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: Capitals deal Connor McMichael, 16th pick to Blues for Jordan Kyrou

The Washington Capitals acquired proven goal-scorer Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues on Tuesday for center Connor McMichael, 2025 draft pick Milton Gastrin...

NHL: Senators send No. 9 pick to Sharks for F William Eklund, 2 others

The Ottawa Senators didn't take long to decide how to spend the 2026 No. 9 overall pick acquired Sunday from the Florida Panthers. Two days...

NHL: Reports: Devils trading D Simon Nemec to Flames

New Jersey dealt restricted free agent defenseman Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames, the Devils announced Tuesday. The Flames are also receiving forward Maxim Tsyplakov...

NHL: NHL exploring Austin and Houston for Texas expansion

The Dallas Stars could one day have some company in Texas, with commissioner Gary Bettman announcing Tuesday that the NHL is looking at Austin...

NHL: Oilers tab Mike Babcock as head coach

The Edmonton Oilers named Mike Babcock as the 19th head coach in club history on Tuesday. He replaces Kris Knoblauch, who on May 14 was...

NHL: Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price headline Hockey Hall of Fame inductees

Patrice Bergeron, Carey Price and Keith Tkachuk headlined the Hockey Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 unveiled on Monday. Bergeron, Price, Tkachuk, Pekka Rinne and...