Marc-Andre Fleury, MIN at MTL (20% rostered) Jakub Dobes, MTL vs. MIN (22% rostered)

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The Washington Capitals signed goaltender Logan Thompson to a six-year contract extension worth $35.1 million on Monday, rewarding the young goaltender for a breakout season with his new club.

DETROIT (AP) — Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night. Marco Kasper redirected J.T. Compher’s shot at 9:55 of the second period, and Michael Rasmussen scored an empty-netter in the final minute to clinch Detroit’s victory.

From finalized 4 Nations rosters to outdoor hockey in the sunshine state, here’s what happened in the NHL this week:  4 Nations Face-Off The first annual 4 Nations Face-Off will be hosted at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston Feb.

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night. Marco Kasper redirected J.T. Compher’s shot at 9:55 of the second period,

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.

Connor McDavid returned to the Edmonton Oilers lineup against the Seattle Kraken after serving a three-game suspension for cross-checking Vancouver Canucks forward Conor Garland in the helmet Jan. 18.

Connor McDavid has served his three-game suspension for cross-checking Conor Garland in the head on Jan. 18. After plenty of debate and complaints that the punishment for McDavid was too steep ...

On Saturday, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid’s wife Lauren Kyle shared a look at her latest luxury unboxing. She posted a series of pictures and clips featuring high-end products from ...

Each Monday throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of games that will be nationally televised. Today, a look at games for the 17th week of the season.

Plus the Panthers’ declining rush game, extreme special teams in Vegas and a couple of goalies who are deserving of some recognition.