NHL

Can breakout star Leo Carlsson get the Ducks back on track?

Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race. ... Continue Reading

Sick Bedard sits for Blackhawks; Teravainen hurt

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard didn't play in Monday night's loss to Edmonton because of an illness. Teuvo Teravainen departed in the first period because of an upper-body injury. ... Continue Reading

✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more

Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each. ... Continue Reading

Fedorov honored, says leaving Detroit a 'mistake'

Sergei Fedorov said leaving the Red Wings was "a huge mistake" as the franchise retired his jersey Monday night. ... Continue Reading

NHL, NHLPA pleased with Olympic arena ice test

There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were pleased, adding that it was a "a good trial run and provided important insight" as next month's Games near. ... Continue Reading

NHL returns to Buffalo, picks Sabres to host draft

The Buffalo Sabres will host the 2026 NHL draft at their home arena, KeyBank Center, on June 26-27. ... Continue Reading

NHL moves Panthers start time for CFP title game

The start time of Florida's game against San Jose on Jan. 19 has been moved up to 6 p.m., one hour ahead of the previously scheduled puck drop in Sunrise. ... Continue Reading

Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed. ... Continue Reading

Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year. ... Continue Reading

What would a Russian Olympic hockey team look like in 2026?

The Games will be missing one of the sport's top countries. Here's what the group could have looked like had it been competing. ... Continue Reading

What comes next after a wild week in the hockey world?

From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest. ... Continue Reading

Bedard (illness) sidelined in Blackhawks' loss

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard was ruled out for Monday night's game against Edmonton because of an illness. ... Continue Reading

Illness sidelines Blackhawks' Bedard vs. Oilers

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Edmonton because of an illness. ... Continue Reading

Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss

The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024. ... Continue Reading

Reports: NHL selects Sabres to host draft in June

The NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its 2026 draft in June, according to multiple reports. The draft will be held at the Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center. ... Continue Reading