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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: Panthers explode again in 8-3 hammering of Predators

A.J. Greer scored twice and added an assist in the Florida Panthers' 8-3 convincing win over the host Nashville Predators on Monday night. Sam Reinhart...

NHL: In rare home win, Rangers edge Blues to end 4-game skid

Vladislav Gavrikov set up two goals as the New York Rangers defeated the visiting St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Monday night to snap a...

NHL: Devils fend off Red Wings, halt 3-game skid

Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves as the New Jersey Devils held on for a 4-3 win over the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Monday. The...

NHL: Andrei Vasilevskiy claims 41st shutout as Lightning blank Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout this season, Brandon Hagel notched two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning...

NHL: Capitals defensemen score 4 in convincing win over Blue Jackets

Jakob Chychrun scored twice while Tom Wilson and John Carlson each had a goal with an assist as the Washington Capitals rolled to a...

NHL: Fresh off revenge win, Oilers happy to be home vs. Stars

Their seven-game road gantlet finished on a winning note, and now the Edmonton Oilers will try to build on that momentum when they play...