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: Maple Leafs’ quick third-period flurry stuns Blackhawks

The Toronto Maple Leafs scored twice in eight seconds late in the third period Tuesday night and they went on to defeat the visiting...

NHL: Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl becomes first German to reach 1,000 points

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl on Tuesday became the first German-born player to reach 1,000 points in his NHL career. Draisaitl recorded a secondary...

NHL: Thatcher Demko, Canucks shut out host Rangers

Evander Kane and newcomer Liam Ohgren scored early in the opening two periods Tuesday night and Thatcher Demko recorded the shutout as the retooled...

NHL: Travis Konecny helps Flyers snap 3-game skid with win vs. Canadiens

Travis Konecny had a goal and an assist for the Philadelphia Flyers in a 4-1 win against the host Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday. Carl Grundstrom,...

NHL: Alex DeBrincat’s power-play goals lead Red Wings past Islanders

Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals, including the game-winner with 2:17 left, to lead the host Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win...

NHL: Adam Fantilli’s OT goal leads Blue Jackets past Ducks

Adam Fantilli scored at 3:32 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. Fantilli...