Author: Mike Brehm, USA TODAY

Asked whether he supports Putin amidst the invasion, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said, “He’s my president but … I’m not in politics.”

After having a penalty called on him, a United States Premier Hockey League player struck an official and knocked him to the ice.

Tom Wilson, who has been suspended five times by the NHL, was named an All-Star replacement for Washington Capitals teammate Alex Ovechkin.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Aaron Dell was suspended three games after hitting unsuspecting Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson.

ESPN college basketball Dick Vitale said he’ll need surgery for dysplasia and ulcerated lesions of the vocal cords but hopes to be back for 2022-23.

New York Islanders defenseman Zdeno Chara felled Philadelphia Flyers forward Zack MacEwen with a hard punch but checked to make sure he was fine.

Vancouver Canucks equipment manager Brian “Red” Hamilton says fan sitting behind bench at Seattle Kraken’s arena told him mole might be cancerous.

The 2022 Winter Classic is forecast to be the coldest NHL outdoor game. How to watch St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild.

The 2022 Winter Classic is forecast to be the coldest NHL outdoor game. How to watch St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild.

The NHL has pulled out of the Beijing Olympics in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases and game postponements. Here’s who is hurt the most.