Pro Hockey Talk

Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs

The Dallas Stars were fined $100,000 by the NHL on Monday for an optional practice session during the mandatory Christmas break that was attended by several young players. … [Read more...] about Stars fined by the NHL for violating CBA with an optional practice during the Christmas break

Crosby now has 1,034 assists, good for 12th in NHL history. Only three players — Ray Bourque, Wayne Gretzky and Steve Yzerman — have more assists with a single team. The 37-year-old Crosby has played 1,310 regular-season games. Lemieux played 915. … [Read more...] about Penguins’ captain Sidney Crosby breaks Mario Lemieux’s franchise record for assists

Martinez and Smith signed with Chicago in free agency last summer. Martinez has one goal and three assists in 15 games, and Smith has six goals and four assists in 26 games. … [Read more...] about Alec Martinez, Craig Smith could return for the Blackhawks in Winter Classic

The Red Wings nearly ended their playoff drought this spring, but they have taken a significant step back. … [Read more...] about Steve Yzerman expecting new coach Todd McLellan to get Red Wings back on track