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The NHL has looked at a hit Washington Capitals left wing David Steckel put on Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the Winter Classic on Saturday and deemed it incidental contact, a source told ESPN.com Tuesday.

PITTSBURGH -- Varly was victorious. Talk about a storyline the Washington Capitals hope to repeat come springtime. If the Capitals hope to bank on any carryover from Saturday night's 3-1 Winter Classic victory over the rival Pittsburgh Penguins, you...

PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby's season is more impressive than anything Mario Lemieux ever did, Super Mario himself said Friday. Citing today's more effective defensive schemes, the Pittsburgh Penguins part-owner said what his captain has accomplish...

PITTSBURGH -- Sidney Crosby's season is more impressive than anything Mario Lemieux ever did, Super Mario himself said Friday. Citing today's more effective defensive schemes, the Pittsburgh Penguins part-owner said what his captain has accomplish...

NHL chief operating officer insists Winter Classic will be played, even if there's rain delay

The forecast for the New Year's Day game pitting the Penguins against the Capitals at Heinz Field called for 53-degree temperatures and a 100 percent chance of rain showers.

The NHL wants to hold a second outdoor game, this one in Canada, commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed Wednesday.