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Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...

Sid, the greatest winner in hockey history. Sid, the longtime face of the National Hockey League. Sid, now in his 20th NHL ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has ...

Today, NHL.com staff writer Derek Van Diest reveals what his Team Canada roster would've looked like in 1985.

With the 4 Nations Face-Off beginning Wednesday, here’s a brief, informal history of international hockey. Disclaimer: Hockey players do not “represent their country.” The armed forces do. Grab a gun, ...

What would you say if an Edmonton business started up with a $25,000 investment in 1971, then grew in value to Cdn$3.53 ...

For all of Bedard's talent and production, he has found himself the target for some scathing criticism over the past week.

Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career and that goes beyond Washington and Russia.

The NHL regular season will take a nearly two-week long hiatus to host the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. The round-robin ...

Anthony Davis trade was so stunning that it made us wonder if reporters were hacked. So, where does it rank among the 10 most surprising sports trades ever?