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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, Ducks prepare for battle of division leaders

The Boston Bruins are headed west. With the top spot in the Atlantic Division in hand, Boston will make a cross-country flight to begin a...

NHL: Alex Ovechkin on a roll as Capitals host Connor McDavid and Oilers

Alex Ovechkin is starting to heat up again. The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer has tallied in back-to-back games and three times in his last...

NHL: Stars captain Jamie Benn to make season debut

Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn is ready to make his season debut. Coach Glen Gulutzan said Benn would be activated from long-term injured reserve to...

NHL: Sharks eager to tighten defensively in meeting vs. Mammoth

The Sharks will look to clean up defensive mistakes when they return to San Jose to play the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday night in...

NHL: Streaking Jackets have little rest ahead of encounter vs. Jets

Riding a five-game points streak, the Columbus Blue Jackets will look to continue their momentum when they visit the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night. Columbus...

NHL: NHL roundup: 16 Panthers record at least a point in win over Canucks

The Florida Panthers scored five straight goals but still needed Sam Bennett's tally with 15:58 remaining to put away the Vancouver Canucks in an...