A decade since Sochi, John Carlson is still playing big minutes for the Capitals at age 34
John Carlson has played more hockey than anyone in the NHL this season not named Drew Doughty, and that volume has not gone unnoticed around the league.
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Devils All-Star Jack Hughes out for the rest of the season, will have shoulder surgery
Hughes, who has 27 goals and 47 assists, will have the surgery on Wednesday. It will be performed by Dr. Peter Millett in Vail, Colorado.
Canadiens defenceman Xhekaj to undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
The 23-year-old Xhekaj has missed two games since sustaining the injury to his left shoulder in a 7-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning last Thursday.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday.
NHLers on the evolution of power plays and penalty killing
The umbrella power-play setup with a player on either flank, one at the point and two closer to the net or in the slot opened up more opportunities. Seams were created with penalty killers stretched into uncomfortable spots.
Former CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins the Philadelphia Flyers
Because Fedotov already had an NHL contract with the Flyers, the International Ice Hockey Federation last summer ruled in their favor and sanctioned him and CSKA.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign Simon Benoit to three-year contract extension
The average annual value of the deal is US$1.35 million, the team said Friday.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is on pace for the NHL's most goals in a season in nearly 30 years
Matthews has scored 60 in a season once and, given the Maple Leafs' propensity for offense, it would be foolish to rule out a run that gets him to 70 before the playoffs begin.
T.J. Oshie returns to the Capitals' lineup and is honored for playing in 1,000 NHL games
Oshie was back against Winnipeg for game No. 70 of 82 after missing the past two because of injury.
Toronto Maple Leafs sign forward McMann to 2-year contract extension
McMann was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
'Look out for yourself': How some NHLers have taken more ownership over their careers
Unlike the other major North American sports — the NBA, NFL and MLB — where athletes have historically been more vocal in pushing their own interests, hockey players have, in general, toed more of the company line.
Senators' Norris out after season-ending shoulder surgery
Head coach Jacques Martin said that centre Josh Norris will be out for the season after having shoulder surgery last week.
Carolina Hurricanes re-sign depth forward Brendan Lemieux to $775,000 deal for next season
President and general manager Don Waddell announced the new contract Monday.
Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor will undergo season-ending hip surgery
O'Connor has missed six games since the All-Star break all related to the injury. He had 13 goals and 12 assists in 57 games this season.
Kraken keep veteran Jordan Eberle at trade deadline after agreeing to 2-year extension
Eberle and the Kraken reached agreement on a $9.5 million, two-year contract extension on Friday that will keep one of the originals for the expansion franchise in Seattle for a couple more seasons.
Penguins send Jake Guentzel to Carolina for Michael Bunting, 3 prospects and 2 conditional picks
The Pittsburgh Penguins traded the high-scoring forward to the Hurricanes on Thursday night in exchange for forward Michael Bunting, prospects Ville Koivunen, Vasili Ponomarev and Cruz Lucius and conditional first- and fifth-round picks in this year’s draft.
Panthers sign Forsling to 8-year extension, Gadjovich to a 2-year extension
He was slated to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, with this season the last he had on a three-year, $8 million deal.
Capitals re-sign defenseman Rasmus Sandin to a 5-year contract worth $23 million
He will count $4.6 million against the salary cap through the 2028-29 NHL season.
Nashville Predators sign Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension worth $10.5 million
The team on Monday re-signed Novak to a three-year contract worth $10.5 million. He’ll count $3.5 million against the salary cap through 2027.
New York Rangers agree to terms with goalie Jonathan Quick on a 1-year contract extension
He has thrived as Igor Shesterkin’s backup this season for the first-place Rangers.