The Associated PressCapped out: Flat salary cap makes NHL teams get creative
In the 16 years since the salary cap has been a reality in the NHL, it has never been this much of a challenge to maneuver. Teams that made moves in 2019 and right up to the 2020 trade deadline expected the cap to increase substantially from the current $81.5 million. The defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning set a roster that, when injury allowances are factored in, is just $334 from the cap ceiling.
The Associated PressMacKinnon reaches 500 points as Avalanche top Kings 3-2
Nathan MacKinnon became the first member of the 2013 NHL draft class to reach 500 points, Devon Toews and Mikko Rantanen scored power-play goals and the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-2 on Tuesday night. MacKinnon, selected by the Avalanche with the first overall pick in 2013, had two assists to become the fourth player in Colorado history to get 500 points.
LA TimesKings' late rally falls short against Avalanche
Takeaways from the Kings' 3-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday.
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- Sidney Crosby's rescues Penguins with overtime winner vs. Caps
- Nathan MacKinnon reaches 500 points as Avalanche top Kings
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- Jordan Kyrou's goal lifts Blues to 5-4 comeback win over Sharks