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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: Morgan Geekie’s 2 goals include OT winner as Bruins edge Kings

Morgan Geekie scored his second goal of the game at 2:27 of overtime, lifting the visiting Boston Bruins to a 2-1 win over the...

NHL: Jordan Staal nets a pair to lift Hurricanes over Jets

Jordan Staal scored twice to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a hard-fought 4-3 road win over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday. Brandon Bussi earned his...

NHL: Stars look for more success against lowly Flames

The Dallas Stars kicked off a four-game road swing with a win. Now the red-hot Stars will look for another when they visit the...

NHL: Pacific lead at stake as Jack Eichel, Golden Knights visit Ducks

First place in the Pacific Division will be on the line Saturday night when the reigning division champion Vegas Golden Knights visit the Anaheim...

NHL: Matt Boldy scores twice as Wild dominate Penguins

Matt Boldy scored two goals and picked up one assist, and the Minnesota Wild pulled away for a 5-0 win over the host Pittsburgh...

NHL: Sabres blitz Blackhawks with 9-goal effort

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...