NHL

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

NHL // 2 days ago

New York Rangers hire ex-Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan

May 2 (UPI) -- The New York Rangers hired head coach Mike Sullivan, who was fired earlier this week by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Rangers general manager Chris Drury announced Friday.

Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Taylor Hall to 3-year extension

NHL // 4 days ago

Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Taylor Hall to 3-year extension

No criminal charges filed in 2023 on-ice death of hockey player Adam Johnson

NHL // 5 days ago

No criminal charges filed in 2023 on-ice death of hockey player Adam Johnson

Wyatt Johnston scores Stars' fastest playoff goal, sparks win vs. Avalanche

NHL // 5 days ago

Wyatt Johnston scores Stars' fastest playoff goal, sparks win vs. Avalanche

Pittsburgh Penguins fire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

NHL // 6 days ago

Pittsburgh Penguins fire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

April 28 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Penguins fired coach Mike Sullivan, who won back-to-back Stanley Cup titles in his first two seasons, the team announced Monday.

Alex Ovechkin buries first playoff overtime goal, leads Capitals past Canadiens

NHL // 1 week ago

Alex Ovechkin buries first playoff overtime goal, leads Capitals past Canadiens

April 22 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL linesman inadvertently checked into boards during Wild-Golden Knights opener

NHL // 1 week ago

NHL linesman inadvertently checked into boards during Wild-Golden Knights opener

April 21 (UPI) -- Vegas Golden Knights forward Brett Howden inadvertently checked NHL linesman Bryan Pancich into the boards in the second period of a 4-2 playoff win over the Minnesota Wild. Pancich left the game for observation.

NHL sets attendance record, surpassing 23 million fans

NHL // 2 weeks ago

NHL sets attendance record, surpassing 23 million fans

April 18 (UPI) -- The NHL set an attendance record in 2024-25, drawing 23,014,458 fans over 1,312 regular-season games, the league announced Friday.

Montreal Canadiens beat Carolina Hurricanes in season finale, complete NHL playoff field

NHL // 2 weeks ago

Montreal Canadiens beat Carolina Hurricanes in season finale, complete NHL playoff field

April 17 (UPI) -- Defenseman Kaiden Guhle scored twice to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in their season finale, clinching the final spot in the NHL's 16-team Stanley Cup playoff field.

Vancouver Canucks score three goals in last minute; top Dallas Stars in overtime

NHL // 3 weeks ago

Vancouver Canucks score three goals in last minute; top Dallas Stars in overtime

April 9 (UPI) -- The Vancouver Canucks trailed 5-2 with a minute remaining in the third period, but unleashed three unanswered goals in regulation and won in overtime to complete a record rally against the Dallas Stars.

Longtime NHL goalie, analyst Greg Millen dies at 67

NHL // 3 weeks ago

Longtime NHL goalie, analyst Greg Millen dies at 67

April 8 (UPI) -- Longtime NHL goaltender Greg Millen, who later worked as a broadcast analyst for several networks, has died, the NHL alumni association announced. He was 67.

Ovechkin sets new NHL scoring record, surpassing Gretzky

NHL // 4 weeks ago

Ovechkin sets new NHL scoring record, surpassing Gretzky

April 6 (UPI) -- The Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin set the all time NHL scoring record Sunday, slapping his 895th goal on a powerplay, surpassing the record held by hockey legend Wayne Gretzky.

Philadelphia Flyers fire coach John Tortorella after three seasons

NHL // 1 month ago

Philadelphia Flyers fire coach John Tortorella after three seasons

March 27 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Flyers fired John Tortorella during his third season as coach, the NHL franchise announced Thursday. Tortorella led the Flyers to a 28-36-9 record this season.

Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to $37.5M extension

NHL // 1 month ago

Vegas Golden Knights sign goalie Adin Hill to $37.5M extension

March 14 (UPI) -- The Vegas Golden Knights signed goalie Adin Hill to a six-year, $37.5 million contract extension, the NHL franchise announced Friday.

Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour scores fastest overtime winner in NHL history

NHL // 1 month ago

Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour scores fastest overtime winner in NHL history

March 13 (UPI) -- Fans barely found time to settle into their seats as Brandon Montour blew by the puck drop and beat goalie Jakub Dobes with the fastest overtime goal in NHL history, capping a comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Colorado Avalanche trade for New York Islanders center Brock Nelson

NHL // 1 month ago

Colorado Avalanche trade for New York Islanders center Brock Nelson

March 7 (UPI) -- The Colorado Avalanche landed forward Brock Nelson through a trade with the New York Islanders, the teams announced.

Florida Panthers trade for San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek

NHL // 1 month ago

Florida Panthers trade for San Jose Sharks goalie Vitek Vanecek

March 5 (UPI) -- The Florida Panthers agreed to trade forward Patrick Giles to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goalie Vitek Vanecek, the teams announced Wednesday.

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk out for season with groin injury

NHL // 2 months ago

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk out for season with groin injury

March 3 (UPI) -- Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk will miss the remainder of the NHL regular season with a groin injury he sustained in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Monday.

Hat trick helps Alex Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky goals record

NHL // 2 months ago

Hat trick helps Alex Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky goals record

Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Alex Ovechkin delivered his 32nd career hat trick to climb just 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record during a dominant Washington Capitals win over the Edmonton Oilers.

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk, injured in 4 Nations Face-Off, out vs. Seattle Kraken

NHL // 2 months ago

Florida Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk, injured in 4 Nations Face-Off, out vs. Seattle Kraken

Feb. 21 (UPI) -- Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk, who sustained a lower-body injury during Team USA's run to the 4 Nations Face-Off finale, will not play Saturday against the Seattle Kraken, coach Paul Maurice said Friday.

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