After 13 years of waiting, the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin will finally get to play a Stanley Cup Final game on his home ice in Washington.
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Alex Tuch was on the wrong end of Braden Holtby's miraculous save in Game 2, but the Golden Knights forward is moving on, a concept he's grown familiar with.
Lil Jon isn't just a bandwagon hockey fan, and the rapper has a long history of supporting the NHL.
Johan Franzen, who hasn't played in an NHL game in nearly three years, is still struggling with the affects of post-concussion syndrome, according to his wife, who detailed it all in a blog post.
Braden Holtby has long been one of the top Stanley Cup playoff performers at his position.
The Washington Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom has clearly been playing through an injury since returning to the lineup, and gave a glimpse into it on Friday.
The New York Rangers named David Quinn their new head coach, choosing a candidate they said will fill a number of needs for where the franchise is currently at.
To win the Stanley Cup, you need not only to be good, but circumstantially good. Sometimes, anything less than that isn't enough.
Just 24 hours after it was reported Lou Lamoriello is leaving the the Maple Leafs, Toronto announced it has mutually parted ways with former assistant general manager Mark Hunter.
Alex Ovechkin nearly dragged the Capitals back into Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, but ultimately could not overcome the Lightning.
The Supreme Court voted down national legislature on sports gambling, and the ripple effect could impact how the NHL chooses to disclose injury information.
Joey Votto had some harsh remarks about his organization, but walked them back on Tuesday.
A junior football team president in Winnipeg resigned after a writing a racially insensitive Facebook post about the Predators' P.K. Subban.
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Kyle Dubas as the team's new general manager on Friday.
New Perform Group executive chairman John Skipper tells SN the global media company's ability to be nimble and innovative gives it an advantage over legacy outlets.
One of the most entertaining series of the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs will conclude on Thursday, when the Jets and Predators play Game 7 at Bridgestone Arena.
Eddie Hearn spoke to Sporting News about the landmark deal between Matchroom Boxing and Perform Group: eight years for $1 billion.
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.
The Montreal Canadiens tried to poke fun at Brad Marchand following the Boston Bruins playoff elimination, but the star forward was having none of it.
An enterprising Predators fan got in the holiday spirit when it came to dressing up a catfish to throw on the ice for Game 5 of Nashville's series against the Jets.
Brad Marchand was up to his old tricks during Game 4 of the Bruins-Lightning series as he licked the face of another opponent.
Brayden Point opened the scoring for the Lightning in Game 4 with a fantastic individual effort to beat the Bruins.
Another incredibly close sequence saw a puck just cross the goal line during Game 4 between the Penguins and Capitals.
Brendan Shanahan has a decision to make with respect to who will become the next Maple Leafs general manager. But really, there is only one choice for the Toronto team president.
Lou Lamoriello reportedly could be finishing out his final season as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Nashville Predators had a number of guests at Bridgestone Arena for Game 2 against the Winnipeg Jets, including raucous Titans offensive lineman and a local hero.
Rick Nash scored a sleek goal to put the Bruins ahead 1-0 in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Eddie Hearn called Deontay Wilder's $50 million "bluff," saying there's more context needed to understand the ongoing negotiations to stage a unification fight between his client Anthony Joshua and Wilder.
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.
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey will sit out Game 5 on Friday for a cross-check to the neck of Eric Staal.
Sidney Crosby scored one of the easier goals you'll see on Wednesday night, but made Penguins history in doing so.
The Columbus Blue Jackets got a big performance from goaltender Sergei Bobrosky to lead them to an overtime victory in Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead against the Capitals.
Corey Perry was at the middle of another controversy, leveling a heavy check that was penalized late during the Ducks game on Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Penguins poured on the offense Sunday in Philadelphia, in a historically fast fashion.
The Kings veteran defenseman will miss Game Two of his team's playoff series with the Vegas Golden Knights after being suspended by the NHL.
No supplemental discipline is coming to the Predators Ryan Johansen for a hit on the Avalanche's Tyson Barrie, leaving the defenseman upset with the league's decision.
The newest Jet Paul Stastny has Winnipeg quietly hoping it's poised to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Patrik Laine is brimming with personality and leads the NHL in goals since entering the league last season, but that hasn't stopped the Jets' young star from flying under the radar.
Erik Karlsson is not joining the Senators as they begin their final road trip of the season, and it's very possible he's played his last game for Ottawa.
Henrik and Daniel Sedin will retire from the NHL the same way they arrived 18 years ago: Together. For the Canucks and the rest of the league, turning the page won't be easy.
William Karlsson scored perhaps the goal of the year on Saturday to help the Golden Knights clinch the Pacific Division in their inaugural season.
The Lightning will be without captain Steven Stamkos on Monday, who will be out for what sounds like nothing more than a night off.
The Blackhawks will miss the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in a decade. 'What's next?' is an interesting question and a major storyline in the NHL.
The topic of goaltender interference reviews is being addressed at the NHL's GM meetings in Florida.
Bruins prospect Ryan Donato will make his NHL debut three days after finishing his junior season at Harvard.
The Carolina Hurricanes GM search has hit a snag, with owner Tom Dundon reportedly not meeting the salary demands of some of his interviewed candidates.
David Backes was ejected from the Bruins game on Thursday for checking for behind less than two weeks after being suspended for a late hit.
Bruins rookie defenseman Charlie McAvoy was injured on his opening shift Saturday, and missed the rest of the game against Montreal.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray has been diagnosed with a concussion, the team confirmed Tuesday.
While the Golden Knights have stunned the hockey world with their expansion success, they almost had their most surprising moment in the final minutes before the trade deadline.
The Winnipeg Jets showed they're gearing up for a deep playoff run in acquiring Paul Stastny.
The New York Rangers traded forward Rick Nash to Boston for a package of five assets, including forward Ryan Spooner and a 2018 first-round draft pick.
A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.
The Bruins and Rangers each got closer to their ultimate goals in a blockbuster Rick Nash deal a day before the trade deadline.
Islanders captain John Tavares will be the offseason's biggest prize if he hits the free-agent market. Six years ago, the honor belonged to Ryan Suter and Zach Parise.
Future NHL players shined on Day 7 of the 2018 Winter Olympics in the men's hockey tournament.
Jordan Greenway will become the first African-American player to compete for Team USA at an Olympic tournament. Read his exclusive story at Sporting News.
While the NHL isn't allowing its players to head to Pyeongchang in 2018, we're left to dream about what could have been with hockey's top stars.
The Sharks lost Joel Ward to what sounds like could be a serious injury Thursday night, and head coach Peter DeBoer is not happy the play he was injured on went unpenalized.
Wild head coach Bruce Boudreau is none too happy that the Blue Jackets Seth Jones will be allowed to play Tuesday after sitting out the All-Star Game.
After clearing waivers on Monday, Jaromir Jagr was assigned to HC Kladno of the Czech 1. Liga, marking the end of his time in the NHL.
Erik Karlsson got into the All-Star Game and Gasparilla spirit with some pirate garb.
The Avalanche own the longest winning streak in the NHL after defeating the Rangers Saturday for their ninth straight.
Dan Girardi left the Tampa Bay Lightning game Sunday after taking a slap shot to the side of his head.
Patrice Bergeron scored four goals in about 30 minutes of hockey Saturday night for the Bruins.
Kevin Shattenkirk's first year as a New York Ranger has had its ups and downs, but Monday provided a very memorable moment.
Four years after missing out on a chance to play in Fenway Park, Evan Rodrigues will compete in the 2018 NHL Winter Classic.
Jason Pominville played in the very first Winter Classic for the Buffalo Sabres, and will play in their next outdoor game 10 years later.
The Devils acquired goaltender Eddie Lack, who has struggled since being traded to the Calgary Flames this offseason.
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele is out 6-to-8 weeks with an upper-body injury.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of an unseen statistical situation, but have remained relevant in the East.
Zac Rinaldo was at the center of another controversial hit and an ugly incident Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.
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.
John Gibson made his second miraculous save in less than a week to rob a would-be goal scorer.
P.K. Subban and Adidas Hockey announced a new partnership on Monday in true Subban style.
Carter Hutton made Blues history and helped St. Louis get back into the win column on Saturday.
The NHL has a problem marketing its product, and Thursday's matchup between Connor McDavid's Oilers and Auston Matthews' Maple Leafs is a perfect example.
Derek Dorsett of the Vancouver Canucks will not return to the active roster this season due to health risks associated with playing.
Brian Boyle, who was diagnosed with CML cancer during training camp, will be a part of the Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer ceremoy on Friday night.
Matt Duchene was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team deal.
Sidney Crosby produced a highlight reel assist during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.
After a topsy-turvy October, which teams are truly at the top of the NHL, and which are pretending to be?
The Calgary Flames Jaromir placed veteran forward Jaromir Jagr on injured-reserve Monday.
Given issues with its own offense, Seattle can't afford to concern itself over the NFL playoff picture or NFC West standings. This is a familiar situation for the Seahawks.
Seattle defensive end Michael Bennett sat again during the national anthem Sunday. He explained his decision and discussed the topic of anthem protests as they relate to former 49ers QB Colin Kaepnerick.
Jaromir Jagr left the Calgary Flames game on Saturday with a lower-body injury.
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Penguins on Saturday behind a pair of goals from Nikita Kucherov.
With the ability to send KHL players to Pyeongchang, Russia leads the way in the first round of 2018 Olympic betting odds for men’s ice hockey.
Devils defenseman Will Butcher is turning heads, recording eights assists during New Jersey's 4-1-0 start to the season.
The New York Rangers received excellent play from their backup goaltenders over the past four seasons, and hope for more success with new No. 2 Ondrej Pavelec this year.
Matthew Tkachuk and Drew Doughty don't like each other, and the feud spilled over into the Flames-Kings game on Wednesday.
Dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, the Blues are off to a surprising 4-0-0 start.
Claude Julien's first order of business is to fine-tune Montreal's blue line, and find the perfect combinations.
The Vegas Golden Knights stayed undefeated on Saturday, again on the stick of forward James Neal.
The Toronto Maple Leafs came out on the right side of the first coach's challenge under the NHL's new rules.
Kevin Shattenkirk's friends and family flocked to Madison Square Garden on Thursday to see his home debut with the New York Rangers.
Matt Duchene will begin the regular season as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, with both player and team hoping to "move on" sooner rather than later.
Jaromir Jagr isn't just a feel-good story, but a productive, top-end talent whose cult hero status is rooted in his ability to play the game of hockey at a very high level.
The Golden Knights will pay tribute during their first home game to those who were affected by a mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday.
An assistant coach on the UNLV hockey team was injured during a mass shooting at a Las Vegas concert late Sunday night.
Jaromir Jagr's storied career will continue in 2017-18 with Calgary.
The Anaheim Ducks have made the playoffs each of the past five years, but haven't achieved their ultimate goal.
The Senators' Erik Karlsson had half of his ankle bone removed during offseason surgery.
The Vegas Golden Knights face the difficult scenario of being an expansion team in their first year of competition.
The Sharks have come close to winning a Stanley Cup the past six years, but haven't been able to put it all together.
Director Sean Menard chatted with Sporting News about his Vince Carter documentary.
Nolan Patrick could be a steal for the Flyers, even at the No. 2 pick.
The Toronto Raptors held their media annual media day on Monday, where many responded to recent comments made by President Donald Trump.
The New York Rangers will begin the season with forward J.T. Miller playing on the wing.
Blake Wheeler tweeted what appeared to be his disagreement with President Donald Trump's stance on NFL players protesting the national anthem.
Brad Marchand and Marc-Edourad Vlasic are unhappy they can't represent Canada at the 2018 Olympics, and let the NHL know it.
The Kings are at a crossroads three years after winning their second Stanley Cup in three seasons.
With or without Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants have too many problems on offense, starting with their offensive line. As Justin Pugh put it, "not much is going right" for New York in 2017.
There are plenty of reasons to be optimistic about the future of the Coyotes.
The Vegas Golden Knights won their first preseason game on Sunday, and continued a creative approach to Twitter.
The Maple Leafs will go another season without a team captain, according to head coach Mike Babcock.
Bryan Little had one of his most productive NHL seasons a year ago, and now has a new six-year extension from the Winnipeg Jets.
The Flames' ongoing search for a new arena in Calgary has turned ugly.
Before they can get better, the Canucks are in the middle of a rebuild that management needs to embrace. Even if it means saying so long to the Sedin twins.
With largely the same roster from a season ago, including one of the NHL's best blue lines, all eyes are on an overhauled crease to determine Calgary's outlook as a Western Conference contender.
After ending a 10-year playoff drought, Connor McDavid and the Oilers have their sights set on the 2018 Stanley Cup.
When the Giants season begins on Sunday, Odell Beckham Jr. will be thrust back into the spotlight.
The Nashville Predators will be without defenseman Ryan Ellis for the beginning of the 2017-18 season.
Tampa Bay will be a hot pick to reach the Stanley Cup Final with a healthy roster, but it's not a team without questions.
Tony Romo thinks the Dallas Cowboys can manage without Ezekiel Elliott regardless of the length of the running back's suspension.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo tells SN about his transition to the broadcast booth and his decision to join CBS Sports.
Bill Cowher is not sure whether Colin Kaepernick really wants to play football, but the former Steelers coach also says he would sign him if Kaepernick could prove his commitment.
NHL Network ranked its top 20 active centers, which included five players from Canadian teams.
A year after sustaining a serious shoulder injury at Summerslam, Finn Balor is back in Brooklyn to compete at the Barclays Center.
WWE superstar Becky Lynch discusses the status of the company's women's division and its women's revolution.
Before "SummerSlam," WWE will recognize some of its former NXT stars, who came through its developmental system.
Samoa Joe and Shinsuke Nakamura are back in Brooklyn a year after competing in "Takeover: Brooklyn II."
A reenergized and refocused Jinder Mahal has been a prominent face in WWE since re-signing with the company following being cut.
The Edmonton Oilers and Leon Draisaitl agreed on a an eight-year, $68 million contract extension.
The polarizing Penguins star has proven time and time again he's one of hockey's great players, and is deserving of requisite respect.
The Seattle Mariners retired the number of their former all-star catcher Edgar Martinez.
The NHL has a decision to make when it comes to Dallas hosting the 2018 entry draft. The sooner, the better.
Former Ottawa Senators forward Dany Heatley won a major lawsuit against his former agent and business advisor
Samuel Siboko, the rapper behind Auston Matthews' viral song, discusses his popular track and the Maple Leafs.
The former Wisconsin captain knows better than most how Tony Granato is ready to handle the unique challenges that will come with coaching the 2018 U.S. Olympic hockey team.
Freddie Freeman tried to devour an entire bag of sunflower seeds in one pour during the Braves game on Wednesday
Raptors could face watered-down Western Conference competition if teams continue to rest their star players
After a dust-up during the Blue Jays game on Tuesday, Marcus Stroman fired back at the White Sox Tim Anderson on Twitter
John Tavares on Tuesday said he wants his experience as a New York Islander to continue
Winnipeg has historically received poor goaltending and needs to fix that before a talented roster can make any noise moving forward.
Charles Oakley shouldn't be excused for sexist comments he made in Dallas
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Francisco Liriano to the Houston Astros on Monday
With a new five-year contract, Nino Niederreiter said he's ready to play a bigger role for the Minnesota Wild
The Brazilian ace may be on the verge of leaving the Spanish side, but if his final showing was against Juventus he'll leave on a good note
