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NHL Draft: Top 31 prospects

American phenom Jack Hughes continues to top the NHL Draft rankings. Can Vasili Podkolzin or Kaapo Kakko top him? Here's SN's latest rankings.

NHL playoffs 2019: Nathan MacKinnon sends Avs-Flames series to Denver tied 1-1

MacKinnon now has three postseason game-winning goals.

NHL playoffs 2019: Matt Nieto scores Avalanche's first goal of postseason, with team down a man

Nieto scored just four goals during the regular season.

NHL playoffs bracket 2019: Western Conference series picks, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Sporting News' NHL experts break down each Western Conference playoff series, predict the eventual conference champion and make their Stanley Cup picks.

NHL playoffs 2019: Flames' Mike Smith records shutout, assist in Game 1 win over Avalanche

With the hometown crowd chanting "Smitty! Smitty!" the Calgary goalie delivered an outstanding performance in his first playoff game in seven years.

NHL playoffs 2019: Flames' Andrew Mangiapane nets memorable goal in postseason debut

Mangiapane was not on the Flames roster to begin the season; he netted Calgary's first postseason goal on Thursday night.

Flames Game 1 jersey significance

The Flames are wearing their third alternate jerseys for Game 1 of their playoff series with the Avalanche and there's a cool reason why.

NHL playoffs 2019: Predictions, odds for Flames vs. Avalanche first-round series

Everything you need to know about the Calgary Flames vs. Colorado Avalanche before their first-round series in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL Draft lottery 2019: Best odds to win No. 1 pick, 'Lose for Jack Hughes' sweepstakes

With likely No.1 pick Jack Hughes in sight, the Avalanche, Kings, Devils and others are in position to possibly land the 2019 NHL Draft's first overall pick.

NHL Rumor Roundup

With the season winding down, teams are looking to the future as LA and Colorado may be shipping out veterans Jonathan Quick and Tyson Barrie, respectively, while the Flyers may pursue the league's top UFA.

NHL mock draft 2019: Senators, Rangers, Ducks gain stock in post-trade deadline edition

Four first-round picks for the 2019 NHL Draft changed hands before the trade deadline. Ottawa found a way to soften the Matt Duchene blow, while Anaheim, Los Angeles and the Rangers now have multiple selections in Round 1. How will they use them?

NHL trade tracker: Completed deals

The NHL deadline has come and gone. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2019 cutoff on Feb. 25.

What time is the NHL trade deadline 2019? Latest news, rumors, top sellers

The 2019 NHL trade deadline is here and teams are already wheelin' and dealin'. Here is your one-stop shop for all the latest trade news and rumors.

NHL mock draft 2019: Avalanche thank Senators for Jack Hughes at No. 1; Flyers, Kings take wings

January is a time many NHL fan bases begin to turn their attention to June's draft and Jack Hughes, the expected No. 1 overall pick. Sporting News' first mock draft of 2019 says the American phenom will land in Colorado.

Patric Hornqvist records fastest hat trick in Penguins history

Hornqvist needed just 167 seconds to score three times on Tuesday night against Colorado.

Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi suspended two games for punch on Avalanche's Matt Calvert

Tyler Bertuzzi will sit out two games for his punch on Matt Calvert.

WATCH: J.T. Compher scores two short-handed goals in Avalanche victory

The 23-year-old forward achieved an impressive feat in his first game back from an injury.

Watch: Hot mic catches Preds' P.K. Subban in vulgar confrontation

P.K. Subban was blunt about why he did not want to fight fellow defenseman Nikita Zadorov in the Predators' victory over the Avalanche on Wednesday.

Canucks' Pettersson sets franchise single-game points record in OT thriller

It was a historic night for Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson as his five points set a franchise record.

Gabriel Landeskog registers hat trick to hand Devils first loss of the season

It took a hat trick from Gabriel Landeskog for the New Jersey Devils to suffer their first loss of the season.

Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon sets franchise record for longest season-opening goal streak

Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal in his sixth straight game, breaking the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques record for longest season-opening goal streak at six games.

Central Division 2018-19 predictions: Jets keep Presidents' Trophy in division

Most agree: The road to the Stanley Cup in the West runs through Winnipeg or Nashville. But the Central Division is notorious for its turnover year to year, preseason projections be damned.

NHL top 25 under 25: Ranking hockey's best young stars (16-20)

The NHL is enjoying a renaissance with so much young, star talent entering the league. Sporting News counts down the 25 best players under 25 that hockey has to offer for the 2018-19 season.

The truth about Nail Yakupov, an imperfect prospect set up to bust

Drafted No. 1 overall in 2012, Nail Yakupov is out of the NHL six seasons later, at least for now. Is he the biggest bust of all time? First, there are a few questions worth exploring.

NHL Draft big board 2019: Jack Hughes peerless atop way-too-early prospect rankings

American dynamo Jack Hughes is the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2019 NHL Draft, but Canadian centers Peyton Krebs, Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook could become worthy challengers.

NHL Draft 2018: Capitals win again as trade of Grubauer, Orpik may keep Carlson in D.C.

Capitals GM Brian MacLellan opened up important salary cap space as he swung the only player trade on Day 1 of the NHL Draft.

Hart Trophy: Taylor Hall, Anze Kopitar, Nathan MacKinnon top three vote-getters

There will not be a back-to-back NHL MVP in 2018; at least three players finished ahead of the Oilers' Connor McDavid in the voting.

NHL Playoffs 2018: Nathan MacKinnon has P.K. Subban's respect, vote for MVP

P.K. Subban told Nathan MacKinnon after Game 6 that he deserves the Hart Trophy.

NHL playoffs 2018: Legend of Andrew 'Hamburglar' Hammond grows as Avalanche force Game 6

Andrew Hammond, he of "Hamburglar" fame, gave up one goal (which was debatable) on 45 shots in his first playoff start since 2015 to help the Avalanche extend their season at least one more game.

NHL playoffs 2018: Predators' Ryan Hartman suspended one game for head shot

Nashville forward Ryan Hartman meets with the NHL's Department of Player Safety Thursday for his hit to the head of Colorado's Carl Soderberg in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.

NHL playoffs 2018: Avalanche to start third-string goalie Andrew Hammond in Game 5

Andrew Hammond, he of "Hamburglar" fame, will make his first playoff start since 2015 Friday after injuries to Jonathan Bernier and Semyon Varlamov in the Colorado crease.

NHL Mixed Bag: Capitals combat history, circumstance entering pivotal Game 3

The Capitals have been the better team in their first-round series against the Blue Jackets, yet trail 0-2. They now face a razor-thin margin for error or else risk elimination.

NHL playoffs 2018: Barrie says 'maybe you take some runs at guys' after Johansen not penalized

No supplemental discipline is coming to the Predators Ryan Johansen for a hit on the Avalanche's Tyson Barrie, leaving the defenseman upset with the league's decision.

NHL Hart Trophy race: Nathan MacKinnon, Taylor Hall hold slim edge in MVP free-for-all

No fewer than a half dozen candidates can stake a legitimate claim to hockey's top individual prize in 2017-18.

NHL playoffs 2018: Zadorov scores on Avalanche first postseason shot

Playing in his first career playoff game, Nikita Zadorov scored on his — and his team's — first shot against Nashville's Pekka Rinne on Thursday night.

NHL playoffs 2018: Predictions, odds for Predators vs. Avalanche first-round series

Everything to know about the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche before their first-round series in the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL playoffs 2018: Four reasons the Predators are better equipped to win the Stanley Cup

The Predators won't be content with winning the Presidents' Trophy a year after falling two wins short of a Stanley Cup. This year, they're coming for the whole thing — and are even more dangerous than before.

Avalanche, Blues see offside controversy in game to decide playoff fates

The NHL said there "was no definitive replays" to overturn the call on the ice.

Four fun facts on Avalanche's improbable worst-to-playoffs turnaround

A year after finishing dead last in the NHL, the resurgent Avalanche knocked off the Blues in a de facto play-in game for the final Western Conference playoff spot.

NHL Mixed Bag: Blues, Avalanche on collision course for final West wild-card spot

Two teams heading in opposite directions a month ago are looking at a possible play-in game to decide one final playoff spot in the season's final week.

NHL Mixed Bag: Predicting the overcrowded Western Conference playoff race

There are five teams within three points of one another vying for the final three spots in a wild, wild Western Conference playoff picture. Who holds the edge?

Predators clinch NHL's first playoff berth, but that could be just the beginning of historic season

Nashville beat Colorado 4-2 Friday to seal a fourth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL trade deadline primer: Western Conference rumors, team needs, top targets

A glance at each Western Conference team and their options at the 2018 NHL trade deadline.

Nathan MacKinnon injury update: Avalanche forward to miss at least one game

NHL Rumor Roundup: Ryan McDonagh enters trade rumor mill as Rangers stumble into 2018

The new year hasn't been pleasant thus far for the Rangers, who could turn into sellers before the trade deadline. Plus, what should the Canucks do with the Sedin twins?

Avalanche’s 10-game winning streak snapped with loss to Canadiens

Colorado fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night at Bell Centre.

Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche stay red hot, defeat Rangers for ninth straight win

The Avalanche own the longest winning streak in the NHL after defeating the Rangers Saturday for their ninth straight.

Andrew Cogliano's consecutive games streak ends as Ducks fall to Avalanche

Cogliano had not missed an NHL game in his career before Monday afternoon.

Coyotes' Rinaldo hits MacKinnon, punches Girard, gets ejected

Zac Rinaldo was at the center of another controversial hit and an ugly incident Saturday against the Colorado Avalanche.

'Tis the season of giving: Holiday wish lists for each of the 31 NHL teams

It's the holiday season, and a time for giving, so Sporting News granting each of the 31 NHL teams a holiday surprise from their wish lists.

Devils let the good times roll with heads-up trade for Sami Vatanen

Ray Shero's latest plunder puts New Jersey on the fast track to its first playoff appearance in six years.

Predators expertly troll Tennessee fans over false Jon Gruden rumors

The Predators couldn't pass up the opportunity to poke fun at the #GRUMORS social media circus in the middle of their game against the Avalanche.

Gabriel Landeskog's hat trick caps off Avalanche win over Capitals

Gabriel Landeskog scores his first career hat-trick in the Avalanche's win over the Washington Capitals

Joe Sakic, for the win? Matt Duchene return gives Avalanche much-needed direction

Maligned Avalanche GM Joe Sakic scored a critical victory with his return in exchange for star Matt Duchene. Sporting News analyzes the prospects and picks included in the haul.

Matt Duchene trade: Common goal unites star player and Dorion with Senators

Matt Duchene has a shared goal with his new general manager, Pierre Dorion, in Ottawa.

Matt Duchene trade: Winners, losers from the three-team blockbuster

At long last, Matt Duchene is out of Colorado. His new team, the Senators, got the best player but may not be better for it, while the Predators joined in as a third party and sent a clear win-now message in the process.

Matt Duchene trade: Senators land Avalanche forward in three-team deal with Predators

Matt Duchene was traded to the Ottawa Senators in a three-team deal.

NHL Mixed Bag: Moving on from the Matt Duchene trade saga — finally

OK, now the NHL season *really* begins. Matt Duchene is traded, the Rangers seem to have course corrected and the Penguins and Oilers can start being good again any day now.

Matt Duchene trade: Turris' contract may have stopped deal with Avalanche, Senators, Predators

The Ottawa Senators were in discussions to acquire Matt Duchene Friday before the trade talks hit a snag.

Matt Duchene rumors: Senators, Predators, Avs broke off three-team trade discussions

The reported trade would have sent Matt Duchene to the Senators and Kyle Turris to the Predators, but talks fell apart before a final deal could be agreed upon.

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.

Avs' MacKinnon leaves game with injury

Nathan MacKinnon leaves Avs game early

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

Three rookies impress as Devils win season opener.

'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.

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.

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.

Avs hire Jared Bednar as coach

Bednar, 44, replaces Patrick Roy, who abruptly resigned this summer, citing philosophical differences with executive VP/GM Joe Sakic.

NHL Draft 2016: Andrew Shaw, Lars Eller, Brian Elliott all traded on draft night

The first round of the NHL Draft may have been light on Canadian players selected, but it had plenty of trades.

Jarome Iginla nets 600th career goal in Avalanche victory over Kings

Jarome Iginla reached another milestone Monday night in what is likely a Hall of Fame career.