NHL December 22, 2020 NWHL semifinals, final to air live on NBCSN in February Women's professional hockey will be televised live in the U.S. by a major cable network for the first time when NBC Sports Network airs the National Women's Hockey League semifinals and final in early February.
2020 Year In Review December 21, 2020 How the coronavirus pandemic affected sports in 2020 The only thing 2020 will be remembered for is how the coronavirus affected everyone and everything.
NHL December 20, 2020 NHL, players finalize agreement for 56-game season in 2021 Hockey is set to return Jan. 13 after the NHL and players completed a deal Sunday to hold a 56-game season that would include playoffs lasting into July to award the Stanley Cup.
NHL December 19, 2020 NHL eyes division play only; Sharks to Arizona The NHL is preparing for a pandemic-altered regular season limited to divisional play while trying to determine if the league’s seven Canadian teams will be allowed to play in their country.
NHL December 19, 2020 NHL, players reach tentative deal for 56-game season The National Hockey League and players reached a tentative deal Friday to hold a 56-game season in 2021 beginning Jan. 13, pending the approval of each side’s executive board and Canadian health officials.
Washington Capitals December 17, 2020 Caps goalie Lundqvist to miss season with heart condition Star goalie Henrik Lundqvist will sit out the upcoming NHL season because of a heart condition, he said Thursday, about two months after he joined the Washington Capitals following 15 years with the New York Rangers.
NHL December 17, 2020 In wake of Indians' decision, Blackhawks stay with team name The Chicago Blackhawks are going to remain the Blackhawks and there is no sign of a change coming anytime soon.
Seattle Kraken December 16, 2020 GM Francis building toward inaugural Kraken season from afar In one corner of the second floor at the Seattle Kraken’s future training center sits the office of the general manager, complete with a view of the primary practice rink below.
Coronavirus December 14, 2020 Canadian doctor says world junior hockey can be safe Alberta’s chief medical officer is defending the decision to allow the world junior hockey championship to be played, even while cases mount across Canada during a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NHL December 8, 2020 NHL players balk at changing CBA, league moves on NHL players have balked at changing the collective bargaining agreement and the league is preparing to open the season Jan. 13 after starting training camp on New Year's Day, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday.