NHL News

Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer

Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

Ron Francis stepping down as Kraken president Ron Francis stepping down as Kraken president

Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is stepping down from his role at the end of the season, the team announced Wednesday.

Maple Leafs G Stolarz helped off vs. Capitals Maple Leafs G Stolarz helped off vs. Capitals

Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Wednesday's game against the Capitals early in the first period with a lower-body injury.

Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal

The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.

Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed

The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet."

Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks inquiry Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks inquiry

The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

🏒 Ranking each NHL team's top prospect 🏒 Ranking each NHL team's top prospect

Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.