Ice Hockey

Alex Ovechkin has apparently given up his quest to play at the 2018 Olympic Games. "Our countries are now not allowed to ask us to play in the Olympics," Ovechkin conceded in a statement Thursday night. "Me, my teammates and...

Bryan Bickell's health is suddenly his foremost concern, but he appears determined to make a return to hockey. The Carolina Hurricanes forward admitted he doesn't know what his future holds after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. "I'm just uncertain," Bickell told...

https://twitter.com/kreidr/status/793597374530785281 One minor injury almost caused a more significant one for Ryan McDonagh. The New York Rangers' defenseman banged his head into the boards while skating off the ice after being momentarily blinded by a stick to the face Tuesday night...

The Anaheim Ducks announced four training-camp cuts Monday, with veteran forwards David Booth and David Jones among the names headed home. Both players had joined the Ducks' camp on professional-tryout offers. Booth, 31, spent the past season with Vladivostok Admiral of...

Jaroslav Halak wasn't supposed to be between Europe's pipes at the World Cup of Hockey. In a way, the international tournament was going to be Frederik Andersen's formal introduction to Toronto after the hometown Maple Leafs acquired the goalie in...

In the wake of Tyler Seguin's injury, Team Canada has named Buffalo Sabres forward Ryan O'Reilly to its World Cup roster, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old is coming off one of his most productive NHL seasons, recording 21 goals...

Role players and line matchups don't make for the prettiest brand of hockey, but Team USA believes its game plan can lead to a World Cup win. With its sights set on gold - the Americans won the first World...

Expectations were never high for the Czech Republic entering the World Cup of Hockey, and after injuries to several of their key players, odds are certainly not in their favor. Of course, Czech Republic general manager Martin Rucinsky is certainly...

Ottawa Senators defenseman Dion Phaneuf is excited about the new faces who joined the team this summer. Speaking with TSN 1200 Radio on Monday, Phaneuf noted many positives in the Senators' offseason makeover. Phaneuf, 31, highlighted the team's veteran additions, particularly...

Brandon Pirri signed a one-year contract with the New York Rangers worth $1.1 million, the club announced Friday. The Florida Panthers dealt the former 22-goal scorer to the Anaheim Ducks last season at the trade deadline. He totaled 11 goals...