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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: Predators double up Red Wings to end 3-game skid

Ryan O'Reilly scored the go-ahead goal and added two assists as the visiting Nashville Predators ended a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 victory...

NHL: William Nylander’s franchise-record OT winner lifts Leafs over Jackets

Joseph Woll willed the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs to something of a fortuitous road win, as they escaped Columbus with a 2-1 overtime victory...

NHL: Rangers get much-needed win, revenge over Hurricanes

Artemi Panarin collected a goal and an assist and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves, fueling the New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over...

NHL: Senators captain Brady Tkachuk (thumb) to return Friday

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will return to the lineup on Friday against the host St. Louis Blues. The 26-year-old forward has not played in...

NHL: Kraken intent on generating more shots vs. rising Stars

A team can't score if it doesn't get the puck into the net. Sounds simple, right? But it's something first-year coach Lane Lambert still is trying...

NHL: Jamie Benn nets goal No. 400 in Stars’ blowout of Oilers

Jamie Benn scored his 400th career goal and Jason Robertson continued his torrid scoring spree as the visiting Dallas Stars trounced the floundering Edmonton...