Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin snagged the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP for the second straight year Thursday night. ...more

June 19, 2009

Television ratings for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals are up from the first game. The NBC telecast drew a 3.4 rating and a 6 share. That's up from the 2.6 rating and 5 share of Saturday's Game 1. Detroit beat Pittsburgh 3-1 in Sunday night's game to take a 2-0 lead in the series. ...more

June 1, 2009

Chris Chelios raced up and down the ice and when he had a chance to peek up and check out his surroundings Wednesday, he had trouble believing his eyes. ...more

January 1, 2009

Right around the time Ryan Malone puts his hotel key into the door to his room, his thoughts might drift. About the time Adam Hall finishes his pregame meal, he might try to find a TV. ...more

January 1, 2009

After playing a season-high 15 minutes, 10 seconds of ice time Sunday at Carolina, rookie Steven Stamkos figures to log a few more minutes tonight against the Panthers. ...more

November 18, 2008

Too little sustained offense and too many untimely penalties led to too much Stanley Cup champions for the Lightning to overcome Thursday night. ...more

November 14, 2008

The Lightning will take a couple of days to rest following a 12-day cross-continent trip to recollect themselves and get ready for Saturday's home opener, one of our five must-see games at the Forum this season: ...more

October 7, 2008

The Stanley Cup finals haven't seen anything like this in 72 years, a team staving off elimination by scoring in the last minute of regulation, then winning in overtime. ...more

June 4, 2008

The victorious Red Wings just want to tighten things up. The suddenly deflated Penguins are looking to shake it up. ...more

May 26, 2008

Youthful names now rule the game. The National Hockey League has been overrun with young talent in the post-lockout era. The poster boy for the new wave will be on the national stage starting tonight as the Stanley Cup finals open in Detroit with the Red Wings hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins. ...more

May 24, 2008