If you were to ask Tampa Bay Lightning co-founder and Hockey Hall of Fame member Phil Esposito how he plans to celebrate his 83rd birthday this week, you’re likely to get somewhat of a non-answer.

Outspoken skipper John Tortorella was hired as the fourth head coach in Lightning history midway through the 2000-2001 season. In a little over six seasons, Tortorella coached Tampa Bay to four ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is chasing the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin ...

It is officially time to turn the page with the Bruins very close to missing the playoffs since Sweeney’s first season ...

He joined Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jagr, Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito as the only players with 700 goals and 700 assists. Gretzky has held the record since scoring his 802nd goal on March 23 ...

He joined Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jagr, Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito as the only players with 700 goals and 700 assists. Ovechkin, after climbing past Mike Gartner (708), Esposito (717), Dionne ...

He joined Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jagr, Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito as the only players with 700 goals and 700 assists. Who are the NHL’s leading scorers? Ovechkin, after climbing past Mike ...

The Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Philadelphia Flyers ... as part of his 32nd career hat trick – tied with Phil Esposito for fifth all-time.

Phil Esposito (717) 8. Mike Gartner (708 ... goals away from Wayne Gretzky's record 894 after this goal against the Lightning. Ovechkin connected on a goal on a Capitals power play against ...