Seven of eight division teams take the ice tonight, with sizable repercussions to follow. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
Alex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
The Edmonton Oilers have signed Brock Badgers goaltender Connor Ungar to a two-year, entry-level contract following his standout rookie season in the OUA.
Alexander Ovechkin facing the Vancouver Canucks in his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s career goal mark led to deep dives through record books.
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov was suspended for two games after an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay forward Conor Sheary, the NHL announced on Monday, two days after the Lightning’s 5-3 victory in Sunrise, Florida.
Eight of Brock Boeser’s career-high 36 goals have come with a deft touch to tip pucks. It requires strength and hand-eye coordination.
Speedy winger bagged his 30th goal of the season Sunday, becoming just the seventh 16-year-old player to hit that mark in past 30 years
Forward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams.
Notes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock this week.
Alex Ovechkin & Co. continue to pile up wins; will they make the postseason? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.