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sports3 days ago

Ovechkin Confirms 2026-27 as Final NHL Season, Launching Farewell Tour

Alex Ovechkin has officially announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final year in the National Hockey League, concluding a 22-year career with the Washington Capitals. The 41-year-old captain, who holds the league's all-time goal-scoring record with 929 goals, revealed the decision to his teammates in a locker room address before the team released a statement. Ovechkin signed a one-year contract this summer and decided to retire after consulting with his family, planning to return to Russia with his wife and two sons. The announcement sets the stage for a farewell tour that includes high-profile matchups against longtime rival Sidney Crosby. The Capitals have bolstered their roster with acquisitions like Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, aiming to make a deep playoff run in Ovechkin's final year.

via nbcsports.com|

#alex-ovechkin #hockey #nhl

hockey12 days ago•5 min saved

Flyers absorb 5-1 preseason loss to Caps as Vladar recovery confirmed

The Philadelphia Flyers concluded their preseason with a 5-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Despite outshooting the Capitals 37-24, the team struggled to convert chances, resulting in a 'humbling' performance according to coach Rick Tocchet. General Manager Danny Briere confirmed that star goaltender Dan Vladar is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30. The roster is nearly finalized, with prospects Cole Knuble and Jett Luchanko assigned to the AHL, while defenseman David Jiricek faces pressure to prove his defensive reliability after a poor showing.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|

#dan-vladar #hockey #nhl-preseason

sports16 days ago•3 min saved

ASU Report Blames No One for Mayich Collapse, Proposes New Panel

Arizona State University released a preliminary report on the August 20 collapse of hockey player Matthew Mayich, finding that coaches failed to submit training plans for review but assigning no individual blame. The report recommends a new expert panel to advise on outdoor athletic safety. Mayich remains in critical condition with brain damage from exertional heat stroke, and his family’s attorneys are demanding an independent investigation and accountability for policy violations.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#arizona-state-university #heat-stroke #hockey

sports-university-affairs16 days ago•3 min saved

ASU Report Details Hockey Player Collapse but Avoids Assigning Blame

Arizona State University released a review of the August 20 workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich in critical condition. The report details the timeline and conditions but assigns no individual blame, instead recommending a new advisory panel to review outdoor athletic practices and the use of outside consultants.

via AZ Family|

#arizona-state-university #athletic-safety #hockey

sports17 days ago•6 min saved

Penguins roll to 4-1 preseason win as depth shines in opener

The Penguins defeated the Sabres 4-1 in the preseason opener in Pittsburgh, with Sergei Murashov stopping 13 shots and Joel Blomqvist contributing in relief; Bryan Rust crowned the night with a goal, a primary assist, and the empty-netter, while Broz scored on a late 5-on-3 and Soderblom iced it with the empty-netter. Kindel exited early with a precautionary injury, Lapierre won most of his first-period faceoffs and impressed on the PP, and the game offered a mix of positive depth play and a few concerns (Graves’ rough night and some lineup questions) heading into the regular season.

via PensBurgh|

#hockey #nhl #penguins

sports-hockey17 days ago•7 min saved

Kings Trim Camp, Set for Preseason Debuts and Power-Play Overhaul

LA Kings trimmed their camp by 21 after Day 5, sending players back to juniors or loaning to the Ontario Reign as AHL camp opens; standout Liam Lefebvre earned a preseason look. The team has two exhibitions coming up—home vs. Utah Mammoth and a visit to Anaheim—while revamping the power play and special teams under the new staff. Corey Perry was out for personal reasons and Mats Zuccarello continued in a red non-contact jersey, inching toward full clearance, as new defensive pairings and Group A additions were assessed.

via LA Kings Insider|

#hockey #los-angeles-kings #nhl

sports18 days ago•3 min saved

Capitals fall to Bruins 3-2 in 2026 preseason opener

Washington opened the 2026 preseason with a 3-2 shootout loss to Boston as Logan Thompson made 28 saves on 30 shots; Jonny Brodzinski opened the scoring and Ivan Miroshnichenko added a goal and an assist to give the Capitals a lead that held until 1:43 remained in regulation, when Boston tied with an extra attacker. Washington went 0-for-7 on the power play, the new fourth line (Jenner-Sourdif-Beauvillier) showed flashes, Miroshnichenko fired a team-high six shots and didn’t shy away from a busy night, and Cole Hutson had a rough defensive outing. The Caps head to Hershey on Monday to face the Flyers.

via RMNB|

#boston-bruins #hockey #nhl

sports19 days ago•8 min saved

Late surge lifts Knights past Kings in Ontario preseason

The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-2 in the NHL preseason opener at Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Vegas built a 2-0 lead on goals by Kmec and Lavoie, the Kings answered with second-period goals from Kenny Connors and Andre Lee to tie it at 2-2, then Hallum scored with just over five minutes left to put Vegas ahead 3-2, and an empty-netter padded the final to 4-2.

via LA Kings Insider|

#hockey #los-angeles-kings #nhl

sports21 days ago•9 min saved

Bruins open training camp mixing youth with veteran depth

Boston opened its training camp with two practice groups at Warrior Ice Arena to sort through depth for the 2026-27 season. James Hagens lined up with Fraser Minten and Marat Khusnutdinov, signaling a push to evaluate young talent, while Frederic Brunet drew a possible top-pairing look with Charlie McAvoy. Coach Marco Sturm said he’s willing to try young players, Pastrnak dodged captaincy chatter and stayed focused on team prep, Poitras returned and will have to beat out others for an NHL job, and Michael DiPietro flashed athletic goaltending as Boston charts its lineup in advance of the season opener.

via boston.com|

#boston-bruins #hockey #nhl

sports21 days ago•12 min saved

Blues open camp with pace, two-group split and top-six shakeup

Blues Day 1 camp emphasized urgency and pace, splitting players into Group A and Group B to maximize daily evaluation as the 84-game schedule looms; Mason McTavish centers a top-six line with Connor McMichael and Pavel Buchnevich, while the Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud trio remained together after finishing strong last season. Defensively, Mailloux and Broberg head the top pairing with Carlo and Fowler nearby, and Hofer/Binnington provide a reliable goaltending tandem; the camp drew a big turnout and Friday’s practice is open to the public. Dube was noted as a little dinged up and Felix Trudeau did not participate but isn’t expected to miss long.

via NHL.com|

#blues #hockey #holloway-thomas-snuggerud

arizona-news22 days ago•10 min saved

ASU hockey workout trainer had no contract, triggering policy review

A former Green Beret who led an outdoor ASU hockey workout reportedly did so without the university’s required contract or vetting, prompting an ASU review of outside consultants while a player, Matthew Mayich, remains hospitalized; Mayich’s family and attorneys seek independent investigation and potential legal action, amid accusations the trainer’s methods were militaristic and the lack of a formal contract may have violated athletic department policies.

via KTAR News 92.3 FM|

#arizona-news #asu #consultant-policy

sports22 days ago•9 min saved

Doughty Named Kings Captain as Kempe, Anderson, Panarin Named Alternate Captains

Drew Doughty was announced as the Los Angeles Kings’ 15th captain for the 2026-27 season, with Mikey Anderson, Adrian Kempe, and Artemi Panarin named as alternate captains. The move follows Anze Kopitar’s retirement, and comes despite Doughty’s expiring contract, which is expected to be addressed with a extension discussions next summer. Doughty, a two-time Stanley Cup winner and longtime leader, is set to begin his 19th NHL season with the Kings, and the team will address media at training camp as plans for his future unfold.

via lakingsinsider.com|

#captaincy #drew-doughty #hockey

sports26 days ago•2 min saved

Size makes a splash: 7-foot-1 Sharks prospect Karmanov stuns in rookie camp with fight and presence

Sharks’ 7-foot-1, 280-pound defenseman Alexander Karmanov made a dominant rookie camp impression by delivering a big hit on Kings’ Jakub Dvorak, then winning a fight against Kings prospect Liam Lefebvre in a bout that showcased a 10-inch height disparity, as San Jose rolled to an 8-1 win in the Rookie Faceoff; Karmanov is the tallest NHL-drafted player ever at 7-foot-1 (selected 201st overall in 2026).

via RMNB|

#hockey #karmanov #nhl

sports26 days ago•7 min saved

Isles edge Devils in OT at rookie showcase

The New York Islanders defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-4 in overtime at the Rookie Showcase in Newark, with Prokhorov (twice), Eklund, and Eiserman tallying for the Islanders and Diotte, Wilfley, and Melovsky (two) scoring for the Devils; Eiserman sealed the win 4:02 into OT.

via NHL.com|

#devils #hockey #islanders

sports26 days ago•8 min saved

Sharks Dominate Kings Rookies 8-1 in Rookie Faceoff Opener

San Jose rolled to an 8-1 victory over Los Angeles in the Rookie Faceoff opener, building a 4-1 lead after the first period and extending to a 5-1 margin by the end of the second; Ivar Stenberg scored twice in the third to push the margin to 7-1 before the Sharks added an eighth. Kings forward Vojtech Cihar got the club’s lone goal, with Grant Slukynsky and head coach Andrew Lord framing the night as a learning opportunity about pace, structure and puck management ahead of tomorrow’s 3 p.m. game against the Anaheim Ducks.

via LA Kings Insider|

#hockey #kings #nhl-prospects