NHL

Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber

The Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday. ... Continue Reading

Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks

Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery. ... Continue Reading

Caps' Strome learns during game wife gave birth

Capitals center Dylan Strome reflected on the emotions of learning during the first intermission Thursday that his wife, Tayler, had given birth to their third daughter. ... Continue Reading

Ovechkin's hat trick puts him 10th on points list

Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night. ... Continue Reading

Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration

Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season. ... Continue Reading

Kings' Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot

Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve after being hit by a shot on his left foot. ... Continue Reading

👀 Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers

After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue? ... Continue Reading

Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark

Here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots. ... Continue Reading

Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams

Some of our wild takes from September don't look so wild anymore. Others are way off base. Here's an update. ... Continue Reading

Don't be surprised if ... these five unlucky forwards start scoring more goals

The goals should start coming for these high-volume shooters with unlucky goal luck. Who should you trade for or away? ... Continue Reading

Top trending players to add

Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month. ... Continue Reading

Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen

The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN. ... Continue Reading

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP

The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list. ... Continue Reading

Source: Neck guards mandatory at '26 Games

Neck guards will be mandatory for all hockey players at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano-Cortana, a source confirmed to ESPN. ... Continue Reading

Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'

Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a "barbecuing mishap." ... Continue Reading