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15 September 2026
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Ice hockey: the main stories of 15.09.2026
Ryan Leonard's eight-year, $84m deal with Washington ties the 21-year-old forward to the club until 2034 and settles the most expensive piece of business in the league this week. The money puts him…
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Results
Alexander Radulov Extends Scoring Streak to Four Games
The Lokomotiv forward assisted Georgy Ivanov's equaliser against Traktor, moving to 7 points in five games — one behind KHL leader Kirill Semenov.
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Tretyak: Omsk's G-Drive Arena Rivals the NHL's Best
Russian Ice Hockey Federation chief Vladislav Tretyak praised the Omsk arena as one of Europe's finest, citing a wave of new KHL venue openings including Nizhny Novgorod and Torpedo's rebuilt rink.
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Matches
Guy Boucher on Avangard's Win Over Avtomobilist
Avangard coach Guy Boucher praised his team's character after a 3:2 overtime win, admitting a poor second period nearly cost them the game.
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Interviews
Ivan Vydrenkov on His Changing Relationship with Money
The Traktor defender, traded from SKA in July, says impulsive spending has given way to saving for property after early splurges on brands and phones.
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Interviews
Ovechkin: I'd Have Scored More With Kucherov or Kaprizov
The Capitals star praised Kirill Kaprizov and Nikita Kucherov's playmaking, saying it recalls the underrated vision of his longtime centre Nicklas Backstrom.
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Alexander Ovechkin: Capitals Address Russia Video
Washington's front office says Ovechkin remains focused on the season, calling him a longtime pillar of the club and community despite the political controversy.
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Transfers
Sean Horcoff Named Interim GM of Red Wings
The 47-year-old replaces Steve Yzerman, who left in July to become senior adviser to owner Chris Ilitch as the club continues its search for a permanent hockey operations chief.
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Matches
Torpedo beat Ak Bars in VOLGA Arena's opening match
Torpedo won 3-2 at Nizhny Novgorod's new VOLGA Arena, with Yegor Sokolov scoring against his former club just days after his transfer to Ak Bars.
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Interviews
Roman Rotenberg: Russian hockey edging back internationally
Rotenberg says junior teams are returning step by step, with a students' tournament in China set for January pending court cases.
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Interviews
Ovechkin Unfazed by Young Forwards Chasing His Spot
Ovechkin says pressure from Capitals prospects fuels his motivation heading into his 22nd NHL season, as his goal record chase continues.
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Interviews
Sharipzyanov Explains How He Handles On-Ice Trash Talk
Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov says he ignores provocations from rivals and prefers proving himself through play, praising team-mate Konstantin Okulov's composure.
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Results
Poturalski Winner Lifts Avangard Past Avtomobilist
Avangard erased a 0-2 deficit for the second straight game, beating Avtomobilist 3-2 in overtime as Andrew Poturalski scored twice, including the winner.
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Transfers
Ryan Leonard Signs Eight-Year Extension With Capitals
Washington locked in the 21-year-old forward through 2035-36 at $84 million, matching Alex Tuch's cap hit as the club's top earner starting in 2027/28.
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Interviews
Rybin, Mishkin Slam Pre-Match Shootout Proposal
Two former KHL players rejected Alexei Morozov's idea of holding shootouts before matches, calling it impractical and even mocking the proposal.
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Interviews
Bobrovsky Relieved to Avoid Facing Matthews
The 37-year-old Russian goalkeeper, who signed a three-year, $7 million cap hit deal with Toronto, praised Auston Matthews as a uniquely gifted opponent.
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Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me
Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later.
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Interviews
Ovechkin: Russia's Olympic Ban Talk Feels Pointless Now
The Washington captain says he's stopped speculating on Russia's international ban, doubting Gary Bettman alone controls the decision to return.
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Interviews
Myshkin: No Need to Panic Over CSKA's Slow Start
Former USSR goalkeeper Vladimir Myshkin says it's too early to judge CSKA and Dynamo, praising Igor Nikitin as a top-level coach amid the club's early season struggles.
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Interviews
Ovechkin: Chasing a Second Stanley Cup
Alexander Ovechkin says the pursuit of a second Stanley Cup drove his new Washington contract, and confidence in the club's offseason additions.
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Transfers
Cutter Gauthier Contract Talks Progress with Ducks
Insider Pierre LeBrun expects Anaheim to sign restricted free agent Cutter Gauthier to a six-year deal worth $13-14 million per season.
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Joe Sakic Stays On as Avalanche General Manager
Colorado will not search for a new hockey boss: Sakic, 57, keeps the GM role he took on this year alongside his president duties after Chris MacFarland left for Nashville.
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KHL Rescinds Diving Penalties on Kuznetsov and Iskhakov
The KHL's disciplinary committee overturned simulation penalties against Sibir's Kuznetsov and Metallurg's Iskhakov, ruling both were actually fouled.
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Tretiak: Universiade First Step for Russian Hockey
FHR president Vladislav Tretiak says Russia's junior and under-20 teams will compete at the Winter Universiade in late January, calling it the opening move toward wider international return.
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