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: Zach Hyman’s hat trick lifts Oilers over red hot Red Wings

Zach Hyman netted a hat trick and Connor McDavid collected four assists to lead the host Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the...

NHL: David Pastrnak logs 2 goals, 2 assists as Bruins double up Jets

David Pastrnak recorded two goals and two assists in his second game back from injury, leading the Boston Bruins past the host Winnipeg Jets...

NHL: Steven Stamkos scores 4 to help Predators rout Blues

Steven Stamkos scored four goals to lead the Nashville Predators past the visiting St. Louis Blues 7-2 Thursday night. Ryan O'Reilly, Filip Forsberg and Michael...

NHL: Marcus Johansson scores twice in Wild’s victory over Stars

Marcus Johansson netted a pair of goals and Matt Boldy scored once in a three-point outing as the Minnesota Wild erased a pair of...

NHL: Islanders’ Bo Horvat exits due to lower-body injury

Bo Horvat, the Islanders' leading scorer, missed the final 33-plus minutes of New York's game against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday in Elmont, N.Y.,...

NHL: Hurricanes take top spot in East with shootout win over Capitals

Seth Jarvis scored the only tally in the shootout to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 3-2 road win over the Washington Capitals on Thursday. The...