Carolina drafted him in the third round in 2020, and Nikishin helped the Russians reach the Olympic final in Beijing in 2022. His contract is worth $832,500 a year — prorated this season — and includes a $185,000 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference
Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout Thursday night. … [Read more...] about Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
Further details, including cause of death and where Shero was, were not available. … [Read more...] about Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, 2009 Stanley Cup-winning GM with Pittsburgh, dies at age 62
Top prospect Ivan Demidov expected to join Canadiens after leaving KHL and signing an NHL contract
The Montreal Canadiens are getting a huge boost for the stretch run and potentially the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Top prospect Ivan Demidov expected to join Canadiens after leaving KHL and signing an NHL contract
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 894th goal
In signature dramatic fashion, Ovechkin scored the 894th goal of his career — and second of the game — to tie Gretzky’s NHL record and set off a wild celebration among his Washington Capitals teammates on the ice and in the stands. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 894th goal