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Can’t Ignore Core Four
What would it feel like if, at work, your every move was chronicled and analyzed endlessly on the radio the next day without your being able to explain any of the why’s for all of the what’s being bandied about? That’s how I imagine it feels to be a Toronto Maple Leafs player.
Not Playing the Spoiler
At some point, the games of a losing team simply don’t matter anymore, aside from for player-development purposes. That’s when talk shifts away from “playoff” hopes and towards “we’re spoilers” reality. Friday night, the Ducks had that chance, as they took on the visiting New York Rangers…
Cirelli, Kucherov Hit Milestones to Lead Tampa Bay’s Rout of Penguins
TAMPA, Fla. - Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli scored two goals in his 500th career game while Nikita Kucherov had a goal and two assists as the Bolts struck for a 6-1 decision over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Lightning moved into fifth in the Eastern...
Hop On the Montreal Bandwagon
Everyone’s on the Montreal Canadiens bandwagon these days. The NHL even featured a story about them called, “Hab-by To Be Here,” about the surge the team has made since the Four Nations break. The Canadiens are pushing towards the playoffs, where coming out of the break, they were mired in mediocrity.
Placidity Meets Disorder
It’s amazing what a difference a couple of months can make in a team’s psyche. The last time Anaheim faced Nashville, the Ducks were a bottom-feeder, and people were waiting for the Preds to wake up/play up to their potential.
Ovi, Gretzky, Points Totals, and Greatness
If only Alexander Ovechkin had scored five goals against Anaheim on Tuesday night, fans of the LA Kings could have been treated to a four-goal performance that tied and broke the all-time regular season goals record.
The Canadiens and Blue Jackets both take the ice Thursday. Here are matchup details, full bracket projections. [...]
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record. [...]
Cale Makar scored against the Blue Jackets on Thursday night to become the ninth defenseman in the NHL, and the first with Colorado, to reach the 30-goal plateau in a [...]
St. Louis forward Dylan Holloway left the Blues' game Thursday night against the Penguins in the first period because of a lower-body injury. [...]
Stars captain Jamie Benn sat out against the Predators on Thursday night, with coach Pete DeBoer saying it was for "maintenance." [...]
New York Islanders forward Anthony Duclair will be taking time away from the team, head coach Patrick Roy said Thursday. [...]
Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night. [...]
Capitals goalie Logan Thompson left Wednesday night's game against the Hurricanes because of an upper-body injury and did not return. [...]
The NHL and Rogers Communications announced a new 12-year national media rights deal Wednesday to air games on multiple platforms in Canada. [...]
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule. [...]
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record. [...]
Are players playing cleaner? Are referees swallowing their whistles? Players, execs, and analysts offer ideas. [...]
Scores, highlights, features and more, from the regionals to the Frozen Four and national title game. [...]
With the 2025 tourney set to begin Thursday, here are the players who will be competing for NHL teams soon. [...]
Wayne Gretzky holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list? [...]
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