Hockey

NHL: Pens sign F Tommy Novak to 3-year, $13.95M extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed forward Tommy Novak to a three-year, $13.95 million contract extension on Friday. Novak, 29, posted 42 points (16 goals, 26 assists) in 82 games in his...

NHL: Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini inks 5-year deal at record $18.8M annually

San Jose Sharks superstar forward Macklin Celebrini signed a five-year, $94 million contract extension on Wednesday. At $18.8 million...

NHL: Former Rangers star Ron Duguay collapses, loses several teeth

Former New York Rangers star forward Ron Duguay was hospitalized after being found unconscious at his home last...

NHL: RFA Cole Sillinger signs 3-year deal with Blue Jackets

Restricted free-agent forward Cole Sillinger avoided arbitration by signing a three-year, $13.875 million contract with the Columbus Blue...

NHL: John Tortorella: ‘ I want to coach’

John Tortorella wants to be an NHL head coach again. Tortorella, 68, insisted as much to The Athletic while...

NHL: Oilers’ Connor McDavid, Ducks’ Leo Carlsson back as teams return from break

Edmonton and host Anaheim will have stronger lineups for their game Wednesday with the return of Oilers star center Connor McDavid from the Winter...

NHL: Defendant in Gaudreau case asks charges be thrown out

The alleged drunk driver charged with killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother wants a judge to throw out some of the charges,...

NHL: Playoff-contending Bruins, Jackets in key game coming off break

Where were we? With the Olympic break now complete, the Boston Bruins and Columbus Blue Jackets will have little time to settle back into the...

NHL: Blues F Robert Thomas on leave for personal matter

St. Louis Blues forward Robert Thomas is taking a brief leave of absence due to a personal matter. General manager Doug Armstrong announced the news...

NHL: Lightning’s Jon Cooper out 2 games after father’s death

The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the Olympic break without head coach Jon Cooper, who will miss two games following the death of his...

NHL: Pens’ Sidney Crosby out at least 4 weeks with Olympic injury

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with the lower-body injury he sustained while playing for Team...