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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: White-hot Lightning could be without key players vs. Flyers

The Tampa Bay Lightning are enjoying their best stretch of the season, but there is cause for concern as they prepare to host the...

NHL: Slumping Rangers aim for rare home win vs. Blues

A four-game losing streak has plunged the struggling New York Rangers back below .500. They will try to end their downturn when they return home...

NHL: Surging Sabres take down East-leading Hurricanes 4-1

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves and four different players scored goals as the surging Buffalo Sabres earned a 4-1 home victory over the Carolina...

NHL: Pursuing better results through consistency, Canucks take on Flames

The Vancouver Canucks have lost two straight games and have only one win in their past six outings, but they have plenty of confidence...

NHL: Morgan Geekie riding hot streak as Bruins face Sharks

The Boston Bruins round out the California portion of a four-game, pre-holiday road trip Sunday night in San Jose, meeting the Sharks for the...

NHL: Blackhawks next up to try to slow Avalanche’s run of scoring, defense

The Colorado Avalanche bring an eight-game winning streak and an NHL-best 35 points into Sunday's visit to the Chicago Blackhawks. Colorado also boasts a league-leading...