Look at the journey Alex Ovechkin took from being a prodigious talent in Russia to being on the verge of becoming the most prolific goal scorer in NHL history. … [Read more...] about From Moscow to Washington, how Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 on the way to chasing NHL history
Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
With three goals in his past five games, the 39-year-old is back in range to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 that long seemed unapproachable this spring. … [Read more...] about Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in
Officials prevented Darcy Kuemper and Jeremy Swayman from actually coming to blows late in the second period of the Kings’ win over the Bruins. … [Read more...] about Kings’ Darcy Kuemper, Bruins’ Jeremy Swayman were ready go in goalie fight before officials stepped in
Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year
They are the only team since the playoffs expanded to 16 teams in 1979-80 to be the first to clinch after being the last to get in the previous season. … [Read more...] about Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year
Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, a 3-time Stanley Cup champion, says he’s retiring after the season
Maroon, who turns 37 next month, announced his decision before he and the Blackhawks played in his hometown of St. Louis. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks’ Patrick Maroon, a 3-time Stanley Cup champion, says he’s retiring after the season