#Wayne Gretzky

The NHL just wrapped up the 2023 Winter Classic and is now looking ahead towards the 2023 NHL All-Star game in South Florida. That means we are officially in the second half of the season, and we are getting ever so close to the 2023 NHL Draft. The consensus number 1 overall pick to go in this year's draft is Connor Bedard and he has already made…

Bob McKeown, the veteran journalist and senior host of "The Fifth Estate," was discussing advertising in sports betting when he was transported back to an old news conference he once covered. It was held in 2006, as Wayne Gretzky was preparing to travel to Italy for the Winter Olympics. The hockey legend and his family were embroiled in a gambling…

If you watch sports on TV, it's impossible to miss them. Gambling logos, ads and endorsements for sports betting are also online, on streaming services and on billboards. The "tsunami" of advertising, as it's been referred to, follows legislative change in Canada in 2021, when single event sports betting was legalized. Since then, provincial…

A look at who is trending up and down the past week in Minnesota sports, featuring Twins newly re-signed shortstop Carlos Correa, Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov and a couple Vikings standouts including Justin Jefferson. Carlos Correa, Twins shortstop (UP ⬆) He's home. After swinging.291/.366/.467 with 24 doubles, a triple and 22 home runs in 2022,…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

LAS VEGAS (AP) - The recent rise in NBA and NHL scoring has caused the betting markets to respond in kind, posting totals that would have been unimaginable not long ago. NBA teams were averaging 113.8 points a game through Thursday. That is the highest figure since the 1969-70 season when the average was 116.7, but does follow a greater…

The NHL is rolling with a hefty eight-game slate this on Sunday and we've got three picks to complement the festivities. The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins sit atop the league and should be able to breeze past a tanking Anaheim Ducks squad. Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes hold value against a Pittsburgh Penguins team in freefall and we like…

According to SportRadar, NBA games this season have gone over Las Vegas betting totals 51.5% of the time. LAS VEGAS - The recent rise in NBA and NHL scoring has caused the betting markets to respond in kind, posting totals that would have been unimaginable not long ago. NBA teams were averaging 113.8 points a game through Thursday. That is the…

NHL- 1 Washington Capitals vs Nashville Predators Stadium: Capital One Arena (Washington) 07.01.2023 03:00 Odds Bet Type Bookmaker Claim Bonus! Odds1,63 Bet TypeW1 Bookmaker Bet Now! The previous three meetings of Washington and Nashville ended with the Capitals' victories. Will the Predators be able to interrupt an unpleasant series? The Capitals…

It was about this time, seven years ago, that the hockey world was agog about a Canadian teenager named Connor. That one, surname McDavid, had arrived at the World Junior Hockey Championship as the almost-certain first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, off a stellar junior career with gaudy point totals and a string of ridiculous…

Last time we looked, Mark Messier was approaching his 62nd birthday later this month, he was ensconced as a hockey commentator on ESPN and, even though he still looks like he spends hours in the gym, he's well past his playing days. But the Edmonton Oilers could use some of Messier's old dressing room fire. He would be in somebody's face or giving…

It was about this time, seven years ago, that the hockey world was agog about a Canadian teenager named Connor. That one, surname McDavid, had arrived at the World Junior Hockey Championship as the almost-certain first overall pick in the upcoming NHL Draft, off a stellar junior career with gaudy point totals and a string of ridiculous…

Aaron Paul, who played a crystal meth maker in the series Breaking Bad, now urges TV viewers to try their luck on their favourite sporting match. For those who raise the alarm on gaming addictions, Paul is an unintentionally fitting pitchman for an industry they say is aggravating an already fraught gambling addiction problem. "People are phoning…

The Russian scoring machine, Alexander Ovechkin, is steadily inching closer to rewriting NHL history. Ovechkin has successfully cemented himself in the all-time goal list but currently holds the second spot. Recently, he overtook Gordie Howe by scoring his 802nd goal in a match against the Winnipeg Jets. Gordie's son, Max Howe, who watched…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the San Jose Sharks and…

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin already knew what was next before Mark Howe stated it clearly at the conclusion of a video congratulating him for passing his late father, Gordie Howe, for second on the NHL all-time goals list. "Now it's time to set new goals for No. 99," Howe said, speaking on behalf of the Howe family. As much as the Washington…

Hockey players used to come from places like Moose Jaw and Medicine Hat and Prince Albert. Now they come - some of the biggest stars, it seems, some of the most explosive players - from Scottsdale and Phoenix and suburban Los Angeles. When Tage Thompson scored five goals the other night for the Buffalo Sabres, bringing his total to 21 in 26 games…

Alex Ovechkin remains at 800 goals - one behind the great Gordie Howe - as the Washington Capitals enter Monday's home date with the Detroit Red Wings. After scoring five goals in three games, including a hat trick against the Chicago Blackhawks, Ovechkin has been held off the scoreboard in the last two games. Ovechkin needed two goals to pass Howe…

Or, well, he will be. Soon enough - possibly Monday night when the Detroit Red Wings visit the Washington Capitals - Alex Ovechkin will score for the 801st and 802nd time and pass Gordie Howe for No. 2 on the NHL's all-time goals list. Ovechkin already moved Mr. Hockey down one big list earlier this season; his second-period goal Nov. 5 against the…

It sounds more like the name of a movie or a book - Waiting for Godot, Waiting for Guffman, Waiting to Begin - but for now, it remains central to this impressive, fascinating and oddly puzzling Blue Jays season. The Jays have found themselves in the standings right about where they were expected to be - among the best teams in baseball. And they've…

The Washington Capitals face the Toronto Maple Leafs as slight underdogs on the NHL lines on Saturday. Coming back to the Capital One Arena is an old friend: goaltender Ilya Samsonov. He played 89 games for Washington before signing with Toronto in the offseason. Samsonov already beat Washington earlier this season and his old team looks to even it…

Warning: This article contains references to addiction and suicide. Like so many parents, Liz Ritchie hangs an ornament on her family's Christmas tree for each of her children. As she hooks her son Jack's to a branch, she's reminded he won't be home for the holidays. Not this year, not next year, not ever. At just 24 years old, Jack died by suicide…

There are some familiar names on the Who's Hot list with Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Tage Thompson of the Buffalo Sabres back in a familiar spot. Boston Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark is back as well. Ullmark leads the NHL in all three major goaltending categories and he is a major reason why the NHL playoff odds list the Bruins (+600) with the…

NHL Notebook: Oilers likely open to moving 2023 first-round pick, NHL not interested in negotiating salary cap increase, and more The Edmonton Oilers haven't used their first-round pick in a trade deadline move since all the way back in 2006. That year, the Oilers badly needed a starting goaltender so Kevin Lowe ponied up the team's top draft pick…

Alex Ovechkin reached a major milestone in his last game and can make history again when the Washington Capitals host the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. This will provide a great betting online opportunity. Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to reach 800 goals with a hat trick in Tuesday's win over Chicago. He needs one goal to tie…

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to extend their streak without a regulation loss to 16 games. Toronto is 12-0-3 over the last 15 games with the 1.87 goals-against average the best in the league during that stretch. This is the fifth consecutive time that Toronto is favored against the Rangers at Madison Square Garden after being listed as the favorite…

A pair of stories are dominating the hockey world this morning. First, Alexander Ovechkin notched his 800th goal last night with a hat trick effort against the Blackhawks. He's now third on the all-time scoring list, chasing only Wayne Gretzky (894) and Gordie Howe (801). The other notable story is Mitch Marner's point streak, which improved to 23…

The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the most valuable player in the NHL. According to hockey betting sites, Connor McDavid is the runaway favorite right now. But if you're looking for value, you'll have to look outside of McDavid. Connor McDavid is tearing up the National Hockey League right now with 59 points in 30 games. He's on…

While Christmas is rapidly approaching, the bigger question is how the Canadian teams are doing. Let's get down to business. Alex Ovechkin from the Washington Capitals is chasing the record of Wayne Gretzky. On Tuesday, the "Great 8" notched a hat trick to join Gretzky as members of the "800 goal club". Let that sink in. Ovechkin has 3 ½ years left…

Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe and Alex Ovechkin. That's the complete list of players in the NHL's 800-goal club this morning. Ovechkin scored a hat trick as the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 7-3 on Tuesday night, joining The Great One and Mr. Hockey as the only players to ever reach 800 career NHL goals. The fans at the United Center…

Alex Ovechkin has broken two NHL records in a single month, overtaking ice hockey greats Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's record for most NHL Road Goals as he scored two goals in the Washington Capitals 5-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on November 30. This gave him a total of 403 goals on the road. After the game,…

The season series between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers concludes Monday night when these teams face off for the third time in 12 days. The Wild won the first contest at home 5-3, with the Oilers bouncing back with a 5-2 home win of their own. Minnesota is tied for third in the Central Division with defending Stanley Cup champs while the…

Despite so much of the attention being on Connor McDavid and Edmonton's top line, Kirill Kaprizov has 17 goals on the season and isn't far removed from a seven-game goal streak. Expect him to light the lamp once more in front of his home crowd. The season series between the Minnesota Wild and Edmonton Oilers concludes Monday night when these teams…

The New Jersey Devils can tie the NHL record with their 12th straight road victory. The Detroit Red Wings won 12 straight road games from March 1-April 15, 2006. It was matched by the Minnesota Wild from Feb. 8-April 9, 2015. The Rangers are 5-6-4 at home this season with a minus-7 goal differential at home while the Devils have outscored their…

Alex Ovechkin is entering his 18th season in the NHL. But unlike most other players who have reached this stage of a career, Ovechkin is still expected to legitimately play a critical role in a Stanley Cup contender. He's going to be more than just a future Hall of Famer ornament on the roster of the Washington Capitals who are coming off yet…

The Washington Capitals conclude their five game road trip tonight against the Arizona Coyotes. Although they are coming off a loss in overtime to the Vegas Golden Knights, they gained a point and Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 50. The Caps are 2-1-1 on the trip. The Caps won the first matchup with the Coyotes 2-0 on Oct. 29, 2021 behind a 16…

Hey, Maryland … welcome to the party. Welcome to the ever-growing party that state after state continues to join since PASPA was overturned in New Jersey back in 2018. We're, of course, talking about the rapidly-expanding online sports betting party. Maryland online sports betting launched on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, which means those located…

This article is part of our NHL Picks series. Three games on the NHL slate tonight, but I've got 16 bets for you to consider. Wayne Gretzky once said, "you miss 100% of the shots you don't take." And then Michael Scott ensured that every non-hockey fan in the world knew Wayne Gretzky said that. So, inspired by Michael and Wayne, we're taking some…

The Tampa Bay Lightning won every statistical category when they played the Washington Capitals on Friday except the one that counts. Tampa Bay had more shots on goal, won more faceoffs as well as more hits and blocked shots only to come out on the wrong side of a 5-1 final. The teams now meet in Tampa with the Lightning trying to avoid suffering a…

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a lopsided 5-1 defeat to the Washington Capitals on Friday, and hope to get their revenge on home ice. Here are our top Capitals-Lightning picks. This season has been far from a cake walk for Tampa Bay. Luckily, the Bolts have been playing reasonably well considering they've battled through subpar goaltending and…

Two historically rich teams in the history of the NHL will go head-to-head as the Pittsburgh Penguins travel West to take on the Edmonton Oilers. Join us for our NHL odds series, where our Penguins-Oilers prediction and pick will be revealed. The only blemish of the season coming in an overtime loss that occurred in Montreal against the Canadiens.…

Cal-bred champ doing'Super' for Santa Ana; Mandella says United up to speed in training ARCADIA, Calif.- Doug O'Neill hopes The Great One rebounds from his disappointing fifth-place finish behind recently sidelined Life Is Good in the Grade II San Felipe Stakes on March 6 when he runs in the Grade I Runhappy Santa Anita Derby next Saturday, April…

If the season ended right now, a pair of perennial playoff teams would be on the outside looking in. Tampa Bay, which has played in the last three Stanley Cup finals, is ninth in the Eastern Conference in points percentage, and only eight teams make the postseason from each conference. Tampa Bay is still in a better position than Washington, as 11…

The Pittsburgh Penguins have lost two in a row and have not looked so good doing it. They did steal a point last week in Buffalo, but theft might be a kind word, and they were embarrassed by the New York Rangers, 5-1 on Friday. The Penguins face another trap game when they host the nothing-to-lose Detroit Red Wings at PPG Paints Arena on…

The NHL has always been fiercely competitive, but you cannot stop the occasional blowout, no matter how hard you try. Teams can come out all guns blazing or completely lose all talent at the drop of a hat. Even the most remarkably consistent sportsmen have off days - they have to pray that the opposition isn't at the height of their powers at that…

In every sporting fandom, debate rages over who the best players are, whether it's Jordan or James, Brady or Rice, or Federer versus Nadal versus Djokovic. Canadian ice hockey fans are fortunate to have so many NHL greats come from their country, so the dispute here is about which Canadian hockey player is the best. Canada has two national sports,…

BetMGM debuted a new ad starring Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid, set to run throughout the 2022-23 National Hockey League (NHL) season. The 30-second commercial, described by BetMGM as "tongue in the cheek", sees Gretzky stop during McDavid's training session to interact with BetMGM's betting app. Raymond Doyle, VP Brand at BetMGM commented:…

Prediction: The kind of hideous franchise melt down we are now witnessing in Calgary - and have also experienced in Edmonton in the past - will not hammer this edition of the Oilers. I say this even as veteran hockey writer Stan Fischler predicts McDavid will not stick around in Edmonton. "If Johnny Hockey can leave the sweet city of Calgary and…

Hockey fans learned to "believe in miracles" 42 years ago when the U.S. men's hockey team upended the Big Red Machine and iced the USSR in the 1980 Olympics at Lake Placid, New York. The 4-3 USA victory has justifiably reached mythic status. The all-amateur American team had been assembled just a few months prior. The Soviets were a full-time unit,…