Alexander Ovechkin

Alexander Ovechkin wins Hart Trophy

2013-06-15 18:33:00

Alexander Ovechkin has won his third Hart Trophy, given to the NHL's most valuable player. The Washington Capitals right wing beat out Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby and John Tavares of the New York Islanders for the award on Saturday night. Ovechkin also...

Novak Djokovic reaches French Open quarterfinals with heavy heart

2013-06-04 00:00:00

PARIS — Less than 48 hours after learning of the death of his childhood coach, Novak Djokovic was on court at the French Open, determined to complete a career Grand Slam in honor of the woman he likened to a "second mother." Still grieving,...

Bruins beat Maple Leafs in overtime in Game 7 with stunning rally

2013-05-13 21:07:00

The Boston Bruins turned back Toronto's comeback with a rally of their own. Trailing by three goals in the third period and still by two with less than 90 seconds left in their season, the Bruins scored twice in a span of 31 seconds to tie it and then...

Ducks' Steckel and Boudreau have a long history together

2013-05-10 12:11:00

DETROIT -- David Steckel’s history with Bruce Boudreau goes well beyond their time together in Washington, winding all the way back to tours of duty in Manchester, N.H., and Hershey, Pa. Steckel, who was a first-round draft pick of the Kings in...

NHL: pluses and minuses around the league

2013-04-29 00:00:00

Pluses Tampa Bay's Martin St. Louis, who will be 38 in June, became the oldest player to win the NHL scoring title. He took over the lead Wednesday from Sidney Crosby, who had held it since suffering a broken jaw on March 30. St. Louis finished with 17...

Craig Anderson leads Senators to 4-2 win over Canadiens in Game 1

2013-05-03 00:00:00

Craig Anderson made 48 saves in a spectacular performance as the visiting Ottawa Senators beat the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, Thursday night in Game 1 of their playoff series. Jakob Silfverberg and Marc Methot scored early in the third period to give...

No ringing endorsement, yet, for NHL players in Sochi Olympics

2013-02-11 00:00:00

The countdown to the Sochi Olympics slipped beneath the one-year mark last week with a huge question looming: Will NHL players participate in Russia's first-ever Winter Games? The answer should be clearer after executives of the NHL, NHL Players' Assn....

Digest: St. Paul's freshman Gordon orally commits to play lacrosse at UNC

2013-06-16 22:02:00

Men's college lacrosse St. Paul's freshman Gordon orally commits to UNC St. Paul's freshman attackman-midfielder Mitch Gordon orally committed to North Carolina on Saturday night, according to Inside Lacrosse. Gordon, who is 6 feet 2 and 160 pounds,...

Hawks agree Toews worthy Selke Trophy winner

2013-06-15 17:31:00

Jonathan Toews' teammates were singing the Blackhawks captain's praises the day after he captured the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward. "He deserved it," winger Patrick Kane said Saturday. "He had a great season offensively and...

Panthers forward Huberdeau wins NHL Rookie of the Year

2013-06-15 18:02:00

Jonathan Huberdeau scored on his first shot in his first game, so it only followed that his first season in the NHL would end with the Panthers' forward clutching the Calder Memorial Trophy for being the most proficient rookie in the league. The honor...

Penguins give Malkin eight-year extension

2013-06-13 09:48:03

The Pittsburgh Penguins and star forward Evgeni Malkin have agreed to terms of an eight-year contract extension worth $76 million. The deal begins with the 2014-15 season and runs through the 2021-22 campaign. He will earn $9.5 million for each of the...

Baltimore-based STX plans line of ice hockey equipment

2013-06-03 17:35:00

STX, which built its business through innovation on the lacrosse field, aims to play in a larger but more slippery arena — the ice rink. The Baltimore-based sports equipment maker plans to introduce a line of ice hockey sticks and protective...

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots behind Pittsburgh Penguins' Deryk Engelland (5) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday in Pittsburgh.

2013-02-07 20:59:00

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin battles for the puck along the boards against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby during the third period of an NHL hockey game on Sunday.

2013-02-03 16:23:00

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) screams as he reacts after defeating the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the first overtime period in game seven of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at TD Garden.

2011-06-09 00:00:00