McDavid focused on Oilers playoff push, not pursuit of 70 goals
Edmonton captain needs 10 goals in final 9 games to reach milestone, says 'nothing's impossible'
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Can Connor McDavid reach the prestigious 70-goal mark with three weeks remaining in the NHL regular season?
Coyotes eliminated, couldn't overcome lack of scoring, road woes
Miss playoffs 10th time in 11 seasons, look to prospects Guenther, Cooley for optimism in 2023-24
by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer
The Arizona Coyotes failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third consecutive season.
Crosby in peak form for Penguins as he approaches 1,500 career points
Center has scored in 2 straight entering crucial game against Capitals
by Wes Crosby / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
Sidney Crosby remains as relevant as ever for the Pittsburgh Penguins as he closes in on another NHL milestone.
Bettman talks technology, sports betting in sit-down with Bloomberg TV
NHL Commissioner says giving game to fans 'on their terms' essential going forward
by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer
If there's one thing that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the League are looking to do moving forward, it's to bring more people to the game. In a sit-down with Business of Sports on Bloomberg TV, he said one important way to do this is through innovations in the business.
McDavid gets to 60 goals for Oilers with words, passes from Draisaitl
Center hits milestone after teammate told him this offseason it was within reach
by Mike Zeisberger @Zeisberger / NHL.com Staff Writer
EDMONTON -- Whether it comes via verbal encouragement from a friend or a pass to spring him on a breakaway (sometimes two), even a generational player like Connor McDavid needs help sometimes.
Fantilli, Farrell, Pietila among players to watch in NCAA Tournament
Halliday, Jefferies, Young also could make impact
by Mark Divver / NHL.com Independent Correspondent
The 16-team Division I Men's NCAA hockey championship opens Thursday with regionals in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Fargo, North Dakota. Regionals in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Allentown, Pennsylvania, start Friday.
Stars come together in season of change to be among best in West
Dallas tied for 1st in Central Division after GM Nill feared 'a dip' could take place
by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist
Jim Nill had his doubts about the Dallas Stars.
Oates says college opportunity spurred Hall of Fame career in NHL
Self-described 'late bloomer' is 8th all-time with 1,079 assists
by Stan Fischler / Special to NHL.com
Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.
This week Fischler shares an interview with Adam Oates, who is eighth in NHL history with 1,079 assists and 20th all-time with 1,420 points. Oates played 19 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues, Boston Bruins, Washington Capitals, Philadelphia Flyers, Anahaeim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012 and named one of the 100 greatest NHL players in 2017.
This interview originally appeared in Fischler's book, "Hockey Stars Speak."
Ovechkin honored by Capitals after passing Howe on NHL goals list
Forward celebrated during pregame ceremony, moved into 2nd all-time with No. 802 on Dec. 23
by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer
WASHINGTON -- The next time the Alex Ovechkin is celebrated for his goal-scoring exploits, it will likely be for breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
Difficult decisions during stretch run before Stanley Cup Playoffs
Housley stresses importance of getting players' input when considering late-season plans
by Phil Housley / Special to NHL.com
The Coaches Room is a regular feature throughout the 2022-23 regular season by former NHL coaches and assistants who will turn their critical gaze to the game and explain it through the lens of a teacher. Phil Housley and Mark Recchi will take turns providing insight.
In this edition, Housley, a Hall of Fame defenseman who coached the Buffalo Sabres and was an assistant with the Nashville Predators and Arizona Coyotes, discusses how coaches approach the final weeks of the regular season leading up to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.