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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: Bruins D Charlie McAvoy has facial surgery, out indefinitely

Boston Bruins coach Marco Sturm announced Wednesday that defenseman Charlie McAvoy underwent facial surgery and will be out of the lineup indefinitely. McAvoy was struck...

NHL: Torrid point producers face off as Canucks host Stars

After a brief period to mull over self-inflicted wounds in their last outing, the Dallas Stars begin a four-game road trip through the West...

NHL: Macklin Celebrini, Sharks will have hands full with Kings

Intent on closing out a monster six-game road trip with a flourish, the Los Angeles Kings will at least be back in their home...

NHL: Scott Wedgewood’s surge fuels Avalanche entering Rangers’ visit

When the Colorado Avalanche turned over their goaltenders last November, Scott Wedgewood was acquired to be a solid backup to Mackenzie Blackwood. Wedgewood hasn't played...

NHL: In scheduling quirk, Mammoth host Golden Knights twice in five days

Having played just seven of their first 20 games on home ice in Salt Lake City, the Utah Mammoth kick off a four-game homestand...

NHL: Ryan Leonard nets 2, Alex Ovechkin scores No. 904 as Capitals top Oilers

Rookie Ryan Leonard recorded his first career two-goal game to fuel the host Washington Capitals to a 7-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on...