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'Times fly': Capitals' Ovechkin to retire at end of season
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that this will be his final season in the NHL.[read more]
👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teams
We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might![read more]
Panthers captain Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, to IR after 2 games
Panthers center Aleksander Barkov has been placed on long-term injured reserve, meaning the injury to his left leg will keep him sidelined for at least the next 10 games.[read more]
Sabres F Kulich celebrates return from blood clot issues, nets winner
Nearly a year of worries of whether he was ever going to play again, while he recovered from a blood clot issue, washed away as Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich scored the go-ahead goal with 6:40 left to secure a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.[read more]
Panthers LW Marchand, back from surgery, nets 1st goal since Feb. 26
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, out since March 6, made his season debut Sunday night against the Anaheim Ducks following an offseason that included surgery for the 38-year-old left wing, who scored 27 goals last season.[read more]
Senators goalie Ullmark exits after 2 periods at Bruins
Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark exited his team's game at the Bruins after tweaking something when he was crashed into during the second period.[read more]
Celebrini scratched with lower-body injury before Sharks' 5-0 loss
San Jose Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini, the franchise's recently named captain, was scratched before his club lost to the Dallas Stars, 5-0, on Monday night because of a lower-body injury.[read more]
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Alex Ovechkin's unique skill.[read more]
Weekly picks: Can't get MacKinnon? Add his linemate instead!
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.[read more]
Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.[read more]