The 32-year-old McIlrath has two assists in 11 games this season. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. … [Read more...] about Capitals sign defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract
Blackhawks agree to contracts with prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
Moore and Rinzel played for the University of Minnesota this season. The Gophers lost to Massachusetts in overtime in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks agree to contracts with prospects Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel
Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury with postgame handshakes
Fleury, who’s in his 21st and assuredly final season in the league, was on the home bench all night while Filip Gustavsson manned the net. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin leads Capitals in tribute to Wild’s Marc-Andre Fleury with postgame handshakes
Former-Bruin Brad Marchand makes debut with Panthers in game against Utah
Marchand, who was greeted by plenty of fans around the ice during warm-ups and even flicked a puck into the stands toward one group as a souvenir, got the loudest reception of any of Florida’s skaters when the game-opening unit was announced. … [Read more...] about Former-Bruin Brad Marchand makes debut with Panthers in game against Utah
Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season
The Flyers are last in the Metropolitan Division at 28-36-9 for 65 points under the notoriously brusque Tortorella. Philadelphia suffered its sixth straight loss Tuesday, 7-2 to Toronto. … [Read more...] about Flyers fire coach John Tortorella in midst of another losing season