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Akim Aliu on Bill Peters coaching in KHL: 'I believe in second chances for everyone'

Peters was hired to coach in the KHL on Wednesday.

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US Open still on, may be played without spectators but 'highly unlikely'

The 2020 US Open is scheduled to begin Aug. 31.

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says 2019-20 season is 'probably going to be playing into the summer'

The NHL paused the season back on March 12.

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Disgraced ex-Flames head coach Bill Peters hired by KHL team

The former Calgary head coach signed a two-year deal with Yekaterinburg Avtomobilist.

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman tells CNN's Anderson Cooper: 'We’re exploring all options' for return

The NHL's commissioner stressed that there is no set timetable right now for play to resume.

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Canucks' Tanner Pearson on rebound year, possibly playing NHL game on his birthday — in August

The 2019-20 season was a good one for the Canucks and Tanner Pearson. Whether or not they will get a chance to finish what they started is still up in the air.

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Best storylines if NHL restarts, goes straight to playoffs

How would the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs look if the regular season officially ended on March 12? Sporting News gives you the matchups and the key storylines.

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NHL Draft 2020: Lafreniere ranked no. 1

The 2020 NHL Draft was postponed; however, when it does happen Lafreniere is expected to go first overall.

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Zajac intrigued of finishing NHL season at alma mater North Dakota

Zajac played two years at North Dakota from 2004-06 after being drafted 20th overall by the Devils in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft.

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Colby Cave in medically-induced coma

Edmonton announced the news Tuesday afternoon.

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Maple Leafs sign highly touted forward Alexander Barabanov

The Russian forward signed a one-year entry-level deal.

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Hockey world remembers Humboldt Broncos on two-year anniversary of crash

The Humboldt Broncos hockey team was involved in a tragic crash in 2018 that killed 16 people.

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McDavid, Roberts teaming up for workout videos

The pair will be posting videos through April.

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'Schitt's Creek': How to binge watch before Tuesday's series finale

The Canadian comedy is ending its run on April 7.

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Four things we'll miss if the NHL cancels 2019-20 season

No hockey means we're sadly missing out on some of the best storylines of the NHL season.

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U.S. Open's indoor courts to serve as temporary hospital

With New York City and its hospitals under siege from the coronavirus, the Flushing, Queens site is being set up to serve as a 350-bed facility.

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Oilers' Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 'Kind of hard to wrap your head around' what will happen

The Oilers forward was having a career year before the season was halted.

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Canucks' J.T. Miller wants a 'fair season' if the NHL returns

Miller has posted career numbers in his first season in Vancouver.

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Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom misses the fans, wants 'to finish the season with a champion'

Washington is currently first in the Metropolitan Division and looking for its fifth consecutive title.

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Marchand voted NHL's best AND worst trash-talker — again

Marchand is well known for his chirps.

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Capitals GM on NHL restarting: 'You’d like to see the Cup awarded'

Before the NHL's 2019-20 season was paused, Washington was the top team in the Metropolitan Division.

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March 29, 1999: The day Wayne Gretzky scored his last NHL goal

Twenty-one years ago we saw "The Great One" score for the very last time.

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Ducks' Getzlaf built a chicken coop

How Anaheim's captain has been spending his time away from the rink.

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Taylor Hall chirps Ryan Strome for slapshot video

Strome showcased a blistering tennis ball slapshot on Twitter, drawing sarcastic responses from fellow NHL players.

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Opening Day memories: Raising banners, Al Leiter and the New York Mets

Opening Days, whether the first game or the year or the first game at home, are always special.

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Four best hockey moments from 'The Office'

In honor of the show's premiere 15 years ago, here's a look at how it incorporated hockey into the nine seasons.

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An inside look at NHL Network's third annual all-female broadcast

The station showcased its talented women on March 10.

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Gritty: 'We have no hockey. But we have each other'

The Flyers mascot reaches out amid the NHL's season being paused.

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NHL and coronavirus: Players post messages asking fans to follow recommendations on social media

The coronavirus pandemic is growing in North American and NHL players are helping to spread the word regarding following the guidelines released across the continent.

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NHL and coronavirus: How players are spending their time without hockey

There's no hockey right now so players, who normally don't have free time in March, are finding creative ways to fill their time.

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Italians sing Gloria

The Laura Branigan song was heard throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs in St. Louis.

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NHL asks players to self-quarantine, stay in shape

The NHL paused the 2019-20 season on March 12.

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Hockey world reacts to paused season

When hockey returns is still anyone's guess.

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Stanley Cup history

If the Stanley Cup isn't awarded in 2020, it would not be the first time.

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NHL announces it is 'evaluating the options' after NBA suspends remainder of 2019-20 season

A decision on the remainder of the NHL's regular season should come Thursday.

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Blue Jackets, Sharks to play home games without fans

The NHL will now play games without fans in Ohio and California.

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Rangers' Mika Zibanejad's five-goal game adds to NHL's long history of the feat

It was a big night for the Swede as he helped push the Rangers closer to a playoff spot.

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Flames scrape out a win at home

The playoffs are not guaranteed for the Flames, who battled through a tough first period to skate away victorious.

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Boychuk receives 90 stitches after taking skate to face

The New York defenseman immediately left the ice after being clipped in the face on Tuesday night.

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NHL power rankings: Playoff predictions

It's getting down to the nitty gritty. Time to predict who will compete for Lord Stanley's Cup. Here are the latest NHL power rankings as all eyes turn to the postseason.

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Marner scores unreal goal

The Toronto star put on a late-night show from the West Coast.

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Patrik Laine injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward to play Tuesday night

The Finnish forward left Thursday night's game and appeared to need assistance down the tunnel.

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NHL power rankings: Trade deadline edition

The trade deadline has passed. Did your team make the right moves? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as all eyes turn to the postseason.

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Senators' Bobby Ryan nets hat trick, hockey world reacts on Twitter

It was an emotional night in Ottawa for the veteran forward.

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Leafs' Auston Matthews scores 44th goal

Matthews' career year continues to roll on.

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Mark Giordano injury update: Flames captain a game-time decision against Bruins

The loss of the Flames' captain — and best defenseman — left a gaping hole on interim head coach Geoff Ward's blue line.

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NHL trade deadline 2020 winners, losers

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

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NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2020 cutoff on Feb. 24.

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Pageau trade grades: Sens stockpile picks

Pageau has had a career year in Ottawa despite the Senators' struggles this season.

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Gaudreau just 'had to pee' during deadline frenzy

It was an interesting 30 minutes at the Calgary Flames' practice on Monday

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Andreas Athanasiou trade grade

The Oilers have acquired another piece to set them up for a deep playoff run.

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Could the Rangers trade Henrik Lundqvist?

Drafted in 2000, Lundqvist has done it all in New York but may need to head out of town to get the sports Holy Grail — the Stanley Cup.

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Joel Ward on racism, importance of representation in hockey

Ward spent four seasons in Washington, D.C., and left a lasting impression after netting one of the biggest goals in franchise history.

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Ovechkin scores 700: Can 'The Great 8' catch Gretzky?

Ovechkin scored goal No. 700 Saturday against the Devils.

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Three takeaways from Leafs' win

Toronto followed up back-to-back losses with a shutout of Pittsburgh.

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Foligno scores fancy goal

The Columbus captain became the latest star to net the highly skilled goal.

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Sharp hones on trade deadline, Leafs, McDavid and Stanley Cup

It's that time of year when everyone's talking trades, playoffs and Cup contenders. Sharp gives his predictions and the one Canadian team he thinks can go all the way.

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NHL power rankings: 'Schitt's Creek' edition

In an ode to "Schitt's Creek," here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head down the stretch run.

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Flames' Milan Lucic thought about retiring

Just 20 games into the season, the power forward was benched during a game and was contemplating retirement.

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Rocket Richard Trophy race

Matthews' career year continued in Ottawa Saturday night.

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NHL Stadium Series 2021: Carolina Hurricanes to host, play in franchise's first-ever outdoor game

The 2021 Stadium Series is heading to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Jets extend Maurice, colorful quotes here to stay

Maurice's contract was up at the end of 2019-20.

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Frederik Anderson won't start vs. Arizona

Newly-acquired goaltender Jack Campbell set to start third straight game against Arizona on Tuesday.

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Maple Leafs trade grade: Toronto adds needed goaltending, grit

The deal came through about an hour after the Leafs lost their second consecutive game.

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NHL power rankings: Contenders and pretenders

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the stretch run.

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Three positives to take from Toronto Maple Leafs loss to Florida Panthers

Toronto couldn't hold a 3-1 lead in the third and lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers.

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Twitter reacts to Tkachuk-Kassian fight

The highly-anticipated match-up left some a little disappointed but it was entertaining nonetheless.

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Quinn Hughes showing he fits in with NHL elite

Playing in just his first NHL All-Star Game, the Vancouver Canucks defenseman showcased a high level of skill that has already impressed fellow players and alumni.

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Vancouver Canucks' Jacob Markstrom makes highlight-reel save in win over San Jose Sharks

It was one of Markstrom's 38 saves, and it was a beaut.

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Washington Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin honors Kobe Bryant, wears No. 24

Ovechkin honored the late Lakers great by switching numbers during warmups.

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Ottawa Senators All-Star Anthony Duclair having a breakout season: 'want to keep things going'

Duclair suited up for his first NHL All-Star Game and collected five points on the night.

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NHL All-Star Skills competition 2020: Shea Weber returns, wins Hardest Shot once again

Weber came back at age 34 and captured his fourth Hardest Shot title.

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NHL All-Star Game 2020: Captains, rosters, coaches for 65th annual game

Connor McDavid, Matthew Tkachuk and David Pastrnak are among the NHL's stars set to participate in the 2020 edition.

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HL All-Star 2020: Elite Women's 3-on-3

The United States and Canada will go head-to-head in a 20-minute game during the NHL's All-Star Skills Competition.

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NHL All-Star Skills Competition 2020: Start time, participants, events, TV channel

The 2020 NHL All-Star Skills Competition is right around the corner. Here's everything to know including TV information and the events that will take place.

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NHL All-Star Game 2020

The 2020 NHL All-Star Game is right around the corner. Here's everything to know about hockey's midseason celebration in St. Louis, including TV information and complete rosters.

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NHL power rankings: All-Star edition

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the All-Star Break.

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Marchand mocks himself on Twitter

Two misplays with the puck in the same week led to some self-deprecating humor from the Bruins forward.

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Arizona Coyotes' Rick Tocchet replaces fired Gerard Gallant as Pacific Division coach at NHL All-Star Game

The 2020 event will be Tocchet's fourth appearance at an All-Star Game, his first as a coach.

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Vegas Golden Knights fire coach Gerard Gallant, hire Peter DeBoer

The Golden Knights have struggled to be consistent in 2019-20.

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NHL power rankings

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here's the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the proverbial midway point.

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Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is back: 'I'm playing tonight' vs. Minnesota Wild

The NHL star missed the last 28 games after core muscle surgery on Nov. 14.

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World Juniors 2020: Team USA scores, schedule, how to watch

Everything to know about the 2020 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 today 2020: Live scores, TV schedule, updates from Sunday's medal games

The 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 5.

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Impossible-angle goal clinches bronze

Sweden wins the bronze medal against Finland.

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Sweden vs. Russia results: Swedes once again denied gold, lose in overtime in 2020 World Juniors semifinal

Russia will play for gold on Sunday.

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What TV channel is Sweden vs. Russia on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 semifinal

Winner plays in the 2020 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal game.

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USA vs. Finland results: Americans shut out from medal stand in 2020 World Juniors after quarterfinal exit

It's the first time Team USA failed to medal since 2015, ending a streak of four consecutive trips to the podium.

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'It's gold or bust': NHL players look back on World Junior Championship memories

Ryan Ellis, Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and other current NHL players spoke about their time competing at the IIHF World Junior Championship.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Finland on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 quarterfinal

The United States quest for another gold medal game begins officially on Thursday.

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Dallas Stars' Corey Perry did the 'walk of shame' — and Twitter had a field day with it

Perry was ejected for elbowing Ryan Ellis.

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USA vs. Russia: Arthur Kaliyev, Nick Robertson score six seconds apart, lead U.S. to win at World Juniors

Powered by two goals from Arthur Kaliyev and a dominating performance from Spencer Knight in net, the United States now holds the cards in Group B.

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What TV channel is USA vs. Russia on? Schedule, time for World Juniors 2020 game

The United States goes for its second win of the tournament on Sunday.

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Canada vs. USA: 2020 prospect Alexis Lafreniere dazzles as Canada defeats rival at 2020 World Juniors

USA and Canada began their gold medal runs at the 2020 World Juniors on Boxing Day.

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New York Islanders' Barry Trotz 'wasn’t a big fan' of Nashville Predators' Peter Laviolette late-game tactics

Nashville defeated the Islanders 8-3 on Tuesday.

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Sporting News' NHL All-Decade team for the 2010s

The 2010s was quite a decade for the hockey and NHL universes. Zeroing in on the the starting lineup was not an easy task but Sporting News NHL staffers put their heads together and, after some deliberation, came to a consensus on who dominated the game for the past 10 years.

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Ex-San Jose Sharks Mike Ricci, Evgeni Nabokov round out interim head coach Bob Boughner's staff

Two former Sharks return to try to help steer the team in the right direction.

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San Jose Sharks fire head coach Pete DeBoer after disappointing start to season

DeBoer becomes the fifth NHL coach to be relieved of his duties this season.

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Akim Aliu reveals Colorado Eagles staffer dressed in blackface, his jersey in 2011

The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday published Aliu's account of a racist incident at a team Halloween party.

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New Jersey Devils GM Ray Shero puts onus on underperforming players after John Hynes' firing

"I don't think there's any one player that is performing even at the level — let alone above — that we expect."

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Peters issues statement, apology for racial slur

The Flames head coach has been under fire since Akim Aliu accused Peters on Monday of making racist comments to him during the 2009-10 season.

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Former Carolina Hurricanes GM Ron Francis reportedly did not tell owner Peter Karmanos about physical abuse allegations

Current Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters is accused of physically hitting two players during his tenure with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Rasmus Dahlin injury update: Buffalo Sabres defenseman out indefinitely with concussion

The 19-year-old blueliner was elbowed in the face by Erik Cernak.

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Akim Aliu describes alleged incident with Calgary Flames coach Bill Peters

“He walked in before a morning pregame skate and said, ‘Hey Akim, I’m sick of you playing that n— s—,’” Akim Aliu told TSN, referring to an interaction with Flames coach Bill Peters during the 2009-10 season.

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What exactly is the Dubas-Keefe connection?

The relationship between the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM and its new head coach goes back to the beginning of the decade.

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Mike Babcock issues statement following firing by Toronto Maple Leafs

Babcock spoke after his ouster with TSN and The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.

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Hockey Hall of Fame 2019: Frank Brown can't fully put Elmer Ferguson honor into words

The long-time New York Daily News scribe enters the Hockey Hall of Fame as the 61st winner of the award given for excellence in hockey journalism.

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Zach Hyman returns: What it means from an analytics standpoint

The forward returned to the team's lineup Wednesday night vs. the New York Islanders.

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Don Cherry fired from longtime 'Hockey Night in Canada' role following immigrant comments

The controversial former NHL coach, a fixture on CBC's "Hockey Night In Canada" since 1981, will no longer appear on the broadcast after his comments about Canada's immigrants caused national uproar.

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Lightning vs. Sabres: Victor Hedman, Nikita Kucherov lead Tampa Bay in win at 2019 NHL Global Series

The 2019 Global Series headed to Stockholm, Sweden, on Friday for the first game of a two-game set.

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How to watch the NHL's Global Series 2019: Time, TV channel, live stream

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres will play a two-game set in Stockholm beginning Friday, Nov. 8.

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Winter Classic 2020: Dallas Stars' jerseys showcase tradition of Texas hockey

The Winter Classic is set for Jan. 1, 2020 at 1 p.m.

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Bryan Little injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward 'in good spirits' after taking puck to head

The long-time Jets forward was hit by a rising slapshot in Tuesday's game.

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Brady Tkachuk is a pest — and the Ottawa Senators love it

Tkachuk had two points and drew three penalties in the Senators win over the Rangers Monday night.

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Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares returns Tuesday against Los Angeles Kings, will bolster lineup

The Leafs captain missed seven games with a broken finger.

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The Lineup: Pastrnak vs. Draisaitl, Tavares' return, red-hot Isles and more in the week of Nov. 4

Islanders, Quenneville, Tavares and Pasta are all set to be served in the week of Nov. 4.

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Dump and Chase hockey mailbag: New Jersey Devils' Taylor Hall, Washington Capitals' John Carlson and the 2020 draft

You dump the answers, we chase the questions in Sporting News' newest hockey mailbag.

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SN Q&A: Ray Bourque on Bruins vs. Rangers, his biggest NHL regret

Sporting News spoke with the legendary defenseman on a range of topics, including his most memorable moments at MSG, the current Bruins team and his biggest regret in the NHL.

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Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets results: Jets come back to win Heritage Classic in overtime

The Heritage Classic returned after a three-year layoff with Winnipeg getting the win. Sporting News had all the highlights and goals from Canada's outdoor game.

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New Jersey Devils mascot, Jimmy Fallon and the bet that ended in a pie-ing

The late-night host made a bet with the devil and lost.

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Vancouver Canucks' Jacob Markstrom returns to net, puts on master class against Rangers

Markstrom missed the last three games after taking a leave of absence.

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NHL free agency tracker 2019: Full list of signings, best available players

It's that time of year again, when NHL players and GMs shuffle the deck to try to find their best fits. Where will the top unrestricted and restricted free agents go?

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes snipes a beaut for first career goal

In his eighth game, Hughes nets his first NHL goal.

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes ready to 'start rolling' following first NHL point

Hughes is not the first No. 1 pick to struggle early in their rookie season.

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Minnesota Wild’s Devan Dubnyk lends goalie mask to young Canadiens fan

The season has been atrocious for the Wild and Dubnyk, but this moment was special.

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Jimmy Fallon accepts bet from New Jersey Devils' mascot . . . and loses

They say you should never dance with the devil, and making bets with them is right up there, too.

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SN Q&A: Ryan Callahan on starting a new chapter in front of the camera at NHL Network

Callahan will make his regular-season debut on NHL Network on NHL Tonight at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday.

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Chris Stewart returns to NHL, signs deal with Philadelphia Flyers

The winger last played in the NHL in 2017-18, spending last season in the United Kingdom.

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Former Boston Bruins defenseman, Edmonton Oilers head coach Ted Green passes away at age 79

Green won the Stanley Cup six times with Boston and Edmonton.

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New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko nets first NHL goal — and it's a beauty

Selected second overall at the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, Kakko collects what Ranger fans hope is the first of many goals.

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The Wraparound: Neal back to being 'The Real Deal'

The Wraparound is a new weekly series by Sporting News to bring you everything you may have missed during the past week in the NHL.

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San Jose Sharks' Patrick Marleau scores twice in first game back because of course he did

A day after his new contract was officially announced, Patrick Marleau picked up right where he left off with San Jose.

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Is Edmonton Oilers' James Neal back to being 'The Real Deal'?

After a disastrous 2018-19 season with Calgary, Neal has found early success after moving north to Edmonton.

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Ex-NHLer Richard Park on scouting for the Minnesota Wild, former teammate John Tavares' captaincy with Maple Leafs

Sporting News caught up with the former forward to chat about his current role, his career and whether John Tavares is the right man to captain the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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New York Islanders' Barry Trotz passes legendary coach Al Arbour on all-time games coached list

Trotz is in his second season with the Islanders after 15 years with Nashville and four with Washington.

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New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad nets unique hat trick against Ottawa Senators

The Rangers forward has eight points in the first two games of the season.

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Winnipeg Jets offer advice for rookie Ville Heinola, recall own NHL debuts

Winnipeg's lineup will feature the 18-year-old Finn during Thursday's season opener against the Rangers, only four months after the Jets made him their 20th overall draft pick.

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NHL schedule 2019-20: NBC, NBCSN national broadcast lineup

A complete guide to live streaming nationally broadcast NHL games during the 2019-20 season.

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NHL playoffs: Predictions

We can all agree the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2020 playoff picture and awards.

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NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

After a 13-year, 10-team career, the right wing is retiring from the NHL.

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NHL playoffs: Stanley Cup predictions

We can all agree the start of an NHL season brings renewed excitement, but we won't all agree on who will be the best. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Blue Jackets' Brandon Dubinsky to miss start of 2019-20 season

The center will be sidelined with a wrist injury.

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Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist takes small but important step in first preseason game

The veteran netminder got his first taste of action in the Rangers' preseason tilt against the Devils.

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Flames sign Andrew Mangiapane to one-year contract

After months of waiting for a deal, Mangiapane ended up signing for what the Flames offered him in June.

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New captain Couture tailor-made to lead San Jose

San Jose named its 10th captain in franchise history on Thursday.

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Leaving no Stone unturned, Flames bring back defenseman

As training camp opens on Thursday, the Flames bring back a familiar face.

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Serena Williams vs. Bianca Andreescu results: Teen phenom becomes first Canadian to win Grand Slam singles title

Bianca Andreescu wins the U.S. Open in her main-draw debut and is the first player born in the 2000s to win the title.

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Canucks sign RFA Goldobin to one-year deal

Where the 23-year-old winger fits is still up in the air but he will back with Vancouver in 2019-20.

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Is Marner heading to Europe?

A restricted free agent, Mitch Marner may be looking for other options to play hockey in 2019-20.

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Wild tap Bill Guerin as new GM

Less than a month before training camp is set to begin, the Wild have hired a new GM to steer a the teetering ship.

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Blues' Joel Edmundson awarded $3.1 million by arbitrator

An arbitrator helped the Blues and defenseman Joel Edmundson meet in the middle with a contract just north of $3 million.

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Flames buy out defenseman Michael Stone for cap space

With training camp coming up sooner rather than later, the Calgary Flames needed to find money for two of their key wingers.

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Shark Week 2019: Comparing the San Jose Sharks to... well... actual Sharks

Sporting News dives deep into the blue yonder to give you the best connection between the San Jose Sharks and their mascot.

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NBA free agency rumors: Raptors reportedly sign Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

The small forward is looking for a fresh start after he saw his numbers dip in 2018-19.

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NHL free agency winners, losers: Canadiens, Rangers go big; Oilers still lack depth

The opening day of free agency boded well for some teams, while others failed to address key needs. Here's the winners and losers from Day 1.

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NHL free agency 2019: Goalie carousel takes Lehner, Varlamov to new homes, Mrazek staying put

Four netminders signed new deals on July 1.

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NHL free agency 2019: Canadiens go big, sign Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho to offer sheet

It's been a few years but an offer sheet has been submitted and it's a doozy. Now the question is, will Carolina match?

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Brett Leason's 'most fun year of hockey' now continues with the Capitals

The 20-year-old is coming off an outstanding season that led him to finally being drafted after a two-year wait. Now, it's time to take the next step forward.

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NHL Draft: Wisconsin coach Tony Granato on newest Canadiens forward Cole Caufield

Badgers' bench boss and former NHLer Tony Granato took the time to discuss the Montreal Canadiens' prospect and incoming freshman Cole Caufield, who was taken 15th overall at the NHL Draft on Friday.

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St. Louis, the Blues and the Stanley Cup come together in perfect harmony

Fifty-two years in the making, St. Louis is now the home of the Stanley Cup champions.

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From dead last to last team standing: How Blues became champs

The Blues' season appeared to be over before games started on Jan. 3; the team was in last place in the NHL. On March 29, they clinched a playoff spot, and on June 12 they won the Stanley Cup.

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How 'Play Gloria' became the rallying cry of the St. Louis Blues

The song is older than every player on the St. Louis Blues roster.

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2019 Stanley Cup Final schedule: Full Bruins vs. Blues dates, times, TV channels, live stream

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2019 NHL Stanley Cup Final, including the full series TV schedule and how to live stream every game.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: Michael Ryder on the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup, Tim Thomas and Game 7s

Michael Ryder knows a thing or two about playing in a Game 7 of a Stanley Cup Final. The former Bruins forward takes us through the emotions of a one-and-done game.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: Top hockey analysts preview, predict Game 7

What is going to happen in Game 7 is anyone's guess. Sporting News caught up with Barry Melrose, Mike Milbury and other analysts to get their takes on the deciding matchup.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: SN Q&A with New Jersey Devils 2003 Game 7 hero Mike Rupp

A rookie back in 2003, Mike Rupp left quite an impression in the deciding game of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: Former NHLer Ville Nieminen talks winning the Cup, Game 6 and more

Former NHL forward and 2001 Stanley Cup champion Ville Nieminen took the time to discuss the Blues, what to expect Sunday and more.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: Blues fans ready for first Cup in franchise history: 'We will all cry'

It will be a moment 52 years in the making if the Blues claim the first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history Sunday night.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: SN Q&A with Jeremy Roenick on playing with a broken jaw

Jeremy Roenick suffered two broken jaws during his NHL career. He spoke with Sporting News prior to Game 5 about what Bruins captain Zdeno Chara is facing.

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SN Q&A: Barry Melrose discusses Stanley Cup Final, coaches and physical play

Barry Melrose knows a thing or two about coaching in the Stanley Cup Final. He spoke with Sporting News about what he sees from this year's bench bosses.

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Bruins' credo: 'Next man up'

A veteran of eight seasons, Moore easily slid into the lineup for Boston in Game 3 against St. Louis after skating in only one game since the opening round.

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Q&A with ex-Bruin Brian Leetch

The Hall of Fame defenseman thinks the Bruins can win the Stanley Cup if they utilize their power play — something this former power-play QB knows something about.

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SN Q&A with Cam Janssen

Having skated for the Blues, and being a native Missourian, Janssen knows a thing or two about his hometown team.

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Bruins vs. Blues: Predictions, odds, schedule for 2019 Stanley Cup Final

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Blues before the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

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Conn Smythe power rankings 2019: Top six candidates for NHL's playoff MVP

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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Sporting News experts pick winners for Bruins vs. Blues, Conn Smythe

We all agree on the excitement of the playoffs but we won't all agree on who will win. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

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IIHF World Championship 2019 hockey schedule: Dates, times, TV channel, live stream for every game

The 2019 IIHF World Championship heads to Slovakia in 2019. Here is everything to know, including how to watch on TV and live-stream online plus a complete schedule of games and updated standings.

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Stanley Cup Final 2019: Jim and Pam from 'The Office' a house divided over Bruins vs. Blues

The actors who play the couple on "The Office" — from St. Louis and Boston — find themselves on opposite ends of the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

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Canada vs. USA: Canada shuts out USA in last preliminary game to finish first in Group A

USA and Canada reignited their rivalry at the 2019 IIHF World Championship; however, it wasn't much of a contest as the Canadians dominated from puck drop.

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Tarasenko makes Blues postseason history

St. Louis' sniper gave the Blues a commanding 3-0 lead in Game 5.

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Bennett, Bortuzzo peek into future

When you have the backing of your friend, you can do anything.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Justin Williams on Game 2 loss: 'Sometimes you’ve got to eat a poop sandwich'

Carolina now trails 2-0 in the series with the Boston Bruins.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Bruins' Brad Marchand mocks Justin Williams' captaincy in Game 2

Twitter also added its take to the Boston forward's antics.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Local kid Matt Grzelcyk leads Bruins to win, 2-0 series lead

A native of Charlestown, MA, the defenseman led the way for his hometown team.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Sharks vs. Blues Western Conference finals

Everything you need to know about the San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues before their Western Conference finals matchup in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Bruins vs. Hurricanes Eastern Conference finals

Everything you need to know about the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes before their conference finals series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Seven is the magic number for Blues, Pat Maroon

It may not hurt to bet on seven if you're a St. Louis Blues fan.

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Bruins' David Backes elbowed in face one day after Gary Bettman testifies headshots cannot be banned

Columbus' Dean Kukan got two minutes for elbowing the Boston forward in the face.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Islanders should turn to Thomas Greiss for Game 4

Staring up from a 3-0 hole, the Islanders need to do something to change the momentum. Their first move should be in net.

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NHL playoffs: Binnington loses cool

Binnington was handed two penalties — the first of his career.

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NHL playoffs: Hintz keeps scoring

A lineup change worked well for Dallas as the rookie added another goal to his playoff resume.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes captain Justin Williams scores yet another big goal

Williams now has eight postseason game-winning goals after beating the Islanders.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov returns to lineup in Game 3

The rookie missed the last six games with a concussion.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Sharks vs. Avalanche second-round series

Everything you need to know about the San Jose Sharks and Colorado Avalanche before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Islanders vs. Hurricanes second-round series

Everything you need to know about the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes before their second-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

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NHL playoffs: Predictions

We all agree on the excitement of the playoffs but we won't all agree on who will win. Sporting News' hockey experts give their picks for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs — for the second time — following the craziest first round in recent memory.

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NHL playoffs 2019: Canes once again need Justin Williams to become 'Mr. Game 7'

Wednesday night will mark the ninth Game 7 for Justin Williams who has made a name for himself in these high-octane matchups.

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Golden Knights vs. Sharks results: Score, highlights as San Jose wins Game 7 in stunning fashion

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Golden Knights and Sharks. San Jose advances to face Colorado in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

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Maple Leafs vs. Bruins results: Score, highlights as Bruins win Game 7, send Maple Leafs home once again

Sporting News tracked scoring plays and highlights from Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Bruins. Boston advances to face Columbus in the second round of the 2019 NHL playoffs.

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NHL awards 2019: Picking the Hart, Norris, Vezina and other trophy winners

Now that the NHL regular season has wrapped up, Sporting News' experts sat down and picked their award winners for 2018-19.

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