The Capitals led the Eastern Conference when Ovechkin got injured Nov. 18, and they remain atop the conference more than three weeks into his absence. … [Read more...] about Capitals are rolling along without Alex Ovechkin thanks to depth that has kept them a contender
NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion Kevin Shattenkirk retires after 14 seasons
The 35-year-old appeared in 952 regular-season games split between seven teams. Shattenkirk has gone unsigned since scoring six goals and 18 assists in 61 games with the Boston Bruins last season. … [Read more...] about NHL defenseman and Stanley Cup champion Kevin Shattenkirk retires after 14 seasons
Avalanche acquire Mackenzie Blackwood, trade Alexandar Georgiev to Sharks
Colorado will retain 14% of Georgiev’s contract, which equates to approximately $476,000. He is in the last season of a three-year, $10.2 million deal. … [Read more...] about Avalanche acquire Mackenzie Blackwood, trade Alexandar Georgiev to Sharks
Blackhawks place goaltender Petr Mrazek on IR with a left groin injury
Mrazek was replaced by Arvid Soderblom in the first period of a 4-2 loss to Winnipeg. The 32-year-old Mrazek is 7-11-1 with a 2.83 goals-against average and .906 save percentage in 20 games this season. … [Read more...] about Blackhawks place goaltender Petr Mrazek on IR with a left groin injury
Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, reports say
The Rangers did not announce the contract, and Shesterkin declined to comment on it after the Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2. … [Read more...] about Shesterkin’s deal with the Rangers makes him the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history, reports say