Speed, skill and power: Who stands out in the most defining metrics at the 4 Nations Face-Off?
We have the quantifiable factors to name who among the 92 players has bragging rights to be called the fastest skater, best goalie and more. ...
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Blue Jackets' Werenski misses 3-2 loss to Sabres
After losing leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets were without top scorer Zach Werenski, a nine-year defenseman who has an undisclosed injury, for Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. ...
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Sweden selects Rakell as 4 Nations injury sub
Sweden selected Rickard Rakell of the Pittsburgh Penguins to its roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, replacing injured Vegas Golden Knights forward William Karlsson. ...
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Ovechkin scores No. 878, now 17 away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday. ...
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Countdown to 894: The Alex Ovechkin goal-scoring tracker
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule. ...
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Stars' Heiskanen has knee surgery, eyes playoffs
The Stars have classified Miro Heiskanen as "month to month" and hope for a late-season return after the defenseman underwent knee surgery. ...
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Blue Jackets D Werenski to miss game vs. Sabres
After losing leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko to a broken jaw over the weekend, the Columbus Blue Jackets will be without top scorer Zach Werenski, a nine-year veteran who has an undisclosed injury, for Tuesday's road game against the Buffalo Sabres. ...
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Quality vs. quantity: The fantasy hockey tips to find your next goalie
Your look at trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power-play and droppable notes, with a focus on quality vs. quantity pickups. ...
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NHL betting tips: Odds, props and picks for Oilers-Blues and Stars-Ducks
Betting tips and picks for Oilers-Blues and Stars-Ducks tonight on ESPN+ and Hulu. ...
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NHL Awards Watch: Can Hellebuyck double up, new favorite for Norris?
There has been a shake-up at the top for some of the big NHL awards. Here's how our panel of PHWA voters is leaning on all the races. ...
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IIHF extends competition ban vs. Russia, Belarus
Russia and Belarus will continue to be banned from international ice hockey competitions for the 2025-26 season, the International Ice Hockey Federation announced Tuesday citing security concerns. ...
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Wild's Hartman gets 10 games for hit on Stützle
Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman was suspended 10 games for roughing Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stützle, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced Monday night, following a sequence that the league ultimately determined was "not a hockey play." ...
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Center Norris out 'a couple weeks,' Senators say
Ottawa center Josh Norris will be out "a couple weeks" because of a mid-body injury, Senators coach Travis Green said Monday, two days after the veteran exited in the third period after a hit by Minnesota Wild center Jakub Lauko in his club's 6-0 win. ...
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'Proud' NHLPA, PHPA choose to join AFL-CIO
The National Hockey League Players' Association and Professional Hockey Players' Association are affiliating with the AFL-CIO, and the NHLPA's Marty Walsh said Monday he hopes players and workers will "have a collective voice in fighting for fair wages." ...
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Trump hosts Panthers, lauds 'tremendous' Cup run
Though the ceremony was delayed because President Donald Trump was talking to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about pausing tariffs on the country, he did eventually hold a celebration for the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers on Monday. ...
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