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Kraken's Montour (hand) on IR, out four weeks

Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour, who has missed Seattle's last two games, has been placed on injured reserve and will be out at least four weeks after undergoing hand surgery. ... Continue Reading

Injured captain Miller misses Rangers' 2-1 loss

Rangers veteran forward J.T. Miller missed his club's 2-1 loss to the Nashville Predators Sunday night, and could miss additional time, coach Mike Sullivan said, adding that his captain was still being evaluated for an upper-body injury back in New York. ... Continue Reading

Hughes scores in return as Devils fall to Sabres

New Jersey forward Jack Hughes, a 24-year-old center and hopeful for the U.S. Olympic team, returned to the Devils' lineup just more than five weeks after having finger surgery and scored the first goal in a 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Crosby leaps Lemieux as Pens' all-time top scorer

Sidney Crosby broke Mario Lemieux's franchise scoring record with a goal and an assist in the first period of the Pittsburgh Penguins' 4-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, giving him 645 goals and 1,079 assists for 1,724 points in 1,387 games. ... Continue Reading

Sabres add ex-Habs GM Bergevin to front office

Newly hired Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen announced the hiring of former Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin and Josh Flynn to his staff. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks' Nazar hit in face by puck, out 4 weeks

The Blackhawks lost another key player when Frank Nazar was hit in the face by a puck during a 6-4 loss to the Senators. ... Continue Reading

🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade

Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy hockey pickups: Add John Gibson, Thatcher Demko to your lineup immediately

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

The NHL's best this week: Is Craig Berube on the hot seat in Toronto?

As the holiday break approaches, the Maple Leafs aren't exactly excelling. Plus, key games in the week ahead. ... Continue Reading

Rangers captain Miller out with upper-body injury

Rangers captain J.T. Miller did not travel with the team to Nashville for Sunday's game after suffering an upper-body injury. ... Continue Reading

Montreal-bound: Danault returns to Habs in trade

The Kings have traded center Phillip Danault to the Canadiens, ending speculation about his future with the team. ... Continue Reading

Devils' Jack Hughes returns after 'freak' injury

Devils star Jack Hughes, who injured his hand during a team dinner in Chicago on Nov. 13, will return to the lineup against the Sabres. ... Continue Reading

Kraken trade Marchment to CBJ after 29 games

The Kraken have traded forward Mason Marchment to the Blue Jackets for two draft picks. ... Continue Reading

Oilers put newly added Jarry (lower body) on IR

Oilers goalie Tristan Jarry has been put on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. Jarry has made three starts for Edmonton since a Dec. 12 trade from Pittsburgh. ... Continue Reading

Why Quinn Hughes is in Minnesota, not New Jersey ... and the league-wide trade aftermath

Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL. ... Continue Reading