NHL News

PWHL releases 9-date neutral-site schedule PWHL releases 9-date neutral-site schedule

The PWHL is taking women's pro hockey to places from Raleigh, North Carolina, to the Pacific Northwest in releasing its nine-date schedule of neutral-site games on Monday.

Alex Ovechkin notches hat trick as Washington Capitals win Alex Ovechkin notches hat trick as Washington Capitals win

Washington's Alex Ovechkin, 39, recorded his first hat trick of the season, and the 16th of his career on the road, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record along the way, as the Capitals topped the Vegas Golden Knights 5-2 on Sunday.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves suspended five games Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves suspended five games

Toronto Maple Leafs veteran forward Ryan Reaves was suspended Sunday for five games, the NHL announced, after an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse on Saturday night in his club's 4-3 victory at Scotiabank Arena.

Jets' Neal Pionk fined for clipping Panthers' Jesper Boqvist Jets' Neal Pionk fined for clipping Panthers' Jesper Boqvist

The NHL fined Jets defenseman Neal Pionk $5,000 for clipping Panthers defenseman Jesper Boqvist.

Penguins' Kris Letang out; '22 first-rounder Pickering debuts Penguins' Kris Letang out; '22 first-rounder Pickering debuts

Penguins defenseman Kris Letang missed his second straight game Saturday night against San Jose due to an illness, while Owen Pickering made his NHL debut.

Blackhawks' Seth Jones goes on IR with right foot injury Blackhawks' Seth Jones goes on IR with right foot injury

Blackhawks defenseman Seth Jones was placed on injured reserve Saturday because of a right foot injury.

Hurricanes mull surgery for G Andersen, place F Jarvis on IR Hurricanes mull surgery for G Andersen, place F Jarvis on IR

The Hurricanes are considering surgery for goalie Frederik Andersen (lower-body injury) and placed forward Seth Jarvis (upper-body injury) on injured reserve.