NHL

Bruins' McAvoy nears return after face injury

Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is back on the ice and hopes to return soon from a face injury. ... Continue Reading

Mammoth's Cooley out indefinitely with injury

Mammoth forward Logan Cooley is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. ... Continue Reading

Short-handed Caps place Lindgren, Leonard on IR

The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve on Sunday night, before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Clay Stevenson from the AHL. ... Continue Reading

Jets to host Canadiens in 2026 Heritage Classic

The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will play an outdoor game next season, with the NHL announcing on Saturday that the Canadian franchises will face off in the Heritage Classic at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25. ... Continue Reading

🏆 Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race

We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged. ... Continue Reading

McDavid's hat trick ties Messier; Oilers rout Kraken

Connor McDavid had his 13th career hat trick to tie Mark Messier for fourth in Oilers history in Edmonton's 9-4 romp over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. ... Continue Reading

Pickups: Sam Bennett, Jason Zucker heating up in December

The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead. ... Continue Reading

Injury watch: Returns, replacements and moves to make

Here are the lineup moves to make for injury replacements, expected returns, and roster strategy. ... Continue Reading

Lightning sign McDonagh to 3-year, $12.3M deal

The Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million. ... Continue Reading

Stars' Seguin likely out for season with torn ACL

Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee after getting tangled up with the Rangers' Vladislav Gavrikov. ... Continue Reading

The NHL's best this week: Terry Ryan and hockey dreams

From first-round draft pick to iconic character, Ryan's path is a unique one. Plus, this week's key NHL games. ... Continue Reading

Why are so many NHL games going to overtime? Five theories from players, coaches, execs

Through 425 games, 27.3% have gone past regulation. If that holds, it would be the highest rate since 2005-06. ... Continue Reading

Sources: NHL eyeing too-short ice for Olympics

While the NHL is concerned about the status of the ice hockey arena for the Olympics, sources said there are no indications the league would pull out of the event - despite reports that the ice arena surface is about 3 feet too short. ... Continue Reading

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing December game

The Capitals, Penguins and Flyers are the big risers this week, with the Ducks, Devils and Mammoth sliding. ... Continue Reading

Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal

Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night, debuting for the Golden Knights in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Blackhawks. ... Continue Reading