The first round of the playoffs was nothing but a formality for the Edmonton Oilers, bringing regicide to the L.A. Kings. The Oilers showed little stutter in the series.
The Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Every season, teams must win 16 games to hoist the 132-year-old Silver Chalice, which
Former NHL superstar Jaromir Jagr added another achievement to his impressive hockey resume Thursday, passing Gordie Howe as the sport's oldest professional goal-scorer.
Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ice hockey.
ELMONT — New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier is typically a pretty reserved guy. That concept went out the window in the second period of the Devils’ tilt with the New Jersey Devils on Sunday evening at UBS Arena.
It’s leap day! Feb. 29 only comes every four years, so there’s not a whole lot of NHL history that has happened on this date. Having said that, some significant events have occurred, including a huge milestone for Mr.
Detroit Red Wings coach Derek Lalonde knew a lot about Alex DeBrincat when the club acquired him from Ottawa in the summer. He’s also learned a few things about the diminutive sniper since DeBrincat arrived in Detroit.
Through his quarter century of play with the Detroit Red Wings, there were many remarkable achievements reached by Gordie Howe, and numerous historic nights recorded.
From fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game
After an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Arizona Coyotes won 8-1 in a romp with two special twists. The Yotes had to feel inspired after losing two straight to the Kings by blowing a 4-1 lead in their last game.
As Halloween nears, the Daily Faceoff crew discusses the scariest players in the league.
The Nashville Predators moved to 3-3 on the season with their win Saturday night over the San Jose Sharks who fall to 0-4-1 after losing to the Predators by a score of 5-1.
When it came time to choose the jersey number he’d wear for the Detroit Red Wings, it all added up for Jeff Petry. In this instance, he found the perfect timing for a like father, like son moment.
Another in a series of articles as the Hockey Writers bring you continuing coverage of the recently concluded NHL Combine in Buffalo, N.Y. Hockey has always had a history of players from the same family playing professional hockey.
It was 72 years ago today Gordie Howe fractured his skull in a playoff game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The injury occurred when he collided with Leafs legend Ted Kennedy at the 8:37 mark of the third period.
Late in the first period, Ovechkin put a backhander by Flyers goaltender Carter Hart, securing the 17th 30-goal season of his illustrious career. Ovechkin matches Hall of Famer Mike Gartner for the most 30-plus goal campaigns in NHL history.
After a hard-fought 4-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Friday night, the Boston Bruins headed home as the best team in the NHL at the Holiday break.
After tying Gordie Howe with goal No. 801 earlier in the game, Alex Ovechkin passed the Hall of Famer, tallying an empty-net goal late in the Washington Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night.
Alex Ovechkin has tied legendary forward Gordie Howe for the most goals in NHL history, scoring his 801st on Monday against the Winnipeg Jets. The goal came with 1:38 left in the first period, with Dylan Strome grabbing the assist. Jets backup David Rittich was the goaltender of record on the wrist shot from just near the high slot.
Only three active NHL players have scored 60 goals in a single season. Two of them will be on the ice at Capital One Arena in D.C. on Saturday as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Washington Capitals.
With Sidney Crosby leading another strong run be the Pittsburgh Penguins, discussions have started debating where he ranks among the greatest hockey players of all time.
Alex Ovechkin continues to inch closer to being the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. The ‘Great 8′ scored two empty-net goals in the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Future Hall of Famer Alexander Ovechkin hit another milestone in his pursuit of the NHL record for career goals.
Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.
We know the names at the top. Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Gordie Howe are probably in just about everyone's top three. It is after those three, though, that things get a little more complicated...
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