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Bruins' Tuukka Rask played through torn labrum in hip vs. Isles

Tuukka Rask stayed on the ice for the Bruins despite a pretty serious hip injury. Now, the free-agent-to-be will need surgery and may miss part of the 2021-22 NHL season.

Jacob Camenker

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Frustrated Nathan MacKinnon: 'I haven't won s---'

Nathan MacKinnon has played eight years in the NHL, and the Avalanche forward's latest defeat had him feeling particularly down and snippy in a postgame interview.

Jacob Camenker

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NHL playoff schedule 2021: Round 2

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs second round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

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Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL awards 2021: Finalists for Hart, Norris, Vezina and other honors

As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue to roll along, the NHL is announcing the finalists for the 2021 NHL Awards.

Edward Sutelan

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Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly 'want to move on' from star center

It looks like Jack Eichel and the Sabres may be heading toward a split.

Jacob Camenker

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Hamilton: Hurricanes 'lost to a team that's $18 million over the cap'

Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton isn't taking the team's loss to the Lightning too hard, especially since Tampa Bay was so far over the salary cap.

Jacob Camenker

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Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky parties with fans after team's playoff series win against Bruins

The team's co-owner wanted to make sure he was with the fans to take in the team's clinching 6-2 win Wednesday night.

Edward Sutelan

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Jets' Mark Scheifele still questions his four-game suspension: 'Player Safety . . . shut me down'

Scheifele still thinks he made the right play.

Jackie Spiegel

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Toronto's CN Tower lit up in Canadiens colors and Twitter was not pleased

The wounds are still fresh for Maple Leafs' fans.

Jackie Spiegel

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Bruce Cassidy explains why Tuukka Rask left Bruins' Game 5 loss to the Islanders

The Bruins replaced goalie Tuukka Rask ahead of the third period of their Game 5 loss to the Islanders. Was it due to performance or injury? Bruce Cassidy explained after the game.

Jacob Camenker

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Bruins' Bruce Cassidy calls Islanders 'New York Saints' over lack of penalty calls

Islanders coach Barry Trotz defended his team, saying they were the least-penalized team in the league during the regular season.

Edward Sutelan

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GOLDEN!

Canada wins gold for the first time since 2016.

Jackie Spiegel

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IIHF Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The Men's World Championship is set to take place from May 21 to June 6

Jackie Spiegel

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Lightning, Hurricanes combine for eight-goal period: 'Damn circus out there'

Tampa Bay now has a 3-1 series lead over Carolina.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sarnia Sting make Taya Currie first woman drafted in OHL history

The 16-year-old will join the likes of legendary women such as Rheaume and Szabados when she suits up for a Sting game.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canada defeats USA for gold-medal shot

After starting the tournament 0-3, Canada will now play for gold on Sunday.

Jackie Spiegel

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Mark Scheifele claims family has faced bullying

Scheifele can handle the four-game suspension from the NHL, but doesn't understand the bullying his family has suffered.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL mock draft 2021: Sabres take Owen Power at No. 1 in wide-open draft

The draft lottery is now complete and the order has been set for the top 15 of the first round. While the No. 1 overall pick is still anyone's guess, Sporting News and FCHockey's second mock draft of 2021 has Owen Power taken with the first spot.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

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Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he shielded Canadiens' Jake Evans from scrum after hit

After Mark Schiefele's dirty hit on Jake Evans in the Jets vs. Canadiens game, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers made sure to protect Evans. Here's why he did that, in his own words.

Jacob Camenker

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Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

Taylor Hall's ex-team snags the first-overall pick.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick

The order of the first round's top 15 picks has been determined.

Jackie Spiegel

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What time is the NHL Draft lottery today? TV channel, odds & how to watch the 2021 drawing

The 2021 NHL Draft lottery is upon us, and so is the Seattle Kraken's first chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Here's how to watch and stream the event live.

Jacob Camenker

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Stephen A. Smith mocks Maple Leafs: 'Dallas Cowboys of the NHL'

The Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 to the Canadiens on Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL playoff bracket second-round predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each second-round series and our pick to win the 2021 Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' goalie Jack Campbell gets emotional after Game 7 loss: 'Worst goal of my career'

Jack Campbell was not happy with his effort against the Canadiens, and the Maple Leafs goalie called himself out for allowing the "worst goal" of his career in the loss.

Jacob Camenker

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Live blog

It'll be Montreal vs. Winnipeg in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

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Golden Knights' Reaves suspended two games

The Las Vegas enforcer got too rough in the third period of Sunday's series-opening game vs. Colorado

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Jake Muzzin injury update: Why isn't Maple Leafs defenseman playing Game 7 vs. Canadiens?

The Leafs will be without one of their top defensemen for Game 7.

Jackie Spiegel

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What channel is Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NHL playoff series

How can you watch the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off in a critical Game 7 for the right to play the Jets? Sporting News has you covered with all the details about tonight's game.

Jacob Camenker

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Golden Knights' Peter DeBoer explains controversial decision to start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury

Why did Peter DeBoer start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury? The veteran coach had a reason for doing so, and it involved planned rest for Fleury.

Jacob Camenker

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PWHPA 2021: Schedule, standings, roster, how to watch Canadian Secret Dream Gap Tour

Women's hockey will take over Calgary, Alta., as some of the game's biggest names gather for the PWHPA's Canadian Secret Dream Gap Tour.

Jackie Spiegel

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David Pastrnak sets tone with suit, hat trick in Bruins' Game 1 win vs. Islanders

The forward was flashy on and off the ice in Boston's victory Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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Leafs-Canadiens: Kotkaniemi scores in OT, sends series to Game 7

It'll come down to one game on Monday. Oh, baby, Game 7 is coming.

Jackie Spiegel

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How long is John Tavares out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Maple Leafs captain

John Tavares suffered a concussion against the Canadiens. How long will the Leafs captain be out? Here are the latest updates on his condition.

Jacob Camenker

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Montreal forces Game 6

After seeing their 3-0 lead evaporate, the Canadiens win in overtime and send the series to a Game 6 on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canadiens vs. Leafs Game 6 ticket prices range in the thousands

The Stanley Cup playoff game will be the first with fans in Canada since before the pandemic. Bell Centre will host up to 2,500 spectators.

Tom Gatto

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Foligno out vs. Canadiens

Toronto was without the centerman in Games 3 and 4 and will now be without him in Game 5, too.

Jackie Spiegel

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Oilers' Ethan Bear 'here to stand up to' racist behavior that followed Game 4 miscue

The Oilers were swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs Monday by the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

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'HNIC's' Ron MacLean apologizes for insensitive comment made during Maple Leafs-Canadiens game

"I am deeply sorry," MacLean wrote in his statement.

Jackie Spiegel

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Wayne Gretzky leaves Oilers after first-round exit, lands big broadcasting contract

Wayne Gretzky is leaving the Oilers after five years as the team's vice chairman, but there's a reason for his departure.

Jacob Camenker

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NBCSN's Dominic Moore is on a roll predicting NHL overtime goal-scorers

The former center and current NBC Sports analyst has correctly picked the last three playoff overtime winners.

Edward Sutelan

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Alexander Ovechkin 'confident' he will re-sign with Capitals, end his career in Washington

Alexander Ovechkin has spoken about what his future holds, and it appears to be a return to the Capitals.

Jacob Camenker

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Jets' Blake Wheeler blocks shot with groin: 'We're not having any more' kids

Wheeler was putting his body on the line for his team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edward Sutelan

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Jets vs. Oilers: Live blog

The Jets forward's triple-overtime game-winner sends the Oilers packing and his team into the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

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Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

Jackie Spiegel

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Titans' Taylor Lewan goes berserk, chugs beers and gets shirtless at Predators game

Taylor Lewan put on a show at the Predators-Hurricanes game. The Titans tackle will surely be a staple of highlight reels for years to come with his party animal antics.

Jacob Camenker

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Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

Jackie Spiegel

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Ehlers, Jets push Oilers to the brink with comeback win in OT

Nikolaj Ehlers opened and closed his team's scoring while his teammates staged a three-goal, third-period comeback in between. Winnipeg now leads 3-0 in the first-round series.

Jacob Camenker

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Alexander Ovechkin mum on future after Capitals are eliminated by Bruins

Alexander Ovechkin didn't say much about his free-agent status after the Caps exited the first round.

Jacob Camenker

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Sun ripped for 'insensitive' cover

The Toronto Sun released an "extraordinarily insensitive" cover featuring a clearly concussed Tavares.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Here's Zach Wilson's beer-chugging, mullet-wearing lineman Dan Feeney

Members of the Jets were sitting rinkside for the Islanders Game 4 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

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When is the NHL Draft lottery?

Who will get to make the all-important first overall pick in July? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft lottery drawing.

Jackie Spiegel

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Nazem Kadri suspension: How many games will Avalanche forward miss?

The NHL came down hard on a repeat offender.

Tom Gatto

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Maple Leafs' John Tavares releases first comments since concussion vs. Canadiens

John Tavares has provided an update on his condition after he was stretchered off and hospitalized with a concussion.

Jacob Camenker

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Leafs' Nick Foligno explains why he fought Canadiens' Corey Perry after John Tavares injury

Nick Foligno fought Corey Perry after an accidental knee from Perry left Leafs captain John Tavares injured in Thursday night's Leafs vs. Canadiens game.

Jacob Camenker

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John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain 'out indefinitely' after knee to head

John Tavares is officially set to miss time for the Maple Leafs.

Jacob Camenker

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John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain recovering after being kneed in head

The accidental contact from Corey Perry left Tavares unable to move properly.

Tom Gatto

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After John Tavares is injured, Nick Foligno fights Corey Perry; Twitter asks why

The Leafs captain was stretchered off.

Jackie Spiegel

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Blues want Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended for dirty hit: 'The guy can't control himself'

Nazem Kadri hit Blues defenseman Justin Faulk hard and high in the Avalanche's 6-3 win on Wednesday night. Kadri now runs the risk of being suspended considering his troubling history of playoff antics.

Jacob Camenker

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Jets' Dominic Toninato scores game-winning goal vs. Oilers in Game 1 after being inserted into lineup

Winnipeg took a surprising 1-0 lead in its best-of-seven series with Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

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Bruins' Craig Smith wins Game 3 in 2nd OT after Capitals' miscommunication

Boston now has a 2-1 series lead over Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jets injury updates: Why aren't Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nikolaj Ehlers playing vs. Oilers?

The Jets' lineup will be missing two key players for Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

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Hall of Famer Mike Modano chats Wild, Auston Matthews, USA Hockey and ... interior design

Modano stands at the top of the NHL's list when it comes to American-born goal scorers and points guys.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jordan Binnington restrained from nearly starting goalie fight at end of Blues vs. Avalanche

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was looking to fight Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer after St. Louis' 4-1 loss in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against Colorado.

Jacob Camenker

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Former Predators goalie Chris Mason talks Nashville's Stanley Cup chances, season turnaround and Connor McDavid

The ex-goalie-turned-broadcaster will be on the air as the Predators are set to take on the Hurricanes in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

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Kucherov scores twice for Lightning in controversial season debut

Nikita Kucherov's season debut in Game 1 of the Central Division first-round series stirred discussion about Tampa Bay's management of the salary cap during the regular season.

Jacob Camenker

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

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Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2021 playoff picks

It's about to get funky across the U.S. and Canada. Who will skate away with Lord Stanley's Cup is anyone's guess, but Sporting News takes a stab at it.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

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Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins; Kelly Hrudey blasts rookie

Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.

Tom Gatto

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How will NHL playoffs work in 2021?

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were a little different for the NHL in 2021. That trend continues into the postseason.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL standings: Seedings, breakdown for final playoff spots

The NHL's 2021 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

Jackie Spiegel

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When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2021 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the first-round schedule and the full bracket.

Jackie Spiegel

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David Quinn out in New York

Quinn finished his third season with the Rangers in another failed attempt to make the playoffs.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Local kids celebrate Tim Stützle's first hat trick by throwing hats onto Senator rookie's deck

The rookie has scored 12 goals this season, with three coming on Saturday against the Jets in Winnipeg.

Jackie Spiegel

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Bryan Trottier enters NFT world

The Hockey Hall of Famer is delving into the art world once again.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Draft stock watch: 10 risers after 2021 U18 World Championship

FCHockey's Josh Bell breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft's biggest names to rise following the 2021 IIHF Men's U18 World Championship.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

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Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy talks Stanley Cup playoffs

Tracy has been around the club since 1998 and thinks this team could make a similar Stanley Cup playoff run as the 2006 champs.

Jackie Spiegel

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Connor McDavid hits 'impressive' 100-point mark in Oilers' 53rd game

The Oilers captain made NHL history Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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Blue Jackets, John Tortorella reportedly parting ways; five landing spots for the veteran coach

If Tortorella is, in fact, done in Ohio, where will he go next?

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL COVID-19 case tracker: Updated list of players to miss games during 2021 season

Which NHL players have tested positive or otherwise missed games due to COVID protocol-related reasons so far in the 2021 season?

Jackie Spiegel

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IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The annual U18 Men's World Championship is set to take place from April 26 to May 6.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canada vs. Russia results: Shane Wright, Connor Bedard lead Canadians to 2021 U18 gold

The last time Canada won gold was in 2013.

Jackie Spiegel

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Rangers, Capitals start off game with six fights in first five minutes

Before the clock hit five minutes played, 72 penalty minutes had been handed out.

Jackie Spiegel

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Why did the Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton?

The executives were shown the door after a 26-21-6 season and missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Joe Rivera

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Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not facing suspension

John Scott and Paul Stewart also weighed in on what occurred.

Jackie Spiegel

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Capitals' Tom Wilson avoids suspension for sucker punch, body slam in Rangers brawl

The controversial winger once again escaped without major discipline.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Wilson suspension timeline: Controversial Capital hit with fifth ban

Another day, another dangerous Tom Wilson hit that injured his target. Those outraged over the NHL's inconsistency should focus on ambiguous bylaws that have enabled hockey's latest, biggest villain.

Brandon Schlager

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Rangers respond to Tom Wilson's sucker punch that sparked brawl: 'Zero respect'

Artemi Panarin was lost for the game and the season after the brawl.

Joe Rivera

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Tom Wilson punches Buchnevich, slams Panarin

Wilson, a repeat offender, was at it again on Monday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Capitals delete tweet lauding Tom WIlson

Tom Wilson was handed 14 minutes in penalties Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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Flames vs. Oilers: Schedule, time, results, recaps for all 10 games of the 2021 Battle of Alberta

Buckle up. The Battle of Alberta has 10(!) games scheduled for 2021, and they're all expected to be humdingers.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canucks' Jake Virtanen placed on leave following sexual misconduct allegations

The alleged incident occurred in September 2017 in a Vancouver hotel room.

Jackie Spiegel

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Gerard Gallant gets back to work, returns to coaching with Canada's men's World Championship team

Gallant was fired by the Golden Knights in January 2020 and has been waiting for an opportunity to get back in the game.

Jackie Spiegel

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TNT-NHL kerfuffle: Shaq struggles, network runs promo showing Oilers captain Andrew Ference — not Connor McDavid

The NHL heading to Turner Sports is a good thing, but Shaquille O'Neal and the crew need to read up on the, er, present day of the league.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL's new TV rights, explained: What to know as ESPN, TNT replace NBC in USA

The NHL has officially completed a new round of U.S. television deals that will see the sport move away from NBC, its domestic home for a generation of hockey fans.

Jackie Spiegel

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Cole Caufield makes NHL debut in Canadiens' playoff-impacting win vs. Flames

Drafted 15th overall in 2019, Caufield made his highly-anticipated debut Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Draft prospect rankings 2021: Luke Hughes remains No. 1 in spring's top 32

FCHockey breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft and which prospects could go in the first round.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

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U18 World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status

The 2021 IHF U18 Men's World Championship will see 250 of the game's top players under 18 compete for national pride and a gold medal beginning April 26.

Jackie Spiegel

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IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship: 10 NHL draft-eligibles to watch in 2021

The puck is set to drop on Monday at the U18 world championship.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

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USA, Canada players on 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship cancellation: 'Women's hockey . . . deserves more'

Teams were following strict protocols even before they were to arrive in Halifax but the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship was canceled just 15 days before puck drop.

Jackie Spiegel

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IIHF 2021 Women's World Championship canceled: Dates, teams, why, what's next

The tournament was scheduled to begin in 15 days but was canceled Wednesday morning.

Jackie Spiegel

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Robin Lehner slams NHL for 'blatant lie' regarding vaccinations, easing COVID protocols

The league denied the outspoken netminder's claims, saying that no agreement was reached to ease restrictions once a certain percentage of persons in an organization were vaccinated.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sports world reacts as Derek Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd

Floyd's death in May 2020 prompted a national social justice movement.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Leafs' Joe Thornton hilariously congratulates Patrick Marleau on NHL record

Joe Thornton is a former teammate of Marleau, now the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sports world congratulates Patrick Marleau for setting NHL's all-time record for games played

One of the most respected guys in the NHL world, Marleau got a ton of love for breaking Gordie Howe's record.

Jackie Spiegel

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Sharks' Patrick Marleau gets (grammatically incorrect) gloves commemorating NHL-record 1,768th game

On Monday night, Patrick Marleau will skate in an NHL-record 1,768th game.

Jackie Spiegel

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Patrick Marleau’s ex-teammates reflect on beginnings as Gordie Howe's record falls: 'I still think he's underrated'

Monday night, the 41-year-old forward is set to break a tie with Gordie Howe and become the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canucks earn overtime win vs. Maple Leafs in first game back after COVID-19 outbreak

Braden Holtby and Bo Horvat led the charge for the Canucks who got their first win since March 19.

Jackie Spiegel

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List of games postponed, rescheduled because of COVID-19

Sporting News is keeping track of all NHL games postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2021 season.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canucks shut down because of COVID-19

The Canucks became the latest NHL team impacted by COVID-19 this season.

Jackie Spiegel

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Canucks' J.T. Miller on team's return, new schedule: 'It's kind of crazy'

The Canucks are set to resume play Friday night against the Oilers, the first of back-to-back games. Saturday, they'll play the Maple Leafs.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL trade deadline 2021 winners and losers

The NHL's trade deadline day always brings out the best and the worst deals. Let's break down who won, who lost and who's moves are still to be determined.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2021 cutoff on April 12.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL trade deadline tracker: Latest rumors, news, updates for 2021 deadline day

The trade deadline is just hours away and Sporting News is tracking all the hot gossip and the deals as they're finalized.

Jackie Spiegel

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Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal

After a season gone awry in Buffalo, Taylor Hall is officially a Bruin and can close the miserable 37-game chapter of his career.

Jackie Spiegel

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David Rittich trade grade: Maple Leafs add goalie with Frederik Andersen's status unknown

"Big Save Dave" is heading to Toronto to help Jack Campbell backstop the Leafs.

Jackie Spiegel

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Nick Foligno trade grades: Maple Leafs add Blue Jackets captain

Foligno: "This is an opportunity for me, guys. I mean, let's be honest it's been a tough year here in Columbus and I take a lot of that responsibility so this is an opportunity that I get that I'm not going to waste."

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews nets hat trick, extends 2021 Rocket Richard Trophy lead

For the fifth straight year, the American-born player has scored at least 30 goals.

Jackie Spiegel

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Men's Frozen Four 2021: How to watch

Can Minnesota Duluth win its third straight title? Or will 2021 see a first-time champion?

Jackie Spiegel

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Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

One thing is certain: Taylor Hall will be traded before the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The only question is where? Sporting News gives for landing spots.

Jackie Spiegel

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Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac trade grades: Devils ship duo to Islanders in mega deal

After dealing players in 2020, the two division rivals again swapped guys in 2021.

Jackie Spiegel

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When is the 2021 NHL trade deadline? Date, time, top targets

The trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what to know, including biggest trade targets.

Jackie Spiegel

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BioSteel All-American Game 2021: Five NHL Draft-eligible players to watch

Wednesday's event will see 40 draft-eligible player lace them up.

A Vickers, FCHockey

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Easter eggs in 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'

The 2021 version of the Mighty Ducks may be for kids but the episodes are filled with throwbacks for the original fans of the scrappy kids from Minnesota.

Jackie Spiegel

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Minnesota Boys' Hockey State Tournament 2021

The showcase starts Tuesday and features some of the best high school players in the U.S.

Jackie Spiegel

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Ex-NHL enforcer Daniel Carcillo forges new path using psychedelics

After years of searching for a way to treat his post-concussion syndrome, Carcillo found psilocybin. Now, his company Wesana Health will soon be running preclinical trials on psychedelic drug-assisted therapy to treat TBI-related depression.

Jackie Spiegel

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What Tim Peel said that got him fired

Peel was heading for retirement, but the NHL removed him indefinitely following the unfortunate hot-mic incident.

Joe Rivera

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NHL 2021 midseason power rankings: Oilers lead Canada's seven teams

The NHL season's midpoint has arrived and while some things have occurred as expected, the unexpected has also happened.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL Mock Draft 2021: Sabres snag Owen Power at No. 1, Kraken take Luke Hughes with first-ever pick

The NHL season has reached the midpoint and many fanbases have turned their attention to the draft. While the No. 1 overall pick is still anyone's guess, Sporting News' first mock draft of 2021 has Michigan University's Owen Power taken with the first spot.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

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The Sabres' nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger

The Sabres are once again the laughingstock of the NHL. Here's a look at nine coaching hires who could help the franchise get back on track after firing Ralph Krueger, Buffalo's fifth head coach since 2013.

Jackie Spiegel

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Justin Bieber pens 'love letter' to Maple Leafs; do lyrics send message to hockey fans?

The Canadian singer-songwriter is a massive Leafs fan.

Jackie Spiegel

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NHL games returning to ESPN for 2021-22 season after 16 years apart

ESPN was the home of the NHL from 1992 to 2004 in the U.S. It seems that may be the case again starting with the 2021-22 season.

Jackie Spiegel

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Wayne Gretzky eulogizes father, Walter, Canada's Hockey Dad: 'He was a remarkable man'

Walter Gretzky died Thursday at age 82.

Jackie Spiegel

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Capitals' Tom Wilson riles Bruins with 'predatory' hit that hospitalizes Brandon Carlo

Boston spent most of the night being incensed at the Washington forward.

Tom Gatto

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What does Sutter’s return mean for the Flames?

The trade deadline and end of the 2021 season are fast approaching.

Jackie Spiegel

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Penguins staffer 'disciplined' after tweeting altered photo of fans with COVID-19 masks

The Pittsburgh franchise received flack for tweeting the altered photo, which showed several fans correctly wearing their masks where the original did not.

Zac Al-Khateeb

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Darryl Sutter is back in Calgary

The ex-Flames bench boss and GM is back after more than 11 seasons away from the friendly confines of the Saddledome.

Jackie Spiegel

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Walter Gretzky, father of Wayne Gretzky and Canada's Hockey Dad, dies at 82

The hockey world is mourning the loss of the man who inspired the "The Great One" to achieve greatness on and off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

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Auston Matthews injury update: Maple Leafs star out Monday vs. Oilers

The Leafs forward has now missed two straight games with a wrist injury.

Jackie Spiegel

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Five NHL coaches on the hot seat

When one coach goes, there's a good chance that others will follow.

Jackie Spiegel

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Jake Muzzin injury update: Maple Leafs defenseman will return to lineup vs. Oilers

When Muzzin returns he'll be sporting a full shield.

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Mike Babcock pushes back on coaching controversies, says 'smell test doesn't add up'

The ex-Red Wings and Maple Leafs coach sat down with Sportsnet to discuss comments that arose after his firing in 2019.

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Canadiens GM Bergevin talks Julien firing, says team needed 'new voice'

Rehired as the Canadiens' bench boss during the 2016-17 season, Claude Julien was fired Wednesday.

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Frederik Andersen injury update: Maple Leafs netminder out with lower-body injury

The Maple Leafs' No. 1 netminder will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday night against the Flames.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher on disallowed goal vs. Senators: 'I’m knocked on my ass. I have time to reset.'

Montreal has now lost three straight.

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Artemi Panarin takes leave of absence from Rangers after allegations of 2011 assault

The timing and credibility of the original report are being questioned.

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NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Flyers and Bruins take their rivalry outdoors.

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Oilers' Connor McDavid nets natural hat trick, scores one of the most ridiculous goals you'll see

The Oilers captain dominated Saturday night with five points to help give his squad back-to-back wins in the Battle of Alberta.

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Sidney Crosby plays in 1,000th game; NHL stars send congrats, wish him well on next 1,000

The 33-year-old became the first player to hit the mark in Penguins black and gold.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is a goal-scoring, point-getting machine

Matthews added two more goals to his 2021 total on Saturday night.

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A guide to NHL Outdoors weekend

Picturesque Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains will serve as the backdrop for the NHL's 2021 iteration of its outdoor game.

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NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Avalanche and Golden Knights take their rivalry outdoors.

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Senators score five unanswered goals, stun Maple Leafs in overtime

Monday's win marked the first time in franchise history the Senators won when trailing by four goals in the regular season.

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Canucks owner gives vote of confidence to Jim Benning, Travis Green on Twitter

The Canucks entered Hockey Day in Canada on a six-game slide.

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Who plays on Hockey Day in Canada today?

Three games are on the slate for the 2021 edition of Hockey Day in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including game times and TV channel information.

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Golden Knights wear gold chrome helmets and Twitter had some thoughts

The Golden Knights lived up to their name and debuted shiny gold chrome helmets Thursday night.

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NHL Draft 2021: Matthew Beniers, Luke Hughes among 10 options for No. 1 overall

FCHockey breaks down ten prospects that could be called first at the 2021 NHL Draft.

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TSN Archives: Wayne Gretzky trade still 'unthinkable'

On Aug. 9, 1988, the unfathomable became reality when the Oilers agreed to trade Canada's favorite hockey son to Los Angeles.

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Maple Leafs beat Canadiens

Wednesday night's NHL schedule featured a battle of the top two teams in the North Division.

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NHL Draft prospect rankings: Top 32

FCHockey breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft and which prospects could go in the first round.

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Laine already bench by Torts

The 22-year-old Finn was acquired by Columbus back in late January from Winnipeg and spent the majority of Monday night's win riding the pine.

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Tom Brady has seven — these NHL players have more

Move over Tom Brady, there's a few NHL guys with more Stanley Cup rings than you have Super Bowl ones.

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Simmonds out six weeks

Toronto will be without the veteran forward for some time.

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Oilers vs. Flames final score: Calgary outlasts Edmonton in first edition of 2021 Battle of Alberta

Last year's games produced plenty of sparks. Saturday night marks the the first of 10 meetings between the two rivals in 2021.

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What TV channel is Oilers vs. Flames on today? Schedule, time for Battle of Alberta

The intra-province rivalry begins anew in 2021 at the Saddledome.

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NHL power rankings 2021

Awards season is here, so why not compare NHL teams' seasons to TV and movies. Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the period of Jan. 27 through Feb. 2.

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Transcendent greatness of Mahomes at 25 is on level with sports' biggest legends

Regardless of the Super Bowl 55 outcome, Patrick Mahomes has already etched his name in a pantheon of sports greats before the ripe old age of … 26.

Joe Rivera

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Rangers: DeAngelo 'has played his last game' with team

An incident Saturday night was the final straw for the Rangers, who have sent the controversial defenseman packing.

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Oilers vs. Senators takeaways: It's '80s night in Edmonton

Edmonton's offense looked like the franchise's scoring machines of yesteryear in the team's home win over last-place Ottawa.

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Connor McDavid once again victimizes Maple Leafs with end-to-end goal followed by OT winner

The Oilers captain continues to score eye-popping goals.

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Rangers' Alexis Lafrenière nets first NHL goal; OT tally a sign of his 'world-class' talent

The Rangers drafted Lafrenière first overall in October.

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Zdeno Chara scores first goal with Capitals and his teammates go bonkers

Chara signed a one-year deal with the Capitals on Dec. 30.

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NHL power rankings

Two weeks are in the books for the 2021 NHL season. Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the period of Jan. 20 through Jan. 26.

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Flames' Matthew Tkachuk loses his cool after Leafs' Jake Muzzin post-buzzer puck flip

The Leafs defenseman flipped the puck at Tkachuk and set the Flames forward off.

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Wayne Gretzky turns 60 and everyone wishes him a 'Great' birthday

The Great One matches the number of hat tricks he's scored in his NHL career with his latest birthday.

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Maple Leafs vs. Flames results: Auston Matthews returns to lineup, scores game-winner

Auston Matthews makes his return to the Toronto lineup in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory. TJ Brodie, meanwhile, makes his return to Calgary as a member of the Leafs.

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George Armstrong dead at 90; hockey world mourns passing of Hall of Famer, Maple Leafs captain

Armstrong captained Toronto to four Stanley Cups.

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Patrik Laine injury update: Blue Jackets newest star on injured reserve

The Finnish sniper, who was traded on Jan. 23, has been on the shelf for Winnipeg with an upper-body injury.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois, Patrik Laine trade grades: Blue Jackets, Jets swap disgruntled players in win-win

The two clubs traded away big pieces — but also, big headaches — and upgraded their lineups in the process.

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Dubois 'wants out': Timeline, latest trade rumors

The centerman suited up for the Blue Jackets in their season opener but the clock is ticking — loudly — on his time with the club.

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Joe Thornton injury update: Maple Leafs veteran out with fractured rib

Thornton was playing in his 1,641st career NHL game on Wednesday night.

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Capitals fined for breaking NHL's COVID-19 protocols; Ovechkin, three teammates out for at least four games

Washington had four players added to the league's COVID protocol-related absences list on Wednesday.

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Bernie Sanders' inauguration meme gets social media attention from sports world

The Vermont senator is a meme-making machine — although it's probably not on purpose.

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NHL power rankings 2021: Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Canadiens start strong; Oilers, Blackhawks not so much

The first edition, Jan. 13-19, of the 2021 power rankings is officially here for opening week of the NHL.

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Maple Leafs vs. Jets: Three takeaways from Toronto's 3-1 win

The Maple Leafs put together a solid 60-minute effort on Monday night to earn the team's third win out of four games.

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Ex-Canuck Jacob Markstrom shuts out former teammates in Flames' win: 'It was weird'

Calgary notched its first win of the 2021 season as four players — three on the Flames — battled old friends.

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Joe Thornton nets first goal as a Maple Leaf: 'Just happy to contribute'

The goal was the 421st of Thornton's Hall of Fame career.

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Senators' Tim Stützle scores first NHL goal and it's highlight-reel worthy

Ottawa's 2020 first-round pick is officially an NHL goal scorer.

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Senators beat Leafs to open season

Tim Stützle, the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, made his NHL debut against the team many expect to win the North Division.

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Connor McDavid remains a cheat code, scores hat trick in Oilers' win over Canucks

McDavid netted four points as the Oilers earned their first win of the 56-game truncated season.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs results: Toronto starts 2021 NHL season with resilient OT win

The North Division kicked off with an Original Six matchup.

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All 31 NHL teams' free agents

The new NHL contract year began on Oct. 9 at noon ET. Sporting News has put together team-by-team lists of the top players on the market.

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NHL free agency tracker 2020: Full list of signings, best available players

Free agency began Oct. 9 at noon ET. Where will the top unrestricted and restricted free agents go?

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NHL 2021 predictions

We can all agree that the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best.

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