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Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has not missed many games during his two decades in the NHL with the Washington Capitals, and that remarkable durability is one reason why he is fast-approaching Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. The Capitals had lost 33 of their 59 games...
NHL defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk retires after 14 seasons. Veteran won Cup in 2020 with Lightning
Defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, who won a Stanley Cup with the 2020 Tampa Bay Lightning, is retiring after 14 NHL seasons. Shattenkirk made the announcement in a statement issued by the NHL Players’ Association on Tuesday. From New Rochelle, New York, the 35-year-old...
Avalanche swap goaltenders by sending Georgiev to Sharks as part of a deal for Blackwood
DENVER (AP) — On his 28th birthday, goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood received a trade to the Colorado Avalanche along with some friendly advice. “Just stop the puck,” Avs general manager Chris MacFarland said of the message to his newest goaltender. “That's what we're looking...
Blackhawks fire coach Luke Richardson in his 3rd season after league-worst start
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson on Thursday, signaling their frustration with the state of the franchise's rebuilding project. Chicago has dropped four in a row to fall to an NHL-worst 8-16-2 on the season. It was outscored 41-27 while going 3-9-1...
Jack Eichel says Team USA seeks to prove it has closed the gap on Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off
It didn’t take much to stir Jack Eichel’s national pride in looking ahead to representing the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Appearing on a Team USA Zoom call on Thursday, the Vegas Golden Knights forward jumped right in when reminded how U.S. teams featuring...
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The United States chose dependable veterans over younger alternatives in picking its roster to compete against Canada, Sweden and Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the first international tournament featuring the NHL’s best players in nearly a decade. Chris Kreider of the New York...
Talks on a new NHL CBA are set to start early next year. Here's why there is optimism
The NHL's collective bargaining agreement does not expire until Sept. 15, 2026. That discussions are set to begin on a new deal in early 2025 is already one step ahead of where hockey has been in labor negotiations in the past. Commissioner Gary Bettman earlier this week said he...
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 short of...
Sharks rookies Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith are finding their groove in the NHL
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Macklin Celebrini came into the NHL with a ton of fanfare as the top pick in the draft and the immediate face of the franchise for the San Jose Sharks. He has a sidekick in Will Smith, another blue chip prospect and hope for the future of the organization who...
PWHL New York Sirens' trajectory points up with addition of rookie star Sarah Fillier and new home
Soon after the final refrains of Frank Sinatra’s iconic “New York, New York” finished playing over the loudspeakers to signify New York's preseason 5-2 victory over Toronto, Sarah Fillier took a seat at the podium to go over her three-goal outing. Perhaps this was a glimpse of...
