The city of Alexandria announced that negotiations to bring the NHL’s Washington Capitals and the NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have come to an end. This news comes as a blow to Virginia’s House speaker, who was hoping to land the teams in the state. Despite efforts from Governor Glenn Youngkin, the proposal to
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The Colorado Avalanche made a significant move on Tuesday by signing their goaltender, Justus Annunen, to a two-year contract extension. While the financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is reported that Annunen will have a cap hit of approximately $833,000 on a one-way deal. This extension will keep Annunen in Colorado through
After a tumultuous period of uncertainty, the missing Jaromir Jagr bobblehead dolls have been found. The Pittsburgh Penguins recently announced that they have successfully located the stolen shipment of bobbleheads that had vanished on March 14. According to Penguins president of business operations Kevin Acklin, a special cargo recovery team managed to negotiate the return
The game between the Florida Panthers and the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night turned out to be a historic one, as both Sam Reinhart and Zach Hyman reached the coveted 50-goal mark in their respective seasons. This rare feat marked the first time since 2001 that two players accomplished such a milestone on the same
T.J. Oshie made a significant return to the Washington Capitals’ lineup recently after missing two games due to injury. His return comes at a crucial time for the team, as they are currently fighting to secure a spot in the playoffs. Oshie, who recently reached a milestone of playing in 1,000 NHL games, has been
The NHL Department of Player Safety recently handed down a six-game suspension to Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson for a high stick to the head of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor. This incident marks the sixth suspension of Wilson’s career and his first since 2021. The play in question occurred as Gregor was entering
The matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Washington Capitals had fans on the edge of their seats as two of the NHL’s biggest stars, Auston Matthews and Alex Ovechkin, faced off. Matthews, who idolized Ovechkin growing up, showed that he could dominate the game just as well as his childhood hero. Scoring two
Recently, the Arizona State Land Department Board of Appeals made a crucial decision by approving a $68.5 million appraisal of a 95-acre parcel of land in north Phoenix. This parcel of land is being eyed by the Arizona Coyotes’ owner, Alex Meruelo, as the potential location for the team’s new arena. The approval of this
Alex Ovechkin’s exceptional performance in the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames marked a significant milestone in NHL history. With two goals in the game, Ovechkin solidified his position as the third player ever to score at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons, joining the ranks of Gordie Howe and Brendan Shanahan.
Wayne Simmonds, a veteran forward in the NHL, officially declared his retirement from the sport after an impressive 15-year career playing for six different teams. The Philadelphia Flyers, a team he had a significant history with, have decided to sign him to a one-day contract as a way to honor his contributions to the franchise.
In a heartwarming ceremony, the Dallas Stars honored their franchise leader, Mike Modano, by unveiling a statue in his likeness during a recent game against the Los Angeles Kings. Modano, a Hockey Hall of Famer, has left an indelible mark on the organization by setting records in goals, assists, and games played. His contributions to
The Tampa Bay Lightning’s victory over the Metropolitan Division-leading New York Rangers was largely due to Brayden Point’s exceptional gameplay. Point not only scored three goals but also provided three assists during the game. His performance was crucial in helping the team rally from deficits of 2-0 and 3-2. Point’s ability to create scoring opportunities