Hockey
NFL moves Vikings-Rams playoff game to Arizona after days of wildfires
The NFL moved the Los Angeles Rams' playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings out of Southern California on Thursday, the biggest of several changes to the sports calendar after days of devastating wildfires in the area.
Dubois scores twice as Capitals top Canucks in overtime
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance.
NHL postpones LA Kings’ home game against Calgary due to wildfires
The NHL postponed the Los Angeles Kings' home game against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday with several massive wildfires still burning across the greater Los Angeles area.
Capitals’ future looks bright after prospects shine at World Juniors
Hockey fans everywhere are laser-focused on Alex Ovechkin's quest for the NHL's all-time goals record, but the Capitals great's pursuit of history isn't the only buzz the franchise is generating this season.
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, as they cycled on a rural New Jersey road pleaded not guilty to the indictment Tuesday after turning down a prosecution offer of 35 years in prison.
Alex Tuch, J.J. Peterka score in shootout to lift Sabres over Capitals 4-3
J.J. Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night.
Ovechkin feels better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4 Saturday.
Matt Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals after Alex Ovechkin gets No. 871
Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 on Thursday night after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record.
Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin listed as day-to-day with lower-body injury
The Colorado Avalanche will be without playmaking forward Valeri Nichushkin for an indefinite amount of time due to a lower-body injury.
Blues beat the Blackhawks in the Winter Classic
Cam Fowler scored twice in his 1,000th NHL game, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2 on Tuesday in the Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
Bedard and the Blackhawks ride the L to Wrigley Field for Winter Classic
Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks took the train to work on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
Physical win over Bruins gives Capitals fans a happy new year
The Washington Capitals overcame a slow start Tuesday to defeat the Boston Bruins 3-1 at Capital One Arena.
Ovechkin returns from injury, reigniting chase for Gretzky’s goals record
The "Great Chase" is back on. Alex Ovechkin scored in his return to the ice on Saturday in the Washington Capitals 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing the 39-year-old within 25 goals of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Dobes gets shutout in NHL debut, Canadiens blank Panthers 4-0
Jakub Dobes stopped 34 shots in his NHL debut, Kirby Dach had his first two-goal game in nearly two years, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 on Saturday.
Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track
Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman knew his team needed a change.
Avalanche reward newly acquired goalie Blackwood with 5-year, $26.25 million contract extension
It didn't take goalie Mackenzie Blackwood long to establish himself as the Colorado Avalanche's starter for the present and future after signing a five-year $26.25 million contract extension on Friday.
Minnesota Wild star Kirill Kaprizov will miss Friday night’s game at Dallas with lower body injury
Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov will miss Friday night's game at Dallas because of a lower body injury.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.
