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
Winnipeg Jets are atop the NHL, and it’s not just because of goalie Connor Hellebuyck
Winnipeg is the highest-scoring team with the best power play and have given up the fewest goals a game, playing with strong fundamentals and sound structure. … [Read more...] about Winnipeg Jets are atop the NHL, and it’s not just because of goalie Connor Hellebuyck
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
Anaheim goaltender John Gibson not ready to reminisce after reaching 500 NHL games
He won his 200th NHL game on Jan. 5 against Tampa Bay. Tuesday’s victory also leaves him four wins from tying Jean-Sebastien Giguere for the most in franchise history. … [Read more...] about Anaheim goaltender John Gibson not ready to reminisce after reaching 500 NHL games
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby being evaluated for upper-body injury
Crosby did not practice on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he got caught between a pair of New Jersey Devils in the third period of what became a 3-2 shootout loss. … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby being evaluated for upper-body injury