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NBC Sports
a day ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
McDavid, Draisaitl among Conn Smythe best bets
Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick analyze the best bets to capture the Conn Smythe Trophy, highlighting Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and Florida's Aleksander Barkov.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin retirement report, say email claiming it was his final season was a mistake
The Washington Capitals are in damage-control mode after an email suggested the 2025-26 season would be Alex Ovechkin's final year in the NHL. The Capitals quickly denied that report, saying Ovechkin has not made a decision on his future. Reports emerged Thursday claiming the Capitals sent out an email that referred to the 2025-26 season as "Alex Ovechkin's FINAL NHL SEASON." That entire statement was highlighted in red, with the final three words appearing in all-caps in the email. The Hockey News reached out to the team, which said those reports were not accurate. The team then issued a statement of its own, confirming an email was sent out, but saying Ovechkin's plans are undecided at this point in the offseason. No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year. — Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) May 29, 2025 The team said the email came from "an individual with the corporate sales department," but did not provide any additional details on why it was sent or how many people received it. An Ovechkin retirement announcement wouldn't come as a major surprise for a number of reasons. While he's still playing at a high level, Ovechkin is 39. He's already played 20 seasons in the NHL — all of which with the Capitals — and is nearing the end of his playing days. There's also a strong argument that retiring after the 2025-26 season is the right move. It will mark the final year of the five-year, $47.5 million extension Ovechkin signed with the Capitals in 2021. The completion of that contract could mark a natural stopping point for Ovechkin. While there are reasons to believe next year will be Ovechkin's final year in the NHL, he is apparently not ready to make that call just yet. Either that, or a Capitals employee ruined Ovechkin's announcement by sending out an email too soon. Whenever Ovechkin calls it a career, he'll leave the game as one of the greatest players of all time. Ovechkin is a 12-time All-Star, nine-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner, three-time Ted Lindsay Trophy winner, three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner and the 2017-18 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. He also led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup championship during the 2017-18 NHL season and surpassed Wayne Gretzky to set the NHL's all-time goal-scoring record last season. The Hockey Hall of Fame is undoubtedly in Ovechkin's future once he hangs up his skates. While he and the Capitals weren't ready to make an announcement on that front Thursday, it probably won't be long before Ovechkin is ready to call it a career.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin retirement report, say email claiming it was his final season was a mistake
The Washington Capitals are in damage-control mode after an email suggested the 2025-26 season would be Alex Ovechkin's final year in the NHL. The Capitals quickly denied that report, saying Ovechkin has not made a decision on his future. Reports emerged Thursday claiming the Capitals sent out an email that referred to the 2025-26 season as "Alex Ovechkin's FINAL NHL SEASON." That entire statement was highlighted in red, with the final three words appearing in all-caps in the email. Advertisement The Hockey News reached out to the team, which said those reports were not accurate. The team then issued a statement of its own, confirming an email was sent out, but saying Ovechkin's plans are undecided at this point in the offseason. The team said the email came from "an individual with the corporate sales department," but did not provide any additional details on why it was sent or how many people received it. An Ovechkin retirement announcement wouldn't come as a major surprise for a number of reasons. While he's still playing at a high level, Ovechkin is 39. He's already played 20 seasons in the NHL — all of which with the Capitals — and is nearing the end of his playing days. Advertisement There's also a strong argument that retiring after the 2025-26 season is the right move. It will mark the final year of the five-year, $47.5 million extension Ovechkin signed with the Capitals in 2021. The completion of that contract could mark a natural stopping point for Ovechkin. While there are reasons to believe next year will be Ovechkin's final year in the NHL, he is apparently not ready to make that call just yet. Either that, or a Capitals employee ruined Ovechkin's announcement by sending out an email too soon. Whenever Ovechkin calls it a career, he'll leave the game as one of the greatest players of all-time. Ovechkin is a 12-time All-Star, nine-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner, three-time Ted Lindsay Trophy winner, three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner and the 2017-18 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. He also led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup championship during the 2017-18 NHL season and surpassed Wayne Gretzky to set the NHL's all-time goal-scoring record last season. The Hockey Hall of Fame is undoubtedly in Ovechkin's future once he hangs up his skates. While he and the Capitals weren't ready to make an announcement on that front Thursday, it probably won't be long before Ovechkin is ready to call it a career.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Capitals deny Alex Ovechkin retirement report, say email claiming it was his final season was a mistake
The Washington Capitals are in damage-control mode after an email suggested the 2025-26 season would be Alex Ovechkin's final year in the NHL. The Capitals quickly denied that report, saying Ovechkin has not made a decision on his future. Reports emerged Thursday claiming the Capitals sent out an email that referred to the 2025-26 season as "Alex Ovechkin's FINAL NHL SEASON." That entire statement was highlighted in red, with the final three words appearing in all-caps in the email. The Hockey News reached out to the team, which said those reports were not accurate. The team then issued a statement of its own, confirming an email was sent out, but saying Ovechkin's plans are undecided at this point in the offseason. No decision has been made on Alex Ovechkin's future following the 2025-26 NHL season. An email was sent from an individual with the corporate sales department that mistakenly alluded to next year being Alex Ovechkin's final year. — Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) May 29, 2025 The team said the email came from "an individual with the corporate sales department," but did not provide any additional details on why it was sent or how many people received it. An Ovechkin retirement announcement wouldn't come as a major surprise for a number of reasons. While he's still playing at a high level, Ovechkin is 39. He's already played 20 seasons in the NHL — all of which with the Capitals — and is nearing the end of his playing days. There's also a strong argument that retiring after the 2025-26 season is the right move. It will mark the final year of the five-year, $47.5 million extension Ovechkin signed with the Capitals in 2021. The completion of that contract could mark a natural stopping point for Ovechkin. While there are reasons to believe next year will be Ovechkin's final year in the NHL, he is apparently not ready to make that call just yet. Either that, or a Capitals employee ruined Ovechkin's announcement by sending out an email too soon. Whenever Ovechkin calls it a career, he'll leave the game as one of the greatest players of all-time. Ovechkin is a 12-time All-Star, nine-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner, three-time Ted Lindsay Trophy winner, three-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner and the 2017-18 Conn Smythe Trophy winner. He also led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup championship during the 2017-18 NHL season and surpassed Wayne Gretzky to set the NHL's all-time goal-scoring record last season. The Hockey Hall of Fame is undoubtedly in Ovechkin's future once he hangs up his skates. While he and the Capitals weren't ready to make an announcement on that front Thursday, it probably won't be long before Ovechkin is ready to call it a career.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 5: Panthers look to eliminate Hurricanes in Eastern final
Panthers aim to clinch Stanley Cup final berth in Game 5 The Florida Panthers lead the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in the Eastern Conference Final and will look to close out the series in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Wednesday, May 28. Despite Florida's dominant start, Carolina kept the series alive with a 3-0 shutout in Game 4, their first win in a conference final since 2006. Florida, currently favored at -1600 to win the series (down from -5000 before Game 4), remains in strong position to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Carolina's adjusted odds have improved to +750 following their Game 4 victory. Also read: Stanley Cup 2025 USA finals: Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes. Details here by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Famous Celebrities With Unexpected Degrees Learn More Undo Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky remains the leading Conn Smythe Trophy candidate with +200 odds, followed by team captain Aleksander Barkov at +800. Bobrovsky's performance continues to be a major factor in Florida's postseason success, despite the Game 4 setback. Hurricanes end Conference final skid, stay alive in Stanley Cup Playoffs The Hurricanes' Game 4 win snapped a 15-game conference final losing streak, the longest such streak in NHL postseason history. Goaltender Frederik Andersen recorded his fifth career playoff shutout with 20 saves, joining Cam Ward, Kevin Weekes, and Petr Mrazek as the only goalies in franchise history with multiple postseason shutouts. Live Events Rookie Logan Stankoven scored his fifth playoff goal during the second period of Game 4. He becomes the third rookie in franchise history to record at least five goals in a single Stanley Cup Playoffs campaign, joining Erik Cole (six in 2002) and Warren Foegele (five in 2019). Sebastian Aho added an empty-net goal in the third period, his 32nd career playoff goal. Aho now holds the franchise record for most postseason goals by a Hurricanes/Whalers player. Despite the win, Carolina trails the series and faces elimination in Game 5, which will be played on Florida's home ice. Also read: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2025: How are the Eastern and Western Conference Series progressing Power play struggles and scoring trends impact Florida's offense The Florida Panthers have been shut out twice during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, both at home. Their most recent scoreless outing in Game 4 highlighted a growing issue with power play execution. Florida went 0-for-4 on the man advantage in Game 4 and is now 0-for-8 across the last two games. This follows a strong start to the series, where the Panthers went 4-for-5 on power plays in Games 1 and 2. Sam Bennett remains Florida's leading goal scorer with nine postseason goals, just two short of the franchise record for a single playoff year, shared by Matthew Tkachuk (2023) and Carter Verhaeghe (2024). However, Bennett has not scored in the last two games. Florida center Aleksander Barkov continues to contribute offensively with six goals and nine assists through 16 playoff games. On the Carolina side, Seth Jarvis leads the team with five goals and nine assists in 14 games. Also read: Oilers and Stars set for Western Conference final rematch with Stanley Cup dreams on the line Game 5 will be critical for both teams, with the Panthers seeking to secure their second straight Stanley Cup Final appearance and the Hurricanes aiming to extend their postseason.
