Eastern Conference News: Ovechkin, Blue Jackets, Devils, Flyers, Lightning, Maple Leafs and Playoff Race
On Alex Ovechkin ... Dan Rosen: Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin is the fourth NHL player to score 600 goals in less than 1,000 games. Wayne Gretzky scored 600 in 718 games, Mario Lemieux in 719 games and Brett Hull in…
NHL News: Coyotes, Bruins, Flames, Canes, Avs, Jackets, Rangers, Sens, Flyers and Canucks
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Coyotes GM John Chayka said that goaltender Antti Raanta doesn't have any structural damage. Raanta has a lingering issue and is day-to-day. Arizona Coyotes: Forward Laurent Dauphin is out indefinitely with a lower-body…
NHL News: Coyotes, Flames, Blackhaws, Avs, Stars, Predators, Flyers, Lightning and Maple Leafs
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: The Coyotes recalled Dylan Strome after Laurent Dauphin was injured. NHL Player Safety: The NHL fined Coyotes Oliver Ekman-Larsson for slashing Avs Sven Andrighetto. Craig Morgan of Arizona Sports: Coyotes owner Andrew Barroway…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Panthers, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, Penguins, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Brad Marchand has been fined $2,000 for diving/embellishment. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe of the Buffalo Hockey Beat: Forward Kyle Okposo suffered his second concussion in less than a year. He ended…
NHL News: Flames, Stars, Kings, Devils, Rangers, Penguins, Blues, Lightning, Knights and Jets
On the Calgary Flames ... Mike Zeisberger: GM Brad Treliving on goaltender Mike Smith: "It's a weird injury and we certainly don't want to see it regress. But I will say that it's positive that he's on the trip ... If…
NHL News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Flames, Wings, Wild, Preds, Pens, Leafs and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... NHL Player Safety: Bruins forward was suspended for three games for interference on Red Wings forward Frans Nielsen. Cap Friendly: Backes will forfeit $96,774.19 for his three-game suspension. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Sabres…
Western Conference News: Coyotes, Flames, Stars, Predators, Blues, Canucks and Jets
On the Arizona Coyotes ... Craig Morgan: Have been told that Antti Raanta's injury is not serious. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Goaltender Mike Smith practiced with the team for the first time since suffering his lower-body injury.…
Eastern Conference News: Bruins, Sabres, Canes, Jackets, Wings, Habs, Devils, Rangers, Flyers, and Lightning
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has a sprained left MCL and will be reevaluated in four weeks. On the Buffalo Sabres ... Bill Hoppe: Kyle Criscuolo will be out for four to six weeks with an…
NHL News: Flames, Blackhawks, Oilers, Blues and Canucks
On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: While the Flames are on the road, Kris Versteeg should be rehabbing with their AHL team in Stockton. When the Flames return from their road trip, Versteeg hopes to get clearance…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Preds, Rangers, Habs, Blues, Lightning and Jets
On the Boston Bruins ... Boston Bruins: Coach Bruce Cassidy on goaltender Tuukka Rask and his lower-body injury: "Nursing a minor injury...we'll keep an eye on that one. Not having skated now for three days, doesn't look like he'll be able to…
NHL News: Bruins, Avs, Stars, Oilers, Wild, Canadiens and Canucks
On the Boston Bruins ... Matt Kalman: If goaltender Tuukka Rask's injury is indeed "very minor," it may be a good idea to let Anton Khudobin get the next three starts and give Zane McIntyre a start and then bring…
NHL News: Sabres, Wild, Predators, Islanders, Flyers, Canucks and Jets
On the Buffalo Sabres ... Mike Harrington: "For everyone saying don't bother with Eichel, I repeat what I said from day injury happened: If he can get back with 8-10 games left, he's playing. They're not sitting him healthy for…