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Ovi closes historic season with 897th career goal
Alex Ovechkin scored his 44th goal of the season to move his all-time record total to 897 on Thursday in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Penguins in the regular-season finale.[read more]
Report: Rangers' Panarin settled after accusation
The NHL says the Rangers informed the league last year that they were looking into sexual assault allegations by a team employee against Artemi Panarin after a report detailing the situation and settlement payments made to the woman surfaced.[read more]
Senators' Tkachuk back after eight games out
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will play in the team's regular-season finale Thursday against the visiting Hurricanes after missing eight games with an upper-body injury.[read more]
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.[read more]
Florida's Puljujarvi banned 2 games vs. Lightning
Panthers forward Jesse Puljujarvi received a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee.[read more]
Jets lock down Pionk with 6-year, $42M extension
The Jets have signed Neal Pionk to a six-year, $42 million contract extension before the defenseman could hit free agency.[read more]
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the top teams this postseason
No NHL team is perfect, and opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.[read more]
Next-to-last on Dec. 1, Habs grab last playoff spot
The Canadiens, who were 31st in the overall standings on Dec. 1, clinched the last playoff spot with Wednesday's win over the Hurricanes in their regular-season finale.[read more]
Robertson injured in Stars' regular-season finale
Dallas forward Jason Robertson sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's loss at Nashville.[read more]
Keys to the NHL offseason: Free agency and draft plans for Rangers, Bruins, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.[read more]