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NHL schedule 2018-19: Capitals to raise banner vs. Bruins; season openers for all 31 teams

NHL fans wanted to see the Capitals and Penguins renew their rivalry to open the 2018-19 regular season. Naturally, that's not going to happen. Here's the first game on every team's schedule, starting in D.C.

Brandon Schlager

NHL trade rumors 2018: Erik Karlsson, Phil Kessel top list of possible players on the move

With rumors running rampant, a few bigger-name options appear to be available this summer via trade as opposed to through NHL free agency.

Jim Cerny

NHL Rumor Roundup: Sabres weighing pros, cons of trading Ryan O'Reilly

After another dead-last finish, the Sabres are considering wholesale changes to their core. Ryan O'Reilly is front and center in the rumor mill, coveted around the league but still valuable to Buffalo's rebuild.

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumor Roundup: Penguins facing another Phil Kessel trade conundrum

Phil Kessel's purportedly sour relationship with coach Mike Sullivan has birthed speculation the Penguins may look to move the star winger this summer. Is that their best course of action?

Lyle Richardson

In Marc-Andre Fleury vs. Matt Murray debate, Vegas' success doesn't mean Penguins were wrong

With the benefit of hindsight, it's convenient to argue the Penguins should’ve kept beloved goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, now starring in another Stanley Cup run for the expansion Golden Knights. But it's still not a debate worth having.

Mike DeCourcy

NHL Rumor Roundup: How much different will the Penguins look in 2018-19?

Big names like Phil Kessel and Kris Letang have been floated in trade speculation after the Penguins' three-peat fell short. More likely, Jim Rutherford's roster tweaks will be smaller.

Lyle Richardson

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon miss context of Capitals' victory over Penguins

Former Washington Post reporters Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon forget their former city's history in their latest take against D.C. sports fans.

Gabe Fernandez

Penguins post-mortem: Fatal flaws in three-peat plans are fixable for 2018-19

For two years, the Penguins had all the right pieces fall perfectly into place. Just because it did not happen a third time doesn't mean their run is over.

Adam Gretz

NHL playoffs 2018: Tired Alex Ovechkin narratives can be laid to rest with Capitals in East finals

Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals finally advanced to an Eastern Conference finals, a benchmark that should help erase some of the untrue narratives about the future Hall of Famer.

Evan Sporer

F-bombs, Evgeny Kuznetsov fly after Capitals 'finally' overcome Penguins, themselves

The Capitals reacted with pure, unfiltered bliss upon vanquishing the Penguins to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. Relive some the best moments from Monday's Game 6 celebration.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals advance to East finals for first time in 20 years

The Washington Capitals ended their own conference final drought, as well as that of their city.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nathan Walker becomes first Australian to play in postseason

The Welsh-born, Australian-raised 24-year-old made history when he stepped on the ice for Washington in Game 6 on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

On Tom Wilson and becoming an NHL villain, from someone who would know

What is it like to play the villain (and play against one)? Capitals analyst and former NHL enforcer Alan May talks Tom Wilson's suspension and the art of becoming the guy everyone loves to hate.

Ted Starkey

Capitals could end Washington's 20-year drought of conference finals appearances

Will the Washington Capitals make history, or continue the city's curse of sports mediocrity?

Gabe Fernandez

NHL Playoffs 2018: Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom ruled out for Game 6 against Penguins

Nicklas Backstrom's status remains up in the air ahead of Game Six against the Pittsburgh Penguins

Alec Gearty

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals' Jakub Vrana nets Game 5 winner, pushes Penguins to brink

The 22-year-old rookie came up clutch for the Capitals in the third period Saturday night.

John Arlia

NHL playoffs 2018: Evgeni Malkin scores on puck that just crosses goal line

Another incredibly close sequence saw a puck just cross the goal line during Game 4 between the Penguins and Capitals.

Evan Sporer

Penguins vs. Capitals: 10 most memorable (and forgettable) moments in playoff rivalry

Sporting News’ resident Penguins and Capitals supporters Mike DeCourcy and David Steele rank the memories they both dread and hold most dear from three decades of the NHL's best running rivalry.

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NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Zach Aston-Reese breaks jaw, suffers concussion from Tom Wilson hit

The Capitals' Tom Wilson was once again at the center of a controversial check in Game 3 of their second-round series against the Penguins.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Alex Ovechkin scores late, Capitals take Game 3 over Penguins

Alex Ovechkin scored with just over a minute remaining in regulation to give Washington a Game 3 victory and the series lead.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Matt Murray, Braden Holtby steal spotlight of Penguins-Capitals series

Matt Murray and Branden Holtby have risen as the stars of the Pittsburgh-Washington Round 2 series.

Sammi Silber

NHL playoffs 2018: Sidney Crosby again showcases brilliance in Penguins' Round 2 opener

Sidney Crosby scored a goal and added an assist in the Penguins' 3-2 come-from-behind series-opening win against the Capitals.

Sammi Silber

Barry Trotz denies telling John Tortorella he's leaving the Capitals

Capitals head coach Barry Trotz denied a report claiming he said he was leaving the Washington club.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Ovechkin records 100th career playoff point

Alex Ovechkin's second-period goal on Thursday was the 52nd of his career, and propelled him to triple digits in postseason points.

Rudi Schuller

NHL playoffs 2018: Capitals seek better way forward in latest clash with Penguins

The Capitals are accustomed to heartbreak while watching Pittsburgh pile up Stanley Cups. They believe this year will be different.

Sammi Silber

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Capitals vs. Penguins second-round series

Everything to know about the Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins before their second-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Penguins show they're still the team to beat on road to Stanley Cup

Using the first round as evidence, which conference’s playoff complexion is clearer? Right now, it looks like the road to the Stanley Cup still runs through Pittsburgh.

Rob Mixer

Predators, Jets thriller a reminder of broken NHL playoff format

Some of the best possible playoff matches will take place in the opening rounds of the NHL playoffs, depriving fans of the best possible conference finals.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Jake Guentzel scores four goals to help Penguins eliminate Flyers

Guentzel helped the Penguins earn a 8-5 victory in Game 6 Sunday to clinch their ninth straight playoff series win Sunday in Philadelphia.

John Arlia

Auston Matthews tops Sidney Crosby in 2017-18 jersey sales

Auston Matthews topped the charts with the NHL's best selling jersey this season.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Crosby passes Lemieux as Penguins' leading postseason scorer

Sidney Crosby scored one of the easier goals you'll see on Wednesday night, but made Penguins history in doing so.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins center depth powers Game 3 victory

Pittsburgh's depth at center shines in its Game 3 victory over the Flyers.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins score twice in 5 seconds, tie postseason record

The Pittsburgh Penguins poured on the offense Sunday in Philadelphia, in a historically fast fashion.

Evan Sporer

NHL playoffs 2018: Penguins' Letang exits Game 2 after full-speed collision with Flyers' Giroux

The Penguins' No. 1 defensemen went straight to the locker room midway through the first period, but returned to play moments later and appeared to avoid major injury.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Sidney Crosby dazzles with natural hat trick in Penguins' Game 1 rout

The Penguins captain has made a habit of batting pucks out of mid-air and into opposing teams' nets in recent weeks. He teed up another can't-miss goal Wednesday in Game 1 against the Flyers, then added two more.

Brandon Schlager

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Penguins vs. Flyers first-round series

Everything to know about the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Rumor Roundup: How will Canucks handle first summer without Sedin twins?

Henrik and Daniel Sedin spent their entire 17-year NHL careers in Vancouver. Their retirements open up a ton of cap space and several questions as the rebuilding Canucks enter uncharted territory.

Lyle Richardson

Capitals clinch Metropolitan title, 100-point season with win over Pittsburgh

Washington claimed the Metro crown for the third year in a row Sunday night with a 3-1 win over the Penguins.

Kaylee Pofahl

Devils experience ups and downs of NHL playoff race

The Devils are trying to hold off the Panthers and earn their first Stanley Cup playoff berth in six years.

Jim Cerny

Sidney Crosby bats puck in mid-air for OT winner against Devils

Sidney Crosby showed off some incredible skill in knocking home a goal in OT on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Watch: Sidney Crosby bats puck in mid-air twice for goal against Montreal

Sidney Crosby knocked the puck from mid-air into the net for a filthy goal against the Canadiens Wednesday night.

Kaylee Pofahl

Rangers vs. Penguins: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Penguins can take over first place in the Metropolitan Division with a win, but surely the Rangers will want to play spoiler.

Gabe Fernandez

Goaltender interference controversy grows as Dumoulin goal is ruled out in Penguins' loss to Leafs

An apparent Penguins goal by Brian Dumoulin was overturned due to an interference call Saturday night.

Kaylee Pofahl

Time to rest? Leafs face possibility of fatigue ahead of stretch run

There are questions about whether fatigue is affecting key players and Toronto’s chances with the postseason just a month away.

Michael Augello

Maple Leafs' Andersen happy with heavy workload

Frederik Andersen has started more games than any other goalie in the NHL, so far, this season.

Dave McCarthy

Flames fall to Penguins in overtime for fourth straight loss

Calgary split its season series with Pittsburgh with both games being decided in overtime.

John Arlia

Ferland returns for Flames as Calgary enters final push toward playoffs

Micheal Ferland will be back in the Flames lineup Monday, with Calgary looking to make a last push to qualify for the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Bruins' Rick Nash scores 20th goal of season in wild first period vs. Penguins

Nash has now 13 seasons with 20 or more goals in his career, second-most among active NHL players.

John Arlia

Matt Murray injury update: Penguins goaltender diagnosed with concussion

Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team confirmed Tuesday.

Evan Sporer

NHL trade rumors: Deadline date, top targets, latest news as trade talks heat up

There isn't enough time in a day to stay current on all the NHL trade rumors before Monday's deadline. Sporting News will keep you informed on all the news and rumblings.

Brandon Schlager

Derick Brassard's trades from Ottawa to Vegas then Pittsburgh, decoded

Derick Brassard, one of the most coveted players at this year's NHL trade deadline, is a Pittsburgh Penguin. How did it happen? That's a long (and complicated) story.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Penguins staying the course on road to three-peat

You couldn’t keep them down forever. This day was eventually coming: The Penguins have taken over first place in the Metropolitan Division, and they're on a mission for more.

Rob Mixer

Flower power: Six facts as Marc-Andre Fleury makes Pittsburgh return

The former Penguins fan favorite makes his return to the Steel City Tuesday night for the first time as a member of the Golden Knights.

Brandon Schlager

NHL Mixed Bag: Rangers' reward for rebuild will come sooner as deadline sellers

Unfortunately for Henrik Lundqvist and the rest of the Rangers' veterans, a Stanley Cup isn't coming down Broadway any time soon. The sooner they sell, the better.

Rob Mixer

Penguins vs. Capitals: Time, TV channel, how to watch online

The Capitals (30-15-5) own first place in the Metropolitan Division, but the Penguins (28-21-3) are just six points behind and gaining quickly.

Brandon Schlager

Evgeni Malkin scores 12th career hat trick

Malkin trails countryman Alex Ovechkin for the most hat tricks since the 2006-07 season.

Rudi Schuller

NHL Rumor Roundup: Maple Leafs weighing options in pursuit of blueline help

In need of help on defense, the Maple Leafs are among those expected to become buyers before the Feb. 26 trade deadline. There are a number of options available, depending on price.

Lyle Richardson

2018 NHL Playoff Matchups: All-Star break comes with tight races in East, West

The NHL regular season ends in April, but it's never too early to start thinking about the playoffs.

Evan Sporer

Crosby passes Jagr for second on Penguins' all-time scoring list

Crosby recorded three assists in Pittsburgh's 6-3 to give him 1,082 career points.

John Arlia

Scalding Flames see Gaudreau, Smith named top two NHL Stars of the Week

Johnny Gaudreau and Mike Smith were named NHL's first and second Stars of the Week, while Penguins right winger Phill Kessel grabbed third star honors.

Kaylee Pofahl

NHL Mixed Bag: Cutthroat Metro, Central division races shaping up for wild second half

Teams fight for playoff position in the Metropolitan and Central divisions have their work cut out in the second half of the NHL season.

Rob Mixer

Josh Bailey injury update: Islanders star out, not a 'long term thing'

The Islanders' bye week is coming at a good time for Josh Bailey.

John Arlia

Penguins reinforcement Daniel Sprong gets overdue shot to shine in call-up

The Penguins desperately needed an infusion of offensive talent up front. Enter Daniel Sprong, whose NHL arrival this season was better late than never.

Adam Herman

Pittsburgh Penguins hit holiday break in strange slump, but still relevant

The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of an unseen statistical situation, but have remained relevant in the East.

Evan Sporer

NHL schedule, Dec. 25-31: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

So much for the Christmas spirit. The NHL season resumes Wednesday with four matchups between division rivals to close out 2017.

Brandon Schlager

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Evan Sporer

John Gibson dives to make miraculous save against Crosby, Penguins

John Gibson made his second miraculous save in less than a week to rob a would-be goal scorer.

Evan Sporer

NHL schedule, Dec. 18-24: A viewer's guide to the week ahead

Blue Jackets-Penguins (Dec. 21) and Maple Leafs-Rangers (Dec. 23) highlight an abbreviated week of NHL action heading into the Christmas break.

Brandon Schlager

Fleury tops Murray and Penguins in first game against friend, former team

Thursday was a special night for the Golden Knights goaltender.

Jim Cerny

Leafs prospect Jeremy Bracco learning what it takes to succeed at pro level with Marlies

The Marlies forward developing in AHL so far this season.

Dhiren Mahiban

The NHL is political, whether you like it or not

The NHL prefers its players stick to sports. But vastly different public responses to the recent socio-political statements by J.T. Brown and Alex Ovechkin illustrate hockey's double standard.

Patrick Kearns

Matt Murray injury update: Penguins goalie out 'week to week' with lower body issue

Two-time Stanley Cup-winning goalie, injured in collision Monday, out of Penguins lineup on "week to week basis".

Jim Cerny

Metro Mayhem: NHL's best division is even more competitive this season

Breaking down team by team why the Metropolitan Division is the NHL's most competitive this season.

Jim Cerny

Boeser continues scoring streak as Canucks defeat Penguins

Brock Boeser nets two as he continues his points streak.

Alec Gearty

Wideman of Senators rips hamstring, out 'weeks'

Sens defenseman suffered gruesome injury in Thursday's game against Penguins.

Jim Cerny

Duchene, Ryan on same line as Senators return from Sweden to host Penguins

Thursday's game in Ottawa between the Senators and Penguins has a string of great storylines.

Jim Cerny

Senators' Bobby Ryan activated from IR, could play Thursday against Penguins

The Ottawa Senators will likely have forward Bobby Ryan on Thursday when they take on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Predators' Kyle Turris scores in first game after being traded by Senators

Kyle Turris wasted no time introducing himself to Nashville with his first goal as a Predator.

Alec Gearty

Predators' David Poile keeps outsmarting his GM competition

What makes the Kyle Turris-Matt Duchene trade so interesting is the astute maneuvering by Predators general manager David Poile and staff in the years, months and weeks leading up to Nov. 5.

Adam Gretz

Boeser's hat trick powers Canucks past Penguins

Brock Boeser's first career hat trick provided the offense in the Canucks victory against the Penguins Saturday night.

Evan Sporer

Penguins' Crosby goes between his own legs for assist against Canucks

Sidney Crosby produced a highlight reel assist during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Evan Sporer

Connor McDavid completes no-look pass to Draisaitl for Oilers' goal

Watch Connor McDavid's impressive no-look pass to Leon Draisaitl.

Alec Gearty

Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins hits 100 goal mark

Watch Ryan Nugent-Hopkins score his 100th career goal.

Alec Gearty

Sorting out NHL contenders, pretenders one month into the season

After a topsy-turvy October, which teams are truly at the top of the NHL, and which are pretending to be?

Evan Sporer

Connor McDavid's Donald Trump costume: Harmless, or sad?

The hockey world collectively cringed Monday when the face of the NHL did his best impression of the most controversial figure in North America, if only for Halloween.

Brandon Schlager

Watch: Winnipeg Jets forward Wheeler scores first-period hat trick vs. Penguins

The 31-year-old winger led an offensive outburst in the opening period.

Rudi Schuller

Watch a masked Ryan Reaves scare the hot dogs out of Phil Kessel

A perfectly executed hotel-room prank caught Phil Kessel hilariously off guard.

Alec Gearty

Matt Hendricks returns and Nic Petan heads to minors for Jets

Veteran center returns from injury to make Winnipeg Jets debut this week.

Scott Billeck

Penguins goalie Matt Murray makes incredible diving save against Edmonton

Pittsburgh goalie Matt Murray denied Mark Letestu an easy goal midway though the second period.

E.Jay Zarett

Winnipeg Jets preparing for busy upcoming schedule

After a five day layoff, Winnipeg returns to action against the Penguins on Thursday night.

Scott Billeck

Report: Draisaitl and Caggiula both cleared to play Tuesday for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers reportedly will get a lift against the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday with the returns of Leon Draisaitl and Drake Caggiula from injuries.

Jim Cerny

NHL Finishers Series: Connor McDavid and the elements of speed

If speed kills, Connor McDavid is the NHL's deadliest assassin. Sporting News slows down his highlight reel to study the elite goal-scoring arsenal of the Oilers' 20-year-old wunderkind.

Paul Campbell

Nikita Kucherov continues hot start with two goals in Lightning win vs. Penguins

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Penguins on Saturday behind a pair of goals from Nikita Kucherov.

Evan Sporer

Penguins get center Riley Sheahan, Red Wings granted cap relief in trade

Pittsburgh gambles it can revitalize a once-promising player who'd become dead salary cap weight Detroit needed to move to clear space for Andreas Athanasiou.

Brandon Schlager

Sidney Crosby's no-look, game-tying goal was pure hockey brilliance

There are smart hockey plays, and then there are Sidney Crosby-smart hockey plays. The Rangers fell victim to one in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss.

Brandon Schlager

Lightning's Steven Stamkos scores first goal in nearly a year

The Tampa Bay Lightning star missed almost 11 months recovering from a knee injury.

Rudi Schuller

Lightning's Koekkoek scores first two NHL goals

Koekkoek records a personal milestone.

Alec Gearty

Lopsided night raises hopes for Blackhawks, questions for Penguins

The NHL's two most successful franchises of the last decade were trending in opposite directions to start the season. Chicago's 10-1 blowout of Pittsburgh Thursday was unpredictable, to say the least.

Brian Sandalow

Watch: Brandon Saad's hat trick leads Blackhawks to crushing victory over Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks welcomed the reigning Stanley Cup champions with a 10-1 thrashing to open the 2017-18 season.

Rudi Schuller

NHL opening night: Hat tricks, Patrick Marleau and Penguins' OT blues

The NHL regular season finally opened Wednesday with a few of its biggest stars in action.

Brandon Schlager

Inside the 2017-18 Penguins: Dynasty in offing if Crosby and company threepeat

It's been more than 30 years since any NHL team won three consecutive Stanley Cups, so the Pittsburgh Penguins have a shot at a dynasty if they win another title in 2017-18.

Jim Cerny

Making a modern dynasty: Penguins in position for Stanley Cup history with three-peat

Five teams in the history of the NHL have won three straight Stanley Cups. Two in hand, the Penguins so far have done it the hard way, facing unprecedented roster turnover and league-wide parity.

Adam Gretz

Canucks take flier on Derrick Pouliot in trade with Penguins

Pittsburgh dealt its 2012 first-round draft choice to Vancouver Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and depth defenseman Andrey Pedan.

Brandon Schlager

Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

Brandon Schlager

Sidney Crosby says it is 'great honor' for Penguins to visit White House

The Penguins captain, and face of the NHL, supports his team's decision to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.

Jim Cerny

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