National Hockey League

Capitals' Ovechkin notches 34th career hat trick

Alex Ovechkin had his 34th career hat trick in the Capitals' 7-4 win over the Mammoth on Thursday.

Crosby exits Penguins' win with lower-body injury

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby left Thursday night's game against the Senators in the second period with a lower-body injury, barely a week after he returned from a lower-body injury suffered at the Olympics with Team Canada.

Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.

Panthers' Rodrigues (finger) likely out for season

Evan Rodrigues' season is probably done after the Panthers forward broke a finger on his right hand in Thursday night's 3-2 loss to the Wild.

Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave

Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday.

Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension

The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million.

Sabres welcome Dahlin's fiancee after heart issue

The fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin attended her first game in Buffalo since she received a lifesaving heart transplant.

🏒 The top prospect in each team's pipeline

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