NHL

Panthers' Tkachuk skating, but return date TBD

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is skating again following offseason surgery, but a timetable for his return to game action remains unclear. ... Continue Reading

Lucic comeback on hold after release from tryout

Milan Lucic has been released from his professional tryout with the Blues. ... Continue Reading

🏒 CHL-USHL Prospects Challenge watchlist

The hockey scouting world will descend on Alberta this week for a look at top draft-eligible players. ... Continue Reading

Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9

Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving Colorado to 11-0-2 since its lone regulation loss Oct. 25. ... Continue Reading

Isles' Romanov has surgery, to miss 5-6 months

Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder. ... Continue Reading

Stars' Rantanen gets automatic one-game ban

Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received an automatic one-game suspension after getting ejected from his second game in a three-game span. ... 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

Team USA hockey reveals 2026 Milan Olympic jerseys

The uniforms are an homage to the 1960s squad, which won America's first ice hockey gold medal. ... Continue Reading

Flyers honor late Parent with tribute before game

The Flyers honored former goalie great Bernie Parent, who died in September, with a two-day celebration that culminated in a 6-3 win over the Devils. ... Continue Reading

The Thanksgiving Panic Index: Which NHL teams are the most concerned?

Teams in playoff position on the holiday tend to stay there (77.1% since 2005). Who is in the best and worst shape? ... 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

Who's making the grade, and who's failing at the NHL quarter mark? Grades for all 32 teams

From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club. ... Continue Reading

Best this week: The case for a new 'playoff cutoff' date

We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here's a better date for hockey fans to use. ... Continue Reading

Can the Predators turn their season around?

Nashville is the NHL's worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades? ... Continue Reading

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