The circumstances were particularly meaningful for Pittsburgh forward Blake Lizotte, who started his NHL career with the Kings and had 106 points (37 goals, 69 assists) in 320 games for them. This was his first game at Crypto.com Arena as a visitor, but the LAFD hat he wore after the morning skate reflected the larger circumstances.

MONTREAL -- The 4 Nations Face-Off starts three weeks from Wednesday in Montreal, but the rivalry between Sweden and Finland is already heating up. Just ask Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, who will represent Finland on his home rink at Bell Centre in Montreal.

Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many jerseys up on the wall. A memorabilia collector himself, Ovechkin owns a stick given to him by Gretzky when Washington won the Stanley Cup in 2018. It's one of his prized possessions.

Longtime NHL coach and scout Tom McVie, who died Sunday at age 89, won a minor professional championship as a player with the Seattle Totems and settled permanently in Washington on his way to becomin

The team is recognizing and honouring the brave men and women serving in the Canadian military during Tuesday's game vs. Washington

How Jacques Lemaire convinced his Devils that they were a better team than the Detroit Red Wings in 1995 Stanley Cup Final

As the Vancouver Canucks gear up to celebrate the 2025 Lunar New Year, the team has unveiled a jersey design that reflects cultural richness and hockey pride. Created by Vancouver-based designer Nicole Jang,

Getting back a key player from injury, Trevor Zegras will return to action for the Ducks and suit up for the first time since Dec. 4. A first-round pick in the 2019 NHL Draft, the 23-year-old forward has tallied 10 points (four goals, six assists) in 24 games this season.

In a season filled with change for the Avalanche, one consistent has been the play of the team’s third line centered by Parker Kelly. In his first year with the Avalanche after signing a two-year deal with the club this summer, Kelly has posted 11 points (5g/6a) in 48 games.

MONTREAL -- The 4 Nations Face-Off starts three weeks from Wednesday in Montreal, but the animosity is already at a fever pitch. Just ask Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine, who will represent Finland on his home rink against rival Sweden. "We hate them, that's pretty much it," Laine said Tuesday. "Nothing else to say about that."

The Lightning's first full-time female Zamboni driver reflects on her decade-long journey to the NHL and her role in crafting the 2025 Winter Classic arena