National Hockey League

NHL EDGE stats behind Ovechkin reaching 900 career goals

Since the NHL began tracking shots by type in 2009-10, Ovechkin leads the League in both wrist shot goals (274) and slap shot ...

Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin’s intertwined, intergenerational legacies: ‘They are giants’

They showed us what it is like to be best," one player said. "They have done in (the) NHL what other Russians dream." ...

Alex Ovechkin Reacts to Penguins Fans' Gesture in Pittsburgh

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin reached 900 career NHL goals Wednesday night. The next day, in Pittsburgh, the ...

This Week in Sports: Ovechkin scores historic 900th career goal, David Rodriguez delivers wild bicycle kick in a blizzard, Ingram's frustration goes viral

Fear not, Canadian sports fans, we have all the good, bad, weird and viral news you need to stay up-to-date. Let's dive in ...

Sidney Crosby scores twice as Pittsburgh holds off Washington and Alex Ovechkin in 5-3 victory

Sidney Crosby scored twice and Bryan Rust delivered the go-ahead goal midway through the third period as the Pittsburgh ...
National Hockey League

NHL On Tap: Crosby, Ovechkin face off for 99th time when Penguins host Capitals

There are nine games on the NHL schedule for Thursday, including two nationally televised in the United States and one in Canada. Thursday also marks the fifth week of "NHL Coast to Coast," a weekly ...

Thursday Roundup: Alex Ovechkin’s historic night, Arizona Cardinals lose Murray, and more

It never gets the respect it deserves, but Thursday is a top-three day of the week. Welcome to another edition of the ...