Hockey News

Alex Ovechkin's goal Thursday night was his first since Feb. 4, a streak of five games.

The Bruins land the two-way winger from Anaheim while unloading David Backes' contract. We grade both GMs on the swap.

Winger Ondrej Kase, who has rebounded from an injury plagued 2018-19 season with 7 goals and 16 assists, has been traded to the Bruins in exchange for David Backes, a first-round pick and a prospect.

Blue Jackets leading goal scorer Oliver Bjorkstrand has suffered a sprained and fractured ankle and is expected to miss eight to 10 weeks.

Zach Bogosian, who was suspended by the Sabres last week for failing to report to the minors, has been put on unconditional waivers ahead of the Feb. 24 trade deadline.