Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876. Gretzky scored 894 goals in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals’ OT loss
Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a permanent name to three finalists. It won’t be the Yeti
The franchise will use a final round of fan voting to decide among the Utah Mammoth, Utah Hockey Club and Utah Wasatch. … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club narrows the choice of a permanent name to three finalists. It won’t be the Yeti
Blues put Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors
The 32-year-old Saad has been held without a goal in 40 of his 43 games this season. … [Read more...] about Blues put Brandon Saad on waivers with the intent of sending him to the minors
Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg gets a 2-game suspension for interference penalty
Lilleberg received a minor penalty for the incident, which occurred in the second period of the Red Wings’ 2-0 victory. … [Read more...] about Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg gets a 2-game suspension for interference penalty
Lehkonen’s late goal gives Avalanche thrilling 5-4 victory over the Rangers
Artturi Lehkonen scored the tiebreaking goal with 14.7 seconds left and Mackenzie Blackwood made 33 saves and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Lehkonen’s late goal gives Avalanche thrilling 5-4 victory over the Rangers
Avs GM MacFarland felt ‘timing was right’ to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
Colorado parted with Rantanen in a three-team deal, shipping him off to Carolina while acquiring forwards Martin Necas and Jack Drury, as well as a second-round pick in this year’s draft and a fourth-rounder in 2026. … [Read more...] about Avs GM MacFarland felt ‘timing was right’ to deal star forward Mikko Rantanen
Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired forwards Mikko Rantanen from the Colorado Avalanche and Taylor Hall from the Chicago Blackhawks in a three-team trade Friday night. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes acquire Rantanen from Avs, Hall from Blackhawks in 3-team trade
Islanders induct Brent Sutter into their Hall of Fame, beat Sharks 4-1
The Islanders inducted Brent Sutter to the franchise’s Hall of Fame prior to the game. Sutter won two Stanley Cups with the Islanders and finished with 363 goals and 466 assists in his 19-year NHL career. … [Read more...] about Islanders induct Brent Sutter into their Hall of Fame, beat Sharks 4-1
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury
Valeri Nichushkin appeared close to a possible return as he practiced with the team but he didn’t make it through the entire workout. … [Read more...] about Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin suffers setback in return from lower-body injury