Traditionally, two countries’ national anthems are played before sports events pitting teams from the United States and Canada. It’s not a bit traditional for either of those anthems to get booed. But ...

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman weighed in on Canadian hockey fans booing while the U.S. anthem was sung at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday.

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 877 goals and needs 18 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42 ...