Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 24 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894

Veteran defenseman Matt Grzelcyk is a free agent but is open to returning to the Pittsburgh Penguins, expressing gratitude for the team's support during a season where he achieved a career-high 40 points. In other news, forward Noel Acciari is managing a hip injury and hopes to avoid surgery while contributing to the team’s depth with solid stats, and rookie Ville Koivunen impressed in his late-season call-up, recording seven assists in eight games and signaling...

The Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Blackhawks, all struggling this season, have each fired their head coach and appointed interim replacements. Brad Shaw of the Flyers achieved a 5-3-1 record, with young players thriving under his guidance, but faces competition for the permanent role due to the team's playoff absences. Joe Sacco of the Bruins and Anders Sorensen of the Blackhawks also have strengths and weaknesses, with Sacco praised for navigating roster changes but...

The London Knights defeated the Erie Otters in overtime to sweep their second-round series, advancing to the Western Conference Finals with an undefeated playoff record of eight wins. Easton Cowan leads the Knights with eight goals and 13 assists, supported by strong performances from players like Sam O'Reilly and Sam Dickinson. The Knights, boasting a potent power play at 30%, are favored to win their second consecutive OHL Championship as they await the winner of...

SummaryMontreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard, 34, experienced a decline in performance this season, with his average ice time dropping from 20:14 to 16:35, leading to a role on the bottom pairing. Despite this, he served as a valuable mentor to younger players, filling the leadership void left by Shea Weber's retirement, as acknowledged by coach Martin St-Louis. With emerging defensemen like David Reinbacher and Logan Mailloux, Savard's decision to step back aligns with his family...

The Pittsburgh Penguins concluded the 2024-25 season with a 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, highlighted by Bryan Rust achieving his first 30-goal season and significant performances from Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Despite the loss, the Capitals advance to the playoffs, while the Penguins prepare for the offseason, reflecting on a disappointing losing record and milestones such as Crosby becoming the sixth player to score after 37 and Rickard Rakell tying a franchise record...