The Washington Capitals were 5-1 winners over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night, with Alex Ovechkin contributing one of the goals.
In the rich, storied history of the National Hockey League, there have been plenty of memorable teams to grace the ice. Especially those who no longer exist.
Sometimes, your given name just isn't enough. Hockey has had some great nicknames over the years, from ones that are simple and fitting ("The Great One"), to some that are just a perfect play on a player's actual name ("Pickles").
How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
The Detroit Red Wings made a very sad announcement today, revealing that three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Alex Delvecchio has passed away at the age of 93.
The Carolina Hurricanes entered the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers with home-ice advantage while eyeing their first trip to the Stanley Cup Final since 2006.
Often, the presumed best team during one particular NHL season isn't the one to hoist the Stanley Cup when the campaign ends. Here's our list, in chronological order, of 25 noteworthy teams who were good enough to win it all -- but did not.
The Washington Capitals closed out their 2024-25 regular season with a 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night at PPG Paints Arena. While the Penguins had no postseason implications riding on the game, the long-standing rivalry still delivered, especially with Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby sharing the ice.
While Alex Ovechkin set the NHL career goal record on Sunday passing Wayne Gretzky, another hockey legend was also honored. Gretzky wore a pin with the no.9 on it, to celebrate Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice for practice on Thursday as the team skated at Rogers Place. No, the 60-year-old
One of the best players in the history of the game has etched his name in a unique chapter of the record book. On Tuesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby scored two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights, making him the first player in league history to have multi-goal games against 31 different NHL franchises.
Another feather in the cap for Sid the Kid. During a game on Sunday afternoon against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby surpassed the legend Gordie Howe for 10th all-time in assists in NHL history.
Another game, another milestone for Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight scored his 30th goal of the season in a 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames at Capital One Arena on Tuesday night, in the process extending his NHL record for 30-goal seasons to 19.
BOSTON — Hockey Hall of Famer and two-time Hart Trophy winner Bobby Hull was posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), marking the most prominent former NHL player afflicted by the debilitating brain disease caused only by repeated blows to the head.
Gordie Howe was more than just a hockey player—he embodied the sport of hockey. With a career that transcended decades and a character that left an indelible mark on everyone he met, Howe remains a legendary figure whose life and legacy inspire hockey fans worldwide.
Sweaters and hockey have been synonymous with each other since the infancy of the sport. Teams have been identified by their iconic colors and patterns.
Former Detroit Red Wings forward Steve Wochy is the Timex watch of the NHL. He just keeps on ticking. Not only is he the oldest living player in NHL history, he’s the first Red Wings player to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Imagine Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe as a slugger on the diamond. Or perhaps driving the ball with authority off the tee on the links of a golf course.
The first round of the playoffs was nothing but a formality for the Edmonton Oilers, bringing regicide to the L.A. Kings. The Oilers showed little stutter in the series.
Former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr added another achievement to his impressive hockey resume Thursday, passing Gordie Howe as the sport's oldest professional goal-scorer.
Through his quarter century of play with the Detroit Red Wings, there were many remarkable achievements reached by Gordie Howe, and numerous historic nights recorded.
Late in the first period, Ovechkin put a backhander by Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, securing the 17th 30-goal season of his illustrious career. Ovechkin matches Hall of Famer Mike Gartner for the most 30-plus goal campaigns in NHL history.
After tying Gordie Howe with goal No. 801 earlier in the game, Alex Ovechkin passed the Hall of Famer, tallying an empty-net goal late in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.
Future Hall of Famer Alexander Ovechkin hit another milestone in his pursuit of the NHL record for career goals.
Which players have the most career postseason points? These are the top 25, all of whom have scored 160 playoff points or more.
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