Hockey
Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives
A year ago when the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers met in the Stanley Cup Final, they were polar opposites in everything from climate, market and franchise history to deep-run experience and toughness.
Ovechkin’s wife says family will remain in Russia after next season
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin regularly returns to his native Russia during NHL offseasons. His family's flight east next summer might not feature a return ticket, though.
McDavid, Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after win over Stars in Game 5
Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, 40-year-old Corey Perry scored again and the Edmonton Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5 to wrap up the Western Conference final.
Clinching a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn’t lead to celebrating for Panthers
Bill Zito didn't do any significant celebrating after the Florida Panthers clinched their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final. He got some food and went back to work.
Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin’s playing future after email mistake
The Washington Capitals said Thursday that no decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL after an email was sent to season-ticket holders calling next season his last.
Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final
It's one win in a series otherwise going resoundingly against them. The Carolina Hurricanes still face a long and improbable climb ahead against the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers.
Dallas needs more goals from its stars to avoid elimination against Edmonton
Mikko Rantanen and Mikael Granlund scored seven of the Dallas Stars' 13 goals in the second round to move on to the Western Conference final against the Edmonton Oilers, yet that lopsided production was also a red flag.
U.S. wins first world hockey title since 1933 with overtime victory over Switzerland
The United States prevailed over Switzerland 1-0 in overtime of the final of the ice hockey world championship on Sunday.
Denmark stuns Canada, U.S. beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds
Nick Olesen scored with 49 seconds left and Denmark stunned Canada 2-1 at the ice hockey world championship Thursday to advance to the semifinals.
Nazar rallies U.S. past Czechs at ice hockey worlds
Frank Nazar scored twice to help the United States rally for a 5-2 victory over the Czech Republic and hand the titleholder its first defeat at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday.
Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington
Capitals defenseman Alex Alexeyev started his offseason with a bang. The 25-year-old was charged with public intoxication after a fight in Arlington, Virginia, on Saturday morning, authorities confirmed on Monday.
Oilers’ Draisaitl-McDavid duo against Stars’ Rantanen to be conference finals’ focal point
After one day without playoff hockey, the chase for the Stanley Cup resumes Tuesday night with the start of the conference finals - and the star power still in contention is off the charts.
Panthers rout Maple Leafs in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference final
Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves, Florida scored three times in a 6:24 span in the second period and the Panthers routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 on Sunday night to advance to the Eastern Conference final.
‘Overwhelmed’ Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season
The Capitals' 50th season didn't end how they wanted; the top seed in the Eastern Conference was unceremoniously eliminated in five games by the Carolina Hurricanes.
Winnipeg Jets’ Scheifele scores after dad’s death, receives outpouring of support in loss to Stars
Saturday presented an emotional roller coaster for Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele.
Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night, winning the second-round series and advancing to the Eastern Conference final for a second time in three years.
Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds
Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead at the ice hockey world championship on Wednesday.
Facing elimination, Capitals look to rally against Hurricanes at home
Down 3-1 in their best-of-seven series against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Washington Capitals will be fighting for their playoff lives in Thursday's Game 5 at Capital One Arena.
LOVERRO: Long day’s journey into never-ending night
It was quite a journey for Washington sports fans Monday night -- almost too rewarding.
NHL suspends Panthers’ minority owner for calling Canada ‘51st state’
The NHL has indefinitely suspended Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu after he referred to Canada as the "51st state" on social media.
