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Stars' Jamie Benn sits, ending games-played streak at 371
Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out against the Predators on Thursday night, with coach Pete DeBoer saying it was for "maintenance."
Islanders' Anthony Duclair steps away after coach's ridicule
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair will be taking time away from the team, head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin step closer to record after goal 892
Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night.
Capitals' Logan Thompson exits with upper-body injury
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson left Wednesday night's game against the Hurricanes because of an upper-body injury and did not return.
NHL, Canada's Rogers partner on 12-year media rights deal
The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.
Filip Chytil may miss rest of Vancouver Canucks' season
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil, 25, may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from a concussion, coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday, adding the veteran has experienced good and bad days trying to recover.
Panthers' Niko Mikkola fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.

Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out against the Predators on Thursday night, with coach Pete DeBoer saying it was for "maintenance."

New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair will be taking time away from the team, head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday.

Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night.

Capitals goalie Logan Thompson left Wednesday night's game against the Hurricanes because of an upper-body injury and did not return.

The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada.

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil, 25, may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from a concussion, coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday, adding the veteran has experienced good and bad days trying to recover.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.