It was Ovechkin’s league-leading eighth empty-netter of the season and 65th of his career, which is the most of any player in NHL history. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores 886th career goal, nine shy of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
Devils get Dumoulin, Panthers add Sturm, Golden Knights reacquire Smith
Vegas is reacquiring winger Reilly Smith from the New York Rangers for young forward Brendan Brisson and a 2025 third-round pick. Smith has been traded to Pittsburgh to New York and back to Vegas since helping the Golden Knights win the Cup in 2023. … [Read more...] about Devils get Dumoulin, Panthers add Sturm, Golden Knights reacquire Smith
Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
Mikko Rantanen went back West — but with the Dallas Stars this time following a brief stint in Carolina. And Bruins captain Brad Marchand is leaving Boston after 16 seasons to join the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. … [Read more...] about Rantanen dealt to Dallas, lands 8-year contract; Panthers add Marchand at NHL trade deadline
Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
Alex Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation launched an initiative to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research in connection with his pursuit of the NHL career goal-scoring record. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record