Alex Ovechkin scored two empty-net goals, Dylan Strome had a goal and an assist and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.

Pittsburgh Penguins forward prospect Sam Poulin is taking a leave of absence from the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

The injury-riddled Avalanche will be without leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon for about a month after he suffered an upper-body injury.

The Vegas Golden Knights made former Boston coach Bruce Cassidy's return a success on Reilly Smith's score in the fifth round of the shootout, beating the Bruins 4-3 to end their NHL-record for home...

Kris Letang returned to the ice on Thursday, just three days after suffering the second stroke of his career.

The Kings put goaltender Cal Petersen on waivers, a surprising move for a player once considered the successor in net to Jonathan Quick.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke for the second time in his career.

Alex Ovechkin scored twice, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most road goals in NHL history, and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Tuesday night.

The Tempe City Council unanimously approved a proposal for a new Coyotes arena and entertainment district, clearing the way for a public vote on the project next year.

Taylor Hall scored twice and the Bruins extended their NHL-record streak of home victories to open a season to 13 games with a 3-1 win over the Lightning.

The Stars signed center Roope Hintz, a nearly point-a-game player in the prime of his career, to an eight-year, $67.6 million contract extension.

Jack Hughes and Michael McLeod scored in the second period, Vitek Vanecek stopped 35 shots and the surging New Jersey Devils rallied from an early two-goal deficit to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday...

Steven Stamkos scored his second goal of the game 2:44 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 6-5 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.

Jack Hughes had his first career hat trick, Vitek Vanecek made 38 saves against his ex-team, and the Devils beat the Capitals 5-1 for Lindy Ruff's 800th victory.

The Bruins set the NHL record for most home victories to start a season with their 12th straight, topping the Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime.

The Predators postponed two home games because of a water main break that soaked their downtown arena.

The Rangers traded enforcer Ryan Reaves to the Wild for a 2025 fifth-round pick.

The Maple Leafs placed defenseman Morgan Rielly on long-term injured reserve with a knee injury.

Alex Pietrangelo scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had two assists as the Vegas Golden Knights rallied past the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Monday night.

The young New Jersey Devils are making a name for themselves - in the team's record book.

Patrice Bergeron got his 1,000th career point with a second-period assist and the Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 Monday night for their seventh straight win.

Anthony Beauvillier scored his first goal in 11 games at 1:56 of overtime as the New York Islanders rallied in the third period and beat the Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday night in a game in which Toronto lost...

Akira Schmid made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday for their 12th straight victory.

Rasmus Andersson scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lead the Calgary Flames over the Florida Panthers 5-4 Saturday night in a matchup of teams that made a major trade last summer.

The Stars scored four goals in the first period and held off the Panthers 6-4 despite losing starting goalie Scott Wedgewood to injury.

Yegor Sharangovich scored 57 seconds into overtime, Vitek Vanecek made 25 saves and the New Jersey Devils beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2.

Marian Hossa isn't exactly sure how he will feel when the Blackhawks retire his No. 81 jersey.

The Bruins hired a law firm led by former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to review their player vetting process after signing prospect Mitchell Miller and then rescinding his contract offer.

Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Daniel Alfredsson, Riikka Sallinen and Herb Carnegie were welcomed into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

TAMPA, Fla. — Mikhail Sergachev had two goals and two assists during a four-goal first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3.

While officials reviewed Nicolas Aube-Kubel’s check on Cal Foote, Tampa Bay’s Patrick Maroon dropped the gloves with Washington’s Garnet Hathaway.

Martin Brodeur has been named executive vice president of hockey operations and given a new multi-year contract extension by the Devils.

Edmonton Oilers forward Evander Kane will miss three to four months after being cut on the left wrist by a skate blade, the team announced Wednesday.

Montreal Canadiens rookie forward Juraj Slafkovsky was suspended by the NHL for two games on Wednesday for boarding Matt Luff of the Detroit Red Wings.

Isaiah Meyer-Crothers, who was bullied by NHL prospect Mitchell Miller in middle school, says he hasn't seen any proof that Miller has changed his ways.

Reilly Smith scored his second goal in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 for their eighth straight win.

Noah Cates scores, Felix Sandstrom made 28 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers handed the St. Louis Blues their eighth straight regulation defeat.

Nico Hischier scored off a rush with 8:10 to play and the New Jersey Devils beat the slumping Calgary Flames 3-2 for their seventh straight win.

Edmonton forward Evander Kane was taken to a hospital after being cut by a skate blade on his left wrist early in the second period against Tampa Bay.

After scoring again, Ovechkin's most important contribution was a timely assist that allowed the Washington Capitals to hold on and beat the Oilers 5-4.

Bruins President Cam Neely said the team "dropped the ball" with its internal vetting of Mitchell Miller, ultimately leading to the decision to rescind its contract offer to the defenseman.

The Boston Bruins decided Sunday to rescind their contract offer to prospect Mitchell Miller, who bullied a Black classmate with developmental disabilities.

Montreal forward Josh Anderson was suspended for two games by the NHL on Sunday for boarding Vegas' Alex Pietrangelo the previous night.

Peter McNab, the longtime NHL forward who became a familiar voice of the Colorado Avalanche as a broadcaster, died Sunday. He was 70.

Florida forward Matthew Tkachuk was suspended for two games by the NHL on Sunday for high-sticking Los Angeles goalie Jonathan Quick.

Ville Husso made 26 saves, and the Red Wings snapped the Islanders' five-game win streak with a 3-0 victory.

The Ottawa Senators are on the market.

Ducks defenseman Jamie Drysdale has a torn labrum in his left shoulder, possibly sidelining him for the rest of the season.

Given the success it has brought the talented forward, it could very well be referred to by another name now: The Jack Eichel Surgery.

Detroit forward Michael Rasmussen was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL for high-sticking Boston forward David Krejci.