There is increasing pressure on Gary Bettman for change, as major U.S. teams do not make the playoffs. Image Via Getty Playoff fever is everywhere now at the NHL, and one of the most stunning ...

The hockey world watches as Ovechkin nears Gretzky’s milestone, while a celebratory moment with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sparks online criticism. Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of ...

Gretzky will be joined by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, as well as other league personnel, starting Wednesday, when the Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Bettman, Gretzky and Ovechkin's ...

One key rule in the NHL's CBA is that owners won't give their players benefits outside a salary, but after Alexander Ovechkin made history, Gary Bettman may change that. All eyes have been on the ...

TORONTO, April 2 (Reuters) - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said on Wednesday that tensions between Canada and the United States were concerning and could impact the league's business, especially ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is within striking distance of history, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is ready to ensure his big moment gets the attention in deserves. Ovechkin scored ...

Commissioner Gary Bettman, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis and Ovechkin’s wife, Nastya, were all watching the game together in a suite and celebrated his 39th goal of the season. Fans rushed to the ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky were in the building together for the Washington Capitals’ game against the Chicago Blackhawks as left winger Alex Ovechkin tied ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky by scoring the 895th goal of his career against the New York Islanders, and ...

His wife Nastasiya was in attendance at Lenovo Centre for the game along with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. Ovechkin scored on a 5-on-3 power play late in the second period, beating Carolina ...