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Brooks Laich tells story of Capitals teammates offering him $6, 000 to eat poutine at a bar: ‘I’m like, I’m not eating it, because I was an obsessive health nut’
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (132+ words) During his playing career with the Washington Capitals, Brooks Laich proved that he couldn't be tempted by even the finest of Canadian...
John Carlson remains open to re-signing with Anaheim Ducks, but admits contract specifics have not yet been discussed: "There's a lot of moving parts to that'
11+ hour, 23+ min ago (569+ words) John Carlson saw his 2025-26 season come to an end this past week. Carlson's Ducks were eliminated from the second round of the playoffs by the Vegas Golden Knights in a tough-fought six-game series. "Yeah, I mean, I'm open for sure,…...
Former Capitals captain Jeff Halpern could be considered for open Maple Leafs head-coaching job (report)
16+ hour, 6+ min ago (484+ words) Jeff Halpern, one-time captain of the Washington Capitals, could be in the running for the Toronto Maple Leafs" open head-coaching position. The Potomac, Maryland native has been an assistant coach on Jon Cooper's staff with the Tampa Bay Lightning for…...
Alex Ovechkin smiles proudly after Ovi Jr goes coast-to-coast to score goal and celebrates during youth hockey game
17+ hour, 54+ min ago (364+ words) The Ovechkin family has only been back in Russia for a few days, and Sergei Ovechkin is already scoring goals. Sunday, both Sergei and Ilya Ovechkin got on the ice for some youth hockey, as their legendary dad, Alex Ovechkin,…...
Flyers fan immortalizes Sidney Crosby's first-ever playoff dive with paint outline on the ice at Xfinity Mobile Arena: "RIP Bozo'
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (422+ words) Sidney Crosby was whistled for the first embellishment penalty of his 21-season career against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of this year's playoffs. The milestone moment for the Pittsburgh Penguins captain occurred in Game 3 of the series against…...
Spencer Carbery on how he is preparing for next season with Alex Ovechkin's future still up in the air: "I'm sort of planning for two different scenarios'
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (373+ words) There is no question that the number-one storyline hanging over the Washington Capitals this summer is the future of legendary captain Alex Ovechkin. The 40-year-old winger is set to determine if he will be back for another season in DC,…...
Nicklas Backstrom may not play during 2026-27 SHL season due to injury problems, but will be listed on Bryn's roster
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (551+ words) Nicklas Backstrom is set to be on Bryn's" roster for the 2026-27 SHL season, but it"s unknown if he will ever take the ice for his hometown club during the campaign. Bryn's announced Friday that the two parties have chosen…...
John Tortorella spurns playoff handshake line and postgame press conference in apparent ‘temper tantrum’ over Brayden Mc Nabb suspension
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (180+ words) John Tortorella was up to some of his usual antics on Thursday night. After his Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks...
NHL strips Vegas Golden Knights of 2026 second-round pick and fines John Tortorella after team commits "flagrant violation" of media policy
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (415+ words) The NHL laid the smackdown on the Vegas Golden Knights for their shenanigans with the media on Thursday night. After head coach John Tortorella spurned his postgame media responsibilities and the team didn't open up the locker room to reporters,…...
John Carlson and Nic Dowd share former-Capitals hug in handshake line after Golden Knights eliminate Ducks from playoffs
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (405+ words) The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night. The Golden Knights needed six games to dispatch their Pacific Division rivals, and delivered the final blow at Anaheim's…...