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: Red Wings looking to ramp up offense vs. Blackhawks

The Detroit Red Wings suddenly find themselves in an offensive drought. They'll try to turn that around when they host the Chicago Blackhawks on...

NHL: Panthers’ Sam Reinhart eager to continue scoring binge vs. Sharks

The first month of the season hasn't been especially kind to the Florida Panthers, who are trying to become the first team since the...

NHL: Islanders out to extend Rangers’ winless home start

The New York Rangers are putting together a string of strong performances on the road, going 7-1-1 on their travels. On home ice, the Rangers...

NHL: NHL roundup: Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini, 19, takes league points lead

Macklin Celebrini scored a goal and added an assist on Friday, grabbing sole possession of the league lead in points while carrying the San...

NHL: Macklin Celebrini continues scoring binge as Sharks top Jets

Macklin Celebrini scored a goal and added an assist, leading the San Jose Sharks to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on...

NHL: Connor Bedard’s 4-point game leads Blackhawks past Flames

Connor Bedard had a goal and three assists and Spencer Knight made 33 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Chicago...