“You knew it was coming,” said Predators coach Andrew Brunette, whose final seven seasons as a player overlapped with Alex Ovechkin’s first seven in the NHL. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Ovechkin has five goals in his past four games to get on pace to catch and pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL career goals mark before the end of the season — and Washington has won eight of 11. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program
For now, it’s practice only for Valeri Nichushkin, who remains in Stage 3 of the player assistance program and ineligible to play in games. … [Read more...] about Suspended Valeri Nichushkin cleared to practice with Avalanche, remains in player assistance program
Utah Hockey Club acquires defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings
The move fills a major need after Sean Durzi and John Marino were sidelined long term. … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club acquires defenseman Olli Maatta from the Detroit Red Wings
Oilers star Connor McDavid is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury
Connor McDavid was injured in Columbus when he was tripped and his skate went into the boards during his first shift. … [Read more...] about Oilers star Connor McDavid is expected to miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury
Sharks acquire defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Maple Leafs
San Jose sends fellow defenseman Matt Benning, a 2025 third-round pick and a sixth-rounder to Toronto … [Read more...] about Sharks acquire defenseman Timothy Liljegren in a trade with the Maple Leafs
Islanders center Mat Barzal returns to Long Island to get an upper-body injury evaluated
The Islanders are already playing without winger Anthony Duclair, who is expected to miss several weeks with a lower-body injury. … [Read more...] about Islanders center Mat Barzal returns to Long Island to get an upper-body injury evaluated
Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series
The first time Florida coach Paul Maurice went to Finland, he didn’t know a whole lot about the country’s intense love of hockey. He learned. Quickly. … [Read more...] about Saunas, reindeer and hockey: Stars and Panthers enjoy their time in Finland before 2-game series
Avalanche deal with another injury with team’s leading scorer Ross Colton sidelined by a broken foot
A banged-up Colorado team also will be missing another forward in Miles Wood for the next week or so due to an upper-body injury. … [Read more...] about Avalanche deal with another injury with team’s leading scorer Ross Colton sidelined by a broken foot