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World Junior Championship preview: Top contenders, key players to watch
The 10-team tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are the gold medal favorites and players set to break out.
LET'S MAKE A DEAL!
Six trades that NHL teams should make after roster freeze, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser
No trades can be made from Dec. 20-27. But after that? Here are a handful of mutually beneficial deals that make too much sense.
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take No. 1 spot, plus betting trends for every team
Heading into the holiday break, here's how all 32 clubs stack up. Plus, a key prediction markets nugget on every team.
BUBBLE WATCH FOR DECEMBER
WHICH 16 TEAMS MAKE THE PLAYOFFS?
NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting the playoff hopes for all 32 teams
While some expected contenders are spinning out, new ones have emerged. Here's a December look at projected Stanley Cup Playoff matchups.
4 NATIONS FACE-OFF
How excited are NHL players for the 4 Nations Face-Off?
4 NATIONS FACEOFF
COMING IN FEBRUARY
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL
Rasmus Dahlin stars as the Sabres stop a 13-game slide by routing the Islanders 7-1
— Rasmus Dahlin had four assists and the Buffalo Sabres stopped a 13-game slide by routing the New York Islanders 7-1 on Monday night.
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Kucherov scores before game misconduct, Lightning get chippy 4-0 win over Panthers
— Nikita Kucherov scored before he was ejected for kneeing Matthew Tkachuk, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Florida Panthers 4-0 in a chippy game...
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- Crosby ties Lemieux's Penguins record for assists
- Tkachuk 'OK' following collision with Kucherov
- Rangers sit Kreider vs. Devils as skid continues
- Petgrave calls Johnson's death 'tragic accident'
- Rangers' Rempe gets 8 games for Heiskanen hit
- Without Matthews, Maple Leafs lose to Islanders
- Capitals place F Eller (illness) on injured reserve
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Kaapo Kakko swap
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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NHL Future Power Rankings: Prospect, cap, roster predictions
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
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Buffalo Sabres clarify stance on fans' inflatable palm trees
Sabres fans have responded to the team's recent playoff woes with tropical flair.
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PWHL reveals home and away uniforms for 2024-25 season
The jerseys were created in partnership with Creative Agency Flower Shop, Bauer Hockey and the Professional Women's Hockey League teams.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
