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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: Rangers pursue second straight home win in clash vs. Red Wings

The New York Rangers spent most of the first month of new coach Mike Sullivan's tenure frustrated by an inability to win at home. Dominant...

NHL: Knights eager to ignite offense vs. defensive-minded Wild

The Vegas Golden Knights feel good about the direction of their offense. The Minnesota Wild are happy with how they are coming together to play...

NHL: Injury-riddled Lightning brace for encounter vs. Canucks

Down seven starting players against a bitter rival, the Tampa Bay Lightning turned to 23-year-old rookie forward Jack Finley to win an important bounce-back...

NHL: NHL roundup: Leon Draisaitl’s heroics lift Oilers past Hurricanes in OT

Leon Draisaitl scored 19 seconds into overtime and also had two assists to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-3 victory over the Carolina...

NHL: Jaden Schwartz (2 goals), Kraken take bite out of Sharks

Jaden Schwartz scored twice and Philipp Grubauer stopped all 19 shots he faced in relief of an injured Matt Murray as the Seattle Kraken...

NHL: Flames force OT, but Jets close trip with shootout win

Gabe Vilardi scored the lone goal in the shootout to give the visiting Winnipeg Jets a 4-3 victory over the struggling Calgary Flames on...