Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers fire coach Jay Woodcroft, name Kris Knoblauch as interim replacement

By: Canadian Press

Woodcroft was fired Sunday at the end of the team's road trip, which wrapped up with a 4-1 win at Seattle on Saturday night.

November 12, 2023

Henrik Lundqvist, Caroline Ouellette lead Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2023

By: Canadian Press

Henrik Lundqvist knew the call — if it was indeed coming — would light up his phone in the early evening.

November 10, 2023

Jaromir Jagr's NHL journey began in Pittsburgh. It will end with the club retiring his No. 68

By: Canadian Press

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Friday they will retire Jagr's number before a visit from the Los Angeles Kings on Feb. 18.

November 10, 2023

Wild acquire Zach Bogosian from Lightning, deal Calen Addison to Sharks in blue line shuffle

By: Canadian Press

The Wild sent a 2025 seventh-round draft pick to the Lightning for Bogosian, a 16-year veteran who will join his fifth NHL franchise.

November 8, 2023

Hurricanes goalie Frederik Andersen is out indefinitely because of a blood clotting issue

By: Canadian Press

General manager Don Waddell issued an update on Andersen’s status Monday, saying there’s no timetable for the 34-year-old's return.

November 6, 2023

Nicklas Backstrom is unlikely to play again this season, Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says

By: Canadian Press

Washington is counting on 22-year-old Connor McMichael to shift to center in Backstrom's absence and for others to step up.

November 6, 2023

Dorion out as general manager of Ottawa Senators, Staios takes over on interim basis

By: Canadian Press

The NHL team made the announcement this afternoon at a press conference at Canadian Tire Centre.

November 1, 2023

Joe Thornton officially retires from the NHL after a 24-year career

By: Canadian Press

Thornton ranks seventh all-time in assists, 12th in points with 1,539 and sixth in games played.

October 28, 2023

Bruins place veteran forward Milan Lucic on long-term injured list

By: Canadian Press

The 35-year-old Lucic played in four games, getting two assists.

October 28, 2023

NHL rescinds ban on rainbow-coloured, other stick tape supporting social causes

By: Canadian Press

The league said in a statement Tuesday that players will have the option to represent social causes with stick tape throughout the season.

October 24, 2023

Rick Bowness takes leave from Winnipeg Jets after wife's seizure

By: Canadian Press

The Jets said that Judy Bowness remains in hospital and is undergoing further testing after having a seizure Sunday night.

October 23, 2023

Seattle Kraken forward Andre Burakovsky is expected to miss 6-8 weeks

By: Canadian Press

The team announced Monday that Burakovsky underwent an unspecified procedure to repair an upper-body injury.

October 23, 2023

Anze Kopitar proud of reaching Kings' games played record in season of many possible milestones

By: Canadian Press

Kopitar skated in his 1,297th game to become the Los Angeles Kings leader in games played.

October 22, 2023

Lightning get Stamkos back; Vasilevskiy on schedule for return in late November or early December

By: Canadian Press

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos is set to rejoin the lineup and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy remains on target.

October 19, 2023

Canadiens' Dach out for season with ACL, MCL tears in right knee

By: Canadian Press

Dach was checked into the Blackhawks' bench during the first period of Montreal's home opener against Chicago on Saturday.

October 17, 2023

Canucks acquire Friedman, Glover from Penguins in exchange for Rathbone, Plasek

By: Canadian Press

In exchange, Vancouver has sent defenceman Jack Rathbone and forward Karel Plasek off to Pittsburgh.

October 17, 2023

Sabres follow up Dahlin deal by locking up Owen Power to 7-year, $58.45 million contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Last season, Power led NHL rookie blue-liners with 35 points (four goals, 31 assists).

October 11, 2023

Devils coach Lindy Ruff has been given a multi-year contact extension on the eve of the season

By: Canadian Press

New Jersey made the playoffs last year for the first time since 2018 and beat the rival New York Rangers in the first round.

October 11, 2023

Scheifele, Hellebuyck sign identical, long-term extensions with Winnipeg Jets

By: Canadian Press

The extensions are set to come into effect in the 2024-25 NHL season.

October 9, 2023

Buffalo Sabres lock up defenseman Rasmus Dahlin to 8-year, $88 million contract extension

By: Canadian Press

Overall, Dahlin’s 232 career points ranked ninth on the NHL list among defensemen before their 23rd birthday.

October 9, 2023