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Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals following death of father

Alex Ovechkin returns to Capitals following death of father

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is back with the Washington Capitals, eager to play hockey again while he and his family are still mourning the death of his father, Mikhail. Ovechkin missed four games over the past week to fly to Moscow.
Coyotes trade Mayo to Golden Knights for draft pick, Weber's contract

Coyotes trade Mayo to Golden Knights for draft pick, Weber's contract

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes have traded defenseman Dysin Mayo to the Vegas Golden Knights for a 2023 fifth-round draft pick. The Coyotes also acquired the contract of defenseman Shea Weber in the deal announced Wednesday.
Maple Leafs announce injured defenceman Jake Muzzin won't play again this season

Maple Leafs announce injured defenceman Jake Muzzin won't play again this season

TORONTO — Jake Muzzin won't play again this season. Whether the veteran defenceman can eventually resume his NHL career remains to be seen.
Stuart Skinner calms Oilers' crease: 'Pretty crazy evolution'

Stuart Skinner calms Oilers' crease: 'Pretty crazy evolution'

Connor McDavid has known Stuart Skinner a long time.
New Jersey plays Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

New Jersey plays Los Angeles in a non-conference matchup

Los Angeles Kings (32-18-7, second in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (37-15-5, second in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Predators visit the Sharks after shootout win

Predators visit the Sharks after shootout win

Nashville Predators (26-22-6, fifth in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (18-29-11, seventh in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Thursday, 10:30 p.m.
Red Wings host the Rangers after Suter's 2-goal game

Red Wings host the Rangers after Suter's 2-goal game

New York Rangers (33-15-9, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (27-21-8, fifth in the Atlantic Division) Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Wild visit the Blue Jackets after Hartman's 2-goal game

Wild visit the Blue Jackets after Hartman's 2-goal game

Minnesota Wild (30-21-5, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (18-34-5, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Boston brings 4-game win streak into matchup with Seattle

Boston brings 4-game win streak into matchup with Seattle

Boston Bruins (43-8-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (32-19-6, third in the Pacific Division) Seattle; Thursday, 10 p.m.
Lightning play the Sabres in division play

Lightning play the Sabres in division play

Buffalo Sabres (28-22-4, sixth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, third in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.