When Jeremy Swayman played hockey for the Alaska Jr. Aces and at South Anchorage High School, he did not have a goaltending coach, and his home state did not have a goalie school. … [Read more...] about Goaltending depth is a ‘luxury’ for the US that could come up big at the 2026 Milan Olympics
Sidney Crosby is good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing NHL games with injury
When it comes to a rare chance to play in an international tournament with the best players in the world, it was going to take more than an injured arm to keep Crosby out. … [Read more...] about Sidney Crosby is good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing NHL games with injury
Quinn Hughes ruled out of 4 Nations Face-Off, with Jake Sanderson taking his spot on US roster
The reigning Norris Trophy winner, Hughes appeared to get hurt late in Vancouver’s 5-3 loss to the Dallas Stars. … [Read more...] about Quinn Hughes ruled out of 4 Nations Face-Off, with Jake Sanderson taking his spot on US roster
Capitals one of just two NHL teams without a player in 4 Nations Face-Off
While Florida has an NHL-high eight players at 4 Nations, division-rival Carolina four and the still-dangerous New York Rangers six, the Caps have the only true break with no games between Feb. 9-22. … [Read more...] about Capitals one of just two NHL teams without a player in 4 Nations Face-Off
Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson to miss at least a couple games with high ankle sprain
Jason Dickinson will get more tests after leaving the Blackhawks’ latest loss with an injured left leg. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson to miss at least a couple games with high ankle sprain
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky’s record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Ovechkin scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, taking a centering pass from Martin Fehervary and flicking it past Ivan Fedotov. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky’s record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Canucks sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson to 6-year, $33 million extension
The Canucks acquired Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor from Pittsburgh last Friday night. … [Read more...] about Canucks sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson to 6-year, $33 million extension
Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury
Barzal, who missed 21 days earlier this season with an upper body injury, was hurt in the third period of the Islanders' overtime win at Tampa Bay on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Islanders place Mathew Barzal on IR with lower body injury
Wild’s Ryan Hartman suspended 10 games for slamming an opponent’s head to the ice
This is the longest suspension for on-ice conduct since Washington's Tom Wilson got 20 games in 2018 for an illegal check to the head. … [Read more...] about Wild’s Ryan Hartman suspended 10 games for slamming an opponent’s head to the ice