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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: Alex Ovechkin scores as Capitals hold off Jets

The Washington Capitals won for the fifth time in their past six games as they defeated the visiting Winnipeg Jets 4-3 Wednesday night. John Carlson,...

NHL: Lightning lift off with 4 first-period goals, drub Flames

Declan Carlile's first goal of the season capped a four-goal first-period eruption as the host Tampa Bay Lightning routed the Calgary Flames 5-1 on...

NHL: Tristan Jarry returns, backstops Penguins to win over Sabres

Tristan Jarry returned to action and made 29 saves while leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-2 win over the visiting Buffalo Sabres on...

NHL: Jeremy Swayman stops 44 shots as Bruins sweep Islanders

Alex Steeves scored two goals Wednesday night for the Boston Bruins, who completed a season sweep of the New York Islanders with a 3-1...

NHL: Nico Hischier contributes to all 3 goals in Devils’ OT win over Blues

Nico Hischier had a goal and two assists to lead the New Jersey Devils past the St. Louis Blues 3-2 in overtime Wednesday night...

NHL: Flyers score twice in final minute, double up Panthers

Tyson Foerster scored the tie-breaking goal with 45.2 seconds left to send the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-2 road victory over the Florida Panthers...