unlikely, welcome Wild

The Florida Panthers, who have won the past two Stanley Cup titles, never thought they'd be in their current predicament. But largely due to a...

NHL: Shot-starved Rangers search for offense vs. Maple Leafs

The New York Rangers know they need to take more shots on goal Wednesday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Rangers (28-34-9,...

NHL: Sabres, trying not to get too excited about playoff prospects, face Bruins

On the verge of ending their NHL-record, 14-season playoff drought, the Buffalo Sabres are staying in the moment. Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins likely can't afford...