Brady Tkachuk on U.S.-Canada rivalry: ‘There’s hatred there’
MILAN -- On the eve of the Olympic gold medal game, Brady Tkachuk said for the U.S. to win its ultimate goal, his teammates will have to take down Canada, the team they both envy and despise."There's hatred...
Canadiens sign defenseman Arber Xhekaj to two-year deal
Jul 30, 2024, 10:59 AM ETRestricted free agent defenseman Arber Xhekaj signed a two-year, $2.6 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.Xhekaj, 23, recorded 10 points (three goals, seven assists) and a team-high 81 penalty minutes in...
Oilers land Jason Dickinson, Colton Dach in another trade with Blackhawks
Ryan S. ClarkMar 4, 2026, 11:23 PM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Multiple AuthorsThe Chicago Blackhawks and Edmonton Oilers made a second trade this week with the Oilers receiving forwards Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach...
Maple Leafs officially name Auston Matthews their 26th captain
Aug 14, 2024, 11:55 AM ETThe Toronto Maple Leafs named center Auston Matthews the 26th captain in franchise history Wednesday.The three-time NHL goals leader succeeds John Tavares, who has worn the "C" on his sweater since October 2019."I'm...
Hurricanes G Frederik Andersen nursing lower-body injury
Oct 31, 2024, 01:08 PM ETCarolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen is considered week-to-week with a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour announced Thursday.Brind'Amour said Andersen "came up a little gimpy" after Carolina's 4-1 victory over the Seattle Kraken on...
Sweden to face U.S. in men’s hockey quarterfinals at Olympics
Feb 17, 2026, 05:42 PM ETMILAN -- With a roster full of NHL players, Sweden was in danger of the earliest possible exit at the Olympics. Instead, it's moving on to face the U.S. in the quarterfinals.Adrian Kempe...
Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll ruled out for season opener
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterOct 9, 2024, 01:15 PM ETCloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Maple Leafs starting goaltender Joseph Woll is battling lower-body tightness and will not be available when Toronto opens its regular season...
AHL mandating neck protection starting in 2024-25
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterAug 23, 2024, 01:42 PM ETCloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.The American Hockey League is mandating the use of cut-resistant neck protection by all players and on-ice officials. The change, announced...
Coach Pete DeBoer back with Stars after having appendectomy
FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer has been cleared to return to the ice just before the team's season opener after recovering from an appendectomy."I got green light to get on the ice Wednesday and...
Hurricanes add 3 minority owners, including ex-player Farnham
Mar 12, 2026, 05:42 PM ETRALEIGH, N.C. -- Tom Dundon has sold a portion of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes to three new minority owners.The team announced Thursday that Brett Jefferson, Marc Grandisson and retired hockey player Bobby Farnham...
