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: Bruins put 5-game win streak to test vs. Leafs’ 3-game streak

The Boston Bruins appear to have turned things around and will go for a sixth consecutive win Saturday night when they visit the Toronto...

NHL: Blues in search of season turning point as they host Kraken

St. Louis Blues coach Jim Montgomery keeps searching for a turning point for his sputtering team. The Blues followed an impressive 3-2 victory over the...

NHL: Hurricanes look to stay hot against Sabres team missing key pieces

The Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes have changed plenty across the first few weeks of the season in terms of their lineups. Those evolutions might...

NHL: Mammoth work on playing ‘full 60’ in road clash vs. Canadiens

Following a strong start, the Utah Mammoth have hit their first rough patch on the young season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens have managed to...

NHL: Red-hot Sidney Crosby leads Penguins into matchup with Devils

Age isn't anything but a number for Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby. The 38-year-old is off to a strong start in his 21st NHL...

NHL: Stars, Preds aiming for ways to boost offensive output

A five-goal outburst would usually be good news for a team that has struggled lately to put the puck in the net, but not...