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ESPN News Services Jan 16, 2025, 10:16 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Alex Ovechkin broke one NHL record and in the process moved a step closer to another one Thursday night. The Washington Capitals star broke the mark for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0

Field Level Media Jan 16, 2025, 02:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Toronto Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, head coach Craig Berube said. Tavares got his skate tangled with teammate Chris Tanev while participating in a power-play drill during Wednesday’s practice.

Field Level Media Jan 16, 2025, 02:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in Thursday’s game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury. Hintz sustained his injury after being hit by Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews in the first period of Dallas’ 4-1 win against

Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 16, 2025, 10:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions When the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets take the ice for the NHL Stadium Series on March 1 at the Ohio State University, it’ll be difficult to locate the octopi and buckeyes

Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 16, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The 2024-25 NHL season has been a little difficult to get a read on. Some teams that were expected to be very good aren’t very good. Some teams that were expected to be mediocre

Rachel Doerrie, ESPNJan 16, 2025, 07:30 AM ET Close Rachel Doerrie is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional teams across North American and Europe. She hosts the Staff & Graph Podcast and discusses sports from a data-driven perspective. Open Extended Reactions The

Associated Press Jan 16, 2025, 01:20 AM ET Open Extended Reactions ST. PAUL, Minn. — Connor McDavid continues setting records and moving up scoring lists. McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Edmonton Oilers‘ 5-3 win against the Minnesota Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in

Field Level Media Jan 15, 2025, 03:02 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren practiced with the team on Wednesday for the first time since his upper-body injury on Friday. He will travel with the team to Ottawa but is still on injured reserve and isn’t eligible to play in Thursday’s game

Associated Press Jan 15, 2025, 01:26 PM ET Open Extended Reactions WASHINGTON — A bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” Olympic hockey team was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate on Wednesday. The ongoing effort, which included the bill being first introduced in October, needed

Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL writerJan 15, 2025, 12:39 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions The Pittsburgh Penguins have placed starting goaltender Tristan Jarry on waivers. General manager Kyle Dubas signed Jarry to a five-year extension in July 2023. His contract, which carries a 12-team no-trade clause, runs through