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Capitals assistant coach Mitch Love, left, with defenseman Jakob Chychrun in November. (John McDonnell / For The Washington Post)

Capitals assistant Mitch Love on leave amid NHL investigation

The Washington Capitals placed assistant coach Mitch Love on leave pending the…

 

NHL players, owners vote to ratify 4-year CBA

Notable changes include an 84-game season starting in 2026, shorter contract terms.

 

Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in overtime against the Florida Panthers during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (David Santiago / Tribune News Services)

Panthers blow lead, Oilers even Stanley Cup Final series

The game probably shouldn’t have gotten to this point.…

  • Jun 13, 2025
  • Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, Tribune News Services
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TJ Oshie and Mike Murphy pose for a picture in the Washington Capitals' locker room in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9, 2018. Oshie and the Capitals would win the Stanley Cup later that season. (Photo courtesy of Mike Murphy)

Remembering TJ Oshie’s hockey origins after his NHL retirement

The Everett native’s youth coach recalls his early playing days and impact on Seattle Jr. Hockey.

TJ Oshie and Mike Murphy pose for a picture in the Washington Capitals' locker room in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 9, 2018. Oshie and the Capitals would win the Stanley Cup later that season. (Photo courtesy of Mike Murphy)
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Could Alex Ovechkin’s historic season also be his last?

The glow from the 895th goal still hovers over hockey, and Alex Ovechkin won’t play in front of fans again until Thursday night. It’s ample… Continue reading

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Team USA's Auston Matthews (34) tries to put the puck in past Canada's Cale Makar (8) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game at TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribune News Services)

Canada beats Team USA for 4 Nations Face-Off Title

The grudge match featured tension, jingoism and hockey at its best.

Team USA's Auston Matthews (34) tries to put the puck in past Canada's Cale Makar (8) and goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) during the first period of the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Championship Game at TD Garden on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribune News Services)
Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)

Kraken continue to preach need to be more aggressive taking shots

Seattle downed Anaheim, 3-2, on Monday.

Flyers center Ryan Poehling (right) skates after the puck past Seattle Kraken center Jaden Schwartz on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. The Kraken are currently 11-10 with one overtime loss through 22 games of the 2024-25 season. (Yong Kim/Tribune News Service)

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins three, loses one

The Silvertips scored 16 goals and conceded nine last weekend.

Tips Week in Review: Everett bests Seattle

Bear, Miettinen earn hat tricks; Silvertips announce new signings.

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins two, loses one

The Silvertips fall to Tri-City but rebound against Calgary, Red Deer.

Tips Week in Review: Everett wins one, loses one

The Silvertips topped Wenatchee but lost in overtime to Tri-City.

Tips Week in Review: Everett’s win streak continues

The Silvertips secure all four games and move into first place.

Silvertips’ Dominik Rymon maneuvers around an Edmonton player to try and get an open shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Everett mauls Edmonton, 7-2

Carter Bear earns a hat trick in the Silvertips’ 10th win of the season.

Silvertips’ Dominik Rymon maneuvers around an Edmonton player to try and get an open shot during the game against the Edmonton Oil Kings on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Tips Week in Review: Everett blanks Portland 3-0

The Silvertips win six of seven games to conclude two-week road trip.

Wright settling in, looking for first goal as Kraken regular

Kraken head home after win in Nashville

Tips Week in Review: Everett goes 3-1 in four-game road trip

The Silvertips scored 17 goals, conceded nine across four games.

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)

Vorel: the Kraken must work to regain fan momentum

Winning is important in Seattle’s competitive sports market.

Jordan Kyrou (25) of the St. Louis Blues celebrates his goal during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024, in Seattle. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images/Tribune News Services)
Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)

Here is what Kraken will face in the Pacific Division this season

Seattle went 2-4 in preseason play.

Seattle Kraken goaltender Chris Driedger (60) stop a shot against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL game at the FLA Live Arena on Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Sunrise, Fl. (David Santiago / Tribune News Service)
Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)

Kraken sign goalie Joey Daccord to 5-year extension

Daccord had a breakout season last year as a full-time goalie

  • Oct 9, 2024
  • Rebecca Tauber, Shayna Goldman and Thomas Drance, The Athletic
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Matt Grzelcyk #48 of the Boston Bruins tries to score on Joey Daccord #35 of the Seattle Kraken during the first period at the Garden. (Matt Stone / Boston Herald / Tribunes News Services)

Tips Week in Review: 2 overtime wins to begin 7-game road trip

Everett topped Prince Albert and Saskatoon this past weekend.