Alex Ovechkin, 41, announces 2026-27 will be his final NHL season
The NHL's all-time leading goalscorer told Capitals teammates this campaign will be his last, ending a 22-season career spent entirely in Washington.
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Lyle Odelein, Stanley Cup-winning defenseman and first Blue Jackets captain, dies at 58
Odelein won the 1993 Stanley Cup with Montreal and later became the first captain in Columbus Blue Jackets history.
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Panthers place captain Aleksander Barkov on long-term injured reserve with leg injury
Barkov, who missed all of 2025-26, will sit out at least the next 10 games, testing Florida's playoff and trade plans.
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Red Wings put Dylan Larkin on injured reserve amid trade request, booed in home opener
Detroit moved its former captain to a non-roster IR spot before a 2-0 season-opening loss to the Rangers as it weighs his trade request.
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Penguins rout Flyers 7-0, setting a notable NHL record
Pittsburgh's lopsided win over Philadelphia opened the season with a record-setting margin.
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Golden Knights have not granted teams permission to talk with ex-coach Cassidy
Vegas is holding firm on its former head coach as other clubs seek permission to interview him.
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Panthers' Brad Marchand returns from surgery, scores first goal since late February
The 38-year-old winger made his season debut against Anaheim after an offseason procedure.
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Sabres' Jiri Kulich returns from blood clot issue, scores winner in 4-3 victory
Kulich's go-ahead goal capped a nearly year-long recovery from a blood clot that raised questions about his career.
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McDavid took $25 million extension rather than a larger raise to keep Oilers' Cup core
The Edmonton captain's below-market deal is framed as a bid to preserve roster flexibility around a Stanley Cup push.
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Penguins and Blue Jackets make trade sending former top prospect to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh added a one-time high draft pick in a swap with Columbus.
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McDavid has a goal and an assist as Oilers beat Kraken 3-1
Edmonton's captain led the way in a road win over Seattle.
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Shesterkin, Bouchard, Cotter named NHL's three stars of the week
The league recognized the week's top performers across the season's opening stretch.
Kelowna Courier · +10 outlets
PWHL-NHL doubleheaders remain limited but could grow with playoffs and Takeover Tour
The women's league and NHL continue experimenting with shared game days, with expansion tied to postseason and tour dates.
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Canadiens' Alexandre Carrier injured in game against Penguins
Montreal provided an update on the defenseman after he left the game versus Pittsburgh.
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NHL playoff projections updated for 2026
Analysts refreshed postseason odds as the season's early results took shape.
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Report: Marco Rossi drawing confirmed trade interest from multiple teams
The Minnesota forward is reportedly attracting attention from clubs including Chicago, Buffalo and Montreal.
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Report: Kirby Dach still a possible trade piece for Canadiens
Montreal continues to weigh moving the forward as it reshapes its roster.
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Analyst links Bruins to trade target filling GM Don Sweeney's biggest need
Boston is being connected to a candidate that would address a positional gap on its roster.
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