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Evan Rodrigues Suffers Broken Finger in Panthers' 3-2 Loss to Minnesota Wild
Forward Evan Rodrigues likely faces a season-ending absence after breaking a finger on his right hand during Florida's 3-2 defeat against the Wild.
Sidney Crosby Injury Forces Early Exit in Penguins' 4-3 Shootout Win Over Senators
Sidney Crosby injury concerns resurfaced Thursday as the captain exited Pittsburgh's 4-3 shootout victory against Ottawa after just nine shifts.
Thomas Chabot Sidelined: Senators Defenseman Out 8 Weeks With Broken Arm
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot faces a two-month recovery period following a broken arm diagnosis confirmed by coach Travis Green.
Rasmus Dahlin Fiancee Carolina Matovac Returns to Buffalo for Game vs. Boston
Carolina Matovac, the fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin, attended her first game in Buffalo on Wednesday following a lifesaving heart transplant.
Red Wings Secure Jacob Bernard-Docker With Two-Year, $3.2 Million Extension
Defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker has signed a two-year contract extension with the Detroit Red Wings worth a total of $3.2 million.
Lightning Captain Victor Hedman Taking Temporary Leave for Personal Reasons
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence from the team for personal reasons as announced on Wednesday.
Sabres Playoff Projections: Wednesday Boston Matchup Previews First Round
Updated Sabres playoff projections suggest a potential April postseason series against Boston following Wednesday's scheduled matchup.
Anton Frondell Debuts on Top Line as Blackhawks Edge Islanders 4-3
The Chicago Blackhawks secured a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders as 18-year-old prospect Anton Frondell debuted on the first line.
McDavid Surpasses 400-Goal Mark as Oilers Secure 5-2 Road Win in Utah
Edmonton captain Connor McDavid reached the 400-goal plateau during a two-goal performance against Utah, leading the Oilers to a 5-2 victory and second place in the Pacific Division.
NHL Top Prospects Ranking: Hagens, Iginla, and Martone Lead Scouting Reports
Scouting evaluations identify James Hagens, Tij Iginla, and Porter Martone as the premier NHL top prospects positioned for imminent league entry.
Ottawa Senators Nine Shots Allowed Sets Franchise Record in 2-1 Win Over Rangers
The Ottawa Senators held the New York Rangers to just nine shots on goal, the lowest NHL total since 2003, during a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden.
Bruins Sign 18-Year-Old Top Prospect James Hagens to AHL Amateur Tryout
Record-breaking prospect James Hagens officially joins the Providence Bruins on an amateur tryout agreement following a historic season with the USNTDP.
Quantifying the Most Entertaining 2026 NHL Playoff Matchups
A data-driven ranking of the most compelling first-round NHL playoff matchups for the 2026 postseason based on offensive production and rivalry history.
Kraken Forward Ryan Winterton Takes Leave of Absence Amid Career-High 18 Points
Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton is taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter after recording 18 points in 62 games this season.
Hurricanes and Kraken Set for Two-Game NHL Global Series in Helsinki
The NHL Global Series returns to Finland on Nov. 12 and Nov. 14 as the Carolina Hurricanes face the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki.
Blues Sign Atlantic Hockey POTY Felix Trudeau to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract
Forward Felix Trudeau joins the St. Louis Blues on a two-year deal after finishing second in the nation with 25 goals for Sacred Heart.
Paul Maurice Joins Scotty Bowman as Only NHL Coaches with 2,000 Games
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will reach the 2,000-game milestone on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken.
Blackhawks to Debut No. 3 Pick Anton Frondell During Four-Game Road Trip
Anton Frondell, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft, is traveling from Sweden to join the Chicago Blackhawks after scoring 20 goals in 43 SHL games.
NHL.com Correspondent Jessi Pierce and Three Children Perish in White Bear Lake House Fire
Veteran hockey journalist Jessi Pierce, 37, and her three young children were found deceased following a residential structure fire in Minnesota on Saturday morning.
Alex Ovechkin Reaches 1,000 Career Goals in 3-2 Overtime Defeat to Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 1,000th combined NHL goal during a 3-2 overtime loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
Metro Division Playoff Watch: Top Four Teams Take the Ice Sunday
The Metro Division playoff watch heats up as the top four teams compete on Sunday following a critical Saturday of NHL action.
Anthony Stolarz Injury Forces Hospital Trip as Leafs Fall 5-2 to Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed Saturday's start after a puck struck his throat during warmups, leading to a 5-2 defeat against Ottawa.
NHL Power Rankings: Sabres Secure Top 3 Spot as Points Pace Shifts
The Buffalo Sabres have officially moved into the top three of the latest NHL Power Rankings as teams are measured against preseason points projections.
Colorado Avalanche Secure Postseason Berth with 4-1 Victory Over Chicago
The Colorado Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season following a 4-1 win against the Blackhawks, led by goals from Necas and Kadri.