Deferred salaries are allowed under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, but have rarely been used until this season. … [Read more...] about Frank Vatrano signs three-year extension with Ducks, then scores two goals in win
Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin scored the fifth goal in a 7-4 win to get No. 872 and move 23 back of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
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
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin out with lower-body injury
When he’s on the ice, Nichushkin has been a valuable part of the Avalanche. The team is 209-74-27 with Nichushkin in the lineup. He’s tied for fourth on the Avalanche this season with 11 goals despite playing in just 21 games. … [Read more...] about Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin out with lower-body injury
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for 28th time to move 24 away from NHL goals record
Fleury has also played Ovechkin the most of any goalie and seen his most shots: 241 of his record 6,708. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for 28th time to move 24 away from NHL goals record