Hockey

NHL: Rangers open Western trip while Kraken prepare for Finland

The New York Rangers will open a four-game Western swing Saturday in Seattle. But that's nothing compared to the trip on which the Kraken are about to embark. Following the...

NHL: Steven Stamkos, Predators strive to stay hot vs. Blues

The Nashville Predators are cooking with a recipe for success ahead of their clash against the visiting St....

NHL: Sabres D Conor Timmins to make season debut vs. Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins, injured in the team's final preseason game, will make his regular-season debut on...

NHL: Panthers bring recent surge into meeting vs. well-rested Capitals

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will try to regain their winning form when they host Sam Reinhart...

NHL: Cutter Gauthier, Ducks strive to continue sprees vs. Flames

The Anaheim Ducks are filling nets and collecting wins, two trends they will look to continue when they...

NHL: Islanders re-sign D Tony DeAngelo to 2-year contract

The New York Islanders re-signed veteran defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract on Friday. Terms were not disclosed, however multiple reports put the value...

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...