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: Darcy Kuemper shuts out Jets in Kings’ first home win

Adrian Kempe scored the eventual game-winner and Darcy Kuemper made 23 saves as the Los Angeles Kings blanked the visiting Winnipeg Jets 3-0 on...

NHL: Akira Schmid, Golden Knights blank Red Wings 1-0

Akira Schmid made 24 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 1-0 victory over the...

NHL: Behind Cutter Gauthier’s first hat trick, Ducks down Panthers again

Cutter Gauthier recorded his first career hat trick and added an assist as the host Anaheim Ducks claimed their fourth consecutive victory, trouncing the...

NHL: Victor Olofsson’s 2-goal output powers Avs’ win over Lightning

Victor Olofsson scored twice, Ross Colton also had a goal and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in Denver on Tuesday night to...

NHL: Wild allow last-second goal, recover to beat Predators in OT

Marcus Johansson scored the winning goal to lift the Minnesota Wild to a 3-2 overtime win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night in...

NHL: Mikko Rantanen’s 300th, 301st goals help Stars top Oilers in shootout

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...