The Washington Capitals are comfortably ahead in the Metropolitan Division, so they can enjoy Alex Ovechkin inching closer to matching Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history without stressing… MORE

The Washington Capitals are comfortably ahead in the Metropolitan Division, so they can enjoy Alex Ovechkin inching closer to matching Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history without stressing… MORE
Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans agreed to a four-year, $11.4 million extension on Tuesday.The deal will extend through the 2028-29 season for Evans.Evans, 28, has recorded 28 points (12 go… MORE
The Edmonton Oilers acquired forwards Trent Frederic and Max Jones and the rights to unsigned forward Petr Hauser on Tuesday in a three-team trade with the New Jersey Devils and Boston Bruins.The B… MORE
The New York Rangers won’t play forward Reilly Smith on Sunday night against the Nashville Predators for roster management reasons.Smith, 33, is a likely candidate to be traded before the NHL deadl… MORE
Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk was placed on injured reserve on Sunday due to a groin injury.It was not immediately known if Tkachuk is on the traditional injured reserve or long-term IR,… MORE
In the past few days, the top defensive pairing of the New York Rangers has completely changed due to an injury and a trade.Still within striking distance in a crowded Eastern Conference race for o… MORE
The Vegas Golden Knights head into their home game Sunday night against the New Jersey Devils leading the Pacific Division by two points over the Edmonton Oilers, thanks in large part to a veteran def… MORE
After climbing back into the Western Conference playoff race, the St. Louis Blues are taking their postseason quest on the road for six consecutive games.That challenging stretch will begin in Dall… MORE
While the ending of games tends to be what’s evaluated most heavily by observers, the Carolina Hurricanes are searching for ways to produce better beginnings.The suddenly inconsistent Hurricanes ho… MORE
The Minnesota Wild know that time is running short with 22 games left in the regular season.The Wild also know that they are playing shorthanded without several prominent players, including top sco… MORE