Players to watch on Team Canada
December 23, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As per tradition, the Canadians will be among the favorites at the WJC. Here's a guide to who will be wearing the maple leaf in the tourney. More...

Sabres broadcaster taken from arena on stretcher
December 22, 2018 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Rick Jeanneret, who has done play-by-play for the Sabres since 1971, was taken out of the press box on a stretcher during Saturday's game against the Ducks. More...

Bergeron scores twice in return, including 300th
December 22, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrice Bergeron, who missed 16 games with a rib injury, had two goals, including the 300th of his career, as the Bruins beat the Predators on Saturday. More...

Seth Jones Q&A: Tortorella's anger, cooking for teammates and more
December 22, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We caught up with Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones to talk about his season, his coach, how he pampers his teammates and more. More...

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 24-30
December 21, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After noting just how rare Elias Pettersson's early-season success has been, Sean Allen breaks down a very short Week 13, pointing out exactly how to deal with NHL's three-day holiday break. More...

The Wysh list: 10 NHL people and teams that want 'reset' from a bad 2018
December 21, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
While many in the NHL will look back on 2018 fondly, the 10 on this week's Wysh List want to be done with this year and move on to 2019 as soon as possible. More...

NHL rookie rankings: Who follows Pettersson in the top 10?
December 21, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We all know Elias Pettersson tops the race for the Calder Trophy. But who ranks behind the young Swedish star? More...

Leafs' Hyman (ankle sprain) out at least 3 weeks
December 20, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
An MRI on Thursday confirmed Leafs center Zach Hyman suffered a sprained ankle in Tuesday's win over New Jersey, and he will miss at least three weeks. More...

Matthews, Marner make 'The Nutcracker' cameos
December 20, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Toronto Maple Leafs players Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner made cameo appearances in "The Nutcracker" production at The National Ballet of Canada on Wednesday night. More...

Canes activate Staal from IR after concussion
December 20, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Carolina Hurricanes have activated forward Jordan Staal from injured reserve. More...

Ex-Sens executive pleads guilty to harassment
December 20, 2018 (10:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Former Senators executive Randy Lee, who was charged with making lewd comments and rubbing the shoulders of a hotel shuttle driver, has pleaded guilty to harassment. More...

Trendspotting: John Gibson's historically good season
December 20, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We take a deep dive on some intriguing trends, including the Ducks' dominant goalie, a journeyman's luck and Sasha Barkov's overlooked skill. More...

NHL Power Rankings after Week 11
December 20, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
How high have the Jets climbed in the latest ranks? Plus, we break down what's on every team's wish list this holiday season. More...

Oilers' Khaira banned 2 games for cross-check
December 19, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL suspended the Oilers' Jujhar Khaira for two games on Wednesday for cross-checking the Blues' Vince Dunn. More...

Teddy Bear Toss goes awry when puck stops shy
December 19, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Teddy Bear Toss for the Sheffield Steelers of the U.K.'s Elite Ice Hockey League went haywire when the tradition commenced after the puck never truly crossed the goal line. More...

Sabres place suspended Berglund on waivers
December 19, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After being suspended Saturday for failing to report to the Sabres, Buffalo have placed forward Patrik Berglund on unconditional waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract. He has three years left on his contract. More...

Colton Saucerman: Behind the beard with hockey's everyman
December 19, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
He has a created-for-hockey name and a trademark red beard. We ask about his eight stops around various leagues, going as Gritty for Halloween and more. More...

Rookie goalie Hart gets win in Flyers debut
December 18, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Rookie goaltender Carter Hart, 20, enjoyed a successful debut for the Flyers on Tuesday night, turning aside 20 shots as Philadelphia climbed out of the Eastern Conference basement with a 3-2 win over Detroit. More...

Blackhawks face conundrum at goalie position
December 18, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With Corey Crawford out with a concussion -- "he just needs time," coach Jeremy Colliton said -- the Blackhawks' goaltender situation is completely up in the air. More...

Andrew D'Agostini is the best hockey player in the world of the week
December 18, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Alex Ovechkin and Michael Dal Colle put up big numbers, but the new Reading Royals backstop has a story to top everyone else's. More...

Fantasy hockey rankings: updated for Week 12
December 18, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen provides his rest-of-season top-250 rankings for fantasy hockey leagues, with a special look at how the Chicago Blackhawks will cope with the loss of goaltender Corey Crawford -- again. More...

Hawks loan Jokiharju to Finland for juniors
December 18, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The last-place Chicago Blackhawks will be without one of their top defensemen for a while after they decided to loan Henri Jokiharju to Finland for the upcoming world junior championship. More...

Penguins' Letang avoids injury scare with leg
December 17, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang took part in a morning skate Monday and is in the lineup for Monday night's game against the Anaheim Ducks. More...

Here's the Flyers' plan for success
December 17, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After firing head coach Dave Hakstol, here are seven steps the Flyers can take to get back on track. More...

Top waiver adds of the week, including Paul Stastny
December 17, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority of ESPN leagues. More...

Flyers fire Hakstol; Gordon to be interim coach
December 17, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Flyers, who are on a four-game losing streak and have stumbled to a 12-15-4 record this season, fired head coach Dave Hakstol on Monday. More...

Devils place goalie Schneider on injured reserve
December 17, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Devils goaltender Cory Schneider, who has struggled to an 0-5-1 mark with a 4.29 GAA this season, has been put on IR with an abdominal strain. More...

Reeling Flyers recall top goalie prospect Hart
December 17, 2018 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The struggling Flyers, last in the league in goaltending, are recalling top goalie prospect Carter Hart. the 20-year-old twice won CHL Goaltender of the Year. After a shaky start in Lehigh, Hart was won four of his last five starts. More...

Secrets to the Canadiens' surprising success
December 17, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Montreal is one of the happiest surprises of 2018-19. What have been the biggest factors for their strong performance thus far? More...

Blackhawks' Crawford hits post, has concussion
December 16, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blackhawks say goaltender Corey Crawford suffered a concussion when he hit his head on a goalpost during a collision with two other players in Sunday's loss to the Sharks. More...

Flyers deny report, say 'Hakstol is our coach'
December 16, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A Flyers spokesperson shot down a report Sunday that linked the team to former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville, saying, "Dave Hakstol is our coach." More...

Blackhawks G Crawford hits head on post, exits
December 16, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford hit his head on a goalpost during a collision with two other players and left Sunday's game against the Sharks. More...

Blackhawks mascot gets into fight after game
December 16, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Police said the Blackhawks' mascot was attacked by a fan at the United Center on Friday. More...

Blues sign D Bortuzzo to three-year extension
December 15, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blues have signed veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a three-year extension worth $1.375 million per season. More...

Sabres suspend Berglund for failing to report
December 15, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Buffalo Sabres have suspended forward Patrick Berglund indefinitely for failing to report to the team. More...

Vegas' Haula out indefinitely after knee surgery
December 15, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After suffering a knee injury last month, Golden Knights forward Erik Haula had surgery. No timetable has been given for his return. More...

Blues escape with OT win after bizarre infraction
December 15, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
St. Louis overcame an obscure illegal-equipment penalty, called against Vladimir Tarasenko for playing with the much-taller Colton Parayko's stick in overtime, to beat the Avalanche. More...

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Dec. 17-23
December 14, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen breaks down fantasy hockey matchup data heading into Week 12, pointing out certain category specialists who can help your team in one specific area without damaging your squad elsewhere. More...

The cases for, against the Capitals returning to Cup Final
December 14, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Only one team in the past 20 years has been a repeat Stanley Cup champ. Can Alex Ovechkin & Co. make it two? First, they have to get back to the Final. More...

If NHL stars had their own goal songs ...
December 14, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sidney Crosby and Beethoven? Tom Wilson and Britney Spears? Greg Wyshynski picks out personalized goal songs. More...

The cases for, against the Capitals repeating
December 14, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Only one team in the past 20 years has been a repeat Stanley Cup champ. Can Alex Ovechkin & Co. make it two? More...

Lightning's Vasilevskiy comes up big in return
December 14, 2018 (00:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Andrei Vasilevskiy made 48 saves in his return from a broken left foot and the Lightning beat the Maple Leafs 4-1 on Thursday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams. More...

Ducks' injured Rakell, Fowler miss start of trip
December 13, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Rickard Rakell and defenseman Cam Fowler won't travel with the Anaheim Ducks when they begin their longest road trip of the season. More...

Boogie, Butkus, and Felix: the 'never made the playoffs' list
December 13, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brandon Marshall was released by the Saints, keeping him on this all-sports list of players without playoff experience. More...

Fantasy hockey's sell-high trade candidates
December 13, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As the December weather starts to get colder, Victoria Matiash takes a look at several NHL players who might be in store for a fantasy cold spell of their own. More...

Lightning's Vasilevskiy back from broken foot
December 13, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Andrei Vasilevskiy is returning from a broken foot and will start against the Maple Leafs Thursday. More...

NHL Power Rankings after Week 10
December 13, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
How high have the Flames climbed? Plus, looking ahead to the big free-agent contract negotiations next summer. More...

Slime, roaches, mice found at stadium food venues
December 13, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
An Outside the Lines analysis of 16,000 routine food-safety inspection reports covering 111 pro sports venues found that, at about 28 percent of the venues, half or more of their food service outlets incurred one or more high-level food-safety violations. More...

Oilers' Klefbom to miss 'weeks' with hand injury
December 12, 2018 (23:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Oilers defenseman Oscar Klefbom was placed on injured reserve Wednesday with a hand injury and is expected to be sidelined "weeks," according to coach Ken Hitchcock. More...

HOF ref Stewart wants women officiating in NHL
December 12, 2018 (19:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Retired NHL referee Paul Stewart, inducted Wednesday night into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, wants to help women follow in his footsteps by officiating in the league. "I want to see someone break that glass ceiling," Stewart said. More...