The New York Islanders are scheduled to host All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, in early February. It’s expected to be an unofficial send-off for NHL players who will be going to the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. The players would then leave from the New York area Feb. 7.

While the NHL prepares to send its biggest superstars to Italy in February of 2026, the league also already announced plans for an All-Star Game in 2026 that same month. Thanks to

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

The Washington Capitals are the first team into the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Alex Ovechkin and the Capitals clinched a playoff berth Thursday night following a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals moved to the verge of clinching a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night.