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Tampa Bay Lightning's Ondrej Palat scores one of the weirdest goals you'll see

It was that kind of night for the Bolts and their opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sammi Silber

Straight to the Point! Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point scores twice in return to lineup

It didn't take long for Brayden Point to net his first goal of the season in his return debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jace Mallory

Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Thursday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Thursday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Daniel Hoff

Why Winnipeg's defense will crumble without Byfuglien

Sporting News takes an in-depth look at the analytics behind the 34-year-old's impact on both ends of the ice for Winnipeg.

Mike Murphy

Why Winnipeg's defense will crumble without Byfuglien

Sporting News takes an in-depth look at the analytics behind the 34-year-old's impact on both ends of the ice for Winnipeg.

Mike Murphy

Ex-NHLer Richard Park on scouting for the Minnesota Wild, former teammate John Tavares' captaincy with Maple Leafs

Sporting News caught up with the former forward to chat about his current role, his career and whether John Tavares is the right man to captain the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers goalie Carter Hart records first career shutout, dazzles with highlight-reel save

The 21-year-old goalie is off to a hot start in his second NHL season.

Tommy McArdle

Gritty taunts P.K. Subban with a message for Lindsey Vonn

Gritty has a new love interest in mind for Subban's fiancée. Here's a hint: it's Gritty.

Tommy McArdle

Who are the 31 NHL teams' captains, alternate captains for 2019-20 season?

Entering another season in the NHL, let's take a look at which players will be sporting the "C's" and "A's" for each of the 31 teams.

Jace Mallory

Vancouver Canucks name Bo Horvat 14th captain in franchise history

Horvat, 24, scored a career-high 61 points in the 2018-19 season.

Tommy McArdle

San Jose Sharks bring back Patrick Marleau: His career in numbers

The 40-year-old forward signed a one-year deal with the Sharks on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

San Jose Sharks welcome home former captain, franchise star Patrick Marleau

Marleau, 40, was bought out of his contract in June after being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tommy McArdle

Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Wednesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm breaks down Wednesday's three-game NHL DFS slate and highlights the top picks and values for today's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky pulled after first period in third start of season

The Russian net minder was relieved by Panthers backup Sam Montembeault after surrendering four goals on 14 shots against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday.

Sammi Silber

Edmonton Oilers' James Neal goes on scoring spree, nets four vs. Islanders

The Oilers winger, who was acquired over the offseason in exchange for Milan Lucic, now has six goals in just three games.

Tommy McArdle

Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty, Flames' Matthew Tkachuk continue rivalry in Kings' OT win

Tkachuk scored two goals and had an assist, but Doughty got the last laugh with the game-winning goal in overtime.

Tommy McArdle

Philadelphia Flyers give fans new way to express anger with rage room

The Flyers built the new "stress-relieving outlet" will open for Philadelphia's home opener on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

Sammi Silber

Schneider ready to become the Devils' comeback kid

The 33-year-old goaltender had a strong showing at the tail end of the 2018-19 campaign and appeared solid in the preseason.

Sammi Silber

Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Tuesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Tuesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

Watch: Bruins players read nice tweets about themselves

The Bruins provided a little positivity on Monday in a video showing their players read nice tweets about themselves.

Alyssa Sconzo

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars

The NHL's youth movement is here and these young guns are set to carry the NHL for the next two decades.

Steve Kournianos

Olympic participation a potential roadblock in NHL CBA talks

The players' willingness to take part in future Olympic tournaments could be a potential sticking point in the current CBA extension talks. However, it's probably not the hill they're willing to die on.

Lyle Richardson

Ottawa Senators still work in progress, show inconsistency to start season

The Senators dropped their first two games of the year and also lacked quality scoring chances and got outplayed in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

Murray Pam

The Lineup: Atlantic Division battle between Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs highlights week of Oct. 7

The Lineup is a new weekly series by Sporting News to bring you everything you need to know about the upcoming week in the NHL.

Jace Mallory

Who will win the 2019-20 Calder Trophy? Top contenders, sleepers

Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko headline the 2019-20 contenders. Previous winners of this award include Alex Ovechkin, Mike Bossy and Mario Lemieux.

Steve Kournianos

Evgeni Malkin injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins announce forward out long-term

The 33-year-old center collided with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov along the boards.

Tommy McArdle

New York Islanders' Barry Trotz passes legendary coach Al Arbour on all-time games coached list

Trotz is in his second season with the Islanders after 15 years with Nashville and four with Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

Detroit Red Wings' Anthony Mantha scores four goals in win over Dallas Stars

The 25-year-old is one of two players in franchise history to score four goals in a Detroit home opener.

Sammi Silber

Toronto Maple Leafs' Kasperi Kapanen throws stick, gets mocked by Canadiens' Max Domi

Kapanen, 23, violated a rule that allowed the referee to automatically grant the Montreal Canadiens a penalty shot.

Tommy McArdle

New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad nets unique hat trick against Ottawa Senators

The Rangers forward has eight points in the first two games of the season.

Jackie Spiegel

Hall returns after hit

Taylor Hall got into a nasty collision during the Devils' matchup with the Sabres on Saturday.

Thomas Lott

Ottawa Senators for sale? Snapchat post sparks theories Robert Kraft is buying team

A Snapchat user named Kathryn Kraft posted a photo of Canadian Tire Center with emojis that suggest a move could be in the works.

Tommy McArdle

New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes makes NHL debut, comes as advertised

The 18-year-old played 15:12 and created several scoring chances in New Jersey's 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Vegas Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury cleans up after brawl, gives Sharks' stick to fans

Marc-Andre Fleury of the Golden Knights took a different approach as his teammates tussled with the Sharks.

Jace Mallory

Coleman scores incredible one-handed goal

The Devils forward scored twice in the team's home opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tommy McArdle

How the Toronto Maple Leafs are using Raptors basketball as motivation

Mike Babcock introduced the ball after the team's season-opening win against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

How the Toronto Maple Leafs are using Raptors basketball as motivation

Mike Babcock introduced the ball after the team's season-opening win against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

Women's hockey 2019-20: Can NWHL's Boston Pride return to Isobel Cup Final?

Women's hockey is on the rise in North America with the PWHPA's Dream Gap Tour filling seats and the NWHL season about to get under way.

Mike Murphy

Dallas Stars' Roman Polak suffered fractured sternum in scary injury

Roman Polak was stretchered off the ice following a collision with the boards in the Stars' season opener against the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

Jace Mallory

Travis Konecny goals lead Flyers to victory in Prague

The NHL Global Series brought the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers to Prague, Czech Republic, for both teams' 2019-20 season openers on Friday.

Rudi Schuller

Boston Bruins announcer Jack Edwards criticized, ripped by agent after calling Roman Polak injury 'karma'

The Dallas Stars blueliner was stretchered off the ice following a head-first collision into the boards in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.

Sammi Silber

NHL rules 2019-20: What has changed for the upcoming season?

The most drastic rule changes include expansion of coach's challenges and penalizing teams for an unsuccessful video review challenge.

Tommy McArdle

Erik Karlsson missed San Jose Sharks season opener to meet newborn daughter

Karlsson announced Thursday that he and his wife, Melinda, welcomed a baby girl into the world.

Tommy McArdle

Top 5 moves by Flames GM Treliving

A lot of credit for the current state of the franchise goes to the 50-year-old, and the team has repaid him with a multi-year deal that allows him to continue the work he and his staff have done so far.

Rudi Schuller

Hurricanes bring back 'Surge' for new season

After claiming victory in its opener, the team brought back the "Storm Surge" celebration for another season.

Rudi Schuller

New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko makes NHL debut, rings in new era on Broadway

The 18-year-old Finn registered three shots and led all Rangers in power-play time on ice in New Yorks 6-4 victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Polak stretchered off after crashing into end boards

Polak crashed shoulder-first into the end boards as he and Bruins forward Chris Wagner battled for a puck in the corner.

Tommy McArdle

Josh Ho-Sang requests trade, per report

The Islanders drafted Ho-Sang, 23, 28th overall in 2014.

Tommy McArdle

Josh Ho-Sang requests trade, per report

The Islanders drafted Ho-Sang, 23, 28th overall in 2014.

Tommy McArdle

Edmonton Oilers' Adam Larsson lands on LTIR after reportedly playing through broken bone in opener

After playing much of the season opener with a fractured right fibula, Adam Larsson has been placed on LTIR.

Jace Mallory

Brannstrom posts gory picture after taking skate to face

Late in the third period, Erik Brannstrom's defensive stop on an empty-net opportunity resulted in a skate to the face from Toronto's Auston Matthews.

Jace Mallory

Bouchard recall a paper move, but opportunity draws near

Edmonton recalled the 19-year-old and reassigned Ethan Bear on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

How to Win NHL DFS Contests: Strategy, advice, tips for DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy hockey tournaments

NHL DFS expert Aaron White provides strategy advice and tips for winning daily fantasy hockey contests on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Aaron White

Winnipeg Jets offer advice for rookie Ville Heinola, recall own NHL debuts

Winnipeg's lineup will feature the 18-year-old Finn during Thursday's season opener against the Rangers, only four months after the Jets made him their 20th overall draft pick.

Jackie Spiegel

Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Thursday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Thursday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests, including fantasy hockey studs Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov.

Daniel Hoff

Champion Blues finally back to playing hockey, after one final Stanley Cup celebration

The Cup was in town one more time, and there was one last skate with the trophy. Then it was time to shift the focus to repeating.

Ryan Fagan

Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews enters rare company with two goals in season opener

The 22-year-old center netted his first two goals of the 2019-20 campaign Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

Toronto Maple Leafs name John Tavares 25th captain

The announcement ended a three-year period in which the Leafs played without an official captain.

Tommy McArdle

Top storylines for the 2019-20 NHL season: Can the St. Louis Blues repeat?

Plus: who will win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie? And will Alex Ovechkin score 50 goals again?

Tommy McArdle

What channel is Capitals vs. Blues on today? Time, TV schedule for NHL's opening night 2019

The defending Stanley Cup champion Blues raise their banner against the Capitals in their season openers. Here's everything you need to know about the NHL's 2019 opening night, including a full TV schedule and starts times.

Sammi Silber

NHL schedule 2019-20: NBC, NBCSN national broadcast lineup

A complete guide to live streaming nationally broadcast NHL games during the 2019-20 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto Maple Leafs' Jason Spezza healthy scratch, won't get reunion in opener vs. Ottawa Senators

Spezza will miss a season opener for the first time in his 16-year career — and against his former team.

Sammi Silber

NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

NHL schedule 2019-20: Home openers for all 31 teams

The NHL's home openers for all 31 teams for the 2019-20 campaign are just around the corner and they feature some interesting matchups and renewed rivalries.

Sammi Silber

Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Wednesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally here! Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Wednesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

When does the NHL season start for 2019-20? Schedule of opening games for all 31 teams

Here's everything you need to know about the start of the NHL's 2019-20 season, including the opening games and TV schedules for all 31 teams.

Sammi Silber

NHL playoffs: Predictions

We can all agree the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2020 playoff picture and awards.

Jackie Spiegel

Blues give Laila Anderson a Stanley Cup ring

Colton Parayko and Alexander Steen paid a visit to Laila's home before the team embarks on its Stanley Cup championship defense.

Tommy McArdle

Storylines to follow this season

Hockey returns Wednesday as the defending Stanley Cup champion Blues host the Capitals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Hischier, DeBrincat, Barzal headline next summer's RFA class

Next summer's restricted free agents could take a page from this year's RFA class and play the long game to get what they want.

Lyle Richardson

The biggest milestones within reach for the 2019-20 NHL season

Here are some of the more notable milestones within reach for players, coaches, general managers and teams in the 2019-20 season.

Rudi Schuller

NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

After a 13-year, 10-team career, the right wing is retiring from the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane suspended three games for abuse of official

Kane was ejected from the team's preseason finale against the Golden Knights for abuse of an official.

Tommy McArdle

NHL playoffs: Stanley Cup predictions

We can all agree the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter reacts to Rangers' #PlayLikeANewYorker hashtag

The National Hockey League revealed the official hashtags for all 31 of its teams on Monday, with one seemingly receiving far more attention than the rest.

Rudi Schuller

Realistic expectations for the Stars in the 2019-20 season

After a sample of Stanley Cup playoff success, the Dallas Stars will enter the 2019-20 season eager to get back to their winning ways.

Jace Mallory

Canucks Sven Baertschi waived, tough decisions force hand

The decision to send Baertschi down to the Utica Comets comes on the heels of a strong, roster spot-grabbing preseason from Adam Gaudette.

Jace Mallory

Sharks' Evander Kane objects to 'joke' ejection: 'How about abuse of a player?'

Evander Kane was ejected from the Sharks' preseason finale for abuse of an official following an altercation with Vegas' Deryk Engelland.

Jace Mallory

Hurricanes find new team captain in Jordan Staal

Staal was a co-captain in 2017-18 and also served as an alternate captain from 2012 to 2017.

Sammi Silber

Flames sign Rieder, Rinaldo to one-year deals

Calgary has agreed to deals with Rieder and Rinaldo, who both attended camp on professional tryouts.

Rudi Schuller

Kyle Connor, Jets agree to seven-year, $50M contract

The Jets selected Connor 17th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Tommy McArdle

Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust leave preseason game early

Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust were forced out of Pittsburgh's final exhibition after being hit by pucks.

Jace Mallory

Jets check Patrik Laine contract off to-do list as regular season nears

The 21-year-old winger agreed to a two-year bridge extension with Winnipeg less than a week before the 2019-20 season opens.

Jace Mallory

Crosby's number to be retired across QMJHL

No. 87's league-wide retirement will take effect next year. Crosby's jersey was retired by his former team, Rimouski Oceanic, on Friday.

Tommy McArdle

Cheveldayoff on Laine: 'We're dealing with an elite player here'

Winnipeg and restricted free agent Laine agreed to terms on a two-year contract Friday.

Tommy McArdle

2019 Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet: Rankings, sleepers, busts, auction values, tiers, more

Fantasy Alarm gets you ready for your draft with a preview of its ultimate 2019-20 fantasy hockey cheat sheet. Get rankings, auction values, tiers, sleepers, top rookies, and more!

FantasyAlarm.com

2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Goalie

Get ready for your 2019 fantasy hockey draft with Fantasy Alarm's top goalie rankings. Your draft cheat sheet isn't complete without them.

FantasyAlarm.com

2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Defensemen

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top defensemen rankings. From the best players to the sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Center

Dominate your 2019 fantasy hockey draft by adding these centers to the top of your cheat sheet. Check out the best players and sleepers before finalizing your C rankings.

FantasyAlarm.com

2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Right Wing

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top right wing rankings. From the best players to the RW sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Left Wing

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top left wing rankings. From the best players to the LW sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

Rise and fall of Karl Alzner: What happened to the Canadiens defenseman?

The 31-year-old, who signed a five-year, $25.125 million contract with Montreal in the 2017 offseason, was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Letestu eats mustard on bench during preseason game

The veteran forward is thought to have ingested the condiment as a way to prevent leg cramps.

Rudi Schuller

Bear, Jurco shine in Oilers win over Jets

The prospects each scored two goals en route to a 5-3 preseason victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

Flyers' Nolan Patrick will miss start of season with migraine disorder

Philadelphia drafted Patrick, 21, with the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Tommy McArdle

Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur undergoes successful heart surgery

Lafleur, 68, registered 1,353 points in 1,126 games during his 17-year NHL career.

Sammi Silber

Video emerges of security guard detailing incident with Auston Matthews

Matthews' disorderly conduct charge was made public on Sept. 24.

Tommy McArdle

Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas found out about Auston Matthews' disorderly conduct charge through Twitter

Matthews is facing a disorderly conduct charge in Scottsdale, Ariz. stemming from an incident that allegedly happened in May.

Rudi Schuller

Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk back in the fold: ‘I want to win in Calgary'

The 21-year-old had 77 points for the Flames last season and signed a three-year, $21 million extension on Wednesday.

Ryan Pike

Granato named scout for NHL Seattle

The team announced hiring the Olympic gold medalist along with four other scouts as it prepares for the 2021 expansion draft.

Drew Nantais

Blue Jackets' Brandon Dubinsky to miss start of 2019-20 season

The center will be sidelined with a wrist injury.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews issues statement on disorderly conduct charge

The Toronto forward was charged back in May in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Tommy McArdle

Flames, Matthew Tkachuk agree to three-year contract

The 21-year-old will make $7 million annually through the 2021-22 season.

Tommy McArdle

McDavid makes preseason debut in Oilers' loss

After suffering a PCL tear in April, Connor McDavid made his return to competition on Tuesday.

Jace Mallory

Brown eager for 'expanded role' with Senators

The 25-year-old had seen his ice time diminish with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and is looking to have more offensive responsibility in Ottawa.

Murray Pam

Matthews faces disorderly conduct charge in Arizona

The Toronto Maple Leafs star is scheduled for a pretrial conference Wednesday, but he's not required to appear in court.

Rudi Schuller

Boeser in concussion protocol after hit from behind

The 22-year-old signed a three-year extension with Vancouver earlier in the month.

Sammi Silber

Blues add Justin Faulk, ink defenseman to seven-year extension

The Hurricanes acquired Joel Edmundson, Dominik Bokk and a 2021 seventh-rounder in return for the 27-year-old blueliner and a 2020 fifth-round pick.

Sammi Silber

Maple Leafs' Frederik Gauthier finally finding his footing

Following his first full season in the NHL, the 2015 first-round pick is poised to find his role in the Leafs lineup.

Dave McCarthy

With expectations high, Devils' Jack Hughes up to the task: 'It's a moving art'

From mini-sticks in the basement to going first-overall, Jack Hughes is ready to take the NHL by storm — and play a big role for New Jersey, who hopes to return to playoff position.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors 2019: Time ticking down to season and Rantanen, Tkachuk, Laine remain unsigned

While a number of big-name RFAs got signed before the season opener, a few star players are still holding out.

Lyle Richardson

End Point: Lightning sign forward to three-year deal

The 23-year-old racked up 41 goals and 92 points in 79 games for the Lightning last season.

Sammi Silber

Veteran defenseman Eric Gryba announces retirement

Gryba, 31, was released from his professional tryout with the Flames on Sept. 20.

Tommy McArdle

Jets reportedly suspend Byfuglien to protect cap, roster

Saturday's suspension is a move to protect the Jets' cap flexibility and roster while the 34-year-old defenseman continues to mull his NHL future.

Rudi Schuller

Devils' Ty Smith still looking to prove he belongs on NHL roster

The 19-year-old defenseman was drafted No. 17 overall by New Jersey in 2018.

Tommy McArdle

Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist takes small but important step in first preseason game

The veteran netminder got his first taste of action in the Rangers' preseason tilt against the Devils.

Jackie Spiegel

Devils' Jack Hughes shines on top line with Taylor Hall

With all eyes on Taylor Hall's return and how Jack Hughes would perform with him on the top line, the duo did not disappoint.

Jace Mallory

Hall scores preseason goal, nets first since December

Hall suited up for the first time since Dec. 23, when he suffered a knee injury that would keep him out of the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Rudi Schuller

Devils' Taylor Hall returns to lineup for first time since December

After missing most of the 2018-19 season with a knee injury, the Devils winger is set to return to action against the New York Rangers.

Jace Mallory

Canucks' J.T. Miller hopes to boost scoring in bigger role for Vancouver

The 26-year-old had 47 points with the Lightning as a third-line player last year and is poised to provide a major boost to the Canucks offense this season.

Sammi Silber

Rangers maintain defensive depth, ink Tony DeAngelo to extension

The 22-year-old registered 30 points in 61 games for the Blueshirts in 2018-19.

Sammi Silber

Longtime Ranger Dan Girardi retires after 13 NHL seasons

The 35-year-old blueliner collected 56 goals and 264 points in 927 career games split between the Rangers and Lightning.

Sammi Silber

Matt Moulson ready for revival in Hershey

The 35-year-old played in 650 games and is now gunning for a championship on a one-year AHL deal with the Bears.

Sammi Silber

Jets' Bryan Little downplays Patrik Laine's linemate comments: 'Sometimes those things are misunderstood'

Laine still has yet to sign a new contract with Winnipeg and reportedly told a Finnish reporter he wants to skate with better linemates.

Tommy McArdle

Adam Fox finds a constant with Rangers after winding road from Calgary to Carolina

The Jericho, New York, native was dealt to his hometown team from Carolina in April.

Sammi Silber

Taylor Hall injury update

The 2017-18 Hart Trophy winner, Hall, 27, had arthroscopic surgery in February to remove fragments from his left knee.

Bob Hille

Senators keep key to future, ink Thomas Chabot to eight-year deal

The 22-year-old blueliner racked up 14 goals and 55 points in 70 games last season.

Sammi Silber

Artemi Panarin injury update: Rangers star leaves exhibition with 'mild' groin strain

Panarin played nearly 13 minutes and scored a goal before exiting the game.

Tommy McArdle

Byfuglien mulling NHL future

Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice said Friday that the defenseman will be "fine, but needed some time."

Chelsea Howard

Golden Knights' Garret Sparks records shutout in preseason debut

Vegas acquired the 26-year-old netminder from the Maple Leafs in July.

Sammi Silber

Labor peace? NHL, NHLPA continue working toward new CBA

A lockout or strike is no longer on the table for next year but beyond that is not set in stone.

Lyle Richardson

Connecticut Whale name former NHL enforcer Colton Orr head coach

Colton Orr becomes first former NHL player to coach the Connecticut Whale of the NWHL. He will be joined on the bench by assistant coach Laura Brennan.

Jace Mallory

Bruins lock up Brandon Carlo with two-year, $5.7 million deal

Bruins defenseman Brandon Carlo signs two-year deal to stay in Boston.

Jace Mallory

Devils rookie Jack Hughes scores twice in first preseason game

The 2019 first overall draft pick was the center of attention in the Devils' exhibition game against the Bruins Monday.

Tommy McArdle

Canucks sign Boeser to three-year extension

Vancouver's biggest offseason priority is now locked down after the 22-year-old agreed to a new deal on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

Flyers reward promising winger Travis Konecny with six-year deal

The 22-year-old lit the lamp 24 times and notched a career-high 49 points in 82 games last season.

Sammi Silber

NHLPA elects not to reopen CBA after 2019-20 NHL season

The NHLPA and the league are reportedly eager to continue discussing the CBA and want to work together to address player concerns.

Sammi Silber

Senators ice chips: Abramov, Batherson, Brannstrom standouts so far

Senators training camp is underway as D.J. Smith takes the helm. Here's an in-depth look at camp so far, including an emphasis on skating, line combinations, competition and more.

Murray Pam

Jets' Patrik Laine practicing overseas amid contract holdout

The 21-year-old restricted free agent had 30 goals and 50 points in 82 games with Winnipeg last season.

Sammi Silber

Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner received offer sheets over summer, agent says

The 22-year-old signed a six-year extension with Toronto on Friday that carries an AAV of $10.893 million.

Sammi Silber

Devante Smith-Pelly looking to put past behind him in tryout with Flames

The Flames signed the 27-year-old to a professional tryout after a tough 2018-19 year with Washington, where he had just eight points in 54 games before being waived and sent to the AHL.

Sammi Silber

Golden Knights' Max Pacioretty scores hat trick in preseason opening game

The 30-year-old forward's goals helped Vegas to a 6-2 win over Arizona in the fall's league's first exhibition game.

Tommy McArdle

Charlie McAvoy's bridge deal signals Bruins' success now and in the future

The 21-year-old defenseman signed a three-year, $14.7 contract extension with Boston on Sunday.

Tommy McArdle

Flames sign Andrew Mangiapane to one-year contract

After months of waiting for a deal, Mangiapane ended up signing for what the Flames offered him in June.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins, McAvoy reach extension

The deal has an average annual value of $4.9 million with a total value of $14.7 million.

Chelsea Howard

New Flyers coach Alain Vigneault on first days of training camp: 'Obviously, there’s a process to this'

Alain Vigneault brings nearly two decades' worth of NHL coaching experience to the Flyers' bench.

Tommy McArdle

New Flyers coach Alain Vigneault on first days of training camp: 'Obviously, there’s a process to this'

Alain Vigneault brings nearly two decades' worth of NHL coaching experience to the Flyers' bench.

Tommy McArdle

Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov responds to suspension: 'I want to get better and I'm going to learn from this'

The Russian center was suspended for three games by the NHL for inappropriate conduct after testing positive for cocaine in May.

Sammi Silber

Tracking Mitch Marner's career: From 2015 fourth-overall pick to $65 million man

The Maple Leafs and Marner, 22, finally agreed to a six-year contract Friday. Let's look back at the already impressive career he's put together.

Tommy McArdle

After re-signing Marner, Dubas happy to have 'nothing hovering' over Leafs

Kyle Dubas looked like a proud parent when he stepped in front of assembled reporters alongside newly re-signed Mitch Marner on Saturday.

Rudi Schuller

Wild sign Spurgeon to 7-year deal

Defenseman's $53,025,000 contract extension runs through the 2026-27 season.

Bill Marx

Kuznetsov to miss start of season

Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov, who tested positive for cocaine in May, is suspended by the NHL for three games.

Bill Marx

Stan Mikita suffered from CTE

Hockey Hall of Famer and Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita suffered from the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

Bill Marx

Ducks' Patrick Eaves, Ryan Kesler will miss entirety of 2019-20 season

The veteran forwards will both be placed on injured reserve as Anaheim opens training camp for the new season.

Tommy McArdle

NHL PTO tracker: Devante Smith-Pelly, Troy Brouwer among players signed to professional tryouts

As NHL training camps approach, teams are signing veterans to tryouts to compete for a spot on the roster.

Tommy McArdle

Perry out with injury as Stars' training camp begins

Newly acquired forward Corey Perry suffered a small fracture in his foot prior to the start of training camp on Friday.

Jace Mallory

Flyers give Provorov 6-year deal

Ivan Provorov was the fifth overall pick in the 2015 draft.

Thomas Lott

Byfuglien given leave of absence

Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice said Friday that the defenseman will be "fine, but needed some time."

Chelsea Howard

Capitals rally behind Evgeny Kuznetsov: 'Support him and be at his side and don't leave him alone'

Kuznetsov tested positive for cocaine use back in May and received a four-year ban from international play in August. He had 72 points in 76 games with Washington last season.

Sammi Silber

Shea Theodore treated for cancer

Theodore learned about the disease after playing with Team Canada in the IIHF World Championship when a drug test came back positive.

Kirstie Chiappelli

Morrissey signs eight-year, $50M extension with Jets

The 24-year-old's new agreement will keep him in Manitoba until 2028.

Rudi Schuller

New captain Couture tailor-made to lead San Jose

San Jose named its 10th captain in franchise history on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

Leaving no Stone unturned, Flames bring back defenseman

As training camp opens on Thursday, the Flames bring back a familiar face.

Jackie Spiegel

Flames offseason grade 2019: Calgary still has work to do with Matthew Tkachuk unsigned

The Flames are looking to finish atop the West again but have a big piece still missing.

Ryan Pike

Jets offseason grade 2019: Winnipeg's GM between a rock and a hard place, still has work to do

GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was forced into some moves this offseason but still has two big ones to make.

Mike Murphy

Senators offseason grade 2019: Ottawa turns over a new Leaf during summer months

Senators GM Pierre Dorion revamped the roster by adding veterans to a young, up-and-coming group.

Murray Pam

Canucks offseason grade 2019: Vancouver gets defensive, gears up for playoff push

Adding pieces like J.T. Miller, Micheal Ferland and Tyler Myers this offseason, the Canucks are hoping their latest renovations can speed up the rebuild as they gun for a playoff spot in 2020.

Sammi Silber

Oilers offseason grade 2019: New GM, new coach but a long road ahead in Edmonton

Ken Holland is starting to make his mark on a long wayward organization — but it's going to be a process before the Oilers are true Stanley Cup contenders.

Tommy McArdle

Maple Leafs offseason grade: Without Mitch Marner, Leafs remain incomplete

It looks like GM Kyle Dubas will enter 2019's training camp much like 2018 — without a key cog that drives the engine.

Dave McCarthy

Bruce is back: Bruins sign Cassidy to extension

in just his second full season as head coach, Cassidy led the Bruins to the second-best record in the league and to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2013.

Sammi Silber

Canadiens offseason grade 2019: Montreal went big but left empty-handed

The Montreal Canadiens were bypassed by the Columbus Blue Jackets for a playoff spot last season but have they improved enough to take them to the next level?

Jace Mallory

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin reportedly wanted trade if Phil Kessel wasn't moved

Malkin and Kessel had been linemates and won the Stanley Cup together in 2016 and 2017. Kessel was dealt to the Arizona Coyotes in June.

Sammi Silber

NHL rumors 2019: Future destinations for Justin Faulk, Patrick Marleau in question

The Hurricanes' signing of Jake Gardiner makes a Justin Faulk trade more likely, and Patrick Marleau's looking for a new home with San Jose out of the mix.

Lyle Richardson

Devils' Pavel Zacha re-signs after GM Ray Shero's expletive-filled rant

The 22-year-old was reportedly planning to start the season in the KHL but will be in New Jersey for the next three years.

Sammi Silber

Devils' GM Ray Shero unloads expletive-filled rant on RFA Pavel Zacha

With Devils training camp just days away, Pavel Zacha remains without a contract and has reportedly agreed to play in the KHL to start the 2019-20 campaign.

Jace Mallory

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin returns from injury scare, hockey sighs in relief

The 33-year-old was helped off the ice by his teammates after falling awkwardly at an informal skate but returned shortly after.

Sammi Silber

Blue Jackets re-sign Werenski

One of the NHL's top young defensemen, Werenski, 22, has 38 goals and 128 points over 237 games in his first three seasons.

Bob Hille

Capitals name Brooks Orpik to Player Development Department

The 38-year-old blueliner retired after a 16-year tenure in the NHL.

Sammi Silber

Maple Leafs' Michael Hutchinson ready to 'try to earn the guys' trust' on and off the ice

The Maple Leafs acquired Hutchinson in December and expect him to try and win the role as backup to Frederik Andersen. He posted a 2.64 GAA and .914 save percentage in five games with Toronto last season.

Dave McCarthy

Canucks join in Antonio Brown fun, invite former Raiders star to training camp

The Raiders released Antonio Brown on Saturday. His next destination could be ... Vancouver?

Sammi Silber

I became an Washington Capitals player for a day. Here's what happened

The Capitals held a media fantasy camp to give journalists and broadcasters the experience of being an NHL player. They didn't go easy on us.

Sammi Silber

NBC removes McGuire from No. 1 team

A report emerged earlier this week that Brian Boucher would replace Pierre McGuire on NBC Sports' No. 1 team. McGuire insists it's not true.

Thomas Lott

Hurricanes sign Jake Gardiner at late-summer discount, adding to surplus on blue line

The 29-year-old defenseman had 30 points and a plus/minus rating of plus-19 in 62 games with Toronto last season.

Sammi Silber

Sharks' Joe Thornton staying in NHL for at least another year

The 40-year-old center signed a one-year deal with San Jose on Friday.

Sammi Silber

Krug 'interested' in taking less money to stay in Boston

The 28-year-old defenseman is entering the last year of his four-year, $5.25 million AAV contract.

Tommy McArdle

Oilers holdout Puljujarvi scores highlight-reel goal

The Edmonton Oilers RFA is playing with Liiga's Karpat Oulu in Europe following his request to be traded to another NHL club.

Sammi Silber

Oilers add Riley Sheahan, get essential two-way center

The 27-year-old signed a one-year deal with Edmonton on Thursday. He racked up nine goals and 19 points in 82 games with Pittsburgh and Florida last season.

Sammi Silber

Maple Leafs prospects Liljegren, Sandin determined to crack NHL roster

The two Maple Leafs defensive prospects and good friends are gunning for one of the vacancies on Toronto's blue line.

Dave McCarthy

Jets talk extension with Morrissey

Josh Morrissey has one season remaining on the two-year, $6.3 million deal he signed with the Jets last offseason.

Thomas Lott

Former NHL goalie Tim Thomas makes first public comments in years

Tim Thomas, who won two Vezina Trophies and the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins, was named Wednesday to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame.

Tommy McArdle

Flames sign Smith-Pelly, Rieder, others to PTOs

Calgary signed four players to professional tryouts Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

Canucks sign RFA Goldobin to one-year deal

Where the 23-year-old winger fits is still up in the air but he will back with Vancouver in 2019-20.

Jackie Spiegel

Red Wings' Niklas Kronwall announces retirement, will join Detroit front office

The Swedish defenseman known for his heavy hits won the Stanley Cup with Detroit in 2008 and played 15 NHL seasons, all with the Red Wings.

Tommy McArdle

Keller, Coyotes agree to extension

Keller, 21, was entering the final year of his entry-level contract but is now under contract through the 2027-28 season.

Travis Durkee

Inching closer: NHL CBA extension could be in sight

The NHLPA has until Sept. 15 to decide whether it wants to use it's opt out option.

Lyle Richardson

'NHL 20': Players are reacting to their video game ratings

EA Sports' annual NHL game does not officially release until Sept. 13, but the company is already rolling out player ratings.

Tommy McArdle

For Jack and Quinn Hughes, sibling rivalry in rearview as careers take off

The two brothers are among the league's highly-touted prospects and are both expected to impress in their respective rookie campaigns in 2019-20.

Sammi Silber

Hurricanes captain Justin Williams will not join team for start of season

The team's announcement makes no mention of Williams retiring from professional hockey, but he has "decided to step away from the game."

Tommy McArdle

Blues re-sign Ivan Barbashev, keeping key piece of the puzzle

The 23-year-old had 14 goals and 26 points in 80 games with St. Louis last season.

Sammi Silber

Ranking the top 25 NHL goaltenders in 2019-20

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 goaltenders are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

Tommy McArdle

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