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: Reeling Devils return home to face Nick Suzuki, Canadiens

The New Jersey Devils will try to shake themselves from their doldrums when they host the Montreal Canadiens in Newark, N.J., on Thursday night. The...

NHL: Wild looking to continue surge against Hurricanes

The Minnesota Wild might have found something of a spark and will put it to the test against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday at...

NHL: Surging Bruins set for latest clash with Senators

Although first-year coach Marco Sturm did not want to say his team was turning a corner, the Boston Bruins' four-game winning streak has optimism...

NHL: Penguins G Tristan Jarry (lower body) out at least 3 weeks

The Pittsburgh Penguins are off to an impressive start, but they will be without three key pieces for a few weeks due to injuries,...

NHL: Mammoth, Maple Leafs out to build off uplifting wins

The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to carry the momentum of a four-goal third period in a comeback win into Wednesday night, when they host...

NHL: NHL roundup: Mikko Rantanen tops 300 goals in Stars’ shootout win

Wyatt Johnston got the shootout winner and had three assists to give the host Dallas Stars a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Edmonton Oilers...