NHL

Confident Couturier helps Tocchet win home debut

Sean Couturier had two goals and two assists to make Rick Tocchet a winner in his home coaching debut and lift the Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Panthers on Monday night. ... Continue Reading

Sens' Tkachuk being evaluated after exiting loss

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was cross-checked by Predators defenseman Roman Josi early in the first period and went awkwardly into the boards. ... Continue Reading

Jets' Toews scores first point since April 2023

Jonathan Toews reached another milestone in his NHL comeback on Monday, recording his first point in nearly 2½ years. ... Continue Reading

Hutson agrees to 8-year, $70.8M deal with Habs

Reigning Calder Trophy winner Lane Hutson has agreed to an eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Montreal Canadiens, the team announced Monday. ... Continue Reading

Panthers sign Gadjovich to 2-year extension

Forward Jonah Gadjovich and the Panthers have agreed on a two-year, $1.8 million extension that keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season. ... Continue Reading

🏒 Season predictions for all 32 teams

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery. ... Continue Reading

Top pick Schaefer nets 1st NHL goal as Isles lose

Matthew Schaefer, 18, this year's No. 1 overall pick, scored his first career goal Saturday, as the New York Islanders dropped their home opener, 4-2, to the Washington Capitals, and teammate Bo Horvat said afterward that the rookie "took the game over." ... Continue Reading

NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up

From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group. ... Continue Reading

'Grateful' Sullivan wins in return to Pittsburgh

Mike Sullivan, who spent 10 seasons coaching the Penguins and is the franchise leader with 409 wins in 753 games, was victorious in his return to Pittsburgh on Saturday, as his New York Rangers won their second straight road game, posting a 6-1 victory. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy hockey pickups: Zeev Buium's power-play success leads defensemen

The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy hockey cheat sheet: The names you need to know when you draft your team

The fantasy hockey cheat sheet has everything you need to prepare for the draft on one printable PDF. ... Continue Reading

Panthers' Kulikov placed on IR, may need surgery

Dmitry Kulikov, a force on the blue line of the past two Stanley Cup title runs, will be out of the Florida Panthers' lineup indefinitely after being placed on injured reserve, and coach Paul Maurice told reporters that the defenseman could need surgery. ... Continue Reading

Canes' Slavin exits early vs. Flyers; status unclear

The Carolina Hurricanes are preparing for a long road trip with concerns about the status of defenseman Jaccob Slavin. ... Continue Reading

Sabres center Norris to miss 'significant' time

Sabres top-line center Josh Norris is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury, coach Lindy Ruff announced Saturday. ... Continue Reading

🏒 Predictions: How will your team fare this season?

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery. ... Continue Reading