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Official account of the National Hockey League Communications Department. #NHLStats

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

These are the 32 players who heard their name called tonight at the 2026 Upper Deck #NHLDraft. A special night for each of them and their families. 🙌

Click here for #NHLStats, trends and notes from Round 1: https://t.co/iXkh8T92ax

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Several of the @SanJoseSharks' newest prospects took to the ice at development camp, including Ivar Stenberg, the No. 2 pick in the 2026 #NHLDraft.

More: https://t.co/0ZWWUVdxn0

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Carson Carels wasn’t present to hear his name called sixth overall at the 2026 #NHLDraft, but he was on the ice for the first day of the @NHLFlames development camp.

More: https://t.co/QXpL2wbaC5

[Capitals PR @CapitalsPR]

As he enters his 22nd NHL season, Alex Ovechkin’s impact extends far beyond the ice.

His commitment to expanding access to hockey, advancing pediatric cancer research and giving back continues to make a lasting difference for children and families throughout the Washington, D.C., region and across the hockey community.

Ahead of today's press conference, take a look at the difference he's made beyond the game and tune in live to The GR8NESS Continues press event hosted by @JoeBpXp and @Laughlin18 on @MonSportsNet and the M+ app at 12 p.m.

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

With Alex Ovechkin officially back for his 22nd season, NHL EDGE highlights some advanced metrics that drive the @Capitals captain's continued scoring prowess. #NHLStats

Read more: https://t.co/8sLBdk8lci

[NHL @NHL]

To all our friends across the U.S., Happy #FourthOfJuly! 🇺🇸

[Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs]

Officially official 🔵⚪️

[Toronto Maple Leafs @MapleLeafs]

Maple McKenna 🍁

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Pavel Dorofeyev will bring his scoring touch to the @NYRangers in 2026-27. NHL EDGE zones in on key metrics behind his offensive prowess. #NHLStats

Read more: https://t.co/kgcelSr7FW

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Bowen Byram will skate for the @nhlblackhawks when the new season begins. See how he'll boost Chicago's blueline production via NHL EDGE. #NHLStats

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

The @FlaPanthers will enter the 2026-27 season with a new goaltender tandem headlined by Jacob Markstrom and Akira Schmid. NHL EDGE takes a deeper look into key metrics they can excel at. #NHLStats

Read more: https://t.co/Vw8i1nt0bm

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Anders Lee and John Carlson are two of the big names now off the board in #NHLFreeAgency.

Here's an #NHLStats recap of some major signings since last night. ➡️

[NHL @NHL]

ALEX OVECHKIN RETURNS‼️

Another Gr8 season loading... 👀

[Washington Capitals @Capitals]

IT'S SO NOT O-VER, BABES‼️

The Washington Capitals have re-signed captain Alex Ovechkin to a one-year contract extension. Ovechkin’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.25 million.

#ALLCAPS | #Gr8ness

[NHL @NHL]

THE GR8 IS STAYING ANOTHER YEAR‼️

Alex Ovechkin has signed a one-year deal with the @Capitals! #NHLFreeAgency

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Doman Szongoth was the 4th Hungarian-born player drafted to the NHL when the @BuffaloSabres selected him on Saturday. 🇭🇺

Tomas Groschl (No. 256 in 1999 by EDM)
Levente Szuper (No. 116 in 2000 by CGY)
Janos Vas (No. 32 in 2002 by DAL)
Doman Szongoth (No. 156 in 2026 by BUF)

[Buffalo Sabres @BuffaloSabres]

Doman Szongoth is just the fourth Hungarian player drafted in the @NHL and has the custom skates to show! 🔥

[NHL Media @NHLMedia]

Patrick Kane leads the list of remaining free agents heading into the second day of #NHLFreeAgency. 📝

Check out more remaining free agents ⤵️ https://t.co/7gfJUbQ5v9

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

The @EdmontonOilers have inked #StanleyCup champion, Frederik Andersen, to a one-year deal. He allowed two goals or fewer in each of his first eight games of the 2026 postseason. #NHLFreeAgency #NHLStats

[NHL @NHL]

FREDDIE TO EDMONTON‼️

The #StanleyCup champion is joining the @EdmontonOilers on a one-year deal! #NHLFreeAgency

[NHL Public Relations @NHLPR]

Mason Marchment was an offensive catalyst during his tenure with the Blue Jackets in 2025-26, but the 31-year-old forward signed a five-year contract with the @SanJoseSharks on the first day of #NHLFreeAgency. #NHLStats