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: Penguins F Filip Hallander (blood clot) expected out at least 3 months

The Pittsburgh Penguins placed rookie forward Filip Hallander on injured reserve Saturday after announcing a day earlier he has been diagnosed with a blood...

NHL: Streaking Bruins go up 2 in 2nd period, hold off Maple Leafs

Morgan Geekie had a goal and assist Saturday and the visiting Boston Bruins defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 for their sixth straight win. Viktor...

NHL: Brandon Hagel’s late goal helps Lightning edge Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tie-breaking goal and had an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning won for the seventh time in eight games by...

NHL: Late scoring rescues Kraken against Blues

Shane Wright scored the winning goal as the visiting Seattle Kraken edged the St. Louis Blues 4-3 in overtime Saturday night. The Kraken tied the...

NHL: Islanders’ Bo Horvat stars as Rangers blanked again at home

Bo Horvat scored on an odd-man rush midway through the first period and added a power-play goal late in the second Saturday night and...

NHL: Canadiens score five straight as Mammoth’s woes continue

Cole Caufield scored twice, as the Montreal Canadiens notched five unanswered goals to beat the visiting Utah Mammoth 6-2 on Saturday night. Among the...