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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: Shane Pinto scores shootout winner as Senators defeat Golden Knights

Linus Ullmark made 32 saves and wasn't beaten on three shootout tries and Shane Pinto scored a goal and also tallied the shootout winner...

NHL: Vladislav Kolyachonok’s first goal for Stars defeats Kraken

Vladislav Kolyachonok scored the tiebreaking goal at 14:16 of the third period as the Dallas Stars improved their NHL-leading road record with a 3-2...

NHL: Canucks edge Ducks to halt 3-game skid

Drew O'Connor scored the eventual game-winner as the visiting Vancouver Canucks edged the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Wednesday night. Max Sasson added a goal and...

NHL: Nick Suzuki nets pair as Canadiens edge Mammoth

Nick Suzuki scored twice in a three-point outing and Ivan Demidov completed the comeback as the Montreal Canadiens claimed a 4-3 victory over the...

NHL: Avalanche blank Sharks, extend winning streak to 10 games

Mackenzie Blackwood made 26 saves for his second straight shutout, Josh Manson and Joel Kiviranta scored nine seconds apart, and the surging Colorado Avalanche...

NHL: Wild storm back to down Blackhawks, win sixth straight

Kirill Kaprizov scored 1:38 into overtime, lifting the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night. Matt Boldy...