December delivered two milestone moments from two of the NHL's defining stars, each representing a different kind of greatness. On December 16th against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Leon Draisaitl recorded his 1,000th career point, becoming the first German-born player in NHL history to achieve this mark. Just days later, Sidney Crosby added a milestone of his own when he surpassed Mario Lemieux to become the Pittsburgh Penguins' all-time points leader.

The regular season has officially ended, with some first-time award winners and some familiar faces earning themselves some recognition. The Stanley Cup Playoff bracket is set, looking unlike anything ever seen before. As the NHL springs into summer, there’s so much to look forward to. In a sport as fast-paced as hockey, news is coming in as fast as it’s coming off the press. Here are some “News In Brief” stories with the bits from around the league! For the second consecu