Pro Hockey Talk

Officials prevented Darcy Kuemper and Jeremy Swayman from actually coming to blows late in the second period of the Kings’ win over the Bruins. … [Read more...] about Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in

Maroon, who turns 37 next month, announced his decision before he and the Blackhawks played in his hometown of St. Louis. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, three-time Stanley Cup champion, retiring after season

The Oilers are dealing with a rash of injuries as they head into the latter part of the regular season. … [Read more...] about Oilers superstars McDavid, Draisaitl out at least a week; Stuart Skinner avoids injury scare

They are the only team since the playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1979-80 to be the first to clinch after being the last to get in the previous season. … [Read more...] about Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year

The development comes eight years since the NHL put iPads in coaches’ and players’ hands on benches during games. The hope is it will be used just as frequently to figure out trades, free agent signings and other moves. … [Read more...] about NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams

The smashing success of the 4 Nations Face-Off is forcing the NHL to reconsider what to do next February before players go to the Milan Olympics. … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off success has NHL rethinking 2026 All-Star plans at the New York Islanders’ arena

Video review, particularly coach's challenges for goalie interference, took center stage Monday to kick off the general managers' annual spring meeting. … [Read more...] about NHL general managers zero in on goaltender interference and other coach’s challenges

Once a fan favorite, Rantanen is now a fierce rival following his arrival with Central Division-foe Dallas. And for the first time in his NHL career, Rantanen was a visitor in a building he’s called home for a decade. … [Read more...] about Mikko Rantanen receives mixture of cheers, boos in first game against Avalanche since trades

Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record