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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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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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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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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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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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Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski recreate 2019 video after Bucs win NFC championship

The dynamic duo combined to send the Bucs to Super Bowl 55. To celebrate, they recreated the video they made the last time they won a conference championship.

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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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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: 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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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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What TV channel is USA vs. Austria on today?

The Americans look to bounce back on Boxing Day.

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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: 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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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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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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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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New Marlins GM Kim Ng breaks glass that should’ve been shattered long ago

Kim Ng is the first woman hired as a GM in professional men's sports. She will not be the last.

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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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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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'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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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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Maple Leafs, Joe Thornton agree to one-year deal

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

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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.

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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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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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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?

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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.

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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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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 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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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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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.

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Who is Alexis Lafreniere?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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NHL Draft 2020 order

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Twitter reacts as Rangers buy out Henrik Lundqvist

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

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French Open schedule 2020: TV coverage, channels & more to watch every match in tennis Grand Slam

Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2020 French Open, including a full TV schedule and live-streaming information.

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French Open results 2020: Live tennis scores, full draw, bracket from the Grand Slam

Follow SN's live French Open scoreboard for daily match schedules and results from Roland Garros.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

Tampa Bay wins its first Stanley Cup championship since 2004.

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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.

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NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2020 Stanley Cup playoff games

Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2020, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

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Steven Stamkos: Is the Lightning captain playing in Game 6?

The Tampa Bay forward played just under three minutes in Game 3.

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Corey Perry's 2OT winner keeps Dallas' Stanley Cup dreams alive

Sporting News had all the action as the Stars avoided elimination and kept bubble hockey going just a little bit longer.

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Lightning win away from Cup title following controversial Game 4 win

Tampa Bay is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup.

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Lightning's Steven Stamkos returns, scores goal

It had been 212 days since Tampa Bay's captain played in a game.

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NHL Awards 2020: SN's Jackie Spiegel explains her ballot

Sporting News' Jackie Spiegel explains her balloting for the 2020 NHL Awards, her first as a member of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.

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NHL awards tracker 2020

Did Nathan MacKinnon skate off with a few trophies? Who won the Calder Trophy after the hotly contested Hughes vs. Makar debate? Sporting News lists all the NHL awards from the 2019-20 season as they were handed out.

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'Schitt's Creek': Sports world remembers favorite episodes

The series ended its run in April and just had a historic sweep at the Emmys, winning both best actor categories, both supporting actor categories and best comedy.

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Four things you didn't know about 'Schitt's Creek' baseball game episode

The series ended its run in April and just had a historic sweep at the Emmys, winning both best actor categories, both supporting actor categories and best comedy.

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SCF Game 1: Khudobin's top four saves

The Stars goaltender made 35 saves on 36 Lightning shots.

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Gary Bettman on NHL 2020-21 season: Start date TBD, aiming for 82 games, full playoffs

As the 2019-20 season wraps up, it's still unknown when the league will next hit the ice.

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Conn Smythe power rankings 2020

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

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Stanley Cup Final: Predictions, schedule, odds for Lightning vs. Stars

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars before the puck drops on the 2020 Stanley Cup Final.

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How to watch NHL Stanley Cup Final 2020: Times, TV channels, previous winners

The grand finale of the 2019-20 NHL season begins Saturday, Sept. 19.

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Lightning advance to Stanley Cup Final; Anthony Cirelli scores overtime winner

Tampa Bay heads to the Stanely Cup Final for the second time in the last five years.

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Islanders' Jordan Eberle scores another big goal; 2OT tally forces Game 6 vs. Lightning

Eberle, who spent the first seven years of his career with the Oilers, keeps the Islanders alive in Edmonton.

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Braden Holtby's best fits for free agency include Oilers, Sharks

Holtby's days in D.C. may be numbered following the Capitals' elimination by the Islanders in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Stars advance to first Stanley Cup Final since 2000 with comeback OT win

Dallas will play for the Stanley Cup for the first time in 20 years.

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US Open results 2020: Live tennis scores from the women's & men's finals

Follow SN's live U.S. Open scoreboard for daily match schedules and results from Flushing Meadows.

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US Open schedule 2020: TV coverage, channels & more to watch every match in tennis Grand Slam

Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2020 US Open, including a full TV schedule and live-streaming information.

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Lightning's Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov score five points each in Game 1 blowout

Tampa Bay takes a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven game Eastern Conference final.

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ECF: Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before the puck drops in the 2020 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference finals.

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NHL playoffs 2020: Predictions, schedule, odds for Golden Knights vs. Stars Western Conference final

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars before the puck drops in the in the 2020 Stanley Cup Western Conference final.

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NHL playoff schedule 2020: Updated bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every Round 2 series

Here's everything to know about watching the 2020 NHL playoffs second round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

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Islanders advance to first ECF in 27 years

Sporting News had all the action as the Islanders and Flyers battled it out for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Golden Knights win Game 7 behind Lehner shutout

Sporting News had all the action as the Canucks and Golden Knights battled it out for a spot in the Western Conference finals.

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Stars vs. Avalanche Game 7: Joel Kiviranta completes hat trick in OT, sends Dallas to WCF

Sporting News had all the action as the Stars won in overtime against the Avalanche for a spot in the Western Conference finals.

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Canucks' Thatcher Demko posts 48-save shutout, sends series with Golden Knights to Game 7

Vancouver and Vegas will play in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Friday night.

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Flyers' Oskar Lindblom will play in Game 6

The Flyers forward hasn't played in an NHL game since he was diagnosed with cancer in December.

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Timeline: Canucks' Thatcher Demko gets first playoff start, makes 42 saves in elimination game

Demko made 42 saves in the Canucks Game 5 win as they live to play another day.

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Flyers stay alive as Claude Giroux finally scores, Scott Laughton nets OT winner vs. Islanders

The Islanders still the lead best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 on Thursday.

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Canucks' Bo Horvat scores NHL-best ninth goal of Stanley Cup postseason

The Canucks captain has been on a goal-scoring tear in the NHL bubble.

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Kyle Lowry injury update: Raptors guard returning to court for Game 1 vs. Celtics

Toronto's starting point guard left Game 4 after twisting his ankle in the first quarter.

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Hockey Diversity Alliance calls on NHL to implement change, sign pledge

The HDA was created in June 2020 by current and former NHL players who are BIPOC.

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Who will win the US Open in 2020? Odds, betting favorites for men's, women's singles championships

Here's everything you need to know about betting on the 2020 US Open.

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NHL players outside the bubble show support for postponement of games on Twitter

Inside the bubble, NHL players opted to not play games Thursday and Friday nights.

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NHL players unite, take a stand: 'Hate their guts on the ice, but I couldn't be more proud'

The NHL's players opted to not play the four games slated to take place on Thursday and Friday nights.

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NHL players will not play Thursday, Friday: 'Some things are bigger than sports'

The NHL's players united and opted to not play Stanley Cup playoff games on Thursday and Friday.

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Evander Kane, Matt Dumba critical of NHL’s decision to play after NBA boycott: ‘The NHL is always last to the party’

The NHL played its full slate of games Wednesday night while the NBA, MLB and MLS saw postponements.

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As NHL plays on amid unrest, some question whether words are enough: 'I don't think we should be here'

The NHL held a moment of silence and read a prepared statement prior to a Bruins vs. Lightning playoff game Wednesday, which was played after the NBA and MLB postponed games due to players protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake.

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NHL plays games amid sports boycotts, a move that misses the mark once again

The NHL and its players opted to not boycott games Wednesday night.

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Maple Leafs-Penguins trade grades

With both teams out of the running for the 2020 Stanley Cup, they shifted to building for 2020-21.

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Canucks' Tyler Toffoli returns to lineup, scores goal on first shift vs. Golden Knights

Toffoli missed 10 postseason games with an injury.

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Lightning's Blake Coleman takes air, scores unreal goal in Game 2 vs. Bruins

The Tampa Bay forward scored a beauty to get his squad on the scoresheet in the first period Tuesday night.

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Canucks' Travis Green showing maturity behind Vancouver bench yet 'always learning'

The Canucks head coach has taken lessons he's learned along the way to lead Vancouver into the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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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 2020 Stanley Cup.

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Stars 'own,' eliminate Flames

It was a roller-coaster of a night for the Stars and Flames. Dallas climbed out of a 3-0 hole and sent Calgary out of the bubble.

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Matthew Tkachuk's reactions to Flames' disastrous Game 6 is every Calgary fan

Calgary needed a win in Game 6 to avoid elimination from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Matthew Tkachuk injury update

The Flames assistant captain was also a game-time decision for Games 3-5. He has not played since leaving Game 2.

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Brendan Gallagher injury update: Canadiens forward out with broken jaw

The feisty winger will miss the remainder of the series against the Flyers following surgery. Philly's Matt Niskanen was suspended one game for his role.

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Canucks vs. Blues: Four key moments in Vancouver's Game 5 win

The Canucks now lead their best-of-seven series with the 2019 Stanley Cup champion Blues three games to two.

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Canadiens stay alive

The Canadiens win Game 5; they will look to force a Game 7 when they play Game 6 on Friday.

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Ex-Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri showing maturity, leading Avs playoff push

Kadri has scored 11 points in eight postseason games in 2020.

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Alex Ovechkin's two goals help Capitals avoid sweep vs. Islanders

The Capitals avoided getting swept out of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against the Islanders on Tuesday.

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Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuck dies at 57 after cancer battle

The Hockey Hall of Famer had an exceptional career that has him 20th on the NHL's all-time points list.

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Twitter mourns Dale Hawerchuk

Hawerchuk passed away from stomach cancer on Tuesday.

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Flames lose Game 4 in overtime

Calgary was 12 seconds from taking a 3-1 series lead; instead, the series is knotted at two games apiece.

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Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg scores Goal of the Year candidate

The Blue Jackets tied their series with the Lightning on Thursday.

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Lightning defeat Blue Jackets in 5-OT thriller

The fourth longest game set a bunch of records and crazy game-highs.

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NHL playoff bracket predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each first-round series and our pick to win the 2020 Stanley Cup.

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NHL Draft lottery results 2020: Rangers jump to top of draft order

Will the Broadway Blueshirts now nab generational talent Alexis Lafreniere? Here are the complete results from the Phase 2 drawing to determine picks 1-16.

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Best quotes from 5-OT epic

The quote machine was churning Tuesday after more than 150 minutes of hockey was played.

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Twitter loves 5-OT thriller

It lasted longer than two NHL regulation games — heck, more than two regular-season overtime games — and Twitter loved it.

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Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2020 playoff picks

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

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Rigged? Rangers ball blooper at NHL Draft lottery leads to conspiracy theories, jokes

The Broadway Blueshirts won the second phase of the NHL's draft lottery on Monday night and, of course, everyone had what to say.

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NHL Draft lottery Phase 2, explained

Here is everything you need to make sense of the 2020 NHL Draft's Phase 2 lottery, including updated odds and the current order of picks as teams are eliminated from postseason contention.

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Maple Leafs' comeback sets stage for Game 5

Sporting News tracked all the scoring and highlights from Game 4 between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets.

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Canadiens eliminate Penguins in four

Sporting News has all the highlights from Game 4 between the Canadiens and Penguins. See below the complete results from the NHL qualifying round.

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Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe after Toronto blows three-goal lead, loses in OT: 'We just got what we deserved'

Toronto will try to stave off elimination Friday night in Game 4.

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Maple Leafs teen Nick Robertson scores first NHL goal

Robertson became the first 18-year-old to score a playoff goal for Toronto in 76 years.

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Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins won't be No. 1 overall seed for playoffs

Boston can't finish higher than the No. 3 seed n the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Canadiens a game away from eliminating Penguins and everyone has lost their mind

Montreal entered the qualifying round as the 12th seed in the East.

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Micheal Ferland injury update: Canucks winger leaves bubble with undisclosed injury

Ferland returned to the lineup for Game 1 after missing months due to post-concussion syndrome.

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Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin released from hospital, out for rest of qualifying round

The Maple Leafs were less than two minutes away from closing out a convincing 3-0 victory when the veteran defenseman was injured.

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Hurricanes troll Rangers fans, Cherry after sweep

To the victor goes the spoils.

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Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat trick. Sadly, no hats marked the occasion.

The young superstar potted three goals and led his squad to a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five qualifying-round series.

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Puffy coats, coffee, swearing: How NHL coaches stay warm in an ice-cold rink

While some of the NHL's bench bosses may have switched over to warmer attire, not everyone is shunning the cold.

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How does the NHL Draft lottery work in 2020? Explaining Phase 2 odds, teams & date of draw

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.

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Stanley Cup playoffs 2020: Everything we know about the NHL's potential resumption

The NHL's 2019-20 regular season was paused in March. Now, it's looking more and more as if hockey could return in July.

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All 31 NHL teams' signings

The NHL's 2019-20 season is on pause, but that hasn't stopped teams from signing draft picks, college hockey UDFAs and players from Europe.

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NHL players look to manage uncertain injury risks after extended downtime

With the NHLon pause for months, this is likely the longest most players have been off skates since their youth hockey days.

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Art Ross Trophy 2020

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

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Rocket Richard Trophy race 2020

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

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Marner: 'What if someone gets sick and dies?'

The NHL is hoping to resume the 2019-20 season in some capacity over the summer.

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NHL Global Series 2020: League, NHLPA announce postponement of international games

The NHL announced on Friday the series has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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SN Q&A: Denis Leary on 1970 Bruins, Bobby Orr, Cam Neely taking his money and why Boston should be 2020 Stanley Cup champs

Actor, comedian and die-hard Bruins fan Denis Leary looks back at the 1970 championship, the 2019-20 Bruins and more.

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on 2020-21 season starting in December: 'Under consideration'

The 2019-20 season is still paused, but conversations have already begun on how to address the 2020-21 season.

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NHL now selling team-specific face coverings to stop spread of COVID-19

The NHL's 2019-20 season has been paused, but fans can still show support for their favorite team when venturing outside.

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Joel Ward officially announces retirement, hockey world reacts on Twitter

It took some time, but Joel Ward officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on league return, draft: 'We don't live in a world of perfect anymore'

The NHL commissioner spoke to Sportsnet on Wednesday regarding the restart of the season and crowning a 2020 Stanley Cup champion.

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Meet Michal Jordan, the hockey player who can't shake the Michael Jordan mix-ups

Hockey's Michal Jordan is not to be confused with the basketball icon.

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April 18, 1999: Wayne Gretzky's last NHL game

Twenty-one years ago, Wayne Gretzky ended his 21-year professional hockey career — 20 spent in the NHL.

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