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NHL Playoffs Daily: Showdown in Vegas for Golden Knights, Wild
After the Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket for the second round on Thursday with a thrilling overtime win over the…
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The state of the KHL: Busting myths, international expansion, crossover NHL events, more
Corban Knight didn’t love where he was in his hockey career. It was 2019, and Knight — then 28 —…
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U.S. tops Latvia at world hockey championship
RIGA, Latvia — – Trevor Moore and 18-year-old Matty Beniers scored in a 1:47 span midway through the second period…
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Leafs’ Tavares gets back on ice after scary injury
TORONTO — Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was back on the ice for a skate on Thursday, one week after…
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Gretzky card sells for $3.75M, shatters record
A 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card has sold for $3.75 million in a private sale brokered through Heritage Auctions.…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Maple Leafs, Hurricanes look to advance Thursday
Wednesday brought us three more elimination games, but only two teams were sent packing. The Minnesota Wild kept their series…
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Predicting NHL bounce-backs: Seth Jones, Carter Hart, more
The first one who will tell you that Seth Jones had a disappointing 2020-21 campaign is Seth Jones. “I didn’t…
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How Taylor Hall’s prior career stops led to his 2021 renaissance with the Bruins
Taylor Hall was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Boston Bruins at the deadline, and it might be the…
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Isles light up struggling Jarry, oust Penguins in 6
As Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry skated off the ice for the last time this season, New York Islanders fans…
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Oilers: Racist remarks aimed at Bear ‘disgusting’
EDMONTON, Alberta — Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland said any racist comments directed to First Nation defenseman Ethan Bear…
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Henrique helps Canada notch first win at worlds
RIGA, Latvia — It’s been a long year for Adam Henrique, but on days like Wednesday, perhaps he can exhale…
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That’s so ’90s: The few still-active players from the last millennium
5:05 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Adam Vinatieri, perhaps…
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That’s so ’90s: The one still-active player from the last millennium
5:05 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Adam Vinatieri, perhaps…
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Robert Morris drops men’s, women’s ice hockey
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Robert Morris University is cutting its men’s and women’s hockey programs, effective immediately. The school made…
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The Great Move: Gretzky joins Turner as analyst
“The Great One” is headed from the front office to a cable television studio. Turner Sports has reached a multiyear…
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Catching up with the Vancouver riot ‘kissing couple,’ 10 years later
Alex Thomas and Scott Jones remember being knocked down by the riot officers’ shields, falling to the pavement on Seymour…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Penguins, Wild, Panthers face elimination
Three teams face elimination on Wednesday night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Pittsburgh Penguins are reeling after consecutive losses…
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Zach Plesac injuring himself taking off his shirt joins list of most bizarre recent sports injuries
6:50 PM ET Joe DeMartinoESPN Editor Close General Editor Joined ESPN in 2006 Massachusetts native, Northwestern graduate Cleveland Indians pitcher…
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Gretzky exits Oilers; TV job up next, sources say
Wayne Gretzky has stepped down from his role with the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, effective immediately. According to sources, Gretzky…
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Ovechkin confident of a new deal with the Caps
Alex Ovechkin said he is “confident” he will reach a new contract with the Washington Capitals soon. The Caps captain,…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Critical Game 5 matchup for Hurricanes, Predators
Three teams — the Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers and Minnesota Wild — were up for elimination on Monday. Two survived.…
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McDavid, Oilers exit playoffs after Jets win in 3OT
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Kyle Connor scored 6:52 into the third overtime period, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a first-round series…
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Solomon leaves Kings, will join rival Ducks as VP
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks have hired longtime Los Angeles Kings executive Jeff Solomon to be their new vice…
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Woe, Canada: Gallant’s team now 0-3 at worlds
RIGA, Latvia — Gerard Gallant will be a prime candidate for several NHL coaching positions when he returns from the…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Wild, Panthers, Oilers face elimination on Monday
Farewell to the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues, two recent Stanley Cup champions who were eliminated Sunday. Three more…
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Kadri appeals his suspension as Avs finish sweep
ST. LOUIS — Colorado forward Nazem Kadri is appealing his eight-game suspension for an illegal check to the head of…
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Moore nets two as Team USA routs Canada 5-1
RIGA, Latvia — Trevor Moore scored twice in the second period and the United States bounced back from an opening-game…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Capitals, Blues on the brink
Sunday brings us our first two elimination games of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs: the Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins…
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Finland tops U.S. at world hockey championship
RIGA, Latvia — Jussi Olkinuora made 29 saves, Iiro Pakarinen and Atte Ohtamaa scored and defending champion Finland beat the…
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Cooper: Panthers took ‘liberties’ with Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper watched his team defeat the Florida Panthers 6-2 to take a 3-1 series lead…
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Maple Leafs’ Tavares to miss at least two weeks
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares will be sidelined a minimum of two weeks due to a knee injury, in…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Maple Leafs try to rally after Tavares injury
The Toronto Maple Leafs play their first game after captain John Tavares suffered a disturbing concussion in their Game 1…
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Canes coach: We’re battling Predators and refs
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour said his team is battling two opponents: The Nashville Predators, who defeated them in double-overtime…
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Avs’ Kadri suspended 8 games for illegal check
Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri has been suspended for eight playoff games for a “high, forceful check” to the head…
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Fantasy hockey: Way too early rankings for 2021-22
For a refreshing change of pace, the biggest impact on fantasy hockey next season won’t be a virus sweeping the…
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Latvia beats Canada 2-0 in world hockey opener
RIGA, Latvia — Matiss Kivlenieks made 38 saves, and host Latvia beat Canada 2-0 on Friday in their world hockey…
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Canucks agree to extension with coach Green
Canucks coach Travis Green has agreed to a two-year contract with the team through the 2022-23 season, ending speculation that…
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Wild RW Johansson out after breaking left arm
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota Wild right winger Marcus Johansson has a broken left arm that will take him out…
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Leafs’ Tavares leaves hospital, out indefinitely
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was discharged from the hospital Friday morning after a scary collision in Thursday night’s…
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The Stars are ready to finish their story next season
Tyler Seguin says he thinks the past two seasons of Dallas Stars hockey would make for a good book. The…
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How the Hurricanes pulled off having 12,000-plus fans at their playoff games
The first tailgater arrived at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. “By noon, I saw…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Capitals aim to tie things up with the Bruins in Game 4
Thursday night’s four-game playoff slate was all about theatrics, and plenty of offense. Thirty goals were scored over four games.…
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Leafs’ Tavares hospitalized after scary hit to face
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares was taken off the ice on a stretcher after taking a knee to his…
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Avs’ Kadri offered hearing, faces ban for illegal hit
The NHL Department of Player Safety has offered Colorado Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri an in-person hearing for his illegal check…
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In praise of the Lightning, Nikita Kucherov and salary-cap gymnastics
The Tampa Bay Lightning had Nikita Kucherov and his $9.5 million salary-cap hit on the shelf for the entire regular…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Leafs, Habs finally ready for battle
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t played since May 14. The Montreal Canadiens haven’t played since May 12. But now that…
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Report: Jackets will rehire Davidson as president
John Davidson is expected to return to the Columbus Blue Jackets as president of hockey operations, according to a report.…
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Angry Blues say Kadri deserves ban for Faulk hit
The St. Louis Blues called for the NHL to suspend Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri following his high hit on…
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NHL Playoffs Daily: Game 3 showdown for Capitals, Bruins
We’ve had some remarkable — and tense — hockey so far in the Stanley Cup playoffs, and if Tuesday had…
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Blues among teams with COVID ‘discrepancies’
The NHL has retested some teams for COVID on Wednesday after what it believed were false positive results from one…
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