Despite rampant trade rumors and discussions, the Montreal Canadiens are open to extending Jake Evans' contract. The $5.

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Todd McLellan said Dylan Larkin 'was missing' from the Detroit Red Wings' 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena.

In eight games in February, Larkin has two goals, three assists and is a minus-6. He is minus-5 in four games since returning ...

After the Blue Jackets defeated the Red Wings 5-2 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Thursday, the two teams have 66 points apiece and hold the first two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference ...

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has 18 goals and 43 assists for the Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher has four goals and one assist over the last 10 games. Alex Tuch has 21 goals and 24 assists for the ...

Cole Caufield has 28 goals and 25 assists for the Canadiens. Brendan Gallagher has four goals and one assist over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Sabres: 6-4-0, averaging 3.9 goals, 6.6 assists ...

Brendan Rodgers believes leaving what is widely considered a hitters' paradise may actually be the key to unlocking his ...

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) blocks a shot on goal during the second period of a game against the Tampa ...

In short, the five absent players were Josh Anderson, Kirby Dach (injured), Patrik Laine, David Savard and Brendan Gallagher. We know that Anderson is dealing with some discomfort, though he will ...