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One of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up… … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20

The Capitals have activated winger Tom Wilson from injured reserve, reports NHL.com’s Tom Gulitti (Twitter link). The 28-year-old has been out for more than three weeks after blocking a shot off his ankle late last month.  Between that and his recovery from knee surgery last spring, Wilson has been limited to just eight games so far, where he has two goals, an assist, and 33 … [Read more...] about Tom Wilson Activated Off IR

The Washington Capitals are trying to work out an extension with Dmitry Orlov, but Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic writes that “term is a significant issue” in the negotiations. Orlov, 31, has a lot of miles on his body, with more than 750 NHL games (regular season and playoffs) in an 11-year career, and is probably looking for one more big payday as he nears unrestricted free … [Read more...] about Capitals, Orlov, Negotiating Over Term Of Next Contract

The Carolina Hurricanes stepped out of the tunnel in a stadium packed full of buzzing fans, with the lights from cellphone flashlights bouncing along the stands and North Carolina State's marching band playing to their pregame walk to an outdoor rink. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes top Capitals 4-1 in Carolina’s 1st outdoor game

A wall-sized painting of Jesus will be moved from a conference room at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to the school's chapel following weeks of protests from alumni and a group opposed to public-area expressions of Christianity on military bases. … [Read more...] about Merchant Marine Academy bows to pressure, will move ‘Christ on the Water’ painting