National Hockey League (NHL)

NHL: Report: Houston or Austin could get NHL team by 2029-30

It appears Houston or Austin could land the NHL's next expansion franchise -- possibly by the end of 2026 -- and potentially begin play in 2029-30, The Athletic reported...

NHL: Blue Jackets G Elvis Merzlikins undergoes shoulder surgery

Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery earlier this week to repair an...

NHL: Bruins and Oilers to play games in Germany in 2027-28 season

The Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins each will play two regular-season games in Germany in 2027-28, the league...

NHL: Rangers re-sign D Scott Morrow to 1-year contract

The New York Rangers agreed to terms with defenseman Scott Morrow on Wednesday to a one-year deal. Morrow, 23,...

NHL: Start of season in doubt for Panthers F Brad Marchand

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is recovering from offseason surgery and could miss the start of the 2026-27...

NHL: Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry leaves with injury

Edmonton Oilers goaltender Tristan Jarry left Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins late in the second period with an apparent lower-body injury after making...

NHL: Capitals hand Maple Leafs first blanking in 71 games

The Washington Capitals snapped the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs' league-leading 70-game non-shutout streak with a smothering 4-0 win on Thursday night. Jakob Chychrun scored twice...

NHL: Adrian Kempe scores both Kings goals in win over Lightning

Adrian Kempe scored twice in the second period as the Los Angeles Kings avoided being swept on their three-game road trip by beating the...

NHL: Brady Tkachuk scores twice as Senators blank reeling Penguins

Captain Brady Tkachuk scored two goals and Linus Ullmark made 24 saves, fueling the host Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 victory over the reeling...

NHL: Zachary Bolduc’s 2-goal night carries Canadiens past Blackhawks

Zachary Bolduc scored twice and Lane Hutson registered three assists as the host Montreal Canadiens scored four unanswered goals for a 4-1 victory over...

NHL: Wild win sixth in a row with third-period surge vs. Blue Jackets

Joel Eriksson Ek's tiebreaking goal with 8:10 left in regulation sparked the visiting Minnesota Wild to a 5-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets...