I can still remember the feeling when that email hit the inbox on my Blackberry – one of those ... infectious enthusiasm,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman had an immediate reaction to Capitals star Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky in goals.

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 ...

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 ...

Arguably the most captivating storyline in the NHL right now is Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne ...

"And now Florida, a great team, is going to keep losing down the stretch "This is an inside job–Gary Bettman needs to look into it. He needs to look into what Paul Maurice and the Panthers are ...

New York ended up winning the game 4-1. Ovechkin's teammates mobbed him on the ice as Gretzky, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Ovechkin's family stood and applauded. A chant of "Ovi, Ovi ...

The Caps forward scored the goal with Gretzky in the crowd as The Great One has been traveling with other NHL personnel — including commissioner Gary Bettman — since April 2 so that he could ...

I think it was a picture-perfect goal.” The game was paused for a 15-minute ceremony, featuring NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Gretzky offering their congratulations. “We have all just ...

Even though Wayne Gretzky knew this moment was all but guaranteed for weeks now, that doesn't mean he had to feel good about Alex Ovechkin tying his all-time goals record on Friday night. That's ...