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Alex Ovechkin reaches 20 goals in 19th consecutive season
Alex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
Konstantin Koltsov, boyfriend of Aryna Sabalenka, dies at 42
Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian former pro ice hockey player and boyfriend of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has died at the age of 42.
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov suspended 2 games
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov was suspended for two games after an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay forward Conor Sheary, the NHL announced on Monday, two days after the Lightning's 5-3 victory in Sunrise, Florida.
Forward Wayne Simmonds to retire a Flyer after 15 NHL seasons
Forward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams.
Ryan Lindgren suffers leg injury in New York Rangers' win
New York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren left Sunday's 5-2 victory over the rival New York Islanders with a leg injury suffered in the second period after a hit from Jean-Gabriel Pageau at Madison Square Garden.
Dallas Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Mike Modano
Mike Modano, the Stars' franchise leader in goals, assists and games played, joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only players with statues on the plaza at American Airlines Center.
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leave
Montreal coach Martin St. Louis has taken an indefinite leave for family reasons, the Canadiens announced, stepping away before his club dropped a 5-2 decision on Saturday night to the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
Alex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standings.
Konstantin Koltsov, boyfriend of Aryna Sabalenka, dies at 42Konstantin Koltsov, the Belarusian former pro ice hockey player and boyfriend of tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has died at the age of 42.
Florida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov suspended 2 gamesFlorida Panthers defenseman Dmitry Kulikov was suspended for two games after an illegal check to the head on Tampa Bay forward Conor Sheary, the NHL announced on Monday, two days after the Lightning's 5-3 victory in Sunrise, Florida.
Forward Wayne Simmonds to retire a Flyer after 15 NHL seasonsForward Wayne Simmonds announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday after 15 seasons with six teams.
Ryan Lindgren suffers leg injury in New York Rangers' winNew York Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren left Sunday's 5-2 victory over the rival New York Islanders with a leg injury suffered in the second period after a hit from Jean-Gabriel Pageau at Madison Square Garden.
Dallas Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Mike ModanoMike Modano, the Stars' franchise leader in goals, assists and games played, joins Dirk Nowitzki as the only players with statues on the plaza at American Airlines Center.
Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis takes indefinite leaveMontreal coach Martin St. Louis has taken an indefinite leave for family reasons, the Canadiens announced, stepping away before his club dropped a 5-2 decision on Saturday night to the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome.