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Jan 22, 2022
Boston star forward Brad Marchand, the team's leading scorer who was injured in Thursday's game vs. Washington, returned to the lineup Saturday in a 3-2 win over Winnipeg, much to the delight of the Bruins' faithful at TD Garden.
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Jan 22, 2022
Hall of Famer Clark Gillies, a stalwart on the New York Islanders' dynasty that won four straight Stanley Cup championships in the early 1980s, has died. He was 67.
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Jan 21, 2022
With the NHL rescheduling their postponed games, Victoria Matiash breaks down which teams will benefit the most from a busy February.
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Jan 21, 2022
The AHL has suspended San Jose Barracuda forward Krystof Hrabik for 30 games for making a racist gesture at Tucson Roadrunners player Boko Imama, who is Black.
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Jan 21, 2022
Anaheim Ducks coach Dallas Eakins will not be behind the bench for Friday night's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning after testing positive for COVID-19. Assistant coach Mike Stothers will run things in Eakins' absence.
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Jan 21, 2022
Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.
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Jan 21, 2022
Brad Marchand left the Bruins' dramatic win Thursday night with an injury on a hit that coach Bruce Cassidy later called "cheap." Both he and Anton Blidh will be reevaluated Friday.
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Jan 20, 2022
The USA Hockey National Team's under-17 jerseys featuring "Star Wars" received a shoutout from actor Mark Hamill - aka Luke Skywalker himself.
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Jan 20, 2022
Catch up with Linda Cohn and Emily Kaplan as they discuss the latest news around the league, and interview the biggest stars.
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Jan 20, 2022
We asked our fans for their hottest of hockey takes, and they didn't disappoint. Let's ponder how legitimate their cases are.
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Jan 20, 2022
We asked for fans for their hottest of hockey takes, and they didn't disappoint. Let's ponder how legitimate their cases are.
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Jan 20, 2022
The veteran has produced wherever the Avs have needed him this season, in part due to a new mindset in 2021-22.
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Jan 20, 2022
Fourth-line forward Ryan Reaves, a 34-year-old veteran brought to New York for toughness and size, scored the first two goals of his Rangers' career Wednesday night during a rousing 6-3 victory over the Maple Leafs.
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Jan 19, 2022
The NHL department of player safety announced on Wednesday a two-game suspension of Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov for a kneeing infraction on Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers.
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Jan 19, 2022
The NHL on Wednesday revealed new dates for 98 games postponed for coronavirus-related reasons, keeping the end of the regular season on schedule for April 29 with the playoffs up after that.
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Jan 19, 2022
What is the key takeaway from each team's play since mid-December? We break it all down here and issue the latest 1-32 rankings.
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Jan 19, 2022
As the first player of indigenous background for Team USA, the former University of Wisconsin standout is set to take on a major role in Beijing.
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Jan 19, 2022
Boston coach Bruce Cassidy, after Carolina was "clearly better than us in every area," had to pull veteran goaltender Tuukka Rask in the Bruins' 7-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Tuesday night at TD Garden.
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Jan 18, 2022
Willie O'Ree, the first Black player to appear in an NHL game, finally had his No. 22 retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night, before Boston played host to the Carolina Hurricanes at TD Garden.
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Jan 18, 2022
Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos (Atlantic), Colorado's Nazem Kadri (Central), Anaheim's Troy Terry (Pacific) and Pittsburgh's Jake Guentzel (Metropolitan) will participate in the NHL All-Star Game. The Rangers' Mika Zibanejad was voted in but cannot attend.
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Jan 18, 2022
Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?
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Jan 18, 2022
The NHL plans to halt testing of asymptomatic players for COVID-19, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. Mandatory testing will remain for cross-border travel between the U.S. and Canada.
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Jan 18, 2022
Agent Kent Hughes, who listed NHL stars Patrice Bergeron and Kris Letang among his clients, has been hired by the Canadiens as the 18th general manager in franchise history.
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Jan 18, 2022
To make the most of attention on women's hockey after the Olympics, the Premier Hockey Federation announced it would more than double the salary cap and add two expansion franchises.
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Jan 18, 2022
As the Bruins retire O'Ree's No. 22, we spoke to people he has inspired with his story who are continuing to work to make sure hockey truly is for everyone.
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Jan 17, 2022
Swiss-born veteran forward Timo Meier added another chapter to his All-Star season on Monday, setting a San Jose franchise record with five goals in the Sharks' convincing 6-2 matinee win over the Los Angeles Kings.
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Jan 17, 2022
Surprising contributors on the Los Angeles Kings and Florida Panthers, as well as a few players riding hot streaks, among the players to add to your fantasy hockey team.
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Jan 17, 2022
Willie O'Ree, 86, who broke the NHL's color barrier in 1958 with Boston and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018, will have his No. 22 jersey retired by the Bruins on Tuesday night at TD Garden, an honor he calls "simply amazing."
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Jan 17, 2022
Is a player that projects in the Patrice Bergeron mold worthy of the No. 1 pick? Here's what analysts and Wright himself have to say about it.
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Jan 14, 2022
Islanders forward Ross Johnston was suspended for three games without pay for an illegal check to the head of New Jersey's A.J. Greer on Thursday night.
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Jan 14, 2022
The 2022 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, which features prime prospects eligible for the NHL draft, has been postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.
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Jan 14, 2022
Claude Julien will coach Team Canada's hockey team at the Beijing Olympics, while Shane Doan was named general manager.
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Jan 14, 2022
The Toronto Maple Leafs have added three more players to the NHL's COVID-19 protocol as an outbreak on the team that started in December continues to drag on.
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Jan 14, 2022
Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.
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Jan 14, 2022
With NHL players not participating, USA Hockey leaned heavily on NCAA players. Here's a deeper look at the squad.
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Jan 14, 2022
Tuukka Rask made 25 saves in his return from hip surgery, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a hat trick in the victory.
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Jan 14, 2022
Tuukka Rask made 25 saves in his return from hip surgery, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a hat trick in the victory.
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Jan 13, 2022
Tuukka Rask made 24 saves in his return from hip surgery, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a hat trick in the victory.
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Jan 13, 2022
The NHL on Thursday revealed its rosters for the 2022 All-Star Game, with some significant names missing from the teams.
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Jan 13, 2022
The rosters for the 2022 NHL All-Star Game were announced Thursday, with some notable names missing. We break down the list here.
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Jan 13, 2022
Find full rosters, competition format, schedule and information on when and where to see all the festivities from Las Vegas.
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Jan 13, 2022
With the NHL opting out of the Olympics in December, the U.S. Olympic men's hockey roster, announced Thursday, includes 15 current NCAA players.
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Jan 13, 2022
Jack Eichel, Evander Kane and Tuukka Rask have been the talk of the NHL this week, and Victoria Matiash sorts through the headlines to tell fantasy managers how to proceed.
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Jan 13, 2022
Flyers forward Kevin Hayes told ESPN's The Point that he has been looking forward to Thursday night's matchup against the Bruins, his first game in his hometown since the death of his brother, Jimmy, last year.
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Jan 13, 2022
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
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Jan 13, 2022
NHL players will not be heading to Beijing, meaning collegians and minor leaguers will take center stage at the Games.
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Jan 13, 2022
While the winger has found his love for the sport again in 2021-22, he has traversed the loss of his father and his own injury issues.
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Jan 13, 2022
The Bruins' goaltending situation appears to be in great shape these days with Linus Ullmark winning on Wednesday in Boston, and Tuukka Rask in line to make his season debut on Thursday.
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Jan 12, 2022
Sports betting has gone live in New York with an expected $1 billion in annual gross gaming revenue. What should bettors in New York expect and how should they approach this new world? Erin Dolan provides some advice.
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Jan 12, 2022
The Premier Hockey Federation is shifting its 2022 All-Star Showcase to Buffalo, New York, as a result of COVID-19 restrictions in Toronto, which would have severely limited the number of fans being able to attend.
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Jan 12, 2022
The Buffalo Sabres signed Michael Houser to a one-year, $750,000 contract and called up Aaron Dell from the minors Wednesday to shore up their injury-depleted goaltending ranks.
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Jan 12, 2022
The Russia-based Kontinental Hockey League, a key source of players for Olympic teams, decided Wednesday to suspend its season for a week because of coronavirus outbreaks at many clubs.
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Jan 12, 2022
Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?
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Jan 12, 2022
With the No. 22 sweater rising to the rafters in Boston on Tuesday, Jan. 18, two Black NHL players reflect on O'Ree's lasting impact.
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Jan 12, 2022
Which team is Space Mountain? Toy Story Mania? The Tower of Terror? The Mad Tea Party? Find out here.
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Jan 12, 2022
Logan Couture scored in overtime moments after a fan threw a fake octopus on the ice, and the Sharks beat the Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night in San Jose.
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Jan 12, 2022
Evgeni Malkin scored twice and had an assist in his season debut, leading the surging Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
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Jan 11, 2022
Islanders coach Barry Trotz and defenseman Ryan Pulock were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol on Tuesday.
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Jan 11, 2022
Minnesota veteran defenseman Jon Merrill, 29, has been a low-budget, effective surprise on the back line for the Wild this season, and the club rewarded him on Tuesday with a new three-year contract.
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Jan 11, 2022
Jack Eichel said he was like a kid on Christmas morning during his first skate with the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.
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Jan 11, 2022
Tuukka Rask has signed a prorated, $1 million contract for the rest of the season with the Bruins.
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Jan 11, 2022
Ken Holland, GM of the struggling Oilers, said he has spoken with the agent for controversial free-agent winger Evander Kane.
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Jan 11, 2022
The Red Wings have hired franchise legend Nicklas Lidstrom as vice president of hockey operations.
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Jan 10, 2022
A spike of positive tests among the struggling Flyers forced the NHL on Monday to postpone Philadelphia's Tuesday game with the Carolina Hurricanes, yet another game that will need to be made up as the league scrambles for answers.
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Jan 10, 2022
A day after his stick-swinging tirade following a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues Sunday night, Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness was fined $25,000 for his actions by the NHL.
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Jan 10, 2022
Coach Mike Sullivan said he anticipates center Evgeni Malkin will be a game-time decision when the Penguins visit Anaheim on Tuesday.
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Jan 10, 2022
Victoria Matiash spotlights some skaters to play immediately, one to stash for the future, and a fascinating DFS goalie play.
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Jan 10, 2022
The NHLPA has filed a grievance on behalf of Evander Kane. The forward cleared waives before his contract was terminated by the Sharks for violating AHL COVID-19 protocols.
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Jan 10, 2022
Greg Wyshynski discusses the recent surge in scoring in the NHL and how it has impacted betting over/unders.
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Jan 09, 2022
Ex-Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin joined the Kings on Sunday as a senior adviser.
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Jan 09, 2022
Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness grabbed a stick and angrily slashed it around the bench twice, having watched the St. Louis Blues rally with two power-play goals in the last minute Sunday while getting the benefit of some questionable officiating.
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Jan 09, 2022
Anaheim Ducks first-round pick Mason McTavish switched Ontario Hockey League teams Sunday, moving from the Peterborough Petes to the Hamilton Bulldogs.
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Jan 09, 2022
Monday's games between the Lightning and Devils as well as the Senators and Oilers have been postponed over COVID-19 issues affecting New Jersey and Edmonton.
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Jan 09, 2022
Marc-Andre Fleury received a hero's welcome by Golden Knights fans in his return to Vegas on Saturday.
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Jan 08, 2022
Five more Edmonton Oilers players and six support staff were placed in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Saturday.
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Jan 08, 2022
The San Jose Sharks placed Evander Kane on waivers Saturday and told him they plan to terminate his contract for "breach" and for violating AHL COVID-19 protocols.
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Jan 08, 2022
Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.
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Jan 08, 2022
The Hockey Diversity Alliance hopes an attention-grabbing video and a campaign involving hockey tape bolster its mission to eradicate racism in the sport.
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Jan 07, 2022
The Western Hockey League suspended all activities for 15 teams after players and staff were added to the COVID-19 protocols list because of symptoms of positive tests.
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Jan 07, 2022
The Canucks had another game pushed back Friday when the NHL announced it was postponing the Saturday matchup with the Ottawa Senators due to ongoing attendance restrictions. The league also postponed a Senators-Jets game originally set for Jan. 15.
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Jan 07, 2022
- A Connecticut 10th-grade hockey player has died after falling to the ice and being cut on the neck by the skate of another player during a game, school officials and police said.
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Jan 07, 2022
Female hockey players have had to make do with equipment designed for men, among other inequities in the sport. That's about to change.
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Jan 07, 2022
With the calendars flipped to 2022, new leaders have taken command in the major awards races. Get caught up here.
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Jan 06, 2022
Nikita Kucherov, back on the ice after a 32-game absence, had two assists to key a three-goal third period in the Lightning's 4-1 win over the Flames on Thursday.
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Jan 06, 2022
Tampa Bay star Nikita Kucherov returned to the lineup Thursday night against Calgary after missing 32 games with a lower-body injury that required surgery.
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Jan 06, 2022
In one of its largest-ever acquisitions, The New York Times Company, looking to expand its audience of paying subscribers to 10 million by 2025, is purchasing The Athletic for $550 million.
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Jan 06, 2022
Anaheim placed center Sam Carrick, goaltender John Gibson, defenseman Hampus Lindholm and right wing Vinni Lettieri into the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.
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Jan 06, 2022
The decision for forward Jaden Schwartz to have surgery was made with the Kraken on an extended break due to postponements.
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Jan 06, 2022
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is "ready to go" Thursday against Calgary, coach Jon Cooper said, after the star forward missed 32 games with a lower-body injury that required surgery.
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Jan 06, 2022
Tuukka Rask has signed a professional tryout contract with the AHL's Providence Bruins, the first major step in the star goaltender's comeback with the Boston Bruins.
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Jan 06, 2022
The longtime Bruin is on his way back to Boston's crease. Can he push them back to the ranks of top Stanley Cup contenders this season?
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Jan 06, 2022
Here's what you need to know as college hockey gets set to heat up, including John Buccigross' take on Minnesota State and the other contenders.
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Jan 06, 2022
From tossing a stick into the crowd in celebration, to the kind of plays that cause that celebration, it's been a big year for the No. 1 pick of the 2019 draft.
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Jan 05, 2022
- The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Sam Lafferty in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for forward Alex Nylander.
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Jan 05, 2022
The Canes are back on top of our latest poll. Plus, we lay out the most pivotal situations for every club as 2022 gets rolling.
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Jan 05, 2022
Cale Makar tried to downplay his slick goal that lifted the Avalanche to a 4-3 victory over the Blackhawks on Tuesday night.
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Jan 04, 2022
With the short-handed Oilers stuck in a four-game losing streak, star forward Connor McDavid tested positive for COVID-19, Edmonton coach Dave Tippett announced after practice Tuesday, along with center Derek Ryan.
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Jan 04, 2022
New Jersey Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton is scheduled to have surgery Wednesday on his broken jaw after taking a puck to the face early in the team's victory Sunday over the Capitals in Washington.
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Jan 04, 2022
Who's up and who's down in the newest fantasy hockey rankings?
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Jan 04, 2022
The inaugural season of the NHL's newest franchise hasn't gone as well as some hoped. The man in charge checks in on the short-, medium- and long-term plans.
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