Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt. The trade that sent Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles in 1988 opened the gateway for the NHL to add expansion teams in Anaheim and San Jose.

With Upper Arlington up 1-0 through two periods against Cleveland St. Ignatius in the OHSAA state championship game Sunday at Nationwide Arena, Golden Bears head coach Craig Hagkull had the chance to address his team in the locker room during intermission, just one period away from history.

Kudos are also due for Charlie Lindgren (30 saves) – who won for the fourth time in five starts – and the Caps’ penalty killing outfit, which was perfect on four missions, including three of them while the game was knotted at 2-2.

Mark Jankowski and Logan Stankoven became the second and third Hurricanes to score in their team debuts this season, joining Tyson Jost (Nov. 11, 2024). Sunday's win marked the fourth game in franchise history in which multiple players each scored for the first time with the team.

DETROIT -- Both practicing with the Detroit Red Wings for the first time since being acquired via trade from the Chicago Blackhawks prior to the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, Craig Smith and goalie Petr Mrazek are excited to help their new team push for a Stanley Cup Playoffs spot down the final stretch of the season.

Isles President and GM Lou Lamoriello spoke on Isles acquisition Calum Ritchie and addressed Nelson’s departure on Saturday in San Jose

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Marc-Andre Fleury made 19 saves for the Minnesota Wild in likely his final game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a 3-1 loss at Xcel Energy Center on Sunday.

Before the team’s game on Sunday, which is Brent Burns ’ 40th birthday, his teammates imitated his iconic facial hair to celebrate the big day. The players walked in with fake beards to go along with their dapper suits as the Hurricanes made their way into PNC Arena ahead of their game against the Winnipeg Jets.