NHL

Standouts and biggest surprises (both good and bad) from the 2026 World Juniors

Here's what we learned following the tournament of the top under-20 hockey players. ... Continue Reading

Rantanen jeered in Raleigh return; Canes cruise

On a night when the hometown fans had a chance to serenade former Carolina forward Mikko Rantanen with boos, the Hurricanes rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, even though the right wing was able to post a goal and an assist. ... Continue Reading

Kraken's Catton scores first 2 goals after 27 games

It took 28 games for Berkly Catton to score his first career NHL goal. His second took just over 28 minutes of game time. ... Continue Reading

Jets D Fleury alert, to stay in hospital after hit

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury, 29, was alert and moving his extremities after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a violent collision with the boards during his team's 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday at Canada Life Centre. ... Continue Reading

Declining Devils author 'embarrassing' 9-0 loss

The New Jersey Devils, struggling for nearly two months after a scorching 8-1 start, are now searching for answers after a 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, one in which goaltender Jacob Markstrom gave up goals on the first two shots he faced. ... Continue Reading

Former employee files lawsuit against Ducks, NHL

The NHL and the Ducks were named in a lawsuit filed by a former employee who says she faced sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination from 2022 to 2025. ... Continue Reading

Flyers GM won't mortgage future for playoff push

Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday he's not yet willing to risk a big swing with moves that could mortgage the team's long-term future, even if it might guarantee their first playoff appearance since 2020. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks' Bedard practices, may play this week

Chicago's Connor Bedard joined the Blackhawks for part of Tuesday's practice, stepping up his rehabilitation in his return from a right shoulder injury. Coach Jeff Blashill left open the possibility of a return this weekend for the 20-year-old center. ... Continue Reading

Rangers put Shesterkin on IR, dodge 'worst case'

The New York Rangers placed goaltender Igor Shesterkin on injured reserve, and defenseman Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve, but sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan on Tuesday that the club avoided the worst-case scenario with its top netminder. ... 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

Rantanen jeered in Raleigh return, Canes cruise

On a night when the hometown fans had a chance to serenade former Carolina forward Mikko Rantanen with boos, the Hurricanes rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, even though the right wing was able to post a goal and an assist. ... Continue Reading

Jets D Fleury leaves on stretcher after collision

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury, 29, was taken off the ice on a stretcher -- and sent for further medical evaluation -- after a violent collision with the boards in the first period on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights at Canada Life Centre. ... Continue Reading

Top center prospect Lawrence leaving USHL for BU

Top NHL center prospect Tynan Lawrence is leaving the USHL for Boston University. ... Continue Reading

NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon vs. Celebrini for MVP?

The latest poll from actual PHWA voters is in, with some big changes from December's edition. ... Continue Reading

Czech Republic hockey team includes Avs' Necas

The Czech Republic's Olympic hockey team, named Tuesday, includes 3 NHL goalies and center Martin Necas of the NHL-leading Avs. ... Continue Reading