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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: Kraken aim for winning road trip in finale vs. Islanders

A good final few minutes Saturday weren't enough for the New York Islanders to salvage the opener of a season-long seven-game homestand. For the Seattle...

NHL: NHL roundup: Oilers double up Panthers in regular-season rematch

Jack Roslovic scored twice in the opening period as the Edmonton Oilers chased Sergei Bobrovsky in a get-right 6-3 victory Saturday night over the...

NHL: Nazem Kadri’s shootout goal lifts Flames out of NHL basement

Nazem Kadri scored the shootout-deciding goal to give the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday. Matt Coronato and Joel...

NHL: Cutter Gauthier’s OT goal lifts Ducks past Golden Knights

Cutter Gauthier scored at 3:57 of overtime as the Anaheim Ducks rallied for a 4-3 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday...

NHL: Mammoth prevail over Rangers thanks to Nick DeSimone’s tiebreaking goal

Nick DeSimone scored the tiebreaking goal on a fortuitous bounce with 12:28 remaining in the third period, and the Utah Mammoth snapped a four-game...

NHL: Mackenzie Blackwood, Avalanche blank Predators to extend win streak to 8

Mackenzie Blackwood made 35 saves to help the visiting Colorado Avalanche extend their winning streak to eight games with a 3-0 victory against the...