NHL

Inside Jakob Chychrun's breakout: The big goals, 'unique' diet and Olympic pressures

The 27-year-old defenseman might be the Capitals' MVP to this point. Here's how he leveled up in 2025-26. ... Continue Reading

ECHL players ratify new 5-year CBA, ending strike

The Professional Hockey Players' Association and the North American minor league ECHL have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement, ending a strike that forced the postponement of 41 games. ... Continue Reading

Panthers hold ceremony for Marchand milestone

The Panthers paid tribute to Brad Marchand joining the NHL's 1,000-point club in a pregame ceremony before hosting the Canadiens on Tuesday night. ... Continue Reading

Switzerland, Latvia advance at World Juniors

Kimi Koerbler scored two goals and Switzerland beat Germany 4-0 on Tuesday in Grand Casino Arena at the World Junior Championship. ... Continue Reading

ECHL player ratify new 5-year CBA ending strike

The Professional Hockey Players' Association and the North American minor league ECHL have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement ending a strike that forced the postponement of 41 games. ... Continue Reading

🏒 Where should next outdoor game be held?

The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set. ... Continue Reading

Canes goalie Kochetkov 'probably' out for season

Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday. ... Continue Reading

Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash

New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday. ... Continue Reading

Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets

The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery. ... Continue Reading

Bruins prospect Hagens nets 2 in Team USA's win

Boston Bruins prospect James Hagens, a forward from Hauppauge, New York, who was drafted in June at No. 7 overall out of Boston College, scored twice in a 1:03 span on Monday night, and Team USA edged Slovakia 6-5 in the world junior hockey championship. ... Continue Reading

Snow on the beach: NHL teases plans for Miami

The NHL plans to make snow fall at the Marlins' ballpark as part of the celebrations for the Winter Classic game between the Panthers and Rangers. ... Continue Reading

Pickups: Marchment thriving since being in top-line role for Blue Jackets

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

Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens

Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, and activated captain Nick Foligno, who scored in the home defeat. ... 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

Lundell, Sabourin fined after Bolts-Panthers clash

The NHL fined Florida's Anton Lundell $5,000 and Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin $2,018.23 for their actions in Saturday's penalty-filled game between the Panthers and Lightning. ... Continue Reading