Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals

The league’s career goal-scoring record holder inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 ...
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What NHL rules are different in the Olympics?

Hockey is always hockey, but there are some differences between the rules in the NHL compared to the Olympics.

Winners and losers of the NHL offseason include teams in big markets spending and improving

It's been a very active offseason.
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NHL teammates turn rivals as Olympic hockey begins

NHL teammates quickly become international rivals as men’s hockey begins at the 2026 Olympics, with a number of compelling ...
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Bracket, schedule and how to watch Round 1 of the 2026 NHL playoffs

The chase for the Stanley Cup is officially on. The NHL regular season has ended, and now it is time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sixteen teams made the postseason, and soon a champion will lift the ...
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NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says

The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.

NHL may struggle with media rights

Despite strong viewership in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, a media rights analyst is casting doubt on the NHL’s ability to ...