NHL

Now a Central rival, Rantanen returns to Colorado

For the first time in his NHL career, Mikko Rantanen was a visitor Sunday in a building he called home for a decade.[read more]

Road to men's Frozen Four: Conference tournament results, schedules

Six automatic bids in the NCAA men's hockey tournament are on the line over the next two weeks.[read more]

NHL playoff watch: Inside the Western wild-card race

The Wild appear locked in to the first spot, but who gets the second? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.[read more]

Ovechkin nets 887th, now 8 away from NHL record

In Washington's 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks Saturday, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, as the Capitals captain deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary with 9:06 left in the third period.[read more]

Devils' Hamilton out for regular season, GM says

Devils defenseman Dougie Hamilton will miss the remainder of the regular season and possibly the playoffs due to a lower-body injury.[read more]

Jets letting Pionk recover for playoff 'long run'

Jets defenseman Neal Pionk is considered week-to-week because of a lower-body injury, with coach Scott Arniel saying they will keep Pionk out because they "need him for the long run here."[read more]

Injured Flames forward Backlund week-to-week

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.[read more]

Golden Knights sign G Hill to 6-year, $37.5M deal

The Golden Knights have signed goaltender Adin Hill to a six-year contract extension through the 2030-31 season, a deal that averages $6.25 million per year.[read more]

NHL Power Rankings: Capitals back at No. 1, plus each team's playoff scoring leaders

Here come the Avalanche and Senators! And with March Madness coming soon, who is each NHL team's postseason tournament hero?[read more]

Inside the Sabres' never-ending rebuild -- and how they get back to the playoffs

From Ryan O'Reilly to Jack Eichel to Sam Reinhart and more, success follows for a player once he leaves, with Buffalo set to miss the playoffs again.[read more]