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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: Mammoth try to regain early-season magic vs. Rangers

Stuck in a rut the past week, the Utah Mammoth are searching for the positive vibes of their 8-2-0 start to the season. The Mammoth...

NHL: NHL-best Avalanche aim to stay hot at struggling Predators

Two teams at opposite ends of the standings go head-to-head when the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche visit the lowly Nashville Predators on Saturday. The Avalanche have...

NHL: Senators, Sharks on an upswing ahead of clash

Two teams riding momentum face each other in an East-West showdown Saturday as the Ottawa Senators pay a visit to the San Jose Sharks. The...

NHL: Lightning, Capitals attempt to avoid emotional letdown

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals are coming off incredibly emotional victories as they meet for the final time in the regular season...

NHL: Flames rule out F Samuel Honzek (upper body) for 6 months

Samuel Honzek's season is likely finished after the Calgary Flames announced Friday that the rookie forward would miss up to six months to recover...

NHL: Devils, trying to get through middling stretch, visit rival Flyers

The New Jersey Devils began the season 8-1-0, but their last 11 games have told a very different story. The Devils aim to avoid their...