NHL News

Penguins' Crosby cherishes 'special' milestone of 600 goals Penguins' Crosby cherishes 'special' milestone of 600 goals

Captain Sidney Crosby scored his 600th NHL goal on Saturday night during the Penguins' 6-1 loss to the Utah Hockey Club at PPG Paints Arena, joining Hall of Fame forward Mario Lemieux as the only two players to do so entirely in a Pittsburgh uniform.

Thankful Joe Thornton has jersey retired by San Jose Sharks Thankful Joe Thornton has jersey retired by San Jose Sharks

With his pinpoint passing, infectious joy and signature beard, Joe Thornton became the face of the Sharks franchise and was honored with his No. 19 jersey being raised to the rafters.

Connor Bedard frustrated amid early sophomore slump Connor Bedard frustrated amid early sophomore slump

Mired in an 11-game stretch without a goal, Blackhawks star Connor Bedard is looking for answers to a drop-off in his scoring pace.

Maple Leafs put Matthew Knies on IR with upper-body injury Maple Leafs put Matthew Knies on IR with upper-body injury

Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies was placed on injured reserve Friday due to an upper-body injury, though coach Craig Berube said he is showing signs of improvement.

Bruins edge Utah to win in interim coach Joe Sacco's debut Bruins edge Utah to win in interim coach Joe Sacco's debut

The Bruins beat the Utah Hockey Club 1-0 on Thursday night in Joe Sacco's debut as interim coach after Jim Montgomery was fired earlier this week.

NHL explains not suspending Knights' Zach Whitecloud for hit NHL explains not suspending Knights' Zach Whitecloud for hit

The NHL Department of Player Safety has clarified why it decided not to suspend Golden Knights defenseman Zach Whitecloud for a hit that injured Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with broken fibula Capitals star Alex Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with broken fibula

Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and could be out up to six weeks, pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.