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Five NHL coaches on the hot seat

When one coach goes, there's a good chance that others will follow.

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Jake Muzzin injury update: Maple Leafs defenseman will return to lineup vs. Oilers

When Muzzin returns he'll be sporting a full shield.

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Mike Babcock pushes back on coaching controversies, says 'smell test doesn't add up'

The ex-Red Wings and Maple Leafs coach sat down with Sportsnet to discuss comments that arose after his firing in 2019.

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Canadiens GM Bergevin talks Julien firing, says team needed 'new voice'

Rehired as the Canadiens' bench boss during the 2016-17 season, Claude Julien was fired Wednesday.

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Frederik Andersen injury update: Maple Leafs netminder out with lower-body injury

The Maple Leafs' No. 1 netminder will miss his second consecutive game Wednesday night against the Flames.

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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher on disallowed goal vs. Senators: 'I’m knocked on my ass. I have time to reset.'

Montreal has now lost three straight.

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Artemi Panarin takes leave of absence from Rangers after allegations of 2011 assault

The timing and credibility of the original report are being questioned.

Joe Rivera

NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Flyers and Bruins take their rivalry outdoors.

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Oilers' Connor McDavid nets natural hat trick, scores one of the most ridiculous goals you'll see

The Oilers captain dominated Saturday night with five points to help give his squad back-to-back wins in the Battle of Alberta.

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Sidney Crosby plays in 1,000th game; NHL stars send congrats, wish him well on next 1,000

The 33-year-old became the first player to hit the mark in Penguins black and gold.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews is a goal-scoring, point-getting machine

Matthews added two more goals to his 2021 total on Saturday night.

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A guide to NHL Outdoors weekend

Picturesque Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada Mountains will serve as the backdrop for the NHL's 2021 iteration of its outdoor game.

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NHL heads outdoors at Lake Tahoe

The Avalanche and Golden Knights take their rivalry outdoors.

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Senators score five unanswered goals, stun Maple Leafs in overtime

Monday's win marked the first time in franchise history the Senators won when trailing by four goals in the regular season.

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Canucks owner gives vote of confidence to Jim Benning, Travis Green on Twitter

The Canucks entered Hockey Day in Canada on a six-game slide.

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Who plays on Hockey Day in Canada today?

Three games are on the slate for the 2021 edition of Hockey Day in Canada. Here's what you need to know, including game times and TV channel information.

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Golden Knights wear gold chrome helmets and Twitter had some thoughts

The Golden Knights lived up to their name and debuted shiny gold chrome helmets Thursday night.

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NHL Draft 2021: Matthew Beniers, Luke Hughes among 10 options for No. 1 overall

FCHockey breaks down ten prospects that could be called first at the 2021 NHL Draft.

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TSN Archives: Wayne Gretzky trade still 'unthinkable'

On Aug. 9, 1988, the unfathomable became reality when the Oilers agreed to trade Canada's favorite hockey son to Los Angeles.

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Maple Leafs beat Canadiens

Wednesday night's NHL schedule featured a battle of the top two teams in the North Division.

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NHL Draft prospect rankings: Top 32

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

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Laine already bench by Torts

The 22-year-old Finn was acquired by Columbus back in late January from Winnipeg and spent the majority of Monday night's win riding the pine.

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Tom Brady has seven — these NHL players have more

Move over Tom Brady, there's a few NHL guys with more Stanley Cup rings than you have Super Bowl ones.

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Simmonds out six weeks

Toronto will be without the veteran forward for some time.

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Oilers vs. Flames final score: Calgary outlasts Edmonton in first edition of 2021 Battle of Alberta

Last year's games produced plenty of sparks. Saturday night marks the the first of 10 meetings between the two rivals in 2021.

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What TV channel is Oilers vs. Flames on today? Schedule, time for Battle of Alberta

The intra-province rivalry begins anew in 2021 at the Saddledome.

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NHL power rankings 2021

Awards season is here, so why not compare NHL teams' seasons to TV and movies. Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the period of Jan. 27 through Feb. 2.

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Transcendent greatness of Mahomes at 25 is on level with sports' biggest legends

Regardless of the Super Bowl 55 outcome, Patrick Mahomes has already etched his name in a pantheon of sports greats before the ripe old age of … 26.

Joe Rivera

Rangers: DeAngelo 'has played his last game' with team

An incident Saturday night was the final straw for the Rangers, who have sent the controversial defenseman packing.

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Oilers vs. Senators takeaways: It's '80s night in Edmonton

Edmonton's offense looked like the franchise's scoring machines of yesteryear in the team's home win over last-place Ottawa.

Tom Gatto

Connor McDavid once again victimizes Maple Leafs with end-to-end goal followed by OT winner

The Oilers captain continues to score eye-popping goals.

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Rangers' Alexis Lafrenière nets first NHL goal; OT tally a sign of his 'world-class' talent

The Rangers drafted Lafrenière first overall in October.

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Zdeno Chara scores first goal with Capitals and his teammates go bonkers

Chara signed a one-year deal with the Capitals on Dec. 30.

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NHL power rankings

Two weeks are in the books for the 2021 NHL season. Here are Sporting News' power rankings for the period of Jan. 20 through Jan. 26.

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Flames' Matthew Tkachuk loses his cool after Leafs' Jake Muzzin post-buzzer puck flip

The Leafs defenseman flipped the puck at Tkachuk and set the Flames forward off.

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Wayne Gretzky turns 60 and everyone wishes him a 'Great' birthday

The Great One matches the number of hat tricks he's scored in his NHL career with his latest birthday.

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Maple Leafs vs. Flames results: Auston Matthews returns to lineup, scores game-winner

Auston Matthews makes his return to the Toronto lineup in the Maple Leafs' 3-2 victory. TJ Brodie, meanwhile, makes his return to Calgary as a member of the Leafs.

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George Armstrong dead at 90; hockey world mourns passing of Hall of Famer, Maple Leafs captain

Armstrong captained Toronto to four Stanley Cups.

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Patrik Laine injury update: Blue Jackets newest star on injured reserve

The Finnish sniper, who was traded on Jan. 23, has been on the shelf for Winnipeg with an upper-body injury.

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Pierre-Luc Dubois, Patrik Laine trade grades: Blue Jackets, Jets swap disgruntled players in win-win

The two clubs traded away big pieces — but also, big headaches — and upgraded their lineups in the process.

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Dubois 'wants out': Timeline, latest trade rumors

The centerman suited up for the Blue Jackets in their season opener but the clock is ticking — loudly — on his time with the club.

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Joe Thornton injury update: Maple Leafs veteran out with fractured rib

Thornton was playing in his 1,641st career NHL game on Wednesday night.

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Capitals fined for breaking NHL's COVID-19 protocols; Ovechkin, three teammates out for at least four games

Washington had four players added to the league's COVID protocol-related absences list on Wednesday.

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Bernie Sanders' inauguration meme gets social media attention from sports world

The Vermont senator is a meme-making machine — although it's probably not on purpose.

NHL power rankings 2021: Golden Knights, Maple Leafs, Canadiens start strong; Oilers, Blackhawks not so much

The first edition, Jan. 13-19, of the 2021 power rankings is officially here for opening week of the NHL.

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Maple Leafs vs. Jets: Three takeaways from Toronto's 3-1 win

The Maple Leafs put together a solid 60-minute effort on Monday night to earn the team's third win out of four games.

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Ex-Canuck Jacob Markstrom shuts out former teammates in Flames' win: 'It was weird'

Calgary notched its first win of the 2021 season as four players — three on the Flames — battled old friends.

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Joe Thornton nets first goal as a Maple Leaf: 'Just happy to contribute'

The goal was the 421st of Thornton's Hall of Fame career.

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Senators' Tim Stützle scores first NHL goal and it's highlight-reel worthy

Ottawa's 2020 first-round pick is officially an NHL goal scorer.

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Senators beat Leafs to open season

Tim Stützle, the third overall pick in the 2020 draft, made his NHL debut against the team many expect to win the North Division.

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Connor McDavid remains a cheat code, scores hat trick in Oilers' win over Canucks

McDavid netted four points as the Oilers earned their first win of the 56-game truncated season.

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Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs results: Toronto starts 2021 NHL season with resilient OT win

The North Division kicked off with an Original Six matchup.

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All 31 NHL teams' free agents

The new NHL contract year began on Oct. 9 at noon ET. Sporting News has put together team-by-team lists of the top players on the market.

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NHL free agency tracker 2020: Full list of signings, best available players

Free agency began Oct. 9 at noon ET. Where will the top unrestricted and restricted free agents go?

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NHL 2021 predictions

We can all agree that the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best.

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2021 Stanley Cup odds

This June will mark 20 years since the Avalanche last won the Cup and the oddsmakers have them poised to win it in 2021.

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'Mighty Ducks,' 'Letterkenny' star Dylan Playfair draws on hockey experience to become standout in front of the camera

While he may not be lacing up the skates for an NHL game like his dad, Dylan Playfair is weaving his love of the game into his life as an actor on screen and off.

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Opening games for all 31 teams

Here's everything you need to know about the start of the NHL's 2021 season, including the opening games and TV schedules for all 31 teams.

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NHL Draft stock watch: Biggest risers, fallers after 2021 World Juniors

FCHockey's Josh Bell breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft's biggest names to rise and fall following the world juniors.

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World Juniors 2021: Twitter goes after USA for barrel celebration, coach explains it was motivational tool

The Americans brought out what Twitter thought was a trash can with a Canada logo on it. It was actually a barrel and had special meaning to the team.

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USA shuts out Canada to win gold

Team USA withstood more than a period of intense pressure from Canada in an intense final.

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World Juniors 2021: Canada scores, schedule, how to live stream

Here's everything to know about the World Juniors, including how to live stream Team Canada games online, and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

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World Juniors 2021: Team USA scores, schedule, how to watch

Everything to know about the 2021 IIHF World Juniors, including how to live-stream Team USA games online, and a complete schedule with updated scores and standings.

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World Juniors 2021 today: Live scores, TV schedule, updates from medal games

The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship final day is here as Canada and the United States battle it out for gold.

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World Juniors 2021: Tweet from 2011 — on a Blackberry — predicts Trevor Zegras' USA success

Trevor Zegras won the MVP, and a gold medal, at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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Trevor Zegras backs up bold interview with golden production vs. Canada

Trevor Zegras had a pregame message for Canada: "I honestly don't think (Canada's) been tested with a real team yet and I think we're kind of going on all cylinders right now."

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World Juniors 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The annual IIHF World U20 Championship is set to take place from Dec. 25 to Jan. 5.

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Finland wins bronze

After losing the 2020 bronze-medal game, Finland punched through and will head home with some hardware in 2021.

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What TV channel is Finland vs. Russia?

The two teams that lost the semifinals now have to regroup or leave empty-handed.

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World Juniors 2021: Gold medal preview

Buckle up, everyone. It's a North American rivalry showdown in the championship game. Sporting News breaks down the matchup.

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USA vs. Finland: Americans move on to face Canada for gold

It'll be the U.S. and Canada in the gold-medal game at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship

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What TV channel is Canada vs. USA on today?

Get ready: It'll be the United States and Canada in the gold-medal game.

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Canada's going for gold after blanking Russia

The Canadians took one more step toward another gold medal with a statement win over Russia.

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What TV channel is Canada vs. Russia on?

Winner plays for gold. Loser goes for bronze. A lot is on the line on Monday night.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Finland on today?

Winner plays for gold. Loser goes for bronze. A lot is on the line on Monday night.

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World Juniors 2021: Semifinals preview

Buckle up, the semifinals at the world juniors is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the matchups.

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USA holds on for semifinal berth

The United States began its road to the podium with a matchup against Slovakia that was close for most of the third period.

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Canada wins, moves on to semis

The road to gold officially started with a quarterfinal showdown vs. the Czech Republic.

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World Juniors 2021: Leafs prospect Roni Hirvonen sends Finland to semis with late goal

Finland heads to the semifinals once again.

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What TV channel is Canada vs. Czech Republic on?

Canada takes its first big step toward back-to-back golds with a quarterfinal matchup vs. the Czechs.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Slovakia on today?

The U.S. looks take a step toward the ultimate goal when it takes on the Slovaks in the quarterfinals.

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World Juniors 2021: Quarterfinals preview

The medal round is here. Sporting News breaks down the bracket.

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Americans win Group B

The United States took the coveted top spot in Group B with a regulation win against the Swedes.

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Canada takes top spot in Group A

Canada faced its stiffest test yet on New Year's Eve and came away with a big win.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Sweden on today?

The U.S. looks to keep rolling and head into the new year atop Group B.

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What TV channel is Canada vs. Finland on today? Schedule, time for 2021 World Juniors game

Canada looks to keep rolling as it faces its toughest test of the tournament on New Year's Eve.

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Zdeno Chara signs with Capitals, bringing storied Bruins career to abrupt end

Longtime Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara has signed with the Capitals after captaining the Bruins since 2006-07.

Billy Heyen

When will the AHL return? Key dates, NHL impact for the 2021 season

The AHL announced Wednesday it a new framework is in place to start the season in February.

Jackie Spiegel

Byfield's six-point night powers Canadians to 10-0 win

Canada keeps rolling as the team shuts out Switzerland to remain atop the Group A standings.

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USA erupts for seven goals, guaranteed QF spot

The United States sealed a spot in the quarterfinals with a dominating 7-0 win.

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Jonathan Toews injury update: Blackhawks captain out indefinitely with 'medical issue'

The Blackhawks' captain said he has been experiencing "symptoms that have left me feeling drained and lethargic" during the offseason. There is no timetable for his return.

Joe Rivera

What TV channel is Canada vs. Switzerland on today? Schedule, time for 2021 World Juniors game

Canada looks to keep rolling on Monday against an up-and-coming Swiss squad.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Czech Republic on today? Schedule, time for 2021 World Juniors game

The Americans look to post their second win of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship when they take on the Czechs.

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World Juniors 2021: Senators prospect Tim Stuetzle scores two goals in Germany's overtime win

The soon-to-be Senator showcased some wheels in his second goal of the night.

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World Juniors 2021: Canada's Kirby Dach has wrist surgery, out 4-5 months

The Canadian captain left the game in the third period with a hand injury.

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Henrik Lundqvist needs open heart surgery

A routine physical revealed a worsening heart condition that caused "The King" to opt out of the 2021 season and prompted surgery, which will require a long recovery if the 38-year-old hopes to return to the NHL.

Joe Rivera

Canada defeats Slovakia

Canada secured win No. 2 in the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship on Sunday.

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World Juniors 2021: Rosters

The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship will see 250 of the game's top players under 20 compete for national pride and a gold medal beginning Dec. 25.

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Canada's Schneider suspended

The defenseman will miss Sunday's game vs. Slovakia.

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What TV channel is Canada vs. Slovakia on today? Schedule, time for 2021 World Juniors game

Canada looks to keep the goal party going as they take on Slovakia on Sunday.

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USA vs. Austria final: Americans bounce back with dominating 11-0 win

The United States bounce back and get its first win of the tournament.

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Canadians open WJC with 16-goal blowout

Canada began its title defense against a depleted German roster.

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World Juniors 2021: Oilers' Philip Broberg impresses with three assists for Sweden

The Swedish captain was drafted eighth overall by the Oilers in 2019.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Austria on today?

The Americans look to bounce back on Boxing Day.

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What TV channel is Canada vs. Germany on today?

The defending champs open things up against a depleted German squad.

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USA vs. Russia: World Juniors live blog

USA and Russia may be meeting on the first day of the tournament but this game has group positioning on the line.

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World Juniors 2021 odds: Canada favorite to win second straight gold medal

Canada is the odds-on favorites to win its second consecutive gold medal at the 2021 world juniors edition.

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World Juniors 2021: Top four storylines to watch

The tournament gets underway on Christmas Day and there's a number of topics to keep an eye on.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Russia on today?

One of the biggest match-ups of the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship caps off a triple-header of action on Christmas Day.

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World Juniors 2021: Breakdown of every NHL teams' prospects

The 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship runs Dec. 25 to Jan. 5

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World Juniors 2021: Which players are on Canada's roster?

Hockey Canada announces the 25 players who will represent the country at the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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World Juniors 2021: NHL Network's Dave Starman on Canada, the U.S. and why Cole Caufield will steal the show

The 2021 edition of the IIHF World Junior Championship gets underway on Christmas Day.

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World Juniors 2021: How has COVID-19 impacted the tournament?

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship has also been impacted by the virus.

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World Juniors 2021: Team-by-team guide

Can Canada win back-to-back golds or will a crowded field, headlined by the USA's Cole Caufield and Russia's Yaroslav Askarov steal the show at the 2021 World Junior Championship?

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When does 2021 NHL season start? Key dates, divisions, rosters, playoffs for upcoming season

The NHL is back! The 2021 season is set to begin on Jan. 13.

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World Juniors 2021 predictions: Hockey experts pick who will win gold

The 2021 IIHF World Juniors are set to begin on Christmas Day. Sporting News reached out to some of the top experts in the game to get their picks for who will skate away golden.

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Worlds Juniors 2021 exhibition game schedule

The puck drops on World Juniors exhibition games on Dec. 22 before the official tournament gets underway on Christmas Day.

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Ludqvist out for 2021 season due to heart condition

The Capitals signed the veteran goaltender in October to a one-year deal after he spent the previous 15 seasons with the Rangers.

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World Juniors 2021: Canada announces selection camp roster

Kirby Dach, Thomas Harley and 2020 No. 2 overall pick Quinton Byfield are just some of the names highlighting Canada's 2021 World Juniors Championship selection camp roster.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL has to show it won't 'jump the line' on COVID-19 vaccines after tweet makes league look bad

The league was made to appear callous and unwilling to wait its turn on receiving doses.

Tom Gatto

Jarome Iginla just another motorist during TV interview about winter storm

The local crew may or may not have known it was interviewing a Hockey Hall of Famer, but hockey media sure knew who was answering the questions.

Tom Gatto

Canada's Lafreniere will not play in 2021 WJC

The first overall selection in the 2020 NHL Draft would have been a nice addition to Canada's already stacked roster.

Jackie Spiegel

When will the 2021 NHL season start? Bettman says it's a 'work in progress'

The NHL's initial start date of Jan. 1 is fast approaching.

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Hockey players ready to fight Jake Paul

Jake Paul was pretty boastful following his second-round KO of Nate Robinson. These athletes are ready to take on the YouTube star now, too.

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'Battle of the Blades': Competitors, judges, eliminations, previous winners and how to watch in Canada

The newest season of the "Battle of the Blades" began on Oct. 22.

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NHL 2021: How escrow, deferred payments could impact the upcoming season

While the league is planning to return on Jan. 1, the best-laid plans may have hit a snag in recent days.

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WJC 2021: Dach with an assist for the ages

The Blackhawks' rookie is already wowing everyone on just the second day of practices.

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The NHL's reverse retro jerseys, ranked

For the first time in NHL history, all 31 teams released alternate jerseys at the same time. Some are spot-on while others should have stayed on the drawing board.

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NHL 2021: How games, alignment and schedule could look for next season

Commissioner Gary Bettman discussed the upcoming NHL season, which is expected to begin in 52 days on Jan.1.

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All the best Gritty election memes and tweets, because everyone loves Gritty

The Flyers mascot has become a social media darling.

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Gritty for president? Flyers' mascot gets write-in vote in New Jersey

The presidential election was not the first time the Philadelphia native earned votes.

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Ontario's sports minister says no to bodychecking in OHL; it did not go over well

The OHL announced its new season timeline Thursday. On Friday, it learned it will have to return without bodychecking.

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When will the OHL return? Key dates, bodychecking rules for the 2021 season

The OHL announced Wednesday it was once again pushing back the start of the season, this time to early February.

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NHL legend Bobby Orr buys ad endorsing Trump: 'The kind of teammate I want'

The Hockey Hall of Famer spent 10 years patrolling the Bruins' blue line.

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Coyotes renounce 2020 draft pick Mitchell Miller

Arizona recently selected the Sylvania, Ohio, defenseman in the fourth round.

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Travis Roy, BU player paralyzed in first game in 1995, dies at 45; hockey world mourns

Roy legacy will remain with the Travis Roy Foundation, established in 1996 to to help spinal cord injury survivors and to fund research.

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Dallas Stars name Rick Bowness head coach after interim stint ended in Stanley Cup Final

Rick Bowness led the Dallas Stars to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final as interim head coach, earning him the full-time head-coaching job for next season.

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'NEVER apologized to our son': Letter to Coyotes by mother of draft pick's victim published

The Arizona Republic reported Monday that 2020 NHL draft pick Mitchell Miller was behind a racially motivated bullying incident in 2016. The Athletic advanced the story Tuesday.

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Joey Moss, 57, dies

Moss, who was a fixture in the Oilers organization, was Alberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Is the 2021 NHL All-Star Game canceled? Explaining postponement of the showcase

The All-Star Game was scheduled to take place Jan. 30, 2021.

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Is the NHL's Winter Classic canceled? Explaining the postponement of the 2021 game

The 2021 NHL Winter Classic was scheduled to take place on Jan. 1, 2021.

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World Junior Championship: Schedule, times, teams

The hockey stars of tomorrow will gather in Edmonton for this year's World Juniors. The U.S. will face a longtime rival in its first game on Dec. 25. Defending champion Canada will open on Boxing Day.

Tom Gatto

Mike 'Doc' Emrick, legendary hockey announcer, announces retirement

Emrick has been calling games since the 1970s and has long been the voice of the NHL.

Joe Rivera

Maple Leafs, Joe Thornton agree to one-year deal

The 41-year-old forward was an unrestricted free agent for the upcoming season.

Jackie Spiegel

Ice resurfacer catches fire at Rochester rink in viral video

An ice resurfacer caught fire in Rochester, N.Y., on Wednesday night as it cleaned the ice between games. No one was injured, but the event was captured on multiple viral videos.

Billy Heyen

Golden Knights owner Bill Foley hints at all-Canadian division, accelerated season

Long-rumoured, it looks more and more like the seven Canadian teams will form their own division for the next season.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Free Agency 2020 winners, losers

We're 95-plus hours into NHL free agency, and there has been a lot of player movement.

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Sharks, Patrick Marleau re-up for what should be a historic season

The 41-year-old forward is just 44 games shy of tying Gordie Howe's record for most games played in the NHL.

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Senators top prospect Tim Stuetzle out 6-8 weeks with fractured hand

The German teen was selected No. 3 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft last week.

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Golden Knights go all-in on Alex Pietrangelo

In a corresponding move, Vegas sent Nate Schmidt to the Canucks to free up cap space.

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Newest Sabres forward Taylor Hall ready to go, jokes about partaking in Bills Mafia tradition

The newest Buffalo Sabre is ready to meet his fan base.

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NHL free agency tracker 2020: Live updates on news, rumors, signings and trades

Sporting News has complete coverage as it tracks and analyzes the latest NHL signings as free agency opens.

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NHL offseason trade tracker

Teams are swapping players as the NHL offseason gets into full gear.

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Rangers sign first-overall pick Alexis Lafrenière, will wear lucky No. 13

The 2020 No. 1 overall pick is heading to the bright lights of Broadway after inking a three-year ELC.

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Sabres lure top free agent Taylor Hall to team up with Jack Eichel, who had made frustrations known

Taylor Hall heads to Buffalo and will be reunited with former head coach Ralph Krueger.

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Oilers re-sign Mike Smith and no one gets it

Smith returns to the Oilers for 2020-21.

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Henrik Lundqvist heads to Capitals: Why the signing works and why it doesn't

"The King" is heading south but will it be the right move for both sides?

Jackie Spiegel

Torey Krug signed a big deal with Blues; that got Robert Thomas' attention

Free-agent defenseman Torey Krug got a lot of cash to sign with the team he tried to destroy in the 2019 Stanley Cup Final while a member of the Bruins.

Tom Gatto

Canucks add Braden Holtby, move on from Jacob Markstrom

The veteran netminder brings an impressive resume to the Canucks — one that includes a Stanley Cup and a Vezina.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs sign Wayne Simmonds, add sandpaper to lineup

Toronto brings in the local kid, adding Simmonds to the forward group.

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When is NHL free agency 2020? Date, salary cap, best available players

When free agency opens up, where will the top unrestricted and restricted players go?

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NHL Draft winners & losers

The 2020 NHL Draft had many great moments and some ... less great. Sporting News looks at the winners and losers of all seven rounds.

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NHL Draft picks 2020: Complete list of selections for Rounds 1-7

Sporting News tracked all 216 picks (of 217 slots) in the 2020 NHL Draft. Here are the complete results.

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NHL Draft trade tracker 2020

Sporting News tracked every trade, big or large, in each round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

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What channel is the 2020 NHL Draft on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Day 2

The 2020 NHL Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch Rounds 1-7 on Tuesday and Wednesday, including the TV channel, start time and the complete draft order.

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NHL Draft Round 1 winners & losers

The first round of the 2020 NHL Draft left many great moments and some ... less great. Sporting News looks at the winners and losers of Day 1.

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NHL Draft order by round 2020: Complete list of all 217 picks for Rounds 1-7

The 2020 NHL Draft is scheduled for Oct. 6 and 7.

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What time does the NHL Draft start today?

Here's everything you need to know about the 2020 NHL Draft, including when it is, how to tune live on TV and stream online plus the full, updated draft order.

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Kings' Quinton Byfield on NHL Draft milestone for Black players: 'Something special'

Byfield went No. 2 overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Dan Bernstein

Capitals expected to sign Lundqvist

Washington has been scouring the market for a Braden Holtby replacement.

Dan Bernstein

NHL Draft 2020: Alex Trebek announces Senators third overall pick Tim Stutzle

The "Jeopardy!" host welcomed the newest Senator to the fold in the first round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres pledge to keep Jack Eichel

Eichel has voiced frustrations about Buffalo's inability to reach the playoffs.

Dan Bernstein

Who is Alexis Lafreniere?

A generational talent, Lafreniere will be a surefire star when the curtain rises on Broadway for him.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL eyeing Jan. 1 start date

The NHL and its players association are reportedly looking to start the new season in the new year.

Zac Al-Khateeb

How will NHL Draft picks work in 2020? Explaining the format changes for 'fully virtual' draft

The 2020 NHL Draft will be the most unique selection process in league history. Here is how the picks will be made virtually.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft 2020: Brian Lawton on being drafted first overall, Alexis Lafreniere and selecting Victor Hedman

The current NHL Network analyst has pretty much done it all when it comes to the NHL Entry Draft.

Jackie Spiegel

When is the NHL Draft 2020?

After a lengthy postponement, the NHL Draft is officially a go for October. Alexis Lafreniere, Quinton Byfield and more will finally know where they will start their NHL dreams.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft 2020: Why did the Coyotes have to forfeit their pick?

There are 217 slots for the 2020 NHL Draft but only 216 names will be called. Here's everything you need to know as to why that is.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft 2020 order

Here is the complete order of picks for the 2020 NHL Draft, organized by team.

Jackie Spiegel

Connor McDavid tests positive for COVID-19; Oilers say superstar showing 'mild' symptoms

McDavid's test result comes a week after the NHL ended its 2019-20 season inside a "bubble" that kept out the virus.

Tom Gatto

Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner's new contract another step in dismantling mental health 'stigma,' says Corey Hirsch

Former NHL goalie Corey Hirsch, now a mental health advocate, spoke of the big-picture importance of Lehner's new deal.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft: Rewind to 2005, the last time the draft was postponed

Coming on the heels of the canceled 2004-05 season, the '05 draft was delayed until the end of July.

Steve Kournianos

NHL mock drafts 2020: Compare Chris Peters, Craig Button & other experts

Pretty much every expert has a similar Top 5, but after that, it's a crapshoot. Here's an updated composite of the latest expert mock drafts for 2020.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft: Former Rangers GM Neil Smith on the process

Former New York Rangers general manager Neil Smith sat down with Sporting News to discuss the draft process from the front office's perspective, assessing young talent and more.

Jackie Spiegel

Ex-Rangers goalies reflect on Henrik Lundqvist's tenure in New York: 'He was a rock star'

Kevin Weekes, Martin Biron and Mike Richter chatted with Sporting News about the newest member of the Rangers alumni association.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning fans drink from cup

Perhaps not the greatest idea during a pandemic.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Rangers buy out Henrik Lundqvist: 10 best moments from his tenure in New York

Over the course of 15 seasons — 20 with the organization — Lundqvist left many memorable memories on Broadway.

Jackie Spiegel

Lundqvist era reportedly over in New york

Lundqvist, who has spent the entirety of his 15-year career in New York, had his contract bought out on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Twitter reacts as Rangers buy out Henrik Lundqvist

The curtain has dropped on the Henrik Lundqvist Era in New York.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning players, former NHL players upset at suggestion they didn't win 'real' Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay Lightning players and other former NHL players have responded to columnist and radio host Damian Cox's suggestion that this year's Stanley Cup title wasn't "real." And they aren't very happy about it.

Billy Heyen

Lightning fans forgot how to socially distance during their Stanley Cup celebration

Can you blame them?

Joe Rivera

Jamie Benn gave the saddest interview after the Stars lost in the Stanley Cup Final

Benn was clearly at a loss for words.

Joe Rivera

NHL playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Stanley Cup playoffs

Here's the complete bracket for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs, including start times, TV channels and scores for every game from Round 1 through the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win 2020 Stanley Cup; Tampa sports community reacts on Twitter

Tampa Bay brings the Stanley Cup back to Florida for the first time in 16 years.

Jackie Spiegel

Stars emotional after losing Stanley Cup Final: 'It sucks'; 'There's no feelings right now'

Dallas was two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup but will instead leave the bubble empty-handed.

Jackie Spiegel

Hedman quick to share Smythe honor with fellow Cup winners

The Tampa Bay defenseman anchored the blue line and contributed 10 goals in the postseason.

Tom Gatto

Lightning 2020 Stanley Cup champions: How they handed off the Stanley Cup

Tampa Bay wins its first Stanley Cup championship since 2004.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning vs. Stars Game 6 results: Tampa Bay wins 2020 Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning become champions for the second time in franchise history.

Jackie Spiegel

Stanley Cup Final history: Champions, Conn Smythe winners

A complete list of Stanley Cup champions and Conn Smythe Trophy winners (playoff MVPs).

Cristina Ledra

Jack Eichel trade rumors: 'Calls taken' for Sabres star; Rangers reportedly interested

A report about Jack Eichel's rumored trade request woke up NHL Twitter on Monday with the offseason around the corner.

Joe Rivera

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