A weekly gauge of the players who are controlling substantial buzz around the league. When a player is included on this list ...

The Pittsburgh Penguins did not like their start despite taking the first seven shots of the game. They liked their pushback ...

On the ice, the three Penguins’ beloved veteran, captain Sidney Crosby, star forward Evgeni Malkin and top defenseman Kris ...

The Capitals have “engaged more meaningfully” in extension talks with pending unrestricted free-agent goaltender Logan ...