Pro Hockey

Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises

The race for the two wild-card playoff spots in the NHL’s Eastern Conference is full of surprises.

Injured Brad Marchand returns to the Boston ice with the Panthers — but just in practice, for now

Brad Marchand stepped back onto the ice at the TD Garden in a Panthers practice jersey as the longtime Bruin returned to Boston for the first time since he was traded to Florida.

After the milestone was first wiped out by an offsides review, MacKinnon finally earns 1,000th point

Colorado Avalanche star Nathan MacKinnon has reached the 1,000-point milestone.

Panthers' Aaron Ekblad suspended 20 games for violating NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad has been suspended 20 games without pay for violating the NHL and NHL Players Association’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky's NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal into an empty net to move nine back of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

Brad Marchand plays for the Florida Panthers. It's a move that the Panthers never saw coming

Aleksander Barkov looked across the Florida Panthers’ locker room on Saturday morning and noticed a new addition.

Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losers

Sellers around the NHL from Philadelphia to San Jose, Mikko Rantanen and the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers were winners at the trade deadline.

Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline

The future of Mikko Rantanen is the biggest question going into the final hours before the NHL trade deadline.

Florida Panthers add veteran Brad Marchand as they gear up for run at another Stanley Cup title

The Florida Panthers welcomed the arrival of Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in a Friday trade that adds even more grit and experience to the Stanley Cup champions’ roster.

Avalanche standout Cale Makar has 6-point game to break franchise record for defenseman

The ever-modest Cale Makar did all he could to downplay his two-goal, four-assist night.

Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline

The banged up New Jersey Devils wasted no time filling an area of need ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up

The Florida Panthers continue to be active in the leadup to the NHL trade deadline.

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record

Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers on Wednesday night, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is done for the season after having shoulder surgery

New Jersey Devils leading scorer Jack Hughes had shoulder surgery and is out for the season.

Rookie No. 1 pick Macklin Celebrini stays upbeat in finding positives amidst Sharks' losing season

Rookie center Macklin Celebrini has been steadfast in staying upbeat amidst a losing season in which the young, rebuilding San Jose Sharks are in jeopardy of finishing last in the NHL standings for a second consecutive year.