The Capitals improved by 11 points in the standings in Ovechkin's rookie season. He helped, but he couldn't do it alone.In 2008, Alex Ovechkin fo...
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Open Extended ReactionsThe final day of the regular season is exactly two weeks away, but the race for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spo...
Ryan S. ClarkApr 2, 2025, 07:30 AM ETCloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN.Open Extended ReactionsWashington Capitals coach Spencer Carb...
Open Extended ReactionsThe NHL began handing out the Presidents' Trophy to the team with the best regular-season record beginning in the 1985-86 ...
Open Extended ReactionsThe Stars were the third team to clinch a playoff berth this season, and the most likely outcome for Dallas is earning the...
Open Extended ReactionsSaturdays during the NHL regular season are typically a heavy day on the schedule, and this week is no exception.While the...
Open Extended ReactionsHeading into Friday's slate of six games, there are four teams within two points battling for the second Eastern Conferenc...
Greg WyshynskiMar 28, 2025, 07:30 AM ETCloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer.Open Extended ReactionsPower plays in the NHL haven't been...
Open Extended ReactionsAs of Dec. 6, the Minnesota Wild were 18-4-4 and atop the NHL standings. Fast-forward to Thursday, and they have a tenuous...