Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

Ovechkin is known for his hard hits, and the same happened back in 2012, when he chose to skip the NHL All-Star Game in Ottawa. The decision came after he was suspended for three games. The suspension ...

Following the positive reception for the 4 Nations Face-Off last month, changes could be in store for the NHL All-Star Game. According to ESPN's Kristen Shilton, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman ...

“We’re reevaluating how we want to do things because I think we’ve raised the bar about as high as you can for an All-Star Game in any sport,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters ...

The New York Islanders are scheduled to host All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, in early February. It’s expected to be an unofficial send-off for NHL players who will be going to the ...

The biggest factor, though, is Connor Hellebuyck. A two-time Vezina Trophy winner (2019-20, 2023-24), he is the best ...

The Islanders were officially awarded 2026 All-Star Weekend in ... s a great thing.” • The NHL expects Wayne Gretzky to start traveling to Washington Capitals games as soon as Alex Ovechkin ...

Mikko Rantanen will be the center of attention when the Dallas Stars meet the Colorado Avalanche meet in the first round ...

which replaced the NHL's traditional All-Star Game, the league is prepared to roll out something entirely different again in February 2026 when the New York Islanders host the sport's top skaters ...

NHL Playoff Predictions 2025: Which West Teams Win Round 1? Expect An Upset The first-round matchups are finalized for the ...

Ovechkin has played all 20 of his NHL seasons with Washington, leading the team to its only Stanley Cup win in 2018. Earlier ...