NHL

Pacioretty out after hit by Matthews' slap shot

Toronto forward Max Pacioretty has been ruled out for the Maple Leafs' game Monday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning because of an upper-body injury.[read more]

Weekly picks: Morgan Frost and the best scorers available

A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.[read more]

Oilers' McDavid, Canucks' Myers face suspensions

Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Vancouver's Tyler Myers will have disciplinary hearings with the league after being penalized for cross-checking in Saturday's game.[read more]

NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team's fantasy MVP

Ovechkin & Co. are back on top according to our voters. And at the midway point of the season, we identify the best fantasy player for all 32 clubs.[read more]

Pens' Nedeljkovic 1st NHL goalie with goal, assist

Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.[read more]

Isles' Tsyplakov suspended 3 games for high hit

Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov received a three-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, one day after delivering a high hit to Flyers center Ryan Poehling.[read more]

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.[read more]

Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894.[read more]

Malkin's Cup rings found at home after burglary

Police say Evgeni Malkin's three Stanley Cup rings, which had gone missing following a burglary at his home last weekend, were located in his residence.[read more]

Stars' Hintz (upper body) ruled out vs. Habs

Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury.[read more]