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Oilers sign captain Connor McDavid to two-year, US$25-million deal
EDMONTON — Connor McDavid is opening the Edmonton Oilers’ championship window a little wider. The…
Henrik Lundqvist and Wayne Gretzky re-sign multiyear deals with TNT Sports
NEW YORK (AP) — Hockey Hall of Fame players Wayne Gretzky and Henrik Lundqvist have…
NHL suspends Tampa Bay’s Sabourin for 4 games, Moser for 2 games after chaotic preseason finale
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The NHL has suspended Tampa Bay forward Scott Sabourin four…
The Panthers hand out their Cup rings, with the ‘apologize to no one’ credo immortalized
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Seth Jones had waited most of his life to get…
Shootouts have become a fabric of the NHL since they were implemented 20 years ago
When Jake Oettinger attended NHL games in Minnesota growing up, he loved when the two…
Outside the NHL, shootouts have provided memorable hockey moments at the Olympics
When the NHL instituted the shootout in 2005 to decide games instead of ties, it…
Connor McDavid signs a two-year, $25 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers
Connor McDavid did not want a raise. He wants to win the Stanley Cup. McDavid…
Oilers sign defenceman Jake Walman to seven-year, $49-million extension
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Jake Walman to a seven-year contract extension…
San Jose Sharks’ young core led by Macklin Celebrini aims to end years of losing
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The years-long focus on draft positioning, shedding big salaries and…
Guide to the 2025-26 NHL season and Milan Olympics: How to watch and more
The NHL season begins Tuesday night with a tripleheader that includes the Florida Panthers raising…
The NHL season will feature Florida threepeat bid and a return to the Winter Olympics
The immense challenge of threepeating as Stanley Cup champion got even more difficult for the…
Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk agrees to a 1-year contract with the Chicago Blackhawks
CHICAGO (AP) — Defenseman Matt Grzelcyk has made the Chicago Blackhawks, agreeing to a $1…
Jets sign forward Nikita Chibrikov to two-year contract extension
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Nikita Chibrikov to a two-year contract extension,…
Flyers trade Ryan Ellis to Sharks after injury-riddled tenure
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Flyers rid themselves of defenseman Ryan Ellis’ contract in a…
A ton of ejections. A goal taken away 15 minutes later. Panthers-Lightning was wild Saturday
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Niko Mikkola had an assist on a goal that gave the…
Gavin McKenna breaks late tie with first goal for Penn State in a 4-2 win over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gavin McKenna scored his first goal for Penn State on a…
NHL pre-season: Senators sink Canadiens 3-1, Red Wings rally to beat Leafs 6-5 in OT
MONTREAL — The Ottawa Senators, hoping for a strong start to the NHL regular season…
Minnesota Wild give goalie Filip Gustavsson a 5-year, $34 million contract extension
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Wild announced a five-year, $34 million contract extension…
‘Guys love it’: NHL players talk smelling salts amid moves to curb use
Pierre-Luc Dubois was a young player finding his NHL way. Unlike the big centre’s time…
‘Massive lift’: Toronto businesses, industry groups welcome Blue Jays playoff boost
TORONTO — As the Toronto Blue Jays prepare to host the New York Yankees in…
Gavin McKenna has 2 assists in Penn State debut in 6-3 victory over Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Gavin McKenna had two first-period assists in his Penn State debut,…
NHL pre-season roundup: Jets rally to beat Flames 5-4 in shootout
CALGARY — Tanner Pearson scored the winner in the seventh round of a shootout as…
“Didn’t know it was a thing” – Jays’ Game 1 starter Gausman will keep playoff beard
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman said Friday he has no plans to…
Oilers sign head coach Kris Knoblauch to extension after consecutive Cup finals
EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers signed head coach Kris Knoblauch to a three-year extension Friday,…