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NHL Expansion Draft 2021: Full list of players protected by all 30 teams

The NHL Expansion Draft is set for Wed., July 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

Jackie Spiegel

Expansion draft frenzy as players swapped before trade freeze

A number of teams made trades to get something for players they probably would have lost in the expansion draft for nothing.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Shea Weber reportedly to be left unprotected in expansion draft, miss 2021-22 season

Weber has had lingering foot and ankle issues since the 2017-18 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers add three-time Stanley Cup champion

This trade had a lot of layers to it.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning boat parade features blitzed Nikita Kucherov, beer, jet skis, Stanley Cup made of beer and, oh, beer

Nikita Kucherov really let loose. That's a lot of beer.

Joe Rivera

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov rips Canadiens' fans, Vezina voting in epic shirtless rant: 'No. 1 bulls—'

Kucherov not only ripped Canadiens fans in his postgame presser, but also the NHL for not awarding Vasilevskiy the Vezina Trophy.

Jackie Spiegel

Alex Killorn injury update: Lightning forward reveals broken leg kept him out of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay's five-tool player had been out since getting injured in the second period of Game 1 of the Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as Tampa Bay won its second straight Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Pat Maroon is just fourth NHL player to win three straight Stanley Cups with two different teams

Maroon joined a wildly exclusive club on Wednesday after the Lightning won their second-straight Stanley Cup.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Blue Jackets confirm Matiss Kivlenieks' death occurred at coach Manny Legace's home

Kivlenieks was just 24 when he died as a result of a mortar-style firework hitting him in the chest.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2021 Stanley Cup playoff games

Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2021, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning, Canadiens headed toward Tropical Storm Elsa in Tampa

Elsa is scheduled to make landfall in Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning. Game 5 is scheduled for that night.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens win Game 4

Sporting News had all the action as Montreal sent the series back to Tampa Bay.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules and live streaming information for every game.

Jackie Spiegel

How to watch Lightning vs. Canadiens

The grand finale of the 2021 NHL season begins Monday, June 28.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi a healthy scratch for Stanley Cup Game 4

The 20-year-old will be watching Game 4 from the press box.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets goalie dies from 'firework malfunction'

Police said the 24-year-old Latvia native "slipped and fell and hit his head on the concrete" while exiting a hot tub Sunday during a Fourth of July celebration.

Jackie Spiegel

Tampa mayor: Lightning should let Canadiens 'win one' to clinch Stanley Cup at home

The Lightning are one win away from sweeping the Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Final.

Edward Sutelan

Why Canadiens' Cole Caufield can be America's next star

The rookie winger has the skill, competitiveness and experience to become a fixture with the national team.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning one win away

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 3.

Jackie Spiegel

Where is Dominique Ducharme? Canadiens coach back for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

The Canadiens' bench boss missed the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

André Tourigny named Coyotes' new head coach, leaving hole for Hockey Canada

The Coyotes' gain is Canada's loss.

Jackie Spiegel

Predators deal Viktor Arvidsson to Kings

Filip Forsberg posted a thumbs down emoji to his IG story after the news broke.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Tampa Bay goes up 2-0

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Blake Coleman scores spectacular diving goal in Game 2 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay forward gave his team a lead after 40 minutes with one of the best effort plays you'll ever see.

Tom Gatto

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 2 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NHL awards tracker 2021

Sporting News lists all the NHL awards from the 2021 season as they were handed out.

Jackie Spiegel

Gary Thorne not part of ESPN's NHL roster, fans not happy

ESPN is back as the home of hockey in the U.S., alongside TNT.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Gallagher bloodies head vs. Lightning

The Lightning bullied Montreal for pretty much the entirety of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, including a scuffle that bloodied Gallagher's head.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Lightning take Game 1

Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs and the NHL's most-storied franchise began their showdown for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Commissioner Gary Bettman addresses Blackhawks scandal, refereeing, 2021-22 NHL season

The NHL's commissioner spoke about a number of topics including whether or not the league will pause for its players to attend the 2022 Olympics.

Jackie Spiegel

Conn Smythe power rankings 2021

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

Jackie Spiegel

Former Blackhawks player details long-term effects of abuse: 'Every day is a work in progress'

A former Blackhawks player recently came forward with sexual assault allegations against former video coordinator Brad Aldrich. He opened up about coping with the abuse in a recent interview.

Jacob Camenker

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 1 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

The Lightning and Canadiens are getting ready to square off in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the contest.

Jacob Camenker

Hockey world shows Bruins' David Pastrnak support after infant son's death

David Pastrnak confirmed the death of his infant son on Instagram on Monday. The hockey world came together to offer him words of support in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Jacob Camenker

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Breakdown, predictions, odds

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens before they go toe-to-toe in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win Game 7

It came down to one game. Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs earned a chance at winning back-to-back Cups.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

The area outside the arena was deemed too dangerous for spectators to enter.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens ready for next step in 2021 journey: Franchise's first Stanley Cup Final since '93

For the first time since 1993, the Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield continues red-hot play with goal in Canadiens' Game 6 overtime win

The diminutive winger has already won a World Juniors gold medal and the Hobey Baker Award in 2021. Now he's looking to add a little silver as Montreal heads to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL's Seattle expansion team hires first head coach

The Kraken announced the hire of their first head coach in franchise history.

Edward Sutelan

Spiegel: If this was it for Nassau Coliseum, it was quite a memory

The Nassau Coliseum is closing its doors when the Islanders 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs run ends — whenever that may be.

Jackie Spiegel

Party on: Islanders fans litter ice with beer cans in potential farewell

If Wednesday's Game 6 was the last time the Islanders are to play in Nassau Coliseum, then it went out in beer-drenched style.

Joe Rivera

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Lightning star's Game 7 status in question after cross-check

The Tampa Bay stalwart left the ice early in the first period.

Tom Gatto

Islanders force Game 7 in (possibly) last game at Coliseum

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series is heading back to Tampa.

Jackie Spiegel

Mathew Barzal's Game 5 major, game misconduct makes status for Game 6 now questionable

The Islanders may be without their best player for a must-win Game 6.

Jackie Spiegel

Pulock saves Isles' Game 4 win — and likely their season, too

The defenseman played goaltender with just under three seconds remaining in the game to preserve New York's Game 4 win.

Jackie Spiegel

Fleury's misplay gives Canadiens life vs. Golden Knights in Game 3

The Golden Knights goaltender mishandled the puck and handed Montreal a game-tying goal late in the third period.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme receives support after being sidelined

The Canadiens are going to be without interim coach Dominique Ducharme indefinitely.

Jacob Camenker

U.S. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky's connection to Islanders

The Islanders are playing in the 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returns despite nasty-looking eye condition

The blueliner missed the last two games after getting injured in Game 3 of the second round against the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Semyon Varlamov returns in Game 2 after collision with Lightning's Brayden Point

Varlamov was making his seventh straight start for New York.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders-Lightning Game 1 takeaways

The Islanders took Game 1 in the best-of-seven series.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Tuukka Rask played through torn labrum in hip vs. Isles

Tuukka Rask stayed on the ice for the Bruins despite a pretty serious hip injury. Now, the free-agent-to-be will need surgery and may miss part of the 2021-22 NHL season.

Jacob Camenker

Frustrated Nathan MacKinnon: 'I haven't won s---'

Nathan MacKinnon has played eight years in the NHL, and the Avalanche forward's latest defeat had him feeling particularly down and snippy in a postgame interview.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Round 2

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs second round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL awards 2021: Finalists for Hart, Norris, Vezina and other honors

As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue to roll along, the NHL is announcing the finalists for the 2021 NHL Awards.

Edward Sutelan

Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly 'want to move on' from star center

It looks like Jack Eichel and the Sabres may be heading toward a split.

Jacob Camenker

Hamilton: Hurricanes 'lost to a team that's $18 million over the cap'

Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton isn't taking the team's loss to the Lightning too hard, especially since Tampa Bay was so far over the salary cap.

Jacob Camenker

Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky parties with fans after team's playoff series win against Bruins

The team's co-owner wanted to make sure he was with the fans to take in the team's clinching 6-2 win Wednesday night.

Edward Sutelan

Jets' Mark Scheifele still questions his four-game suspension: 'Player Safety . . . shut me down'

Scheifele still thinks he made the right play.

Jackie Spiegel

Toronto's CN Tower lit up in Canadiens colors and Twitter was not pleased

The wounds are still fresh for Maple Leafs' fans.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruce Cassidy explains why Tuukka Rask left Bruins' Game 5 loss to the Islanders

The Bruins replaced goalie Tuukka Rask ahead of the third period of their Game 5 loss to the Islanders. Was it due to performance or injury? Bruce Cassidy explained after the game.

Jacob Camenker

Bruins' Bruce Cassidy calls Islanders 'New York Saints' over lack of penalty calls

Islanders coach Barry Trotz defended his team, saying they were the least-penalized team in the league during the regular season.

Edward Sutelan

GOLDEN!

Canada wins gold for the first time since 2016.

Jackie Spiegel

IIHF Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The Men's World Championship is set to take place from May 21 to June 6

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning, Hurricanes combine for eight-goal period: 'Damn circus out there'

Tampa Bay now has a 3-1 series lead over Carolina.

Jackie Spiegel

Sarnia Sting make Taya Currie first woman drafted in OHL history

The 16-year-old will join the likes of legendary women such as Rheaume and Szabados when she suits up for a Sting game.

Jackie Spiegel

Canada defeats USA for gold-medal shot

After starting the tournament 0-3, Canada will now play for gold on Sunday.

Jackie Spiegel

Mark Scheifele claims family has faced bullying

Scheifele can handle the four-game suspension from the NHL, but doesn't understand the bullying his family has suffered.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL mock draft 2021: Sabres take Owen Power at No. 1 in wide-open draft

The draft lottery is now complete and the order has been set for the top 15 of the first round. While the No. 1 overall pick is still anyone's guess, Sporting News and FCHockey's second mock draft of 2021 has Owen Power taken with the first spot.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he shielded Canadiens' Jake Evans from scrum after hit

After Mark Schiefele's dirty hit on Jake Evans in the Jets vs. Canadiens game, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers made sure to protect Evans. Here's why he did that, in his own words.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

Taylor Hall's ex-team snags the first-overall pick.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick

The order of the first round's top 15 picks has been determined.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL Draft lottery today? TV channel, odds & how to watch the 2021 drawing

The 2021 NHL Draft lottery is upon us, and so is the Seattle Kraken's first chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Here's how to watch and stream the event live.

Jacob Camenker

Stephen A. Smith mocks Maple Leafs: 'Dallas Cowboys of the NHL'

The Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 to the Canadiens on Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff bracket second-round predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each second-round series and our pick to win the 2021 Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' goalie Jack Campbell gets emotional after Game 7 loss: 'Worst goal of my career'

Jack Campbell was not happy with his effort against the Canadiens, and the Maple Leafs goalie called himself out for allowing the "worst goal" of his career in the loss.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Live blog

It'll be Montreal vs. Winnipeg in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights' Reaves suspended two games

The Las Vegas enforcer got too rough in the third period of Sunday's series-opening game vs. Colorado

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jake Muzzin injury update: Why isn't Maple Leafs defenseman playing Game 7 vs. Canadiens?

The Leafs will be without one of their top defensemen for Game 7.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NHL playoff series

How can you watch the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off in a critical Game 7 for the right to play the Jets? Sporting News has you covered with all the details about tonight's game.

Jacob Camenker

Golden Knights' Peter DeBoer explains controversial decision to start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury

Why did Peter DeBoer start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury? The veteran coach had a reason for doing so, and it involved planned rest for Fleury.

Jacob Camenker

PWHPA 2021: Schedule, standings, roster, how to watch Canadian Secret Dream Gap Tour

Women's hockey will take over Calgary, Alta., as some of the game's biggest names gather for the PWHPA's Canadian Secret Dream Gap Tour.

Jackie Spiegel

David Pastrnak sets tone with suit, hat trick in Bruins' Game 1 win vs. Islanders

The forward was flashy on and off the ice in Boston's victory Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Leafs-Canadiens: Kotkaniemi scores in OT, sends series to Game 7

It'll come down to one game on Monday. Oh, baby, Game 7 is coming.

Jackie Spiegel

How long is John Tavares out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Maple Leafs captain

John Tavares suffered a concussion against the Canadiens. How long will the Leafs captain be out? Here are the latest updates on his condition.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Montreal forces Game 6

After seeing their 3-0 lead evaporate, the Canadiens win in overtime and send the series to a Game 6 on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens vs. Leafs Game 6 ticket prices range in the thousands

The Stanley Cup playoff game will be the first with fans in Canada since before the pandemic. Bell Centre will host up to 2,500 spectators.

Tom Gatto

Foligno out vs. Canadiens

Toronto was without the centerman in Games 3 and 4 and will now be without him in Game 5, too.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers' Ethan Bear 'here to stand up to' racist behavior that followed Game 4 miscue

The Oilers were swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs Monday by the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

'HNIC's' Ron MacLean apologizes for insensitive comment made during Maple Leafs-Canadiens game

"I am deeply sorry," MacLean wrote in his statement.

Jackie Spiegel

Wayne Gretzky leaves Oilers after first-round exit, lands big broadcasting contract

Wayne Gretzky is leaving the Oilers after five years as the team's vice chairman, but there's a reason for his departure.

Jacob Camenker

NBCSN's Dominic Moore is on a roll predicting NHL overtime goal-scorers

The former center and current NBC Sports analyst has correctly picked the last three playoff overtime winners.

Edward Sutelan

Alexander Ovechkin 'confident' he will re-sign with Capitals, end his career in Washington

Alexander Ovechkin has spoken about what his future holds, and it appears to be a return to the Capitals.

Jacob Camenker

Jets' Blake Wheeler blocks shot with groin: 'We're not having any more' kids

Wheeler was putting his body on the line for his team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edward Sutelan

Jets vs. Oilers: Live blog

The Jets forward's triple-overtime game-winner sends the Oilers packing and his team into the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

Jackie Spiegel

Titans' Taylor Lewan goes berserk, chugs beers and gets shirtless at Predators game

Taylor Lewan put on a show at the Predators-Hurricanes game. The Titans tackle will surely be a staple of highlight reels for years to come with his party animal antics.

Jacob Camenker

Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

Jackie Spiegel

Ehlers, Jets push Oilers to the brink with comeback win in OT

Nikolaj Ehlers opened and closed his team's scoring while his teammates staged a three-goal, third-period comeback in between. Winnipeg now leads 3-0 in the first-round series.

Jacob Camenker

Alexander Ovechkin mum on future after Capitals are eliminated by Bruins

Alexander Ovechkin didn't say much about his free-agent status after the Caps exited the first round.

Jacob Camenker

Sun ripped for 'insensitive' cover

The Toronto Sun released an "extraordinarily insensitive" cover featuring a clearly concussed Tavares.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Here's Zach Wilson's beer-chugging, mullet-wearing lineman Dan Feeney

Members of the Jets were sitting rinkside for the Islanders Game 4 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

When is the NHL Draft lottery?

Who will get to make the all-important first overall pick in July? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft lottery drawing.

Jackie Spiegel

Nazem Kadri suspension: How many games will Avalanche forward miss?

The NHL came down hard on a repeat offender.

Tom Gatto

Maple Leafs' John Tavares releases first comments since concussion vs. Canadiens

John Tavares has provided an update on his condition after he was stretchered off and hospitalized with a concussion.

Jacob Camenker

Leafs' Nick Foligno explains why he fought Canadiens' Corey Perry after John Tavares injury

Nick Foligno fought Corey Perry after an accidental knee from Perry left Leafs captain John Tavares injured in Thursday night's Leafs vs. Canadiens game.

Jacob Camenker

John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain 'out indefinitely' after knee to head

John Tavares is officially set to miss time for the Maple Leafs.

Jacob Camenker

John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain recovering after being kneed in head

The accidental contact from Corey Perry left Tavares unable to move properly.

Tom Gatto

After John Tavares is injured, Nick Foligno fights Corey Perry; Twitter asks why

The Leafs captain was stretchered off.

Jackie Spiegel

Blues want Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended for dirty hit: 'The guy can't control himself'

Nazem Kadri hit Blues defenseman Justin Faulk hard and high in the Avalanche's 6-3 win on Wednesday night. Kadri now runs the risk of being suspended considering his troubling history of playoff antics.

Jacob Camenker

Jets' Dominic Toninato scores game-winning goal vs. Oilers in Game 1 after being inserted into lineup

Winnipeg took a surprising 1-0 lead in its best-of-seven series with Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Craig Smith wins Game 3 in 2nd OT after Capitals' miscommunication

Boston now has a 2-1 series lead over Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets injury updates: Why aren't Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nikolaj Ehlers playing vs. Oilers?

The Jets' lineup will be missing two key players for Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Hall of Famer Mike Modano chats Wild, Auston Matthews, USA Hockey and ... interior design

Modano stands at the top of the NHL's list when it comes to American-born goal scorers and points guys.

Jackie Spiegel

Jordan Binnington restrained from nearly starting goalie fight at end of Blues vs. Avalanche

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was looking to fight Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer after St. Louis' 4-1 loss in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against Colorado.

Jacob Camenker

Former Predators goalie Chris Mason talks Nashville's Stanley Cup chances, season turnaround and Connor McDavid

The ex-goalie-turned-broadcaster will be on the air as the Predators are set to take on the Hurricanes in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Kucherov scores twice for Lightning in controversial season debut

Nikita Kucherov's season debut in Game 1 of the Central Division first-round series stirred discussion about Tampa Bay's management of the salary cap during the regular season.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2021 playoff picks

It's about to get funky across the U.S. and Canada. Who will skate away with Lord Stanley's Cup is anyone's guess, but Sporting News takes a stab at it.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins; Kelly Hrudey blasts rookie

Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.

Tom Gatto

How will NHL playoffs work in 2021?

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were a little different for the NHL in 2021. That trend continues into the postseason.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL standings: Seedings, breakdown for final playoff spots

The NHL's 2021 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

Jackie Spiegel

When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2021 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the first-round schedule and the full bracket.

Jackie Spiegel

David Quinn out in New York

Quinn finished his third season with the Rangers in another failed attempt to make the playoffs.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Local kids celebrate Tim Stützle's first hat trick by throwing hats onto Senator rookie's deck

The rookie has scored 12 goals this season, with three coming on Saturday against the Jets in Winnipeg.

Jackie Spiegel

Bryan Trottier enters NFT world

The Hockey Hall of Famer is delving into the art world once again.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft stock watch: 10 risers after 2021 U18 World Championship

FCHockey's Josh Bell breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft's biggest names to rise following the 2021 IIHF Men's U18 World Championship.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy talks Stanley Cup playoffs

Tracy has been around the club since 1998 and thinks this team could make a similar Stanley Cup playoff run as the 2006 champs.

Jackie Spiegel

Connor McDavid hits 'impressive' 100-point mark in Oilers' 53rd game

The Oilers captain made NHL history Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets, John Tortorella reportedly parting ways; five landing spots for the veteran coach

If Tortorella is, in fact, done in Ohio, where will he go next?

Jackie Spiegel

NHL COVID-19 case tracker: Updated list of players to miss games during 2021 season

Which NHL players have tested positive or otherwise missed games due to COVID protocol-related reasons so far in the 2021 season?

Jackie Spiegel

IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The annual U18 Men's World Championship is set to take place from April 26 to May 6.

Jackie Spiegel

Canada vs. Russia results: Shane Wright, Connor Bedard lead Canadians to 2021 U18 gold

The last time Canada won gold was in 2013.

Jackie Spiegel

Rangers, Capitals start off game with six fights in first five minutes

Before the clock hit five minutes played, 72 penalty minutes had been handed out.

Jackie Spiegel

Why did the Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton?

The executives were shown the door after a 26-21-6 season and missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Joe Rivera

Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not facing suspension

John Scott and Paul Stewart also weighed in on what occurred.

Jackie Spiegel

Capitals' Tom Wilson avoids suspension for sucker punch, body slam in Rangers brawl

The controversial winger once again escaped without major discipline.

Joe Rivera

Tom Wilson suspension timeline: Controversial Capital hit with fifth ban

Another day, another dangerous Tom Wilson hit that injured his target. Those outraged over the NHL's inconsistency should focus on ambiguous bylaws that have enabled hockey's latest, biggest villain.

Brandon Schlager

Rangers respond to Tom Wilson's sucker punch that sparked brawl: 'Zero respect'

Artemi Panarin was lost for the game and the season after the brawl.

Joe Rivera

Tom Wilson punches Buchnevich, slams Panarin

Wilson, a repeat offender, was at it again on Monday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Capitals delete tweet lauding Tom WIlson

Tom Wilson was handed 14 minutes in penalties Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Flames vs. Oilers: Schedule, time, results, recaps for all 10 games of the 2021 Battle of Alberta

Buckle up. The Battle of Alberta has 10(!) games scheduled for 2021, and they're all expected to be humdingers.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Jake Virtanen placed on leave following sexual misconduct allegations

The alleged incident occurred in September 2017 in a Vancouver hotel room.

Jackie Spiegel

Gerard Gallant gets back to work, returns to coaching with Canada's men's World Championship team

Gallant was fired by the Golden Knights in January 2020 and has been waiting for an opportunity to get back in the game.

Jackie Spiegel

TNT-NHL kerfuffle: Shaq struggles, network runs promo showing Oilers captain Andrew Ference — not Connor McDavid

The NHL heading to Turner Sports is a good thing, but Shaquille O'Neal and the crew need to read up on the, er, present day of the league.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL's new TV rights, explained: What to know as ESPN, TNT replace NBC in USA

The NHL has officially completed a new round of U.S. television deals that will see the sport move away from NBC, its domestic home for a generation of hockey fans.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield makes NHL debut in Canadiens' playoff-impacting win vs. Flames

Drafted 15th overall in 2019, Caufield made his highly-anticipated debut Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft prospect rankings 2021: Luke Hughes remains No. 1 in spring's top 32

FCHockey breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft and which prospects could go in the first round.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

U18 World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status

The 2021 IHF U18 Men's World Championship will see 250 of the game's top players under 18 compete for national pride and a gold medal beginning April 26.

Jackie Spiegel

IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship: 10 NHL draft-eligibles to watch in 2021

The puck is set to drop on Monday at the U18 world championship.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

USA, Canada players on 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship cancellation: 'Women's hockey . . . deserves more'

Teams were following strict protocols even before they were to arrive in Halifax but the 2021 IIHF Women's World Championship was canceled just 15 days before puck drop.

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IIHF 2021 Women's World Championship canceled: Dates, teams, why, what's next

The tournament was scheduled to begin in 15 days but was canceled Wednesday morning.

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Robin Lehner slams NHL for 'blatant lie' regarding vaccinations, easing COVID protocols

The league denied the outspoken netminder's claims, saying that no agreement was reached to ease restrictions once a certain percentage of persons in an organization were vaccinated.

Jackie Spiegel

Sports world reacts as Derek Chauvin found guilty in death of George Floyd

Floyd's death in May 2020 prompted a national social justice movement.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Leafs' Joe Thornton hilariously congratulates Patrick Marleau on NHL record

Joe Thornton is a former teammate of Marleau, now the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

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Sports world congratulates Patrick Marleau for setting NHL's all-time record for games played

One of the most respected guys in the NHL world, Marleau got a ton of love for breaking Gordie Howe's record.

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Sharks' Patrick Marleau gets (grammatically incorrect) gloves commemorating NHL-record 1,768th game

On Monday night, Patrick Marleau will skate in an NHL-record 1,768th game.

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Patrick Marleau’s ex-teammates reflect on beginnings as Gordie Howe's record falls: 'I still think he's underrated'

Monday night, the 41-year-old forward is set to break a tie with Gordie Howe and become the NHL's all-time leader in games played.

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Canucks earn overtime win vs. Maple Leafs in first game back after COVID-19 outbreak

Braden Holtby and Bo Horvat led the charge for the Canucks who got their first win since March 19.

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List of games postponed, rescheduled because of COVID-19

Sporting News is keeping track of all NHL games postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic in the 2021 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks shut down because of COVID-19

The Canucks became the latest NHL team impacted by COVID-19 this season.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' J.T. Miller on team's return, new schedule: 'It's kind of crazy'

The Canucks are set to resume play Friday night against the Oilers, the first of back-to-back games. Saturday, they'll play the Maple Leafs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL trade deadline 2021 winners and losers

The NHL's trade deadline day always brings out the best and the worst deals. Let's break down who won, who lost and who's moves are still to be determined.

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NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2021 cutoff on April 12.

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NHL trade deadline tracker: Latest rumors, news, updates for 2021 deadline day

The trade deadline is just hours away and Sporting News is tracking all the hot gossip and the deals as they're finalized.

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Taylor Hall trade takeaways: Bruins get a bargain from Sabres in head-scratching deadline deal

After a season gone awry in Buffalo, Taylor Hall is officially a Bruin and can close the miserable 37-game chapter of his career.

Jackie Spiegel

David Rittich trade grade: Maple Leafs add goalie with Frederik Andersen's status unknown

"Big Save Dave" is heading to Toronto to help Jack Campbell backstop the Leafs.

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Nick Foligno trade grades: Maple Leafs add Blue Jackets captain

Foligno: "This is an opportunity for me, guys. I mean, let's be honest it's been a tough year here in Columbus and I take a lot of that responsibility so this is an opportunity that I get that I'm not going to waste."

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews nets hat trick, extends 2021 Rocket Richard Trophy lead

For the fifth straight year, the American-born player has scored at least 30 goals.

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Men's Frozen Four 2021: How to watch

Can Minnesota Duluth win its third straight title? Or will 2021 see a first-time champion?

Jackie Spiegel

Taylor Hall trade rumors: Four potential landing spots for the Sabres winger

One thing is certain: Taylor Hall will be traded before the 2021 NHL trade deadline. The only question is where? Sporting News gives for landing spots.

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Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac trade grades: Devils ship duo to Islanders in mega deal

After dealing players in 2020, the two division rivals again swapped guys in 2021.

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When is the 2021 NHL trade deadline? Date, time, top targets

The trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what to know, including biggest trade targets.

Jackie Spiegel

BioSteel All-American Game 2021: Five NHL Draft-eligible players to watch

Wednesday's event will see 40 draft-eligible player lace them up.

A Vickers, FCHockey

Easter eggs in 'The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers'

The 2021 version of the Mighty Ducks may be for kids but the episodes are filled with throwbacks for the original fans of the scrappy kids from Minnesota.

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Minnesota Boys' Hockey State Tournament 2021

The showcase starts Tuesday and features some of the best high school players in the U.S.

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Ex-NHL enforcer Daniel Carcillo forges new path using psychedelics

After years of searching for a way to treat his post-concussion syndrome, Carcillo found psilocybin. Now, his company Wesana Health will soon be running preclinical trials on psychedelic drug-assisted therapy to treat TBI-related depression.

Jackie Spiegel

What Tim Peel said that got him fired

Peel was heading for retirement, but the NHL removed him indefinitely following the unfortunate hot-mic incident.

Joe Rivera

NHL 2021 midseason power rankings: Oilers lead Canada's seven teams

The NHL season's midpoint has arrived and while some things have occurred as expected, the unexpected has also happened.

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NHL Mock Draft 2021: Sabres snag Owen Power at No. 1, Kraken take Luke Hughes with first-ever pick

The NHL season has reached the midpoint and many fanbases have turned their attention to the draft. While the No. 1 overall pick is still anyone's guess, Sporting News' first mock draft of 2021 has Michigan University's Owen Power taken with the first spot.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

The Sabres' nine best coaching candidates to replace fired Ralph Krueger

The Sabres are once again the laughingstock of the NHL. Here's a look at nine coaching hires who could help the franchise get back on track after firing Ralph Krueger, Buffalo's fifth head coach since 2013.

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Justin Bieber pens 'love letter' to Maple Leafs; do lyrics send message to hockey fans?

The Canadian singer-songwriter is a massive Leafs fan.

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NHL games returning to ESPN for 2021-22 season after 16 years apart

ESPN was the home of the NHL from 1992 to 2004 in the U.S. It seems that may be the case again starting with the 2021-22 season.

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Wayne Gretzky eulogizes father, Walter, Canada's Hockey Dad: 'He was a remarkable man'

Walter Gretzky died Thursday at age 82.

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Capitals' Tom Wilson riles Bruins with 'predatory' hit that hospitalizes Brandon Carlo

Boston spent most of the night being incensed at the Washington forward.

Tom Gatto

What does Sutter’s return mean for the Flames?

The trade deadline and end of the 2021 season are fast approaching.

Jackie Spiegel

Penguins staffer 'disciplined' after tweeting altered photo of fans with COVID-19 masks

The Pittsburgh franchise received flack for tweeting the altered photo, which showed several fans correctly wearing their masks where the original did not.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Darryl Sutter is back in Calgary

The ex-Flames bench boss and GM is back after more than 11 seasons away from the friendly confines of the Saddledome.

Jackie Spiegel

Walter Gretzky, father of Wayne Gretzky and Canada's Hockey Dad, dies at 82

The hockey world is mourning the loss of the man who inspired the "The Great One" to achieve greatness on and off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

Auston Matthews injury update: Maple Leafs star out Monday vs. Oilers

The Leafs forward has now missed two straight games with a wrist injury.

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