National Hockey

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The dust has settled on the NHL's decision not to allow players to participate in the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Watch Alex Ovechkin closely this season and maybe you'll see what Barry Trotz sees. "Visually, (he's) just skating," the Washington Capitals' coach said. "When he's skating, he's effective. I just think he's skating better.

BOSTON — The NHL has postponed Thursday night's matchup between the Florida Panthers and Boston Bruins because of the severe winter storm impacting Boston and the surrounding area. The date and time of the rescheduled game will be announced later.

TORONTO — Fans and a Who's Who of hockey remembered Johnny Bower as a great goaltender and a better man Wednesday.

FREDERICTON — When Willie O'Ree donned a Boston Bruins jersey and jumped onto the ice at the Montreal Forum on Jan. 18, 1958, he had no idea he was making history.

NEW YORK — Jeff Glass is starting to get comfortable in goal for the Chicago Blackhawks.

DETROIT — With record speed, the Detroit Red Wings finally won in overtime. Andreas Athanasiou scored six seconds into the extra period to give Detroit a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.

DETROIT — Andreas Athanasiou scored 6 seconds into overtime to give the Detroit Red Wings a 2-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night.

NEW YORK — Edmonton Oilers forward Patrick Maroon was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Wednesday for interference against Los Angeles Kings defenceman Drew Doughty.

NEW YORK — Lightning star Steven Stamkos will serve as captain of the Atlantic Division team in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament this month in Tampa, Florida. Stamkos has 49 points for first-place Tampa Bay and is the face of the franchise.