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Filip Chytil may miss rest of Vancouver Canucks' season
Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil, 25, may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from a concussion, coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday, adding the veteran has experienced good and bad days trying to recover.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores 891st goal, trails Wayne Gretzky by 3
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals after scoring No. 891 against the Bruins.
Report: NHL, Rogers reach media rights agreement in Canada
The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday, a new source of revenue as the salary cap rises.
Panthers' Niko Mikkola fined $5K for unsportsmanlike conduct
Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.
Panthers optimistic Matthew Tkachuk will be ready for playoffs
Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.
BC stars Ryan Leonard, Gabe Perreault sign NHL deals
Boston College stars Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are going pro -- to the Capitals and Rangers, respectively.
Avalanche sign Cale Makar's brother, Taylor, to one-year deal
The Avalanche signed Taylor Makar, younger brother of Colorado star Cale Makar, to a one-year deal on Monday; he will play in the AHL Colorado Eagles for the rest of the season.

Vancouver Canucks center Filip Chytil, 25, may miss the rest of the season after experiencing a setback in his attempt to return from a concussion, coach Rick Tocchet said on Tuesday, adding the veteran has experienced good and bad days trying to recover.

Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals after scoring No. 891 against the Bruins.

The NHL has reached an agreement with Rogers Communications on a 12-year, $7.7 US billion media rights agreement in Canada, according to a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Monday, a new source of revenue as the salary cap rises.

Florida Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola, 28, was fined $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct for a slap shot that nearly hit Montreal's players. He also received a 10-minute game misconduct.

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk skated before practice Monday for the first time since suffering a lower-body injury during last month's 4 Nations Face-Off.

Boston College stars Ryan Leonard and Gabe Perreault are going pro -- to the Capitals and Rangers, respectively.

The Avalanche signed Taylor Makar, younger brother of Colorado star Cale Makar, to a one-year deal on Monday; he will play in the AHL Colorado Eagles for the rest of the season.