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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: Jordan Binnington, Blues get past Islanders

Jordan Binnington carried a shutout deep into the third period Saturday for the St. Louis Blues, who held on to beat the New York...

NHL: Alex DeBrincat lifts Wings over Jackets in OT

Alex DeBrincat scored 1:50 into overtime, giving the Detroit Red Wings a 4-3 win over the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday afternoon. DeBrincat scored...

NHL: Wild on upward trajectory, put win streak up against Jets

The Minnesota Wild will look to extend a pair of streaks on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Winnipeg Jets. The Wild recorded a 5-0...

NHL: Surging Sabres look to continue climb vs. Canes

As the Carolina Hurricanes continue to thrive atop the Eastern Conference standings, the Buffalo Sabres seem poised to improve their lowly status. With at least...

NHL: Penguins, facing Kraken, get immediate chance to shake off ugly loss

The Pittsburgh Penguins still might have been dragging a bit Friday night from their two-game trip to Stockholm last weekend for the NHL's Global...

NHL: NHL roundup: Sabres ring up 9 goals vs. Blackhawks

Ryan McLeod and Mattias Samuelsson scored eight seconds apart in the second period to help the Buffalo Sabres to a 9-3 win against the...