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NHL Power Rankings: Lightning bolt to No. 1, Kings crack top five

There's a new team atop our weekly NHL power rankings, and keep an eye on the fast-rising L.A. Kings and Vegas Golden Knights.

Jim Cerny

Flames score easy goal as Blues' Allen falls

Watch: Jake Allen's blooper leads Flames to score empty net goal

Alec Gearty

Golden Knights give Shipachyov permission to seek a trade, report says

Vadim Shipachyov receives permission to seek a trade, according to a recent report.

Alec Gearty

Matt Hendricks returns and Nic Petan heads to minors for Jets

Veteran center returns from injury to make Winnipeg Jets debut this week.

Scott Billeck

Stars' Ben Bishop criticizes coach's decision to swap goalies in one-goal game

Ken Hitchcock said the Stars were lethargic and needed a jolt trailing 3-2 when he pulled starting goalie Ben Bishop early in the second period Tuesday.

Brandon Schlager

Ducks' Kevin Bieksa TKOs Radko Gudas with single leaping punch

It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a Superman punch-landing Kevin Bieksa.

Brandon Schlager

Tavares’ hat trick leads Islanders to win over Coyotes

New York topped Arizona 5-3 behind three goals from John Tavares.

E.Jay Zarett

Penguins goalie Matt Murray makes incredible diving save against Edmonton

Pittsburgh goalie Matt Murray denied Mark Letestu an easy goal midway though the second period.

E.Jay Zarett

Winnipeg Jets preparing for busy upcoming schedule

After a five day layoff, Winnipeg returns to action against the Penguins on Thursday night.

Scott Billeck

Report: Draisaitl and Caggiula both cleared to play Tuesday for Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers reportedly will get a lift against the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday with the returns of Leon Draisaitl and Drake Caggiula from injuries.

Jim Cerny

There is a glimmer of hope for struggling Rangers

It's not pretty as the New York Rangers lost again Monday, and have won only twice in ten games, but they need not panic just yet.

Jim Cerny

NHL Finishers Series: Connor McDavid and the elements of speed

If speed kills, Connor McDavid is the NHL's deadliest assassin. Sporting News slows down his highlight reel to study the elite goal-scoring arsenal of the Oilers' 20-year-old wunderkind.

Paul Campbell

Another bad break for Senators' forward Bobby Ryan

For the third time in 11 months, Bobby Ryan suffered a broken bone in his hand Saturday night.

Murray Pam

Five takeaways from Maple Leafs key home victory over Kings

Toronto moved to 7-2 on the year with victory over Los Angeles in the Air Canada Centre.

Michael Augello

Mark Jankowski ready for his opportunity with the Flames

Mark Jankowski did not make the Calgary Flames opening-night roster, but that fueled his quick call up to the NHL.

Aaron Vickers

Kings' Laich 'excited' for another NHL chance

Brooks Laich is elated to continue NHL playing career with Kings

Dhiren Mahiban

Flames place Jaromir Jagr on injured reserve, recall Mark Jankowski

The Calgary Flames Jaromir placed veteran forward Jaromir Jagr on injured-reserve Monday.

Evan Sporer

Islanders Anders Lee thriving in role, but expects even more production

Anders Lee continues to produce for the Islanders but hopes for more

Alec Gearty

Maple Leafs play forces team's hand in bringing back Roman Polak

The Maple Leafs also sent rookie Calle Rosen to the minors and placed veteran center Eric Fehr on waivers.

Michael Augello

Risky business: Fast-starting Kings' offensive renaissance cuts both ways

Written off as too old and too conservative, an offensive reinvention has the Kings looking like contenders early in the season. But things aren’t as perfect as their 6-0-1 record suggests.

Andrew Berkshire

Brian Boyle receives cheers in return to Devils practice

It was a feel-good moment Sunday when Brian Boyle practiced for the first time since being diagnosed with CML.

Jim Cerny

Sven Baertschi scores twice in Canucks win over Red Wings

The Swiss forward opened his 2017-18 account in fine fashion on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Leafs sign Roman Polak to one-year deal

The Toronto Maple Leafs added some defensive reinforcements with the signing of veteran blueliner Roman Polak to a one-year deal.

Michael Augello

Canucks Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches at Red Wings

Vancouver looking for second straight win in Detroit.

Ryan Young

Senators front line succeeds in 6-3 win against Toronto

Ottawa shuts down one of league's best teams in 'Battle of Ontario' on Saturday.

Murray Pam

Punches thrown in scuffle between Senators, Maple Leafs fans

While the Senators defeated the Maple Leafs on Saturday, fans in the crowd at Canadian Tire Centre fought, and were caught on camera.

Evan Sporer

Flames' Jagr leaves game against Wild with lower-body injury

Jaromir Jagr left the Calgary Flames game on Saturday with a lower-body injury.

Evan Sporer

Nikita Kucherov continues hot start with two goals in Lightning win vs. Penguins

The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Penguins on Saturday behind a pair of goals from Nikita Kucherov.

Evan Sporer

Islanders' Josh Bailey scores highlight goal against Sharks

The Islanders' Josh Bailey scored a sensational goal against the Sharks on Saturday.

Alec Gearty

Penguins get center Riley Sheahan, Red Wings granted cap relief in trade

Pittsburgh gambles it can revitalize a once-promising player who'd become dead salary cap weight Detroit needed to move to clear space for Andreas Athanasiou.

Brandon Schlager

'All of that stuff is fluff': Mike Babcock's mission impossible to slow Leafs' runaway hype train

Newly installed as odds-on favorites to win the Stanley Cup, the fast-living Maple Leafs are the toast of the NHL while their coach attempts to keep them on the rails.

Brandon Schlager

Flames Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches vs. Wild

Calgary hopes to limit penalties against a struggling Wild on Saturday.

Ryan Young

Senators Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches vs. Maple Leafs

Notes from Senators morning skate ahead of tonight's 'Battle of Ontario' against Toronto.

Ryan Young

Maple Leafs Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches at Senators

Toronto looks to continue its winning ways when it travels to Ottawa in an Atlantic Division matchup.

Rudi Schuller

Carey Price loses his cool as Canadiens' slide hits seven games

The Canadiens are 1-6-1 after a Friday night shellacking at the hands of the Ducks, their seventh straight loss to match the franchise's worst start since 1941-42.

Brandon Schlager

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sets NHL record with vintage overtime goal

The Capitals' captain broke a tie with Jaromir Jagr for most overtime goals in NHL history Friday.

Ryan Young

Blake Wheeler scores 200th goal, Paul Maurice grabs 600th victory in Jets win

It was a night of milestones in Winnipeg's 4-3 victory over Minnesota Friday.

Ryan Young

Red Wings, Andreas Athanasiou agree to one-year deal

The Red Wings finally ended a contract dispute with their 23-year-old center that lasted all summer.

Alec Gearty

Jets Morning Skate: Lineup, starting goalie, news, notes, scratches vs. Wild

The Winnipeg Jets will turn back to Steve Mason in net when they look to extend their winning streak to four games.

Evan Sporer

GQ names Oilers' Connor McDavid as one of 'Greatest Athletes of the Future'

Oilers captain Connor McDavid recognized by GQ Magazine.

Alec Gearty

SN exclusive: Hall of Famer Mike Modano marvels at Auston Matthews' skill

Count one of hockey's all-time greatest scorers among those of us mesmerized by Toronto's 20-year-old star.

Dave McCarthy

Watch: Connor McDavid completes insane assist against Blackhawks

McDavid's pass sets up tying goal in the first period on Thursday.

Ryan Young

Alexander Burrows scores 200th career goal against New Jersey

Burrows scores 200th career goal, first of the season against Devils on Thursday.

Ryan Young

Devils rookie Nico Hischier scores first NHL goals

The first-overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft scored his first and second goals on Thursday.

Rudi Schuller

Brendan Lemieux, Claude's son, set for NHL debut with Jets

His father was a Stanley Cup champion, now it's Brendan Lemieux's turn to make his NHL debut.

Scott Billeck

Dan Girardi 'everything our team needed,' says Lightning coach

Veteran defenseman making his mark on and off the ice for new team.

Jim Cerny

Kings' Jeff Carter needs surgery after being cut by skate blade

Jeff Petry's skate blade caught Jeff Carter in his lower left leg during the first period of the Kings' 5-1 win over the Canadiens Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Tuukka Rask injury update: Banged-up Bruins lose starting goalie to concussion

Tuukka Rask has been diagnosed with a concussion following a collision with Anders Bjork during practice Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Banged-up Borowiecki willing to do dirty work for Senators

Hurting, rugged defenseman will not play Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.

Murray Pam

Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings: 5 Takeaways from Toronto's 6-3 victory

The Maple Leafs won their third straight game on Thursday, defeating the Detroit Red Wings 6-3.

Michael Augello

NHL Power Rankings: Rangers, Canadiens dropping like rocks

It's been a rough two weeks for a couple NHL slow-starters. Two Western Conference teams with low expectations move into top 10 of this week's rankings.

Jim Cerny

Jaden Schwartz scores hat trick in Blues win over Blackhawks

The 25-year-old led St. Louis to a 5-2 victory against Chicago on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Leafs star Matthews scores seeing-eye goal against Red Wings

The young forward got in on a high-scoring game with an impressive snipe in the first period.

Rudi Schuller

Eddie Olczyk returns to broadcast booth amid cancer treatments

After being diagnosed with cancer in August, the former NHL forward and coach returned to call the Blackhawks-Blues game in St. Louis.

Ryan Young

Second-period woes continue to haunt Jets

Second-period woes, which plagued the Winnipeg Jets mightily at times last season, are beginning to manifest themselves again.

Scott Billeck

A peek at Pyeongchang: USA Hockey announces roster for pre-Olympic tournament

The majority of the 2018 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey roster will be made up by a relatively anonymous group of Americans playing professionally in Europe.

Brandon Schlager

Flames' Gaudreau and Monahan building chemistry with legend Jagr

Jaromir Jagr is getting an extended look on the Calgary Flames' top line.

Aaron Vickers

Sidney Crosby's no-look, game-tying goal was pure hockey brilliance

There are smart hockey plays, and then there are Sidney Crosby-smart hockey plays. The Rangers fell victim to one in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss.

Brandon Schlager

Canucks' Vanek scores 700th career point

The Vancouver Canucks forward hit a notable milestone on Tuesday.

Alec Gearty

Senators fall to Canucks in Karlsson's season debut

The Swede's return to the Ottawa lineup wasn't enough to overcome a potent Vancouver team on Tuesday.

Rudi Schuller

Lightning's Kucherov continues scoring streak

Nikita Kucherov scored his eighth goal in seven games.

Alec Gearty

Calgary mayor Nenshi responds to Flames criticism

The newly re-elected mayor was the subject of online scorn from some within the Flames organization this week.

Rudi Schuller

Canadiens Morning Skate: Habs make changes on defence ahead of tilt with Sharks

The Canadiens will look to end a four-game losing streak when they travel to California.

Evan Sporer

Kyle Connor gets chance with Jets as Mathieu Perreault sidelined with injury

The highly-touted rookie did not make the opening-night roster, but gets his chance now following injury to veteran teammate.

Scott Billeck

Lightning's Kucherov scores seventh goal in six games

Nikita Kucherov's extended his goal streak to six games.

Alec Gearty

First star honors 'something to be proud of' for Jets' Ehlers

The Winnipeg Jets winger is the NHL's First Star of the Week

Scott Billeck

Oilers' Draisaitl placed on injured reserve with concussion symptoms

Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Evan Sporer

Powerless power play costing Canucks

The Canucks are not scoring on the power play, nor are they even generating positive momentum when a man up.

J.D. Burke

Devils' Butcher a prime cut in start of rookie year

Devils defenseman Will Butcher is turning heads, recording eights assists during New Jersey's 4-1-0 start to the season.

Evan Sporer

With Rangers, Pavelec has big backup skates to fill

The New York Rangers received excellent play from their backup goaltenders over the past four seasons, and hope for more success with new No. 2 Ondrej Pavelec this year.

Evan Sporer

Erik Karlsson to make season debut Tuesday against Canucks

The Ottawa Senators will return Erik Karlsson, their captain and top scorer, to their lineup on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Evan Sporer

How the Senators thrived without Erik Karlsson in lineup

The Ottawa Senators are one of two NHL teams yet to lose in regulation, so far. And now Erik Karlsson returns to the lineup.

Murray Pam

Golden Knights' Tuch, Shipachyov score first NHL goals

A pair of Vegas Golden Knights players scored their first NHL goals in a win over Boston on Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

Golden Knights place Fleury and Marchessault on IR

Vegas Golden Knights send Fleury and Marchessault to the injured reserve list.

Alec Gearty

Still without Karlsson, Senators win again, defeating Oilers

The Ottawa Senators may have played their last game without Erik Karlsson, and if it was, the Senators managed to bridge the gap better than expected.

Evan Sporer

Out of obscurity, Predators learning to live in NHL spotlight

A run to the 2017 Stanley Cup Final has put the Predators in the NHL spotlight, an unfamiliar position for the franchise.

Brian Sandalow

Ehlers scores fifth in five games, Jets win again

Nikolaj Ehlers scored his fifth goal in five games to start the 2017-18 season, fresh off signing a seven-year contract extension.

Evan Sporer

Matthews snaps Maple Leafs' losing streak against Canadiens with overtime goal

Toronto snaps 14-game losing streak against Montreal with 4-3 overtime win.

Ryan Young

Jonathan Drouin scores first goal with Canadiens

Quebec native scores first goal with Montreal on Saturday against Toronto.

Ryan Young

Capitals' Kuznetsov continues record pace with 11th assist

Watch Evgeny Kuznetsov records his 11th assist of the year.

Alec Gearty

Avs' MacKinnon leaves game with injury

Nathan MacKinnon leaves Avs game early

Alec Gearty

Tenacity, perseverance keys to Hyman's rise with Maple Leafs

The 25-year-old continues to have the supreme confidence of Mike Babcock and the Toronto coaching staff.

Dave McCarthy

Golden Knights introduce first mascot

Vegas Golden Knights introduce Chance as its newest mascot

Alec Gearty

Capitals' Ovechkin scores ninth goal in five games

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 9.

Alec Gearty

Now with Devils, Marcus Johansson ready for 'weird' night facing former team, Capitals

The talented Swede has helped improve the New Jersey Devils' early fortunes after seven solid seasons with the Washington Capitals.

Jim Cerny

How good are the Golden Knights? NHL's best story can be more than also-ran

The Golden Knights are the NHL's biggest early surprise, the first expansion team in history to start 3-0. The numbers suggest they won't keep it up, but they're better than 31 of 31.

Andrew Berkshire

Lightning's Steven Stamkos scores first goal in nearly a year

The Tampa Bay Lightning star missed almost 11 months recovering from a knee injury.

Rudi Schuller

Panthers' Ian McCoshen scores first NHL goal

McCoshen scores first goal in second period to tie game 1-1 against St. Louis.

Ryan Young

Lightning's Koekkoek scores first two NHL goals

Koekkoek records a personal milestone.

Alec Gearty

Canadiens place Mark Streit on waivers

The Canadiens have placed 39-year-old defenseman Mark Streit on waivers.

Alec Gearty

Inside the NWHL: Buffalo Beauts' replenished power play still one to fear

This is not the same Beauts team that shocked the Boston Pride and won the 2017 Isobel Cup, but new talent from the CWHL and NCAA ranks should fit right in.

Mike Murphy

Flames' Matthew Tkachuk, Kings' Drew Doughty renew bad blood

Matthew Tkachuk and Drew Doughty don't like each other, and the feud spilled over into the Flames-Kings game on Wednesday.

Evan Sporer

Calgary wins in Jaromir Jagr's Flames debut

Jaromir Jagr stepped on the ice for his new team in a 4-3 win over the Kings on Wednesday night.

Rudi Schuller

Devils hand Maple Leafs first loss of season

New Jersey pulled away for a 6-3 victory in Toronto on Wednesday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Leafs allow goal to Devils while holding two-man advantage

Brian Gibbons corralled a rebound and fired a shot into the back of the net to put New Jersey ahead 4-2.

E.Jay Zarett

Maple Leafs' Frederick Andersen much more comfortable to start year two

Frederik Andersen feels much more comfortable in his second year in Toronto after injuries made his first offseason more difficult.

Michael Augello

Blues are battered, but have yet to be beaten

Dealing with a slew of injuries to key players, the Blues are off to a surprising 4-0-0 start.

Evan Sporer

NHL Power Rankings: Maple Leafs take over top spot

There's a shakeup at the top of our weekly NHL power rankings, and several bottom feeders take bold steps up the ladder.

Jim Cerny

Predators blow three-goal lead, win 11-goal thriller

The Nashville Predators and Philadelphia Flyers each held big leads on Tuesday night, with Filip Forsberg capping an 11-goal thriller.

Rudi Schuller

Sonny Milano scores brilliant overtime winner for Blue Jackets

Sonny Milano's offensive outburst to lead Columbus to an overtime victory over Carolina.

Rudi Schuller

Golden Knights come home to help Las Vegas 'grieve, heal and persevere'

Hockey was secondary as the NHL's 31st franchise took the ice for the first time in Las Vegas, a reprieve for a community dealing with unthinkable tragedy.

Brandon Schlager

Jake Allen 'in form' and ready to lead Blues

The St. Louis Blues goaltender hopes to trend upward in net.

Alec Gearty

Maple Leafs aren't losing, taking lessons from winning mistakes

The Maple Leafs might be 3-0-0, but haven't been perfect by any stretch through three games.

Michael Augello

Rangers send Filip Chytil to AHL after two-game experiment

It was a surprise Chytil, drafted 21st overall in June, made the opening-night roster in the first place, but his NHL trial run was shorter than expected.

Brandon Schlager

David Booth, with new perspectives, cherishing comeback with Red Wings

David Booth has taken the long road back to the NHL, but has kept his faith in a potential comeback through his religious beliefs.

Murray Pam

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers scores hat-trick in win over Oilers

Nikolaj Ehlers scored a hat-trick against the Edmonton Oilers

Alec Gearty

WATCH: Point deflects game-winning goal to lead Lightning over Capitals

Point's goal gave Tampa Bay a 4-3 overtime victory on Monday night.

E.Jay Zarett

Auston Matthews caps off Leafs comeback in overtime

The Leafs defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Monday.

Alec Gearty

Coyotes Dylan Strome headed to AHL after two games

Strome tallied six shots and averaged 12:09 minutes of ice time in his two appearances for Arizona this season.

E.Jay Zarett

Claude Julien still trying to make the Canadiens' blue line golden

Claude Julien's first order of business is to fine-tune Montreal's blue line, and find the perfect combinations.

Evan Sporer

Nathan Walker, NHL's first Australian player, took 'long, tough' road to improbable debut

Nathan Walker took up hockey after watching "The Mighty Ducks" and left Australia at age 13 to pursue a pro career. Ten years later, a globe-trotting journey paid off with his first NHL goal.

Ted Starkey

Lightning's J.T. Brown says he has received death threats after protest

Brown reiterates he's concerned about police brutality, racial injustice and inequality.

Alec Gearty

Tavares scores twice, leads offensive surge in home opener

John Tavares scores twice in the Isles' 6-3 win.

Alec Gearty

Jagr surprises 'Traveling Jagrs' on live television

The NHL star surprises his fan club on FlamesTV.

Alec Gearty

Hischier, Butcher, Bratt shine in debuts for new-look Devils

Three rookies impress as Devils win season opener.

Jim Cerny

Golden Knights remain undefeated after James Neal's overtime-winner

The Vegas Golden Knights stayed undefeated on Saturday, again on the stick of forward James Neal.

Evan Sporer

Maple Leafs' inability to hold a lead almost costs them against Rangers

The Toronto Maple Leafs had difficult playing with a lead in 2016-17, and did so again on Saturday against the Rangers.

Michael Augello

Watch: Bo Horvat scores the Canucks' first goal of the season

Bo Horvat scored the Canucks first goal of the season with a highlight-reel tally.

Evan Sporer

Watch: Komarov scores for Maple Leafs after failed Rangers coach's challenge

The Toronto Maple Leafs came out on the right side of the first coach's challenge under the NHL's new rules.

Evan Sporer

Lightning's J.T. Brown first NHL player to protest during U.S. anthem

The 27-year-old Brown, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, has said he hoped to join other athletes in bringing attention to police brutality and inequality for minorities.

Brandon Schlager

Alex Ovechkin's two-game goal binge unseen in 100 years

After a third-period hat trick in Washington's season opener, Ovechkin scores three goals in first period on Saturday and one in the second period against Montreal.

Ryan Young

Panthers lock up Michael Matheson for eight years, $39 million

A core component to the Panthers' defense corps present and future has signed on long term.

Brandon Schlager

Karlsson getting closer, won't play against Red Wings; Formenton to make debut

The All-Star defenseman won't return tonight but is inching towards his season debut.

Murray Pam

Predators prospect Eeli Tolvanen is lighting up the KHL, but will it last?

Drafted 30th overall in June, the 18-year-old wasn't expected to play in the KHL this season, let alone put up the gaudy stats that have some excited about his NHL prospects.

Adam Herman

NHL trivia night: Golden Knights steal win from Stars, one of many franchise firsts

It was truly a night of firsts for the NHL's 31st franchise, which pulled off a surprise win in Dallas despite being outshot and outplayed much of the game.

Brandon Schlager

Stars goalie Ben Bishop leaves game after taking shot to the mask

Ben Bishop was bleeding and did not return to Friday's season-opening loss after taking a Reilly Smith shot to the cage of his mask.

Ryan Young

Golden Knights, Stars stand together in tribute to Vegas shooting victims

The Stars joined the Golden Knights along their blue line in a gesture of solidarity before Friday's game in Dallas.

Brandon Schlager

Maple Leafs recall Calle Rosen after Martin Marincin clears waivers

Swedish rookie could make NHL debut on Saturday.

Jim Cerny

'Born and bred' Kevin Shattenkirk right at home in Rangers debut

Kevin Shattenkirk's friends and family flocked to Madison Square Garden on Thursday to see his home debut with the New York Rangers.

Evan Sporer

Lopsided night raises hopes for Blackhawks, questions for Penguins

The NHL's two most successful franchises of the last decade were trending in opposite directions to start the season. Chicago's 10-1 blowout of Pittsburgh Thursday was unpredictable, to say the least.

Brian Sandalow

Watch: Brandon Saad's hat trick leads Blackhawks to crushing victory over Penguins

The Chicago Blackhawks welcomed the reigning Stanley Cup champions with a 10-1 thrashing to open the 2017-18 season.

Rudi Schuller

Watch: Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin scores shootout winner in debut

Montreal beat Buffalo 3-2 in season opener behind Drouin's lone shootout goal.

Ryan Young

Watch: Alex Ovechkin grabs third-period hat trick

Ovechkin scored three goals in less than eight minutes in third period in Washington's 5-4 win against Ottawa.

Ryan Young

Watch: Wild's Devan Dubnyk makes insane save against Detroit

Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk kept the game scoreless with a seemingly impossible stop in the first period of the team's season opener.

Rudi Schuller

Flames drop opener, but fiery Mike Smith is bright spot

Mike Smith's debut with the Calgary Flames featured great goaltending, in-your-face intensity, and a 3-0 loss to the Edmonton Oilers.

Jim Cerny

Matt Duchene, Avalanche each ready to move on in their own ways

Matt Duchene will begin the regular season as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, with both player and team hoping to "move on" sooner rather than later.

Evan Sporer

Martin Marincin squeezed out of spot, placed on waivers by Maple Leafs

The 25-year-old defenseman has 175 games of NHL experience.

Michael Augello

Bruins' Brandon Carlo comes back from concussion ready for bigger role

A concussion cost Brandon Carlo his first taste of the playoffs last year. Fully recovered, the 20-year-old will be counted on to help the Bruins get back in 2017-18 as a critical piece of the defense corps.

Matt Kalman

Red Wings, finally caught by salary cap, face a long road to overcome it

A web of ugly, aging contracts will prove difficult for general manager Ken Holland to untangle.

Adam Gretz

Watch: Connor McDavid starts 2017-18 highlight reel with opening-night hat trick

The reigning NHL scoring champ picked up where he left off, netting all three Oilers goals in their season-opening shutout of the rival Flames Wednesday.

Brandon Schlager

Laine 'ashamed' after Jets loss to Maple Leafs

Winnipeg's 7-2 defeat had Patrik Laine embarrassed afterwards.

Alec Gearty

Matthews tops Laine as Leafs thump Jets in season opener

Highly-touted sophomores Auston Matthews and Patrik Laine squared off in the NHL's 2017-18 curtain raiser, with the Leafs' star coming out on top.

Michael Augello

Oilers honor Edmonton police constable Mike Chernyk before season opener

Constable Mike Chernyk received a rousing round of applause when introduced to the crowd at Rogers Place on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

Watch: Patrick Marleau scores first goals with Maple Leafs

Patrick Marleau scores twice in his Toronto Maple Leafs debut, a 7-2 win.

Alec Gearty

Jaromir Jagr says 'it's going to take time' before he's at full speed for Flames

Jaromir Jagr got plenty of laughs at his introductory press conference with the Calgary Flames, but turned serious when he discussed when he might be ready to play.

Jim Cerny

NHL opening night: Hat tricks, Patrick Marleau and Penguins' OT blues

The NHL regular season finally opened Wednesday with a few of its biggest stars in action.

Brandon Schlager

Kings to honor victims of Las Vegas shooting, including fallen staff member

Christiana Duarte, 22, had just begun a job working in the Kings' marketing department. She was one of the 59 killed in Sunday's mass shooting at a country music festival in Las Vegas.

Brandon Schlager

Victor Mete plans to stay 'as long as possible' with Canadiens

The 19-year-old rookie is ready for the challenge of playing in the NHL after making Montreal's opening-night roster.

Sean Farrell

Nikolaj Ehlers 'super excited' signing seven-year extension with Jets

The Jets locked up another key forward Wednesday, signing Nikolaj Ehlers to a seven-year, $42 million contract.

Scott Billeck

Oilers Morning Skate: Edmonton reignites Battle of Alberta with Flames

The Oilers have there sights set on the 2018 Stanley Cup, and begin their season against the rival Flames.

Evan Sporer

Senators ready to start season with players they have

Pierre Dorion did not make any last-minute additions to the roster, so the Senators are ready to open the season as is Thursday night.

Murray Pam

Rasmus Dahlin heads ISS Hockey's ranking for 2018 NHL draft

Gifted Swedish defenseman is early favorite to be selected first overall next June in NHL Draft.

Dhiren Mahiban

Inside the 2017-18 Penguins: Dynasty in offing if Crosby and company threepeat

It's been more than 30 years since any NHL team won three consecutive Stanley Cups, so the Pittsburgh Penguins have a shot at a dynasty if they win another title in 2017-18.

Jim Cerny

NHL preseason power rankings: Penguins start where they finished

Before the puck is officially dropped on the 2017-18 season, the Penguins stand atop the NHL Power Rankings, about to embark on their journey for a threepeat.

Jim Cerny

Making a modern dynasty: Penguins in position for Stanley Cup history with three-peat

Five teams in the history of the NHL have won three straight Stanley Cups. Two in hand, the Penguins so far have done it the hard way, facing unprecedented roster turnover and league-wide parity.

Adam Gretz

Senators roster: No changes necessary for Ottawa ahead of opening day

Senators ready to give youngsters Logan Brown, Alex Formenton a chance.

Ryan Young

Canucks roster: Last-minute shifting preps Vancouver for 2017-18 season

Canucks release three, place two on injured reserve ahead of roster deadline on Tuesday.

Ryan Young

Oilers roster: Yamamoto earns opening day spot after impressive preseason

Kailer Yamamoto tied for the NHL lead in preseason goals, and now the teenager will get a chance to impress when the games matter.

Rudi Schuller

Canadiens roster: Mete, Hudon and De La Rose starting in Montreal

Victor Mete, Charles Hudon and Jacob De La Rose all make Canadiens opening day roster.

Ryan Young

Winnipeg Jets season preview: Laine, Mason, and other storylines heading into the 2017-18 campaign

The Winnipeg Jets have focused on a defence that was the team's biggest question mark heading into the new NHL season.

Scott Billeck

Maple Leafs roster: Andreas Borgman to start season in Toronto

The Leafs announced their opening night roster, which includes Andreas Borgman and Dominic Moore.

Rudi Schuller

Canucks take flier on Derrick Pouliot in trade with Penguins

Pittsburgh dealt its 2012 first-round draft choice to Vancouver Tuesday in exchange for a fourth-round pick in 2018 and depth defenseman Andrey Pedan.

Brandon Schlager

NHL award predictions 2017-18: Connor McDavid has company in MVP repeat bid

While the Oilers' wunderkind is the odds-on favorite to defend his Hart Trophy, expect a tight race this season. The same can be said about most of the NHL's other major awards.

Brandon Schlager

Look: Senators to honor Bryan Murray with helmet decal

The Ottawa Senators will honor their former GM, Bryan Murray, by wearing a helmet decal this season.

Alec Gearty

NHL playoff predictions 2017-18: Why the West will win back the Stanley Cup

Sporting News' hockey experts attempt a semi-scientific study to determine which team will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup eight months from now.

Brandon Schlager

Flames eager to welcome in 'one of a kind' Jaromir Jagr

The mere thought of adding Jaromir Jagr to their roster has Calgary Flames players excited for his seemingly imminent arrival.

Aaron Vickers

Don't expect Mike Babcock to coddle Maple Leafs' youngsters

The Maple Leafs' coach is putting away the kid gloves this season as expectations are raised.

Michael Augello

Timothy Liljegren still standing, for moment, as Maple Leafs cut roster to 26

Their top draft pick remains on Maple Leafs roster two days before regular season opens Wednesday night, but it appears he will not start season in the NHL.

Jim Cerny

Central Division 2017-18 predictions: Rising Stars, falling Blackhawks make for tight race

The Central no longer features a clear-cut favorite, meaning every team (outside the Avalanche) has a shot at the division crown. Easier said than done.

Brandon Schlager

Atlantic Division 2017-18 predictions: Lightning surge leaves Senators as odd team out

The last two Atlantic champions missed the playoffs a year before winning the division. Odds are good the Lightning are about to become the third, and that means someone will pay the price.

Brandon Schlager

Metropolitan Division 2017-18 predictions: Presidential Penguins catch Capitals

Inside the toughest division in hockey, the two-time defending champions reign supreme. But the Metro may be in for a surprise or two when it comes time to sorting out playoff contenders.

Brandon Schlager

Pacific Division 2017-18 predictions: Oilers' crown a long time coming

A handful of the NHL's worst teams reside in the Pacific, including the expansion Golden Knights (it's not their fault). But there's also a good chance we'll find the Stanley Cup champs here, too.

Brandon Schlager

Marc-Andre Fleury thrust into role as ‘Face of the Golden Knights’

Beloved by fans in Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury was content as a low-maintenance complement to two larger-than-life superstars. In Vegas, he can no longer enjoy the perks of being a wallflower.

Patrick Kearns

Max Domi calls for immigration control after Edmonton attack

The son of former Leafs enforcer Tie Domi caused a stir with his comments on Twitter.

Rudi Schuller

WATCH: Canadiens' Byron scores twice playing with new line

Claude Julien assembled a new forward lien for the Canadiens on Friday, and the early results were good.

Evan Sporer

WATCH: Matthews, Marner, Nylander each score for Maple Leafs in preseason

Each of the Maple Leafs' three "kids" scored during a preseason victory against the Red Wings Friday.

Evan Sporer

Karl Alzner fits right in on Canadiens' left side

With holes to fill on the left side of their defense corps, the Montreal Canadiens brought in veteran Karl Alzner this season.

Sean Farrell

Maple Leafs coach, players sing Matt Martin praises

There is no debate within the Toronto Maple Leafs organization how important Matt Martin is to the team.

Dave McCarthy

Alexander Burmistrov trying to define role with Canucks

After an up and down career with the Winnipeg Jets, Alexander Burmistrov is in Vancouver trying to find his way with the Canucks.

J.D. Burke

Senators extend Craig Anderson for two more years

Craig Anderson and the Ottawa Senators agreed Friday to extend their relationship another two years.

Alec Gearty

Watch: Nolan Patrick drops gloves with David Krejci in first NHL fight

Heralded Philadelphia Flyers rookie Nolan Patrick gets into preseason fight with Boston Bruins' veteran David Krejci.

Alec Gearty

Victor Mete switches partners, making case to stick with Canadiens

The impressive 19-year-old rookie could force his way on to the opening-night roster of the Montreal Canadiens.

Sean Farrell

WATCH: Al Montoya helped from ice at Canadiens' practice

A shaky Al Montoya is helped off the ice by teammates after being struck up high by shot.

Jim Cerny

Filip Chytil: 18-year-old rookie makes Rangers' opening-night roster

The youngest player in the NHL is Filip Chytil, the New York Rangers center who turned 18 only three weeks ago.

Jim Cerny

Sharks' Joel Ward won't kneel for anthem, hopes to 'refocus' conversation

Joel Ward, one of about 30 black players in the NHL, explains why he won't join other athletes in the demonstrations against racial injustice this hockey season.

Brandon Schlager

Nic Petan and Marko Dano zero in on spots with Jets

The Winnipeg Jets needed to see more from their youngsters before final roster cuts are made, and Nic Petan and Marko Dano did just that Wednesday night.

Scott Billeck

Brian Boyle battling chronic myeloid leukemia, could play opening night for Devils

Veteran center set to rejoin Devils despite treatments for chronic myeloid leukemia

Jim Cerny

Blues dealt another blow with Robby Fabbri out for season

No team has been hit harder by the preseason injury bug than the Blues, who continue to fill the infirmary with players key to their Stanley Cup aspirations.

Brandon Schlager

New York Rangers: Breaking down what opening-night roster will look like

The New York Rangers have tough decisions to make in deciding the final make up of their opening-night roster.

Jim Cerny

Inside the 2017-18 Capitals: Expectations fall, but still Stanley Cup contender

No longer a popular pick to win the Stanley Cup, the Capitals remain a top contender in 2017-18.

Jim Cerny

Mathew Barzal doing everything right to make Islanders lineup

After a short-lived stint in the NHL in 2016, Mathew Barzal is set to make the roster for good.

Alec Gearty

PlayStation at the heart of chemistry between Jets' Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers?

Winnipeg's sophomore star was asked after his five-point outing Monday about what sparks his chemistry with linemate Nikolaj Ehlers.

Jim Cerny

Logan Brown closes in on roster spot after surviving more Senators' cuts

The hulking 6-foot-6 teenager is one of 14 forwards remaining in Ottawa Senators' training camp.

Murray Pam

Inside the 2017-18 Blue Jackets: Expectations rise despite early hurdles

The Blue Jackets face significant issues in a year that holds such high expectations.

Jim Cerny

Watch: Matthews scores twice for Leafs in first five minutes of preseason game

The Leafs star made quick work of the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.

Rudi Schuller

'Slow boil' finally bubbles over for Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler

Blake Wheeler explains why he needed to speak out against United States President Donald Trump.

Scott Billeck

J.T. Miller to begin season on the wing for New York Rangers

The New York Rangers will begin the season with forward J.T. Miller playing on the wing.

Evan Sporer

Leafs' star Auston Matthews shares his views on political 'nonsense'

Toronto's 20-year-old American star answers questions about the unrest and divisiveness in his home country.

Jim Cerny

Maple Leafs training camp: Position battles heat up as preseason winds down

The NHL regular season begins in less than two weeks and the Maple Leafs still have roster decisions to make at center, the wing and on defense.

Michael Augello

Sidney Crosby says it is 'great honor' for Penguins to visit White House

The Penguins captain, and face of the NHL, supports his team's decision to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.

Jim Cerny

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