Greg Wyshynski

TAMPA -- Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper stared up at the Jumbotron as an emotional tribute video highlighted Steven Stamkos 's 16 years with the franchise.

The Detroit Red Wings traded veteran defenseman Olli Maatta to the Utah Hockey Club on Tuesday night, as the NHL's newest team tries to overcome significant injuries to its blueline.

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid will miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

TAMPA -- Everywhere Steven Stamkos looked, there was another memory. The Tampa waterfront where he and his teammates celebrated two Stanley Cup championships on jet skis and party boats.

The record holder for goals, points and games in Lightning history had his cathartic homecoming. Now, he eyes a long playoff run with his new team.

The record holder for goals, points and games in Lightning history had his cathartic homecoming. Now, he eyes a long playoff run with his new team.

New York Islanders star Mathew Barzal has left the team's road trip due to an upper-body injury.

Mathew Barzal has left the Islanders' road trip with an upper-body injury.

The classic motto for EA Sports was "if it's in the game, it's in the game." Head coaches in the NHL?

The game now features likenesses for the head coaches of all 32 NHL teams, as well as historical data for each coach and their statistical histories.