Inside Patrick Maroon's decision to come home this season
October 10, 2018 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The veteran winger left more money and longer-term offers on the table to be closer to his family -- and placed a big bet on himself for his next contract. More...

Kings' Kovalchuk gets 1st goal in NHL return
October 09, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Ilya Kovalchuk, playing in his third game as a Los Angeles King, redirected a nice centering pass from defenseman Drew Doughty on Tuesday night for his first NHL goal since April 25, 2015. More...

Shattenkirk may be healthy scratch vs. Sharks
October 09, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The struggling Rangers are considering making defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk a healthy scratch on Thursday night against the Sharks. Shattenkirk told reporters Tuesday that he probably needs to fight a little bit harder to get his spot back. More...

Rest-of-season fantasy hockey rankings: Week 2
October 09, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen provides his rest-of-season top-250 rankings for fantasy hockey leagues, highlighting players who have already answered key early questions. More...

Patrick Dwyer is the best hockey player in the world this week
October 09, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The former Hurricane tops the list this week thanks to his (disallowed) "pants goal" for the Belfast Giants. More...

Pens goalie Murray out with another concussion
October 09, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Penguins goalie Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion. More...

Roundtable: Will the Predators win the West?
October 09, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As another season gets rolling, we assess the Stanley Cup chances of the defending Presidents' Trophy winners. More...

Seattle group unveils $70M training center plan
October 08, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The ownership group looking to bring an expansion NHL team to Seattle unveiled plans Monday for a $70 million training facility in the northern part of the city. More...

Sharks glad Thornton just has knee infection
October 08, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Joe Thornton, who was put on short-term injured reserve after experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired knee, has an infection in the joint. More...

Panthers' Luongo out 2-4 weeks with knee injury
October 08, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo will miss two to four weeks with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. More...

Top waiver adds of the week, including Zach Parise
October 08, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Already 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...

Inside the Hurricanes' ridiculous new post-game celebration
October 08, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina captain Justin Williams explains what the team is going for with the jubilant new tradition they started this weekend. More...

Blue Jackets' Dubinsky sidelined 4-6 weeks
October 08, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blue Jackets forward Brandon Dubinsky is out 4-6 weeks with an oblique injury. More...

Flyers forward van Riemsdyk out 5-6 weeks
October 08, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Flyers forward James van Riemsdyk will be out five to six weeks with a lower-body injury. More...

Why Jake DeBrusk is more vital to the Bruins than you might think
October 08, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The second-generation winger was inconsistent last season, but is crucial to Boston's status as a Stanley Cup contender. More...

Panthers' Luongo out at least 1 week for knee
October 07, 2018 (18:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Florida Panthers put goaltender Roberto Luongo on injured reserve Sunday, one day after a right knee injury knocked the veteran out of his team's season-opening loss at Tampa Bay. More...

Kings' Quick hurt in practice, out vs. Wings
October 07, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick will not start against the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday night because of a lower-body injury. More...

Sharks' Thornton (knee) on injured reserve
October 07, 2018 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Joe Thornton was put on short-term injured reserve after experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired knee. More...

Checking in with Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour
October 07, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Carolina coach dishes on coaching millennials, his influences, the team wearing Hartford Whalers jerseys and more. More...

Capitals' Wilson appeals 20-game suspension
October 05, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL Players' Association has filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Wilson after the Capitals forward was suspended 20 games for an illegal check to the head. More...

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Oct. 8-14
October 05, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen breaks down fantasy hockey matchup data heading into Week 2 of the 2018-19 season, pointing out players whose roles have already changed. More...

Did Tom Wilson get hosed? No, he earned this
October 05, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Don't compare this penalty with those levied against Brad Marchand. More...

Sharks sign forward Goodrow to 2-year extension
October 04, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The San Jose Sharks have signed forward Barclay Goodrow to a two-year contract extension. More...

Kings' Kovalchuk eager to resume Cup pursuit
October 04, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Ilya Kovalchuk has an Olympic gold medal but he is back in the NHL to add the one thing missing from his stellar career -- a Stanley Cup. More...

Roster surprises for fantasy hockey's first week
October 04, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With the NHL's regular season underway, Victoria Matiash notes some surprising fantasy-relevant assets to consider before the rest of your league notices they've made the roster. More...

Smith-Pelly has his sights set on changing his sport
October 04, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals' playoff hero has embraced being a role model. "Devante isn't there because he's black," NHL pioneer Willie O'Ree says. "He's there because he's a good hockey player." More...

Roundtable: Can the Caps repeat as Stanley Cup champions?
October 04, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our panel breaks down the Caps' chances, the team's most important player this season, and makes bold predictions for one year from now. More...

Make or break time: Prospects under pressure to take next step
October 04, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dylan Strome is running out of time to take his game to the next level, but the 21-year-old isn't the only NHL prospect feeling the heat. More...

Caps irate over Wilson's 'garbage' suspension
October 03, 2018 (23:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Tom Wilson's Capitals teammates made it clear Wednesday they were not pleased he was suspended 20 games for an illegal check. More...

Capitals raise Cup banner; no mention of Trotz
October 03, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Washington Capitals raised their first Stanley Cup championship banner prior to facing the Boston Bruins on Wednesday night. Former coach Barry Trotz wasn't mentioned during the ceremony or included in a celebratory video shown during the ceremony. More...

African American museum brings O'Ree to tears
October 03, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Willie O'Ree, who broke hockey's color barrier, toured the Smithsonian's African American museum with Gary Bettman on Wednesday, and recounted his meetings with Jackie Robinson as a boy and again as an NHL player. More...

Capitals forward Wilson suspended 20 games
October 03, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals forward Tom Wilson was suspended 20 games for his hit on Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist. More...

Laine: Canucks' Fortnite ban just a scapegoat
October 03, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A day after Vancouver forward Bo Horvat said the Canucks have instituted a Fortnite ban for the upcoming season, there was talk in NHL arenas about whether it is fair to blame the popular online game for performance on the ice. More...

Sabres make 21-year-old center Eichel captain
October 03, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Center Jack Eichel has been selected captain of the Buffalo Sabres. More...

NHL experts' predictions: division winners, Stanley Cup, awards
October 03, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our picks for each division, Stanley Cup Final matchup, 2019 champion and all of the major awards. More...

The biggest mysteries of the 2018-19 NHL season
October 03, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Can the Capitals repeat, or will Sidney Crosby be back on top? Which goalies will bounce back? Who are the sleepers? How will Gritty affect it all? More...

Red Wings assign 3 players to Grand Rapids
October 02, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Detroit Red Wings have assigned right wing Luke Witkowski and defensemen Joe Hicketts and Filip Hronek to Grand Rapids of the AHL. More...

Seattle group makes its case to NHL owners
October 02, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The prospective owners of a Seattle expansion team made their case to a group of NHL owners on Tuesday and expressed confidence as they await word on the next step. More...

Best NHL bets for the 2018-19 season
October 02, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL futures betting market for Stanley Cup winners, scoring titles and point total over/unders is ripe with opportunity. More...

Rest-of-season fantasy hockey rankings: Week 1
October 02, 2018 (13:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen provides his own opening top-250 rankings for fantasy hockey leagues and highlights players who ought to be in the ESPN top-300 rankings. More...

Canes claim McElhinney off waivers from Leafs
October 02, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes claimed goaltender Curtis McElhinney off waivers from the Maple Leafs on Tuesday with goaltender Scott Darling expected to be out a couple weeks. More...

Canadiens' De la Rose has cardiac episode
October 02, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canadiens forward Jacob de la Rose is undergoing evaluation after having a cardiac episode. More...

Golden Knights fans look to cash in with historic preseason bets
October 02, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
On the eve of the NHL season, Vegas Golden Knights supporters have bet on their team at a historic rate in Las Vegas as they look to cash in again. More...

Roundtable: Bold predictions, teams most deserving of a Cup and more
October 02, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We make our bold season predictions, including which teams could surprise, who could be traded and our must-watch teams. More...

Why the Sabres are everyone's sleeper pick
October 02, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Eichel & Co. garnered the most votes in our poll of NHL players, coaches and execs on this year's surprise team. More...

Wings put defenseman Green on injured reserve
October 01, 2018 (23:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Detroit Red Wings have put defenseman Mike Green on injured reserve. More...

Maple Leafs trade D Carrick to Stars for draft pick
October 01, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Dallas Stars have acquired defenseman Connor Carrick from the Toronto Maple Leafs for a conditional draft pick next year. More...

Vrbata retires after 16 seasons, 284 goals
October 01, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Radim Vrbata is retiring from the NHL after playing 16 seasons for seven teams. More...

Hartnell announces retirement after 17 seasons
October 01, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Scott Hartnell has announced his retirement after playing 17 NHL seasons. More...

Another ankle injury sidelines Bruins' Krug
October 01, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins defenseman Torey Krug suffered an ankle injury in a preseason game and will be evaluated again in 3 weeks. More...