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Pens' Nedeljkovic 1st NHL goalie with goal, assist
Alex Nedeljkovic became the first goalie in NHL history to have a goal and an assist, and made 40 saves as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2.
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Isles' Tsyplakov suspended 3 games for high hit
Islanders forward Maxim Tsyplakov received a three-game suspension from the NHL on Friday, one day after delivering a high hit to Flyers center Ryan Poehling.
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Which NHL teams have the longest postseason droughts?
The Buffalo Sabres are among the teams in the NHL with the longest active postseason droughts. See which other teams make the list.
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Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.
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2024 NHL betting: Odds to win Stanley Cup, conference
Betting odds and futures for every NHL team to win the 2025 Stanley Cup, their conference and their division.
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Fantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2024-25
Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Nathan MacKinnon battling for the top spot.
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Ovi breaks one record, gets closer to Gretzky's
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Senators. It was his 874th goal, 20 shy of Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894.
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NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team's fantasy MVP
Ovechkin & Co. are back on top according to our voters. And at the midway point of the season, we identify the best fantasy player for all 32 clubs.
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Malkin's Cup rings found at home after burglary
Police say Evgeni Malkin's three Stanley Cup rings, which had gone missing following a burglary at his home last weekend, were located in his residence.
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Stars' Hintz (upper body) ruled out vs. Habs
Dallas Stars forward Roope Hintz will not play in Thursday's game against the visiting Montreal Canadiens due to an upper-body injury.
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Leafs' Tavares to IR, considered week-to-week
Maple Leafs forward John Tavares was placed on injured reserve with a lower-body ailment Thursday and is considered week-to-week, coach Craig Berube said.
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The story behind Blue Jackets' and Red Wings' Stadium Series jerseys
The uniforms are full of Easter eggs as the two teams get set to square off at Ohio Stadium on March 1.
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Wyshynski Awards at midseason: Best team, player, goal, feud and more
Which front office is most ruthless? Who had the best glow-up? And which rookie has been most important to his team?
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Which top NHL prospects could be traded before the deadline? A guide to contenders' plans
With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors -- because they could be moved in a blockbuster.
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McDavid 2nd on Oilers points list behind Gretzky
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist in the Oilers' 5-3 win against the Wild on Wednesday night, passing Jari Kurri for second all time in points in franchise history.
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Weekly picks: Look to Kane, Talbot and the soaring Red Wings
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
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The "have skills, need playing time" All-Stars
Your look at trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes, with a focus on the most efficient players this week.
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Tiering 12 NHL teams' playoff hopes: From 'we can still fix this' to 'resigned to their fate'
Yes, the season is more than halfway over, but the Bruins, Rangers and Sabres are three of 12 teams that are already veering off their playoff paths.
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason: Knights, Caps, Jets, Wild lead the way
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
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How the Devils' rise has echoes of a recent Stanley Cup champ: Is this the year?
If New Jersey's journey to contention feels a little familiar, there's a good reason why. And will the Devils make another Cup run this spring?
