LOS ANGELES — Alex Ovechkin scored two power-play goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Monday night. It was the 10th multi-goal game this season for Ovechkin, who leads the NHL with 42 goals. … more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — NHL goaltenders prepare for the unexpected and unpredictable, ready for pucks deflecting off sticks, bodies, feet or even a divot in the ice past all the gear designed to help defend their net. The freaky, fluky or … more
When the Maple Leafs sent a first-round pick and two prospects to the Kings for Jake Muzzin, it didn’t exactly open the flood gates a month before the trade deadline. That is because the standings are slowing everything down. With … more
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Charlie McAvoy scored the game-winning goal in overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the San Jose Sharks 6-5 on Monday night in a game featuring two of the NHL’s hottest teams. McAvoy’s fourth goal of the … more
CHICAGO — Alex DeBrincat had three goals and two assists, and the Chicago Blackhawks held on to beat the Ottawa Senators 8-7 on Monday night for their ninth win in 11 games. Patrick Kane scored his 36th goal and added … more
CALGARY, Alberta — Michael Frolik and Mikael Backlund each had a goal and an assist in the third period to help the Calgary Flames beat the Arizona Coyotes on Monday. Mark Giordano also had a goal and an assist, and … more
