NHL

Ex-NHL great Jagr, 53, starts 38th pro season

At age 53, Jaromir Jagr began his 38th professional season by playing on the fourth line for his hometown Kladno Knights in a 3-1 victory over Vitkovice in the Czech league. ... Continue Reading

Ovechkin gets 898th goal; Caps win 4th straight

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, notching his 898th career goal in Washington's 5-1 win over Minnesota. ... Continue Reading

Utah's Schmaltz busts out of slump with hat trick

Nick Schmaltz came into the night scoreless over the Mammoth's first four games this season. He broke through in a big way against the Sharks. ... Continue Reading

Kopitar's farewell season slowed by foot injury

Kings captain Anze Kopitar has a significant foot injury that could sideline him for the near future. ... Continue Reading

Senators' Tkachuk out 6-8 weeks after surgery

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk underwent surgery on his right thumb Thursday, the team announced. ... Continue Reading

Goalie Hart joining Golden Knights after acquittal

Should the Golden Knights sign goalie Carter Hart to a contract, he will be eligible to begin playing in the NHL on Dec. 1. ... Continue Reading

🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery. ... Continue Reading

Ovechkin gets 898th goal, Caps win 4th straight

Alex Ovechkin scored for the first time this season, notching his 898th career goal in Washington's 5-1 win over Minnesota. ... Continue Reading

Bouchard vows to improve after mistake-filled loss

Evan Bouchard had arguably one of the worst games of his NHL career in the Edmonton Oilers' loss at the New York Islanders on Thursday night. ... Continue Reading

Small-sample shock teams: Who has under- and overperformed?

We explore what has happened (good or bad) for seven particular teams -- and predict whether it'll continue. ... Continue Reading

NHL Power Rankings: Canes on top, one futures bet for each team

After the first 10 days of the season, how do the teams stack up behind Carolina? ... Continue Reading

Panthers D Kulikov out 5 months after surgery

Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov is expected to miss five months after having shoulder surgery to repair a labrum tear, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Players to trade for or trade away

What to make of the hot and cold starts around the NHL? ... Continue Reading

NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, who will be the best players in 2025-26?

Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after? Here's who the ESPN panel believes is best for this season. ... Continue Reading

Kings reacquire Copley in trade with Lightning

The Kings have reacquired veteran goalie Pheonix Copley in a trade with the Lightning to provide depth while Darcy Kuemper is slowed by a lower-body injury. ... Continue Reading