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New York Islanders Relocate AHL Affiliate to Hamilton After 25 Years
The New York Islanders have announced the relocation of their primary AHL developmental affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario.
Auston Matthews Undergoes MCL Surgery; Maple Leafs Captain Out 12 Weeks
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is expected to miss 12 weeks of action following a successful MCL surgery performed this Thursday.
Mammoth-Golden Knights Face Off Thursday in Potential First-Round Preview
The Mammoth-Golden Knights game on Thursday serves as a critical litmus test for a potential mid-April postseason series.
Cole Hutson Scores First NHL Goal in Capitals' 4-1 Victory Over Senators
Nineteen-year-old defenseman Cole Hutson logged 16:22 of ice time and scored a power-play goal during his NHL debut against Ottawa.
Sean Walker OT Goal Ruins Sidney Crosby Return in Hurricanes' 6-5 Victory
Sidney Crosby return featured his 28th goal of the season, but Sean Walker’s overtime winner with 28.3 seconds left secured a 6-5 win for Carolina.
Islanders Secure Cole Eiserman with Three-Year Entry-Level Contract Following Record-Breaking USNTDP Career
The New York Islanders have signed 2024 first-round pick Cole Eiserman to a three-year entry-level contract after the forward set a USNTDP record with 127 career goals.
Hockey Hall of Fame Retains Jack Hughes Puck from Milan Cortina Gold Medal Goal
Jack Hughes will not receive the puck used to score his gold-medal-winning goal at the Milan Cortina Olympics following a decision by the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Sidney Crosby Return: Penguins Captain Back for Hurricanes Clash After 11 Games
Sidney Crosby return is set for Wednesday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes after the 38-year-old missed 11 contests due to a lower-body injury.
Jack Hughes Requests Return of Gold Medal Overtime Puck from Hall of Fame
Jack Hughes is seeking the return of the puck used to score his gold medal-winning overtime goal for Team USA from its current display in Toronto.
Leon Draisaitl Sidelined: Oilers Forward to Miss Final 14 Games with Lower-Body Injury
Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl will miss the remainder of the regular season following a lower-body injury sustained during Sunday's victory over Nashville.
Sharks Playoff Finish: San Jose Targets Pacific Division or Wild Card Spot
The San Jose Sharks enter the final stretch with two postseason paths available: a wild card berth or a top-three seed in the Pacific Division.
Patrick Kane Nets Two Goals as Red Wings Defeat Flames 5-2 at Home
Patrick Kane moved into fourth place all-time among American-born goal scorers with a two-goal performance in Detroit's 5-2 victory over Calgary.
Blackhawks Sign Sacha Boisvert to Three-Year Deal Following 17-Point BU Season
The Chicago Blackhawks have secured Sacha Boisvert with a three-year contract carrying a $974,167 cap hit after the forward posted 17 points at Boston University.
Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague Named 2028 World Cup of Hockey Hosts
The NHL has officially selected Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague as the three host sites for the World Cup of Hockey's return in February 2028.
Gary Bettman: Russia Status for 2028 World Cup of Hockey Undecided
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that 'time will tell' regarding Russia's participation in the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
NHL Playoff Watch: Identifying the Wild Card Bracket Buster
The current NHL playoff watch evaluates which projected wild card teams possess the potential to disrupt the postseason bracket.
Kirby Dach Injury: Montreal Forward Exits After Jeffrey Viel High Hit
Montreal forward Kirby Dach left Sunday's game against the Anaheim Ducks following an upper-body injury sustained from a high hit by Jeffrey Viel.
Capitals Ink Defenseman Cole Hutson to Three-Year Entry-Level Contract
The Washington Capitals have signed 2024 second-round pick Cole Hutson to a three-year entry-level deal following his historic freshman season at Boston University.
Connor McDavid Calls for NHL Suspension Process Audit After Gudas Ban
Connor McDavid is urging an investigation into the NHL suspension process following a five-game penalty issued to Radko Gudas for a hit on Auston Matthews.
Anaheim Ducks Pacific Title Chances and NHL Playoff Projections
New projections detail how Anaheim can secure the Ducks Pacific title following a busy Saturday of NHL action.
Blackhawks and Senators Set for NHL Global Series Games in Dusseldorf
The NHL Global Series will feature the Chicago Blackhawks and Ottawa Senators for two regular-season games at the PSD Bank Dome on Dec. 18 and 20.
Sharks Ink Ty Dellandrea to $3.25M Extension Amid Roster Shifts
San Jose secured forward Ty Dellandrea with a two-year, $3.25 million extension through the 2027-28 season despite a recent lower-body injury.
Radko Gudas Receives 5-Game Suspension for Kneeing Auston Matthews
The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas for five games following a knee-on-knee hit that ended Auston Matthews' season.
Auston Matthews Sidelined for Remainder of Season Following Torn MCL Diagnosis
The Toronto Maple Leafs confirmed that captain Auston Matthews suffered a torn MCL in his left knee, ending his current NHL campaign immediately.