Alex Ovechkin moved five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring the 890th goal of his career in the Washington Capitals 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury with postgame handshakes
Fleury, who’s in his 21st and assuredly final season in the league, was on the home bench all night while Filip Gustavsson manned the net. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury with postgame handshakes
Blackhawks agree to contracts with prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
Moore and Rinzel played for the University of Minnesota this season. The Gophers lost to Massachusetts in overtime in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks agree to contracts with prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
Brad Marchand will be in the lineup Friday against Utah for his Panthers’ debut
It will be the first time in 1,091 NHL games, 1,248 when adding in playoff contests, that Marchand takes the ice in something other than a Bruins sweater. … [Read more...] about Brad Marchand will be in the lineup Friday against Utah for his Panthers’ debut
Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
The Flyers are last in the Metropolitan Division at 28-36-9 for 65 points under the notoriously brusque Tortorella. Philadelphia suffered its sixth straight loss Tuesday, 7-2 to Toronto. … [Read more...] about Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
Blues post 7 consecutive wins in a push to make the playoffs after a two-year absence
The wins just keep on coming for the St. Louis Blues, and their seven-game streak has significantly improved their chances of returning to the playoffs after a two-year absence. … [Read more...] about Blues post 7 consecutive wins in a push to make the playoffs after a two-year absence
Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
The Panthers won nine of their first 14 games since the NHL season resumed after the 4 Nations Face-Off break and remain atop the Atlantic Division with 11 left to play. … [Read more...] about Defending champion Panthers keep winning even without Tkachuk, Ekblad and before Marchand debuts
Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in
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
Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, three-time Stanley Cup champion, retiring after season
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