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Filip Chytil may miss rest of Vancouver Canucks' season 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' 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 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 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 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 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 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.