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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: Skid over, Mammoth out to avenge recent loss to Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights finish a three-game road trip Monday in the city where it started four days earlier -- Salt Lake City. Vegas defeated...

NHL: Jesper Wallstedt blanks Jets as Wild win 5th straight

Jesper Wallstedt made 32 saves to record his third shutout of the season and fourth in 13 career starts, fueling the visiting Minnesota Wild...

NHL: Injury-riddled Panthers visit goal-starved Predators

The Florida Panthers visit the Nashville Predators on Monday night after losing two more players to injuries this past week. In addition to being without...

NHL: Strong home-ice advantage looms as Devils host Red Wings

The New Jersey Devils are hoping their strong form on home ice can end a losing streak when the Detroit Red Wings visit Newark,...

NHL: Capitals, Blue Jackets eye reset after losses

Both the Washington Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets have managed to earn points, just not consistently enough for sustained success so far this season. Each...

NHL: Islanders D Alexander Romanov (shoulder) out 5-6 months

The New York Islanders announced Sunday that defenseman Alexander Romanov will miss 5-6 months to recover from shoulder surgery after Dallas Stars forward Mikko...