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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.
Patrick Roy criticizes Anthony Duclair after Islanders' loss
In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and that the veteran is failing to meet expectations.
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.
Panthers optimistic Matthew Tkachuk will be ready for playoffs
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.

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.

In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and that the veteran is failing to meet expectations.

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.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.