NHL NEWS

Matthew Tkachuk's latest between-the-legs goal is a reminder of Flames winger's undeniable stardom

The 22-year-old added to his NHL highlight reel Monday with a ridiculous goal, and Calgary can expect many more to come.

Jace Mallory

Pens finally succeed in Jason Zucker pursuit

Pens GM Jim Rutherford has long coveted the 28-year-old winger, and on Monday he paid a steep price for his services.

Rudi Schuller

McDavid injury 'nothing serious'

The 23-year-old captain was able to finish the team's game Saturday, but only briefly participated in Monday morning's practice.

Rudi Schuller

How long is Ilya Mikheyev out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Toronto Maple Leafs rookie

The 25-year-old rookie underwent surgery on his right wrist on Dec. 27 after it was cut by a skate blade during a game against the New Jersey Devils.

Tommy McArdle

Coronavirus' impact on life in China could potentially cause NHL stick shortage, per report

NBC Sports analyst Pierre Maguire first suggested during an NHL broadcast on Thursday that many players are worried where their next sticks could come from.

Tommy McArdle

NHL investigating Arizona Coyotes for allegedly 'fitness testing' draft-eligible prospects, per report

League rules mandate that teams may not conduct their own physical tests of players outside of the annual NHL draft combine.

Tommy McArdle

Kovalchuk pumped after scoring OT winner

Kovalchuk, 36, netted a rebound in overtime to push the Canadiens past the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Hockey Day in Canada.

Jace Mallory

What TV channel is Alexander Ovechkin’s next game? Schedule, time for Flyers vs. Capitals

Ovechkin is two goals shy of 700 for his career — and his insane scoring pace this season means he just may reach that milestone on Saturday against the Flyers.

Tommy McArdle

Matthews scores 40th goal of season

The 22-year-old sniper grabbed a share of the NHL scoring lead despite only having one hat trick this season.

Rudi Schuller

Kings should go all in, trade Martinez and Toffoli

The Kings traded goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

Jace Mallory

Sharks' Hertl out for the season with knee injury

The 26-year-old forward left the game against Vancouver on Jan. 29 in the first period.

Rudi Schuller

Maple Leafs trade grade: Toronto adds needed goaltending, grit

The deal came through about an hour after the Leafs lost their second consecutive game.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs acquire Kings' Campbell, Clifford

Toronto sent forward Trevor Moore and a pair of third-round draft picks to Los Angeles.

Rudi Schuller

NHL power rankings: Contenders and pretenders

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the stretch run.

Jackie Spiegel

Rising Stars: A look at the impact of Dallas' young talent

Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz and Denis Gurianov quickly became integral pieces for the Dallas Stars, all before their 24th birthdays.

Jace Mallory

Joe Thornton records 1,500th point

The 40-year-old forward had a pair of assists to help power San Jose past Calgary on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Ovi scores 40th of the year, takes lead in goal scoring race

The 34-year-old sniper scored the game's final three goals as Washington defeated the LA Kings on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

NHL teams that could weaponize their cap space

Montreal, Anaheim and other clubs may use the pressure-filled trade deadline to target contenders looking to free up cap space.

Lyle Richardson

IIHF Hall of Fame: Canada's Ryan Smyth highlights Class of 2020 inductees

Alexei Yashin, Mark Streit, Kimmo Timonen, Mathias Seger and Ryan Smyth are joined by Mong-Won Chung as inductees into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

Jace Mallory

Three positives to take from Toronto Maple Leafs loss to Florida Panthers

Toronto couldn't hold a 3-1 lead in the third and lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets, Dustin Byfuglien reportedly working to mutually terminate contract

Byfuglien has not played at all for the Jets this season and reportedly has not yet started skating again as part of his rehab from an October ankle surgery.

Tommy McArdle

Kapanen was scratched due to arriving late for practice

Kapanen told reporters on Monday that he has previously overslept and arrived late for a practice in the past when he played in the AHL.

Tommy McArdle

Panthers believe Barkov's lower-body injury 'not serious'

Barkov left Saturday's 4-0 loss to the Montreal Canadiens in the second period with a lower-body injury.

Tommy McArdle

Philadelphia police end investigation into Flyers mascot Gritty after assault allegation

The incident reportedly happened at an event for season ticket holders at the WellsFargo Center in November.

Tommy McArdle

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisatil calls Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich's stick toss 'disrespectful'

Draisaitl still appeared bothered by Rittich's celebration on Wednesday even after the Oilers scored six goals on him during Edmonton's 8-3 win on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Edmonton Oilers vs. Calgary Flames final score: Goalie fight headlines Oilers’ blowout win in intense ‘Battle of Alberta’ game

Mike Smith and Cam Talbot went after each other during a second-period brawl that will come to define the 'Battle of Alberta' this season.

Tommy McArdle

Goalie fight headlines latest 'Battle of Alberta'

Another crazy meeting between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames took place Saturday, with the goaltenders stealing the spotlight.

Rudi Schuller

Dustin Byfuglien unlikely to play this season

The veteran blueliner has missed all 53 games this season as he mulls his future.

Rudi Schuller

Ovechkin passes Messier for eighth-most goals in NHL history

The 34-year-old sniper scored twice against the Ottawa Senators to earn 695 career goals.

Rudi Schuller

Treliving: Giordano-McDavid collision a 'non-issue'

McDavid was shown yelling at on-ice officials shortly after Giordano tripped him up during a race to the puck on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

Ducks goaltender John Gibson to wear Kobe Bryant-inspired mask

The mask features Bryant's Nos. 24 and 8, as well as the names of the victims of Sunday's tragedy.

Rudi Schuller

Buffalo Sabres fan unleashes wild tirade against franchise owner on radio show

Duane, a devoted Sabres fan, is fed up.

Tommy McArdle

Boston Bruins' David Backes won't play in AHL even though he is healthy

General manager Don Sweeney said in a statement that the decision not to have Backes play with the Providence Bruins was made "in order to preserve all potential options" for both sides moving forward.

Tommy McArdle

'The Battle of Alberta' reignites: Everything to know about the Matthew Tkachuk-Zack Kassian feud

Zack Kassian's suspension ends just in time for him to play in the Oilers and Flames' next rivalry game.

Tommy McArdle

Parody account releases fake report of Devils hiring Gerard Gallant

A fake New Jersey Devils account reported former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Gerard Gallant had been hired by the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Twitter reacts to Tkachuk-Kassian fight

The highly-anticipated match-up left some a little disappointed but it was entertaining nonetheless.

Jackie Spiegel

Quinn Hughes showing he fits in with NHL elite

Playing in just his first NHL All-Star Game, the Vancouver Canucks defenseman showcased a high level of skill that has already impressed fellow players and alumni.

Jackie Spiegel

Vancouver Canucks' Jacob Markstrom makes highlight-reel save in win over San Jose Sharks

It was one of Markstrom's 38 saves, and it was a beaut.

Jackie Spiegel

Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian, Calgary Flames' Matthew Tkachuk drop the gloves in rematch

Fans at Rogers Place got what they had hoped for: a boiling rivalry that spilled over into a two-man tussle between Zack Kassian and Matthew Tkachuk.

Jace Mallory

Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian receives four-year contract extension

Kassian was set to become an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Jace Mallory

Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin honors Kobe Bryant, wears No. 24

Ovechkin honored the late Lakers great by switching numbers during warmups.

Jackie Spiegel

Kassian focused on winning first, Tkachuk second

The 29-year-old veteran stressed the importance of Edmonton taking two points from Calgary when the Battle of Alberta resumes on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

NHL trade rumors 2020: Bruins, Hurricanes interested in San Jose Sharks' Brenden Dillon

Dillon, 29, is set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1.

Jace Mallory

Top 10 trade candidates coming out of the NHL All-Star break

Here's a look at the top 10 trade candidates and their potential suitors ahead of the 2020 deadline.

Lyle Richardson

Canadiens prospect Caufield continues to elevate his game in NCAA

On Friday, Caufield recorded the first hat trick of his NCAA career to propel his rebuilding Badgers to a 6-4 win in hostile territory.

Steve Kournianos

San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau first player to score 1,100 points with franchise

Marleau reached the franchise milestone with a goal against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Rasmus Sandin scores first NHL goal

Sandin also tossed a beautiful, long-range pass to William Nylander for an assist on the game's opening score.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin says he'd love to re-sign with team

"The organization, the way they look after us, the guys here, the buzz in the city about hockey is huge."

Tommy McArdle

Vladimir Tarasenko injury update: St. Louis Blues GM says team will have better recovery timeline before trade deadline

The 27-year-old underwent surgery on his shoulder in October, but Doug Armstrong says Tarasenko's recovery timetable has him on pace to return in early April.

Tommy McArdle

Ontario Reign's Martin Frk breaks Zdeno Chara's hardest shot record in AHL skills competition

Frk unleashed a 109.2 mph slap shot to set a professional record.

Tommy McArdle

Ottawa Senators All-Star Anthony Duclair having a breakout season: 'want to keep things going'

Duclair suited up for his first NHL All-Star Game and collected five points on the night.

Jackie Spiegel

Pressing pause on Battle of Alberta results in profitable All-Star Game victory for Flames, Oilers

Calgary and Edmonton players were civil as they represented the Pacific Division in St. Louis. The truce is over now that All-Star Weekend has concluded.

Ryan Fagan

NHL All-Star Game: Hertl, Draisaitl lead Pacific to victory

The league's annual midseason showcase took place Saturday in St. Louis, with Team Pacific claiming victory.

Rudi Schuller

Five forwards who could move by NHL trade deadline

The trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Tommy McArdle

NHL All-Star Skills competition 2020: Shea Weber returns, wins Hardest Shot once again

Weber came back at age 34 and captured his fourth Hardest Shot title.

Jackie Spiegel

How to watch NHL All-Star Game today: Time, TV channel, storylines

The NHL's stars convene in St. Louis on Saturday night for an inter-division 3-on-3 tournament.

Tommy McArdle

NHL All-Star Skills: Winners, event by event

Sporting News tracked all the action from Friday's events, which saw the St. Louis goaltender win his competition on home ice.

Rudi Schuller

Panthers to host 2021 NHL All-Star Game

The league is officially announced the Panthers' successful bid at the 2020 NHL All-Star Weekend in St. Louis.

Rudi Schuller

All-Star Matthew Tkachuk's chippy controversy no surprise to Blues who watched him grow up

The feisty demeanor the left winger and his brother have on the NHL ice now was very evident when they were kiddos tagging along with their father.

Ryan Fagan

NHL playoff picture: Breaking down potential first-round matchups at the All-Star Break

If the season ended today, round one would feature a rematch of last year's Hurricanes/Capitals series as well as an all-Canada matchup in the West.

Jace Mallory

How to watch NHL All-Star Skills Competition today: Time, TV channel, storylines

The stars arrive in St. Louis for a night of entertaining events on Jan. 24.

Tommy McArdle

Charitable Battle of Alberta

The feud between Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk and Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian has sparked donations to a number of charitable organizations.

Jace Mallory

NHL All-Star Game 2020: Captains, rosters, coaches for 65th annual game

Connor McDavid, Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak are among the NHL's stars set to participate in the 2020 edition.

Jackie Spiegel

HL All-Star 2020: Elite Women's 3-on-3

The United States and Canada will go head-to-head in a 20-minute game during the NHL's All-Star Skills Competition.

Jackie Spiegel

HL All-Star 2020: Elite Women's 3-on-3

The United States and Canada will go head-to-head in a 20-minute game during the NHL's All-Star Skills Competition.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL All-Star Skills Competition 2020: Start time, participants, events, TV channel

The 2020 NHL All-Star Skills Competition is right around the corner. Here's everything to know including TV information and the events that will take place.

Jackie Spiegel

Penguins interested in Wild forward Jason Zucker

Zucker, 28, nearly joined the Penguins in a trade for now-Arizona Coyote Phil Kessel last May, per reports.

Jace Mallory

NHL All-Star Game 2020

The 2020 NHL All-Star Game is right around the corner. Here's everything to know about hockey's midseason celebration in St. Louis, including TV information and complete rosters.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade rumors 2020: Detroit Red Wings' Trevor Daley reportedly desires move to playoff contender

Daley, 36, won the Stanley Cup with Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016 and 2017.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews receiving treatment for sore wrist, will not participate in All-Star Weekend

The Maple Leafs forward will be replaced by Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk.

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner, Oilers' Leon Draisaitl highlight full NHL All-Star Weekend rosters

Division captains David Pastrnak, Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid were selected via a fan vote earlier this month.

Tommy McArdle

Bakersfield Condors' Brandon Manning suspended by AHL for directing racial slur at opponent

Manning's comments earned him a game misconduct for unsportsmanlike conduct on Monday.

Jace Mallory

NHL trade rumors 2020: Boston Bruins seek New York Rangers' Chris Kreider as top deadline target

Kreider is considered one of the top names on the market as the league approaches its Feb. 24 deadline.

Tommy McArdle

Hurricanes play dodgeball after defeating Winnipeg

No wrenches were spotted as the Hurricanes recreated the classic 2004 Ben Stiller comedy on ice.

Rudi Schuller

Chicago Blackhawks teammates Jonathan Toews, Duncan Keith scrap during morning skate

Toews downplayed the incident to reporters, calling it "just some friendly wrestling."

Tommy McArdle

All quiet in NHL CBA talks: League, players association reportedly haven't held face-to-face meetings in months

The longer the NHL and the players' association go without extending the current CBA, the more fans and pundits will fear another lengthy labor spat in the fall of 2022.

Lyle Richardson

NHL trade rumors 2020: Five potential landing spots for New York Rangers forward Chris Kreider

Kreider, 28, is in the final year of his contract with the New York Rangers.

Jace Mallory

NHL power rankings: All-Star edition

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the All-Star Break.

Jackie Spiegel

Diving into Corsi: Limitations, applications of hockey's 'fancy stat'

A deeper dive into the most well-known hockey analytics concept that's driving hockey today.

Mike Murphy

Connor Brown taking game to new heights with Ottawa

The former Toronto Maple Leafs forward is on the verge of setting new career highs in assists and points thanks to increased opportunity in Ottawa.

Murray Pam

Carolina Hurricanes' Justin Williams scores shootout winner in return

Williams, 38, re-signed with the Hurricanes on Jan. 7 after missing the first part of the season to mull over his NHL future.

Jace Mallory

Bruins' 2013 Game 7 comeback vs. Leafs named NHL's game of the decade

A wild third period reversed the fortunes of both teams in dramatic fashion.

Rudi Schuller

When is each NHL team's bye week? Dates, time off for all 31 teams

The first NHL bye weeks start on Jan. 18.

Tommy McArdle

Akim Aliu opens up about hazing experiences in the NHL on 'Hockey Night in Canada' interview with Ron MacLean

Aliu's allegations about former Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters using a racial slur directed toward him led to his resigning and new NHL procedures for abusive behavior.

Jace Mallory

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid moves into ninth place on franchise all-time scoring list

McDavid's 26th and 27th goals of the season helped him move up the all-time franchise leaderboard.

Tommy McArdle

Ovechkin's hat trick places him tied for ninth all-time

The man never stops scoring.

Tommy McArdle

NHL trade rumors 2020: Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly inquired about New York Rangers goaltender Alexandar Georgiev

Georgiev's stock has risen in New York this season, but it seems he's the odd man out among the Rangers' goaltenders.

Tommy McArdle

Mathieu Perreault slams NHL player safety department

Perreault took an elbow to the face from Vancouver Canucks forward Jake Virtanen on Tuesday. Now, he's threatening to swing his stick at the next player to throw a high hit his way.

Tommy McArdle

Hamilton out indefinitely after surgery

Hamilton was in the middle of an All-Star worthy season for the Hurricanes prior to his injury on Jan. 16.

Tommy McArdle

CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game standouts

Forty of the best players in the Canadian Hockey League hit the ice for the annual event on Thursday.

Steve Kournianos

Marchand mocks himself on Twitter

Two misplays with the puck in the same week led to some self-deprecating humor from the Bruins forward.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL scrambling to ease tensions between Oilers, Flames

NHL Department of Player Safety head George Parros will reportedly attend the next "Battle of Alberta" matchup Jan. 29.

Tommy McArdle

Arizona Coyotes' Rick Tocchet replaces fired Gerard Gallant as Pacific Division coach at NHL All-Star Game

The 2020 event will be Tocchet's fourth appearance at an All-Star Game, his first as a coach.

Jackie Spiegel

Vegas Golden Knights fire coach Gerard Gallant, hire Peter DeBoer

The Golden Knights have struggled to be consistent in 2019-20.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Rasmus Sandin makes most of his opportunity after being recalled Monday

Sandin, 19, recorded two primary assists Tuesday in the Maple Leafs' 7-4 win over the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Sidney Crosby scores, records three assists in return for Pittsburgh Penguins

The Penguins captain missed 28 games while recovering from surgery to repair a sports hernia.

Jace Mallory

Boston Bruins' Tuuka Rask takes blow to the head, leaves game vs. Blue Jackets

Rask will not return after leaving just one minute and 12 seconds into the game on Tuesday night.

Jace Mallory

Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian on Matthew Tkachuk: 'He messed with the wrong guy'

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames will meet again on Jan. 29 and Feb. 1.

Jace Mallory

NHL's list of sellers growing

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

NHL's list of sellers growing

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

NHL power rankings

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here's the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the proverbial midway point.

Jackie Spiegel

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back: 'I'm playing tonight' vs. Minnesota Wild

The NHL star missed the last 28 games after core muscle surgery on Nov. 14.

Jackie Spiegel

Brad Marchand overskates puck in shootout

The veteran forward didn't even manage to register a shot on the play.

Rudi Schuller

Ovechkin passes Selanne on all-time goals leaderboard

Ovechkin now has 686 goals in his career.

Tommy McArdle

Hogberg aims to prove future is now with Ottawa Senators

The 25-year-old netminder is turning heads in a recent slew of starts.

Murray Pam

Kassian suspended two games for altercation with Tkachuk

Kassian will conveniently return to the Oilers in time for their next meeting with Tkachuk and the Flames.

Tommy McArdle

Chara becomes sixth skater to play 1,000 games for Bruins

Chara sits at 18th all-time on the NHL's most games played list.

Tommy McArdle

Leafs recall Rasmus Sandin in wake of Morgan Rielly injury

Sandin played six games for the Maple Leafs earlier this season before he was sent down to the AHL.

Tommy McArdle

NHL All-Star Game to include women's 3-on-3 exhibition

The NHL reportedly expects to announce the new event later this week.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils fire general manager Ray Shero

The longtime NHL executive had served as Devils' GM since May 2015.

Rudi Schuller

How long is Sidney Crosby out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Pittsburgh Penguins star

The 32-year-old has been playing through a sports hernia since training camp.

Sammi Silber

Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian to have hearing Monday; Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk's hits ruled clean

An enraged Kassian attempted to fight Tkachuk after the Flames forward threw multiple controversial hits during Calgary's 4-3 Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

Patrick Marleau's 1700-game milestone shares spotlight with Joe Pavelski's return to San Jose

Patrick Marleau is just the fifth skater in NHL history to play in 1700 games.

Jace Mallory

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid showed off speed skater quickness for latest sensational goal

Sportsnet clocked McDavid at 44.2 kilometers per hour (27.5 miles per hour) during his breakaway goal against the Flames.

Tommy McArdle

Edmonton Oilers' Zack Kassian calls out Flames' Matthew Tkachuk after wild beatdown

Kassian felt Tkachuk's hits on him throughout Saturday's game were predatory and hinted at further retribution in the next edition of the Battle of Alberta.

Tommy McArdle

Jeremy Roenick apologizes for 'insensitive comments' that led to NBC Sports suspension

Roenick was suspended indefinitely on Dec. 23 for his comments on the podcast regarding co-hosts Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter.

Jace Mallory

The top performances from draft-eligible WJC players

Although most of the notable teenage participants in this year’s tournament are already official property of NHL teams, it was those who remain eligible for the draft who were going to be the focus of the league’s scouting community.

Steve Kournianos

Predators goalie Pekka Rinne scores vs. Blackhawks

The 14-year veteran became the second-oldest goaltender to score an NHL goal.

Rudi Schuller

How long is Logan Couture out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Sharks' star

Couture, 30, was injured in the second period against the Blues on Jan. 7. He leads the Sharks with 36 points (14 goals, 22 assists).

Jace Mallory

Comedian Larry David criticizes David Quinn for benching rookie Kaapo Kakko, New York Rangers head coach claps back

"Benching him isn’t going to do anything — they need another goal!”

Tommy McArdle

Justin Williams officially returns to Carolina Hurricanes; veteran's first game back still to be determined

Williams, 38, has not played this season after officially stepping away from the game in September 2019.

Jace Mallory

Colorado Avalanche's Nazem Kadri takes exception to big hit on teammate; Rangers' Ryan Lindgren will not face suspension

“There’s no call. We have to take care of ourselves," said Avalanche coach Jared Bednar.

Tommy McArdle

Challenge accepted: St. Louis Blues' Jordan Binnington will face Justin Bieber in breakaway competition

The breakaway competition between the Stanley Cup champion and pop star is on — but the two sides haven't worked out a date yet.

Tommy McArdle

NHL reveals All-Star Game jerseys, pays homage to St. Louis

Jerseys for all 31 teams were released to an audience of mixed reviews on Wednesday.

Jace Mallory

Carolina Hurricanes make final offer for Justin Williams to return this season, per report

Will 'Mr. Game 7' return to the NHL this season?

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jason Spezza says coach Sheldon Keefe has 'earned our respect'

"When you get honesty all the time, you’re allowed to step out and give a (crap) when we need it.”

Dave McCarthy

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jason Spezza says coach Sheldon Keefe has 'earned our respect'

"When you get honesty all the time, you’re allowed to step out and give a (crap) when we need it.”

Dave McCarthy

The NHL's Winter Classic and All-Star Game still matter

This year's Winter Classic failed to draw two million viewers.

Lyle Richardson

Nashville Predators name former Devils coach John Hynes head coach

A day after firing of Peter Laviolette, the Preds have a new head man.

Joe Rivera

NHL Mock Draft 2020: Ottawa Senators select phenoms Alexis Lafreniere, Marco Rossi; LA Kings get goalie of future

January is a time many NHL fan bases begin to turn their attention to June's draft and Alexis Lafreniere, the expected No. 1 overall pick. Sporting News' first mock draft of 2020 says the Canadian phenom will land in Ottawa.

Steve Kournianos

Five candidates to replace Laviolette as Predators coach

Whomever comes in will have half a season to try to get the team back into the playoffs.

Rudi Schuller

Connor McDavid completely undresses Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly, scores insane goal

McDavid scored four points and had eight shots on net in an incredible performance against Toronto.

Tommy McArdle

Nashville Predators fire head coach Peter Laviolette

Laviolette is out as head coach after five-and-a-half years in Nashville.

Tommy McArdle

Improved Senators have decisions to make

GM Pierre Dorion's vision for the team is a year behind schedule, but his overall expectations may not be far off.

Murray Pam

World Juniors 2020: Time, TV channel, livestream, where, when, schedule

The annual IIHF World U20 Championships are set to take place in December and January.

Rudi Schuller

World Juniors 2020: Team USA scores, schedule, how to watch

Everything to know about the 2020 IIHF World Juniors, including how to live-stream Team USA games online and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

Jackie Spiegel

World Juniors today 2020: Live scores, TV schedule, updates from Sunday's medal games

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.

Jackie Spiegel

Impossible-angle goal clinches bronze

Sweden wins the bronze medal against Finland.

Jackie Spiegel

What TV channel is Sweden vs. Finland on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 bronze medal game

Third and fourth place in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship will be decided by the results of the bronze medal game.

Tommy McArdle

Senators' White scores header, but game-tying goal disallowed

White's goal prompted fan reactions on Twitter — both in favor and against the rule disallowing head-butting goals.

Jace Mallory

Sweden vs. Russia results: Swedes once again denied gold, lose in overtime in 2020 World Juniors semifinal

Russia will play for gold on Sunday.

Jackie Spiegel

What TV channel is Sweden vs. Russia on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 semifinal

Winner plays in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal game.

Jackie Spiegel

Corey Perry suspended five games for elbowing

The veteran right winger will also forfeit more than $40,000 of salary.

Rudi Schuller

Midseason replacement coaches with best odds to win Stanley Cup

Five head coaches have separated from their respective teams this season, but which replacement has the best chance to make a run at the Stanley Cup?

Jace Mallory

Former Stars coach Montgomery seeks treatment for alcohol abuse

Montgomery was fired by the Stars on Dec. 10 for "unprofessional conduct inconsistent with the core values and beliefs of the Dallas Stars and the National Hockey League."

Jace Mallory

How long is Victor Olofsson out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Buffalo Sabres rookie

Olofsson, 24, was injured Jan. 2. At the time, he led all rookies in scoring (goals and points) and ranked second on the Sabres in goals, assists and points.

Jace Mallory

Ilya Kovalchuk, Montreal Canadiens agree to one-year deal

Kovalchuk, 36, will play on a two-way deal with the Canadiens after having his contract terminated with Los Angeles.

Jace Mallory

What the 2020 Winter Classic meant to the NHL, Dallas and the southern hockey fan

The NHL's outsized Winter Classic in Dallas was a perfect celebration for and showcase of hockey fans down South, long treated as outcasts in our favorite northern sport.

Jace Mallory

World Juniors 2020: Four reasons the United States was handed an early exit

The Americans went home empty-handed from the tournament for the first time since 2015 after losing to Finland in the quarterfinal round.

Steve Kournianos

Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry's hardly-worn Winter Classic jersey is up for auction

The auction listing takes care to note Perry's jersey was worn only in the game's first period.

Tommy McArdle

USA vs. Finland results: Americans shut out from medal stand in 2020 World Juniors after quarterfinal exit

It's the first time Team USA failed to medal since 2015, ending a streak of four consecutive trips to the podium.

Jackie Spiegel

'It's gold or bust': NHL players look back on World Junior Championship memories

Ryan Ellis, Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and other current NHL players spoke about their time competing at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

Jackie Spiegel

What TV channel is USA vs. Finland on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 quarterfinal

The United States quest for another gold medal game begins officially on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

Dallas Stars' Corey Perry did the 'walk of shame' — and Twitter had a field day with it

Perry was ejected for elbowing Ryan Ellis.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Winter Classic 2020: Dallas Stars forward Corey Perry ejected for elbowing Ryan Ellis

The forward was given a five-minute major and a game misconduct and will have a hearing on Friday.

Jace Mallory

Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella fined $20,000 for expletive-filled rant

The coach risks an additional $25,000 fine if he displays "similar inappropriate behavior" between now and Dec. 29, 2020.

Tommy McArdle

Minnesota Wild to host 2021 Winter Classic at Target Field

The league has not yet announced who the Wild will face on New Year's Day 2021.

Tommy McArdle

Predators vs. Stars final score: Dallas' Ben Bishop holds off Nashville in 2020 NHL Winter Classic

Sporting News tracked all the action from Cotton Bowl Stadium live on New Year's Day 2020.

Tommy McArdle

Buffalo Sabres' Jack Eichel dangles Kevin Shattenkirk, scores outstanding short-handed goal

Eichel's impressive tally keeps him in third in the NHL goal-scoring race — and it was his first career short-handed goal.

Tommy McArdle

NHL Winter Classic 2020: 10 things to know about this year's game

The NHL's Winter Classic heads south for the first time on New Year's Day 2020.

Jace Mallory

Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff: Dustin Byfuglien 'has to decide in his mind that he wants to play'

Byfuglien, 34, has been suspended without pay since he failed to report for training camp in September while he reportedly considers his future and recovers from ankle surgery.

Tommy McArdle

NHL rumors 2020: Seven NHL players who could potentially be traded in January

The NHL's trade deadline falls on Feb. 24, but a few players could move teams well before then.

Lyle Richardson

Jake Guentzel injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins' woes continue with All-Star now out long-term

The 25-year-old is expected to miss 4-6 months following shoulder surgery.

Sammi Silber

Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin doesn't want fans to vote him into NHL All-Star Game: 'I like the days off more'

The 23-year-old has nine goals and 24 points through 40 games with the Red Wings this season.

Sammi Silber

2020 NHL Winter Classic: Ten things to do in Dallas as Stars host Predators

From fast food to family fun, here are 10 things to do or any budget while in Dallas, Texas for the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.

Jace Mallory

Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins asks reporters to temporarily 'leave me alone'

Merzlikins slides into the team's starting goaltender role in light of Joonas Korpisalo's injury on Sunday.

Tommy McArdle

NHL Winter Classic 2020: Where is this year's game being played?

For the 12th time, the NHL will have an outdoor Winter Classic game. For the first time, the contest will be played in the south.

Jace Mallory

NHL All-Star Weekend 2020: How does the Last Men In vote work?

For the second consecutive season, the league will conduct an online vote for fans to decide the final four players selected to participate in All-Star festivities on Jan. 24-25.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs learning to balance defense, offense under Sheldon Keefe

The Maple Leafs have gone 8-1-1 over their last 10 games, but not without trouble along the way.

Dave McCarthy

NHL Winter Classic 2020: TV channel, time, how to watch Stars vs. Predators

The 2020 NHL Winter Classic is set for New Year's Day in Dallas' historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. Here's everything you need to know, including game time and TV channel information.

Jace Mallory

What TV channel is Czech Republic vs. USA on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 game

The United States looks to hold on to the top spot in Group B on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Tortorella rips NHL officials following Columbus loss

The longtime bench boss was unhappy with the officials' actions during overtime on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

USA vs. Russia: Arthur Kaliyev, Nick Robertson score six seconds apart, lead U.S. to win at World Juniors

Powered by two goals from Arthur Kaliyev and a dominating performance from Spencer Knight in net, the United States now holds the cards in Group B.

Jackie Spiegel

What TV channel is USA vs. Russia on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 game

The United States goes for its second win of the tournament on Sunday.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin finished game on broken foot, out week-to-week

Muzzin, is believed to have broken his foot on a blocked shot in the second period of Friday's 5-4 OT win against the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Mikheyev sliced in wrist by skate; expected to make full recovery after surgery

Mikheyev was cut by Jesper Bratt's skate in the third period of the Leafs' game Friday vs. the New Jersey Devils.

Jace Mallory

Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin once again skipping All-Star Game

Alex Ovechkin skipped the All-Star Game three previous times and has stated that he plans on doing so again in 2020.

Jace Mallory

Germany vs. USA: Trevor Zegras, Shane Pinto power Americans to first victory at 2020 World Juniors

Zegras scored four assists en route to a 6-4 victory for the USA over Germany.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders' Anthony Beauvillier shoots his shot with Anna Kendrick — and Twitter plays wingman

Anthony Beauvillier took a chance by tweeting at the famous actress, and the rest is classic Twitter.

Tommy McArdle

What TV channel is Germany vs. USA on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 game

The Americans will look to bounce back from an opening game loss to Canada.

Tommy McArdle

Sporting News' top 10 hockey stories of the 2010s

The decade is coming to a close, so what better time to look back on what made the last 10 years so special in hockey.

Jace Mallory

World Juniors 2020: Vancouver Canucks prospect Nils Höglander scores 'The Svech' goal against Finland

Hoglander joined Carolina Hurricanes forward Andrei Svechnikov as recent pioneers of the lacrosse goal during Sweden's 3-2 win over Finland.

Tommy McArdle

Canada vs. USA: 2020 prospect Alexis Lafreniere dazzles as Canada defeats rival at 2020 World Juniors

USA and Canada began their gold medal runs at the 2020 World Juniors on Boxing Day.

Jackie Spiegel

World Juniors 2020: Canada, USA with best odds to take gold

Canada and the U.S. are odds-on favorites while two nations are hoping for a miracle when the tournament begins on Dec. 26.

Jace Mallory

World Juniors 2020: Alexis Lafrenière, Tim Stützle among 20 draft prospects to watch

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship starts on Dec. 26 and runs through Jan. 5.

Steve Kournianos

World Juniors 2020: Top five storylines to watch

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship starts Dec. 26.

Steve Kournianos

Team-by-team guide to World Juniors

Can Canada get back on the podium or will a crowded field, headlined by the USA's Cole Caufield and Russia's Yaroslav Askarov steal the show at the 2020 World Junior Championship?

Steve Kournianos

NHL rumors 2019-20: Will Detroit Red Wings, Ottawa Senators be early sellers?

The NHL's trade deadline is Feb. 24.

Lyle Richardson

What TV channel is Canada vs. USA on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 game

The Battle of North America kicks off the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship for Canada and the United States on the first day of the tournament.

Tommy McArdle

World Juniors 2020: Breakdown of every NHL teams' prospects

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship is runs Dec. 26 to Jan. 5

Steve Kournianos

World Juniors 2020: Where is this year's tournament being held?

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championships will run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in the Czech Republic.

Jace Mallory

NBC Sports suspends Jeremy Roenick indefinitely for inappropriate comments about coworkers

Roenick recently discussed the appearance of NBC co-hosts and analysts Kathryn Tappen, Patrick Sharp and Anson Carter during an appearance on Barstool Sports' "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs outlast Carolina Hurricanes in wild 14-goal thriller

The Maple Leafs overcame a five-goal surge by the Hurricanes to take two points at home before the Christmas break.

Jace Mallory

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin throws down, injures Detroit forward Anthony Mantha

The Red Wings placed Anthony Mantha on injured reserve for at least one week on Sunday.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs' Michael Hutchinson captures first win with team vs. Red Wings

The 29-year-old hadn't impressed prior to Saturday's start with a 0-5-1 record through six games.

Sammi Silber

Oilers' Connor McDavid, Capitals' Alex Ovechkin among NHL All-Star Game division captains

Boston Bruins forward David Pastrnak and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon will lead the Atlantic and Central Divisions, respectively.

Tommy McArdle

Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler becomes franchise's all-time points leader

The 33-year-old has 725 points in 896 career games.

Sammi Silber

New York Islanders’ Cal Clutterbuck has wrist surgery after scary skate slice

Clutterbuck, 32, was sliced on the arm by Patrice Bergeron's skate during a play in the third period of Thursday's win.

Tommy McArdle

Florida Panthers' Noel Acciari nets second hat trick in five days

The 28-year-old forward has managed hat tricks in back-to-back games.

Sammi Silber

Arizona Coyotes' Darcy Kuemper injured while making save vs. Minnesota Wild

Kuemper has been one of the league's top goaltenders this season and the most valuable part of his team's success.

Tommy McArdle

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