Some NHL skaters are known for racking up a lot of points in their careers. Some are known as defensive experts. Among the ...

The 2026 NHL Draft wrapped up Saturday, June 27, with 224 players joining the world’s premier hockey league. From the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top pick, left wing Gavin McKenna, to the Montreal Canadiens’ ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) before the start of an NHL game.Philip G&period Pavely-Imagn Images Alex Ovechkin is returning to the Washington Capitals for a 22nd NHL season with ...

Ovechkin, the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer (929) and Washington’s longtime captain, announced July 2 that he will be back for his 22nd NHL season. Ovechkin, who led the Capitals to their only ...

ARLINGTON, Va. – Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will talk soon about whether he will return for a 22nd NHL season. Although general manager Chris Patrick is reluctant to provide a specific ...