With three goals in his past five games, the 39-year-old is back in range to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 that long seemed unapproachable this spring. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in
Officials prevented Darcy Kuemper and Jeremy Swayman from actually coming to blows late in the second period of the Kings’ win over the Bruins. … [Read more...] about Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in
NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams
The development comes eight years since the NHL put iPads in coaches’ and players’ hands on benches during games. The hope is it will be used just as frequently to figure out trades, free agent signings and other moves. … [Read more...] about NHL launches a front office iPad app to modernize roster, contract and salary cap info for teams
Oilers captain Connor McDavid misses 3rd period against Jets due to lower-body injury
The Oilers did not provide any further details on the extent of the injury. … [Read more...] about Oilers captain Connor McDavid misses 3rd period against Jets due to lower-body injury
Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, a 3-time Stanley Cup champion, says he’s retiring after the season
Maroon, who turns 37 next month, announced his decision before he and the Blackhawks played in his hometown of St. Louis. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, a 3-time Stanley Cup champion, says he’s retiring after the season