Maybe this is what the NHL wanted. I haven't seen the ratings for Wednesday's nationally televised matchup between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals, but it wouldn't be surprising if there ...

LANDOVER—On a Thursday night in New York, the Washington Capitals’ policeman, Randy Holt, broke his stick as he crosschecked ...

As we celebrate The Sporting News' 140th anniversary, we take a look at the 20 greatest NHL teams of all time.

The Kings have the option of bringing back interim coach D.J. Smith, who had an 11-6-6 record to finish the season. Steph ...

The 2025-26 NHL season has delivered one of the most competitive Stanley Cup races in recent years. The playoffs have already produced dramatic Game 7 finishes, coaching changes, breakout stars, and ...

With the Stanley Cup Final underway, two more teams have fallen out of contention and now know where they'll be picking in ...

Langway, 35, had grown disenchanted with his part-time playing and unofficial assistant coaching role. He insisted he is not retiring, but it’s a safe bet Langway has played his last game as a Capital ...

The crop of centers in this year's Draft class might not be as deep as the defensive prospects, but there's certainly quality to be found.

The NHL was once made up of six teams, but due to expansion, it now has 32 teams spread across Canada and the USA. Today, we ...

The Stanley Cup playoff beard has been an NHL tradition since the early 1980s, when the shaggy New York Islanders won four straight championships. It represents the players’ singular focus, as if even ...

The Stanley Cup Final kicks off on June 2 between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights. James Guillory / Imagn Images Welcome to one of my favorite columns to write each year, where we go through all 30 ...

The UFA class this summer is looking rather sparse at this point, which will put pressure on teams to lock up their ...