How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games ...

The NHL draft introduces the league's new crop of players. In 2025, the New York Islanderspicked Matthew Schaefer No. 1 overall. Here's a look at how the past five No. 1 picks in the NHL draft fared ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, the top NHL goal scorer of all time, is now the first to 900 goals. He achieved the milestone on Nov. 5 against the St. Louis Blues. Every goal he scores ...

Another week of the 2025-26 NHL season, another week on top of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings for the Colorado Avalanche. However, unlike in weeks past, the Avs were not a unanimous selection at No. 1 in ...

Editor's note: This is a part of an occasional USA TODAY Sports series on the best moments, teams, players and figures in sports over the last 25 years. Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, the ...