Non-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup Ryan Gagne | September 26, 2026 On Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Storylines to Watch at Washington Capitals Training Camp Hayley Paljug | September 18, 2026 The Washington Capitals are ideally set up for a highly successful season, and fans will see their reshaped roster in action starting at training camp on Friday. Between the high-caliber…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 18 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game,…
7 Cool Things About Alexander Ovechkin THW Archives | September 17, 2026 The Washington Capitals’ Alexander Ovechkin is this generation’s greatest goalscorer and up on the Mt. Rushmore of all-time snipers. He has 929 goals since entering the NHL in 2005-06, 275…
NHL Rumors: Hughes Talks, Ovechkin Controversy, and Big Deals as CBA Deadline Hits Jim Parsons | September 16, 2026 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Minnesota Wild continue contract discussions with Quinn Hughes, while the Washington Capitals have responded to questions about Alexander Ovechkin’s appearance in a Russian political…
The NHL’s Top 50 Russians of All-Time Ryan Womeldorf | September 15, 2026 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History Dayton Reimer | September 9, 2026 The National Hockey League has witnessed many sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history, and this trend is set to continue. Every season, a new group of exceptional young stars…
3 Most Intriguing Blue Jackets Games in 2026-27 Wesley Minke | September 9, 2026 Entering the 2026-27 NHL season the Columbus Blue Jackets will take on two new revenge games, these are games against former players, when former captain Boone Jenner, who signed with…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2026 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Washington Capitals’ 3 Best Contracts Entering 2026-27 Christopher Babos | August 28, 2026 The Washington Capitals entered the 2026 offseason with $31 million in cap space under the $104 million cap. General manager Chris Patrick earmarked at least $9.5 million for the return…
The NHL 600-Goal Club Brandon Share-Cohen | August 22, 2026 For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually the Stanley Cup Final,…
The NHL 500-Goal Club Brandon Share-Cohen | August 20, 2026 In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…
