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A one‑of‑a‑kind rookie card of Macklin Celebrini sold for $1.28 million, setting a new public sale record for any non‑Wayne Gretzky hockey card. The transaction highlights the growing value of elite NHL memorabilia.
An overview of the Metropolitan Division’s offseason moves, highlighting major trades, rebuild progress, and the lingering questions that could define the league’s most dynamic division.
The Washington Capitals and the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation announced that their combined charitable campaigns raised more than $1.8 million during the 2025‑26 season, funding a range of initiatives that benefit children with disabilities, adaptive sports participants, and pediatric cancer research.
A recent Athletic survey of over 20,000 fans shows that 82.6% report steady or increased enjoyment of hockey over the past ten years, driven by faster games, higher scoring and thrilling comebacks, while streaming has become the primary consumption method and attendance remains robust.
Sidney Crosby, the longtime face of the Pittsburgh Penguins, celebrates his 39th birthday while aiming to extend his career and climb the all‑time points list.
An analysis of the Wild's power play dynamics after Zuccarello's exit, examining the candidates and the tactical shifts required to regain elite status.
At 41, Alex Ovechkin is back with the Washington Capitals, signing a $4.25 million deal and aiming to add another championship to a career that already rewrites record books.
Alex Ovechkin’s recent revelation that Mario Lemieux is his all‑time favorite player offers a fresh lens on a career marked by record‑breaking goals, a gifted stick from a single meeting, and a rivalry that has softened into friendship.
Macklin Celebrini, the NHL’s highest‑paid player, signed a five‑year, $94 million deal with the San Jose Sharks, a move that could redefine earnings in hockey and influence how future stars negotiate their contracts.
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced a sweeping exclusion of Russia from its flagship events for the 2026‑27 season, while allowing Belarus limited entry and highlighting the upcoming tournaments in Canada and Germany.
Over the course of the 2025‑26 season, the Washington Capitals, the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation and their player roster orchestrated a suite of fundraising events and grant programs that generated more than $1.8 million for a diverse array of charitable causes across the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Registration is now open for the first‑ever DMV Girls Hockey Weekend, a collaborative initiative that will bring together 18 rinks in Maryland and Virginia to introduce girls aged 4‑9 to hockey at no cost.
In a recent street soccer tournament in Russia, Alex Ovechkin traded his hockey gear for a themed jersey, showcasing his skills, signing fans’ memorabilia and reflecting on the upcoming World Cup.
The Washington Capitals, their players and the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation raised over $1.8 million for charity during the 2025‑26 season, supporting schools, hospitals, military families and wish‑granting organizations through a diverse slate of initiatives.
The Washington Capitals are offering a complimentary ice hockey program for girls aged 4‑9 in Montgomery County, part of USA Hockey’s Try Hockey for Free initiative. The event, hosted by the Montgomery Ice Devils at Rockville Ice Arena on September 12‑13, provides equipment and a safe environment for beginners, capitalizing on a 220% surge in local participation since Alex Ovechkin’s 2004 draft.
A look at the latest overseas contracts, the players still on the market, and what the coming weeks may hold for the sport’s free‑agent landscape.
A look at recent signings of non‑North American talent, the players still awaiting deals and the anticipated surge as August approaches.
The latest edition of The Hockey News looks at the closing chapter of the free‑agency period, spotlighting marquee signings and the cooling momentum behind the global frenzy.
The Washington Capitals star discusses his sons' passion for hockey, their home practice setup, and their training at a Moscow academy that prioritizes love of the game over pressure to become stars.
Signed for his 22nd NHL season, Ovechkin sits just 10 goals from the 1,000‑goal mark and remains focused on leading the Washington Capitals to another championship.
Matvei Michkov is intensively preparing for his third NHL season with the Philadelphia Flyers, skipping a vacation to focus on training in Russia, participating in a charity game with Alex Ovechkin, Artemi Panarin and Mikhail Sergachev, and learning from a camp led by Panarin. He emphasizes nutrition, recovery and the guidance of Flyers coach Rick Tocchet, while also praising new teammate Trevor Zegras and reacting positively to LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Bookmakers still view the Flyers as long shots for the 2026‑27 Stanley Cup.
A rare 1/1 Macklin Celebrini Young Guns Gold card is being auctioned through Goldin Auctions, with a floor price of $600,000 CAD and the potential to become the first modern hockey card to break the $1 million barrier.
The upcoming Match of the Year charity hockey game in St. Petersburg will bring together New York Rangers standouts Igor Shesterkin and Vladislav Gavrikov with Artemi Panarin’s and Mikhail Sergachev’s all‑star teams, supporting charitable causes while showcasing a novel draft format and festive atmosphere.
The 2026‑27 NHL season begins on September 29 with the Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Florida Panthers. The schedule, revealed on July 15, 2026, includes the Heritage Classic, Global Series games in Finland and Germany, the Winter Classic, and the All‑Star Weekend, featuring marquee matchups and player milestones.