Hockey News

First-round draft pick Alexander Alexeyev has signed a three-year, $2.775 million entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.

The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot -- a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty, with a wild, orange beard.

The Seattle City Council's approval Monday of renovation plans for KeyArena was the last step needed to complete Seattle's expansion application in time to potentially field an NHL team for the 2020-21 season.

Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said Monday that it "might be stretching it" for goaltender Corey Crawford to play in the Oct. 4 opener against the Senators.