NHL

Last-place Blue Jackets fire Evason, hire Bowness

The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed. ... Continue Reading

✍ Olympic roster grades for U.S., Canada, more

Which country looks best heading into the Milano Cortina Games? Here's our full breakdown of each. ... Continue Reading

NHL moves Panthers start time for CFP title game

The start time of Florida's game against San Jose on Jan. 19 has been moved up to 6 p.m., one hour ahead of the previously scheduled puck drop in Sunrise. ... Continue Reading

Pens sign veteran F Lizotte to 3-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year. ... Continue Reading

Reports: NHL selects Sabres to host draft in June

The NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its 2026 draft in June, according to multiple reports. The draft will be held at the Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center. ... Continue Reading

Progress on near-ready hockey arena pleases IOC

With most of the seating in place, the IOC is pleased with the progress of the almost-ready ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics amid construction delays. ... Continue Reading

Broberg signs $48M deal, injured in Blues' loss

The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024. ... Continue Reading

Knights goalie Hart out with lower-body injury

Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is week to week with a lower body injury. ... Continue Reading

Kane becomes 50th player to join NHL's 500 club

Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night. ... Continue Reading

Pickups: Stack your lineup with Oilers, Senators this week

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

Zacha, Khusnutdinov hat tricks power Bruins' win

Veteran forward Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick, and teammate Marat Khusnutdinov added four more goals, as the surging Boston Bruins coasted past the New York Rangers 10-2 on Saturday afternoon, their fourth win in the past five games. ... Continue Reading

What comes next after a wild week in the hockey world?

From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest. ... Continue Reading

Bedard (shoulder) returns in Blackhawks' loss

Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard returned to the ice on Friday after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury. ... Continue Reading

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's Olympic players

The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send. ... Continue Reading

Sharks acquire Brossoit in trade with Blackhawks

The Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks on Thursday. ... Continue Reading