Hockey

NHL: Avs’ Cale Makar becomes highest-paid player in NHL history

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar inked an eight-year, $163.2 million contract on Friday, becoming the first player in NHL history to earn more than $20 million per year. The deal,...

NHL: Jets star G Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request

Three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, who has spent his entire NHL career with the Winnipeg Jets, has...

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...

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: Kings, Canadiens set to put points streaks on line

The Los Angeles Kings look to extend their road point streak to eight games on Tuesday when they continue their six-game trek against the...

NHL: Surging teams battle as Miro Heiskanen, Stars visit Senators

The Dallas Stars have points in nine of their last 10 games (6-1-3) going into their road matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday...

NHL: Sabres F Jiri Kulich out indefinitely with blood clot issue

The battered Buffalo Sabres expect center Jiri Kulich to miss considerable time as he deals with a blood clot issue. The issue is "pretty serious,"...

NHL: Oilers C Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) out one week

The Oilers will be without center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins for a week due to an undisclosed injury, Edmonton coach Kris Knoblauch told reporters before Monday's...

NHL: Rangers C Vincent Trocheck (upper body) returns Monday

After missing 14 games with an upper-body injury, New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck will be in the lineup for Monday's game against the...

NHL: NHL roundup: Gavin Brindley’s OT goal pushes Avalanche past Canucks

Gavin Brindley scored 1:08 into overtime and the visiting Colorado Avalanche beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Sunday night. Brindley carried the puck into the...