NHL playoff watch: Ranking the top Stanley Cup contenders

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game. Goaltender Jaroslav Halak officially announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons on Friday, more than two years removed from his last game. ​Read More

The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran defenseman Olli Maatta, 30, who had played seven games this season, to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, as the NHL’s newest team tries to overcome injuries to its blue line amid a four-game losing skid.

Ovechkin is within striking distance of the all-time goals record as the 2024-25 NHL season begins

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.” Matthew Schaefer, 18, this year’s No. 1 overall pick, scored his first career goal…

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, who are the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings, have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, who are the owners of the Tigers and Red Wings, have created a regional sports network to broadcast their games. ​Read More

Can Florida pull even with Toronto, and who gets the first W between Dallas, Winnipeg? Plus, Tuesday’s recaps. Can Florida pull even with Toronto, and who gets the first W between Dallas, Winnipeg? Plus, Tuesday’s recaps. ​Read More