Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was so irate that not even a dramatic, come-from-behind overtime win could calm him down. … [Read more...] about Jared Bednar upset with no whistle on play where Avalanche goalie Scott Wedgewood was hurt
Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon out 2-3 weeks after getting injured on slew-foot
Spurgeon was injured when he was slew-footed earlier this week by Nashville’s Zachary L’Heureux. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild captain Jared Spurgeon out 2-3 weeks after getting injured on slew-foot
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break
The Dallas Stars were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Monday for an optional practice session during the mandatory Christmas break that was attended by several young players. … [Read more...] about Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break
Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists
Alec Martinez, Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in Winter Classic
Martinez and Smith signed with Chicago in free agency last summer. Martinez has one goal and three assists in 15 games, and Smith has six goals and four assists in 26 games. … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez, Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in Winter Classic
Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
The Red Wings nearly ended their playoff drought this spring, but they have taken a significant step back. … [Read more...] about Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
Thomas scores twice and the Blues beat the Predators 7-4
Robert Thomas scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Nashville Predators 7-4 on Friday night. … [Read more...] about Thomas scores twice and the Blues beat the Predators 7-4