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
Blues defenseman Philip Broberg will miss 4-6 weeks with an apparent right leg injury
Blues head coach Drew Bannister called the prognosis good news given how bad the injury looked at the time. … [Read more...] about Blues defenseman Philip Broberg will miss 4-6 weeks with an apparent right leg injury
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