NHL

Sports Gambling 3 days ago

Gary Bettman defends NHL’s integrity as league eyes expanded oversight tools amid wider gambling scandals

While gambling scandals have rocked other sports leagues, Gary Bettman argues the NHL has stronger safeguards and is eyeing more oversight to keep betting issues in check.

Dallas Stars 5 days ago

NHL star suspended after latest brutal hit led to second game misconduct

Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen was suspended for one game after he was ejected for a boarding hit in Saturday night's game against the Calgary Flames.

Canada November 21

OHL suspends Luke Dragusica for remainder of season after violent head slashing incident

An OHL player was suspended for the remainder of the season after a violent head slash left his opponent bloodied during a heated hockey game between Brampton and Oshawa.

Washington Capitals November 21

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scores hat trick at 40, moves up NHL's all-time point list

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick in the team's 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night and moved up the NHL's all-time points list.

Washington Capitals November 21

Capitals player learns wife gave birth during game, fights back tears in emotional interview: 'Proud of her'

Dylan Strome's wife gave birth to their daughter during the first period of the Washington Capitals' 8-4 win, leaving the center emotional between periods.

Florida Panthers November 19

Panthers' bid for third straight title takes another hit after player burns himself in 'barbecuing mishap'

Eetu Luostarinen suffered burns in a barbecuing mishap, adding to the Florida Panthers’ growing list of injuries early in their season.

New York Islanders November 19

Islanders coach confronts Stars player with verbal attack after ejection for controversial boarding hit

Patrick Roy unleashed a verbal attack on Mikko Rantanen after a boarding hit sent Islanders player Alex Romanov crashing into the boards, sparking an ejection and heated reaction.

New Jersey Devils November 14

NHL star will miss time after cutting hand in 'fluke accident' at team dinner: report

New Jersey Devils star forward Jack Hughes reportedly cut his hand during a team dinner and is expected to miss the team's upcoming game against the Washington Capitals.

Los Angeles Dodgers November 13

3 Ways Shohei Ohtani Made History With His 4th MVP Award

Shohei Ohtani is nearly without peer in MLB after his latest Most Valuable Player Award, so it's time to look to other leagues for comparison, too.

Colorado Avalanche November 12

NHL fan chugs beer after catching errant puck in wild hockey moment

An NHL fans treated Colorado Avalanche fans to a wild beer-chugging moment in the third period of their 4-1 over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

Washington Capitals November 12

Capitals center's hit on Hurricanes' goaltender sparks melee in Washington's win

The Washington Capitals picked up a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday night, but it came with some black-and-blues in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Buffalo Sabres November 8

Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin takes leave from team as fiancée recovers from heart transplant

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking an indefinite leave from the team to support his fiancée Carolina Matovac's heart transplant recovery in Sweden.

St. Louis Blues November 7

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington addresses viral puck prank after Alex Ovechkin's milestone goal

Jordan Binnington joked that he “had an assist" on Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The St. Louis Blues goalie later said he fully intended to return the milestone puck.

St. Louis Blues November 6

Blues' Jordan Binnington catches flak for trying to pocket puck after Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal

St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was caught red-handed trying to pocket Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal on Wednesday night.

NHL November 5

Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHL player to reach 900 goals as opposing goalie tries to hide milestone puck

Alex Ovechkin scored his 900th NHL goal after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record in April, becoming the league's first player to reach this historic milestone.

NHL November 3

NHL star Arthur Kaliyev accused of scamming girlfriend, fellow players to fuel gambling habit

NHL player Arthur Kaliyev accused of $50,000 fraud scheme targeting girlfriend to fund gambling addiction, using fake checks and intimidation tactics.

Florida Panthers October 30

Panthers star steps away from team to coach friend's youth hockey team for heartbreaking reason

Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand stepped away to coach his friend’s U18 team in Halifax, honoring the memory of his friend’s 10-year-old daughter, Selah.

Olympics October 29

US hockey star Brady Tkachuk opens up on Trump phone call ahead of 4-Nations face-off final vs Canada

U.S. hockey star Brady Tkachuk discussed President Donald Trump's locker room call before the 4 Nations Face-Off final and its impact heading into the Olympics.

NHL October 28

Former NHL player Ryan Kesler faces sexual conduct charges in Michigan: reports

Former NHL star Ryan Kesler faces criminal sexual conduct charges in Michigan court, pleading not guilty to misdemeanor counts from alleged January incident.

Pittsburgh Penguins October 27

NHL fan falls from upper concourse during Penguins game

A hockey fan fell from the upper concourse at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Monday night during the Penguins' three-goal win over the St. Louis Blues.

Sports October 25

Arrests of NBA's Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups latest chapter of gambling scandals in the sports world

The arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups are the latest chapter in gambling scandals in sports.

Boston Bruins October 22

Former Bruins captain Brad Marchand gets emotional during tribute video in return Boston

Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand broke down in tears as the Boston Bruins played a tribute video for him in his first game back at the TD Garden.

San Jose Sharks October 20

Sharks apologize for pro-ICE message appearing on video board

The San Jose Sharks were forced to apologize on Saturday after displaying a pro-U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement message on its video board.

Chicago Blackhawks October 16

Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno takes leave of absence to be with daughter during heart surgery procedure

The Chicago Blackhawks announced Wednesday that team captain Nick Foligno has taken a leave of absence to be with his daughter as she undergoes a heart surgery procedure.

Philadelphia October 10

Philadelphia suffers miserable sports night in city's first 'triple loss' in over four decades

Philadelphia sports fans suffered a rare blow as the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers all lost on the same night — the first time that’s happened since 1983.

Florida Panthers October 8

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Carolina Hurricanes Favored

Who will win the Stanley Cup at the end of the season? Let's take a look at the odds now that the new NHL season has started.

Colorado Avalanche October 8

Avalanche's Josh Manson scraps with Kings' Jeff Malott following huge hit in NHL opener

Los Angeles Kings winger Jeff Malott stepped up to spar with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson after a huge hit delivered to Kings forward Warren Foegele.

Florida Panthers October 6

Panthers, Lightning create chaos in bruising preseason finale; NHL doles out punishment

The NHL doled out punishment on Monday after the preseason finale between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning saw 65 penalties and 312 penalty minutes.

MLB October 2

ESPN MLB analyst says there's 'zero chance' he's watching network's NHL coverage during playoff baseball

ESPN broadcaster Ben McDonald wasn't committing to watching any NHL c coverage this month and expressed it during an MLB Postseason game on Wednesday.

Minnesota Wild September 30

NHL star Kirill Kaprizov signs richest deal in NHL history, inking $136 million deal with Wild: report

Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov has signed a record-breaking $136 million deal, carrying an average annual value of $17 million.