John Tavares, Bobby McMann and Matthew Knies also scored for Toronto, which pulled one point behind first-place Florida in the Atlantic Division. Auston Matthews had three assists and Joseph Woll stopped 23 shots. … [Read more...] about William Nylander gets second career hat trick as Maple Leafs beat Flames 6-3
Capitals one of just two NHL teams without a player in 4 Nations Face-Off
While Florida has an NHL-high eight players at 4 Nations, division-rival Carolina four and the still-dangerous New York Rangers six, the Caps have the only true break with no games between Feb. 9-22. … [Read more...] about Capitals one of just two NHL teams without a player in 4 Nations Face-Off
Canucks sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson to 6-year, $33 million extension
The Canucks acquired Pettersson and forward Drew O’Connor from Pittsburgh last Friday night. … [Read more...] about Canucks sign defenseman Marcus Pettersson to 6-year, $33 million extension
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky’s record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
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