Capitals

Last night was a rough one for the Washington Capitals—they dug themselves an early hole and were several steps behind the Toronto Maple Leafs all game. The Caps made lots of little mistakes, plus a few big ones, and it was clear that they knew it. Unfortunately, that awareness doesn’t flip the script on the 5-1 Leafs win. This was one of those games that makes you want to say, … [Read more...] about Morning After: Toront-Oh Dear

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have strategically moved goaltender Thatcher Demko to LTIR. Does that change his recovery timeline? Meanwhile, Ethan Bear has taken an indefinite leave… … [Read more...] about NHL Rumors: Canucks, Capitals, Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs

The San Jose Barracuda have joined in on the NCAA free agent market, signing University of Vermont defenseman Jérémie Bucheler and goaltender Gabriel Carriere (Web link). Carriere is signing after his senior year, having spent all four college seasons with Vermont. He’s become a pivotal piece of their lineup since joining in 2020-21, totaling 89 games with the club, while no … [Read more...] about Minor League Notes: Carriere, Bucheler, Hanzel, Hanelt

Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night. … [Read more...] about Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox’s quick goal in OT

Ukrainians have expressed pride and gratitude toward their men's national soccer team for qualifying for the European Championship, a rare bit of good news and a welcome distraction from the war with Russia. … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s soccer win provides welcome distraction from tragedy of war