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Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.

Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said Thursday that he "can't predict the future" when asked whether he expects to be back with Toronto next season.

Sharks sign NCAA champ Pohlkamp to 2-year deal Sharks sign NCAA champ Pohlkamp to 2-year deal

The Sharks signed Hobey Baker Award finalist Eric Pohlkamp to a two-year, entry-level contract on Thursday.

Barkov to play for Finland in championship Barkov to play for Finland in championship

Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov got a clean bill of health and will play in the World Championship for Finland in May even though he missed missing the entire NHL season recovering from a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee.

Bowness agrees to return as Blue Jackets coach Bowness agrees to return as Blue Jackets coach

Rick Bowness has agreed to a contract to return as coach of the Blue Jackets next season.

Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir

The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.

🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading? 🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?

Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.