Hockey

NHL: Brayden Point, Lightning aim to keep Blackhawks winless on road

With his first two-goal outing under his belt, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is hoping he and his teammates can tighten up their game. The Lightning close out their two-game homestand...

NHL: Avalanche aim to continue home success vs. Predators

The Colorado Avalanche have high expectations, but after another road loss this week, coach Jared Bednar is changing...

NHL: Connor McDavid, Oilers aim to subdue Cutter Gauthier, Ducks

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will have a new title when he takes the ice against the visiting...

NHL: Fresh off epic rally, Jets eager to pick up steam vs. Canucks

The Winnipeg Jets needed a miraculous comeback to snap a nine-game winless skid on Tuesday. Now the Jets return...

NHL: Connor Hellebuyck, red-hot Devils set sights on Blues

Star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will aim to keep the New Jersey Devils rolling on Thursday night when they...

NHL: Blue Jackets acquire F Valeri Nichushkin from Avs for 3 picks

The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for three draft picks, including one in this...

NHL: Gavin McKenna headlines, trades could dominate 2026 NHL Draft

The Gavin McKenna draft has finally arrived. McKenna, the latest can't-miss kid, is pegged to be the first player chosen by the Toronto Maple Leafs...

NHL: Penguins acquire F Hendrix Lapierre from Capitals

The Pittsburgh Penguins acquired forward Hendrix Lapierre from the Washington Capitals on Thursday. The Capitals received a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2028 fifth-round...

NHL: Wild owner expects D Quinn Hughes will sign new contract

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold is confident the team will re-sign star defenseman Quinn Hughes. Leipold told Minnesota Public Radio as much on Wednesday when...

NHL: Panthers acquire F Garnet Hathaway from Flyers

The Florida Panthers acquired veteran forward Garnet Hathaway from the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. The Panthers also received a 2026 sixth-round draft pick in exchange...

NHL: Sabres sign F Zach Benson to $54.5M deal through 2032-33

The Buffalo Sabres signed 21-year-old forward Zach Benson to a seven-year, $52.5 million deal, keeping him from becoming a restricted free agent. Instead, Benson now...