Hockey
Shorter NHL training camps don’t change much about early-season hockey, it’s still sloppy
The first three days of the earliest leaguewide start in NHL history delivered scores straight out of the 1980s.
Capitals’ top three forwards all score in home opener win over Penguins
Each of Washington's top line forwards scored goals, and Anthony Beauvillier's tally just moments after the opening face-off set the tone early, as the Capitals beat the Penguins 5-3 on Wednesday in the final home opener of Alex Ovechkin's 22-year career.
Dylan Larkin plays and scores in his first game for the Red Wings since asking for a trade
Dylan Larkin played for the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night for the first time since asking for a trade, scored 13 minutes in, had an assist and was named the first star of the game for his role in beating Ottawa.
Anders Lee and Vincent Trocheck bring simple, direct hockey to the Utah Mammoth
Logan Cooley made a between-the-legs, highlight-reel pass in a game early this season. Older Utah Mammoth teammate Anders Lee watched in amazement.
NHL’s hockey romance-themed audiobooks disappear online after opening week of the season
A series of audiobooks the NHL launched recently to connect with fans of the hockey romance genre was no longer available online this week.
Capitals’ home opener draws even more significance after Ovechkin’s retirement announcement
Wednesday's opener already had plenty of juice with the rival Pittsburgh Penguins descending on the District for one of two times this season. However, captain Alex Ovechkin's announcement Monday that this season is his last in the NHL has altered the aura around the Capitals' schedule.
Florida captain Aleksander Barkov will not need surgery, out 6-8 weeks, Panthers say
Florida center Aleksander Barkov is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a left leg injury and will not require surgery, Panthers coach Paul Maurice said Tuesday.
Capitals’ Ovechkin, NHL’s top all-time goal scorer, announces he’ll retire after this season
Alexander Ovechkin has finally decided it's time. The legendary Washington Capitals captain officially announced Monday that this season, his 22nd in the NHL, will be his last.
Alex Ovechkin tells his Washington Capitals teammates this is his final NHL season
Alex Ovechkin told his Washington Capitals teammates that this will be his final season in the NHL.
Blackhawks D Bowen Byram to miss home-coming against Buffalo Sabres because of a family matter
Chicago Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill ruled out top defenseman Bowen Byram from playing at Buffalo on Saturday night because of a family matter.
Tuch scores twice in his first game for Washington, helping Capitals beat Hurricanes
Alex Tuch scored twice in his first game for Washington, Alex Ovechkin opened his 22nd NHL season with an assist and the Capitals beat the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 on Friday night.
Capitals hope added depth can carry them to another championship
The Washington Capitals have grown tired of the offseason talk of expectations.
Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run
At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on a new season.
Arizona State places hockey coach on administrative leave after player’s collpase
Arizona State placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave on Wednesday as the school investigates the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout.
Stars sign goalie Casey DeSmith to 2-year, $5 million extension as backup to Jake Oettinger
The Dallas Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.
Capitals brush off abbreviated training camp ahead of opener against Hurricanes
The overhauled Capitals have already run out of time to ramp up to regular-season speed.
Parents of Arizona State hockey player who collapses call for coaches to be placed on leave
The parents of an Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout are calling for the coaches involved to be removed until an independent investigation is completed.
Arizona State hockey players send letter to school president about teammate’s collapse
Seven members of Arizona State's hockey team have sent a letter to the school president calling for the coaching staff to be placed on administrative leave until an independent investigation into the collapse of a teammate is completed.
NHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer’s remorse
After setting career highs with 38 goals, 30 assists and 68 points, Tage Thompson signed a seven-year, $50 million extension with Buffalo in the summer of 2022. Before it even kicked in, he topped himself again with 47 goals, 47 assists and 94 points.
Top hockey players are cashing in on rising NHL revenues after a summer spending spree
Leo Carlsson was in the passenger's seat when his phone rang this summer with some life-changing news. Good thing his dad, Kenneth, was driving.
