Ovechkin led the league with 15 goals in 18 games before getting injured last month. He is now 27 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals that was once considered unapproachable.
Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire: Anton Lundell leads pickups
This week's top waiver wire choices include Panthers forward Anton Lundell who has provided across-the-board output with four assists, nine shots, 12 PIM, 13 hits and five blocks across five contests.
Detroit Red Wings fire coach Derek Lalonde, name Todd McLellan as his replacement
The move comes with the Red Wings on a three-game skid and having lost nine of their past 12.
Fantasy Hockey Trade Analyzer: With Alex Ovechkin’s return, it’s time to trade for him
Michael Finewax recommends fantasy hockey managers to trade for Alex Ovechkin, who is ready to return this week and is itching to gain ground on breaking Wayne Gretzky's career mark of 894 goals.
Celebrini’s hatred for losing will lead to more winning for Sharks
Macklin Celebrini's competitive fire on the ice will benefit the San Jose Sharks now and in the future.
Lindholm’s bounce-back helping drive Bruins’ winning surge in December
Elias Lindholm was a two-way force against the Capitals, helping the Bruins earn one of their most impressive wins of the season.
Sabres end 13-game losing streak with 7-1 win over Islanders, look forward to continued success
The Buffalo Sabres can carry the good cheer of ending the longest losing streak in the NHL this season into their holiday break.
Ersson pulled, Flyers with concerns at holiday break after lopsided loss to Pens
The Flyers have real concerns at the holiday break after suffering a 7-3 loss Monday night to the Penguins.
Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak leaves game with upper-body injury
Boston Bruins leading scorer David Pastrnak left Monday night’s game against the Washington Capitals in the second period with an undisclosed upper-body injury and did not return.
Islanders’ 7-1 loss at Sabres ends Buffalo’s 13-game skid
Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Buffalo Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the New York Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
Fantasy Hockey Waiver Wire Pickups: Look forward to the break with JJ Peterka
Despite Buffalo's struggles on the ice, Corey Abbott notes that winger JJ Peterka is a solid pickup target ahead of the team's three-game week.
Rangers forward Matt Rempe suspended for eight games for elbow on Stars’ Miro Heiskanen
New York Rangers forward Matt Rempe was suspended for eight games by NHL’s Department of Player Safety on Sunday for boarding and elbowing Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night.
Rangers’ Matt Rempe suspended eight games for hit on Stars’ Miro Heiskanen
Rangers forward Matt Rempe received an eight-game suspension following his hit on Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen on Friday night.
Rangers’ 3-1 loss to Hurricanes drops record to .500 for first time in 2024-25 NHL season
Pyotr Kochetkov stopped 22 shots and assisted on two goals as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Rangers 3-1 on Sunday.
Flyers show no quit, snap 3-game skid with overtime win
The Flyers rallied three times for a much-needed, 5-4 overtime win Saturday night over the Blue Jackets at the Wells Fargo Center.