NHL

NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is one of the latest athletes to launch his own non-fungible tokens. What Happened: Ovechkin launched a series of NFTs through a partnership with Ethernity, a cryptocurrency marketplace for digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens. “...

With more than 100 million subscribers, Disney+ has turned into one of the largest streaming platforms in the world. How was Disney able to accomplish this in under three years? Through technology and infrastructure set up by Major League Baseball and is older than YouTube, owned by...

The Tampa Bay Lightning entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the lower seed in the first round. Despite the low seed, the Lightning cruised and became the youngest NHL franchise to win back-to-back Stanley Cup titles. What Happened: The Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in game five to...

After owning some Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), former NHL player Zach Boychuk said he quickly became addicted to the cryptocurrency market. This led to investing in several altcoins and ultimately the  launch of his own cryptocurrency, Boychuk told the hosts of Benzinga’s...

Josh Richards, a social media influencer who recently made a pivot into angel investing and entrepreneurship, is not only looking to diversify his earnings but also spread increased value to his highly engaged audience. As a “voice of the fans,” Richards will make appearances at...

For the first time in 28 years, the Montreal Canadiens are heading to the Stanley Cup Finals. After defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in game six Thursday night, Montreal has a shot to be the first Canadien team to win Lord Stanley’s Cup since the 1993 victory over the Los Angeles Kings...

The NHL Playoffs continue with a highly anticipated game five matchup between the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning. The game can be seen at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA). Betting Preview: The home team Lightning is favored in the matchup at odds of -200...

San Jose Sharks has become the first NHL team to accept cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE) for large payments. What Happened: Jonathan Becher, the president of San Jose Sharks, said on Twitter that his team will initially accept cryptocurrency for season...

After sweeping the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, the Winnipeg Jets face elimination via being swept by the Montreal Canadiens in the second round. Could bettors have a value play in the Jets Monday night? How to Watch: Game four featuring the Winnipeg Jets at Montreal Canadiens will take...

Over the weekend, the Ontario Hockey League held its annual draft that saw many of the top players from Canada and other parts of the world drafted into one of the top major junior hockey leagues in the world. What Happened: With the 267th overall pick in the 14th round, the Sarnia sting selected...

Two of the most dominant NHL teams of the regular season square off for game three in their second-round matchup in a possible make-or-break game. How to Watch: The Colorado Avalanche travel to take on the Vegas Golden Knights. The game will be broadcast on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) unit...

The Boston Bruins took a 2-1 series lead over the New York Islanders on Thursday night thanks to Brad Marchand’s overtime game-winner. It marked the second consecutive overtime game in the series, which will send one team on to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Bruins led 1-0 after a first-...

The Tampa Bay Lightning hold a two-game series lead against the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round of the NHL Playoffs. Here’s a preview for game three. How to Watch: The Lightning and Hurricanes will air on USA Network, a unit of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA), at 8 p.m. ET....

The worst team in the National Hockey League was awarded the first overall draft pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. The 2021 NHL Draft Lottery: The NHL holds a lottery each season to award the draft positions for the next season. The teams are given odds based on their finishing position. The Sabres...

One of the greatest hockey players of all time is partnering with a sports betting company. What Happened: BetMGM, a joint venture from MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain, announced the addition of Wayne Gretzky as a brand ambassador. Gretzky is signing a multi-year deal to be a brand...