A controversial game-changing call in the third period may have doomed the Rangers.
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Ja Morant joins the greats as Grizzlies win Game 2, Boston bounces back against the Bucks and Dusty Baker makes baseball history.
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Kyle Clifford was given a five-minute boarding major and a game misconduct for his hit on Ross Colton.
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The Panthers defenseman has been out since mid-March with a leg injury.
Calgary won the Pacific Division while the Stars nabbed the first wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
The Wild captain was given a two-minute minor penalty for cross-checking Pavel Buchnevich in Game 1.
Ovechkin was injured during the Capitals' 4-3 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs last week.
Colorado finished atop the Western Conference while Nashville earned the final playoff spot.
The Rangers and Penguins concluded the regular season as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Metro.
Luka Doncic does some damage but not enough for Dallas to beat the Suns, will DeAndre Hopkins suspension mean a trade away from Arizona, and the Mets designate Robinson Cano.
The Penguins head into Game 1 against the Rangers without starter Tristan Jarry.
The Flames and Stars meet in the postseason after matching up in 2020.
The Panthers won the Presidents' Trophy and earned the top spot in the East, while the Caps grabbed the second wild-card spot in the conference.
Wayne Gretzky ended his career holding 61 different NHL records.
Florida is fresh off winning the Presidents' Trophy, but the Capital are looking for the upset.
Colorado is looking to continue its dominant 2021-22 season with a first-round matchup against the Predators.
Andrei Vasilevskiy was tabbed playoff MVP of 2021. Who takes the honors in 2022?
The NHL returns to its normal playoff format after altering the 2020 and 2021 playoffs.
Edmonton and Los Angeles kick off their postseasons with a Game 1 matchup on Monday.
The Tampa Bay Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup last year, but who does SN think will be champions this season?
The two Central Division foes meet for the third time in the playoffs in each club's history.
Can the Hurricanes grab an early series lead against the Bruins without Frederik Andersen?
The Leafs will look to start the 2022 NHL playoffs on the right foot with a Game 1 win over the Lightning on Monday. Here's how to watch all the action.
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ESPN and TNT are the homes of the 2022 NHL playoffs this season, a change from recent postseasons.
Montreal finished a disappointing 2021-22 NHL season in last place in the Eastern Conference.
Vancouver enters its first offseason with its new management.
The Senators failed to take a step forward in the rebuild this season, so what's the plan for this offseason?
Giannis bullies Boston in Game 1, Embiid injury turns the Heat up on Philly, and baseball history is made by Kelsie Whitmore.
The Great 8 helped the Caps to the franchise's first Stanley Cup win in 2018.
The Canadiens made a Cinderella-run to the final in 2021. Will a team come out of nowhere this postseason?
The Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 2 spot in the Atlantic Division while the Lightning placed third.
Edmonton and Los Angeles finished as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Pacific Division.
The Penguins captain has been one of the NHL's best players when the lights turn the brightest.
While NHL legends are on these lists, names you would never guess are on them, too.
Carolina won the Metropolitan Division and the Bruins earned the first wild-card spot in the East.
The Wild and Blues finished as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Central Division.
Winnipeg underwhelmed this season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.
The Sporting News looks at the top 10 in NHL playoff points, goals and assists.
Detroit showed a flash of the future with their rookies shining this season.
Wayne Gretzky has some of the most impressive single-postseason runs that the NHL has ever seen.
While the regular season is coming to a close, certain teams have their eyes on the No. 1 pick in this summer's NHL Draft.
Goalies can make or break a Stanley Cup run. Who will be this year's biggest difference-maker?
Winnipeg and Seattle play their final game of the 2021-22 NHL season two days after the rest of the league concluded their regular seasons.
The Flyers underperformed greatly during the 2021-22 NHL season, so what's next?
New York missed the postseason a year after being Stanley Cup contenders.
Buffalo finished a 2021-22 NHL season that went a lot better than most expected.
The NHL Playoffs start in the beginning of May with 16 teams gunning to hoist the Stanley Cup.
Hodges came into the game for the Ducks after John Gibson and Anthony Stolarz were injured.
The Canadiens potted 10 goals in their season finale, becoming just the third team this season to hit double digits in a game.
Teams on the defensive in the NFL Draft, Chris Paul makes NBA playoff history, and Amanda Serrano gets ready for her date with destiny at Madison Square Garden.
The NHL playoff picture is beginning to be finalized with the end of the 2021-22 regular season quickly approaching.
Top prospects from eight countries gather in Germany to not only battle for a gold medal, but also to raise their NHL draft stock.
The Panthers potted five goals Thursday night, helping the team to surpass the previous total of 319.
Series wins for Warriors and Bucks in the NBA Playoffs, the 2022 NFL Draft gets underway, and it’s all over for Vegas as the Dallas Stars take NHL wild card.
The Golden Knights were one of the preseason favorites to win the Stanley Cup, yet they did not make the postseason.
The Maple Leafs star joins Alex Ovechkin and Steven Stamkos as the only players to accomplish the feat in the past 20 years.
Connor McDavid is looking to win his fourth Art Ross, but there are a handful of players that are trying to play spoiler.
Vegas' hopes of the NHL postseason are still alive, but there's a lot that needs to happen for the team to get in.
Eight players have registered at least 100 points in the 2021-22 season.
It was reported last week that Lehner would be getting surgery, however, it was not official until Monday.
Nikola Jokic keeps Denver’s season alive, Brooklyn’s Ben Simmons ruled out of Game 4 and what next for Tyson Fury?
Getzlaf is ending his NHL career after 17 seasons, all with the Ducks.
The former Canadiens forward died at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer.
The Grizzlies grind out a comeback win in Minnesota, Miguel Cabrera denied by the Yankees, and Kyler Murray set to stay with the Cardinals.
Joel Embiid wins an overtime thriller for Philadelphia, Capitol Hill locks down following Nationals parachute stunt, and the Great 8 makes NHL history again.
The goaltender from Minnesota State tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine.
Golden State and Philadelphia go 2-0 up in the NBA playoffs, Gary Payton has a surprise for Marcus Smart, and who let Marshawn Lynch do donuts in an ice hockey rink?
The Seahawks running back is planning to give back to the community.
With the NCAA season wrapped up, several college hockey players are signing contracts with NHL clubs.
The Montreal goaltender has been out all season rehabbing a knee injury.
Islanders all-time goal leader Mike Bossy died on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer.
With just over two weeks to the conclusion of the 2021-22 NHL regular season, it's the last chance for rookies to make their case for the Calder Trophy.
Flo Hockey's latest NHL big board features some movement in the top 10 for the 2022 NHL Draft.
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Jerry York announced his retirement from coaching after 50 seasons in the NCAA.
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The Blue Jackets' 2021 first-round pick Kent Johnson will don the Columbus jersey for the first time tonight.
The NHL MVP is starting to become clearer as we hit the final stretch of the 2021-22 NHL regular season.
Coyotes broadcaster Tyson Nash tripled down on his take about Jay Beagle going after Trevor Zegras and Troy Terry in a game on April 1.
2021 No. 1 pick Owen Power is projected to make his NHL debut tonight with the Sabres in their game against the Maple Leafs.
Matty Beniers, the Kraken's No. 2 pick from the 2021 draft, is scheduled to make his NHL debut on Tuesday.
2019 second-round pick and Hobey Baker finalist Bobby Brink will make his Flyers debut tonight against the Capitals.
Evgeni Malkin was suspended four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki on Sunday.
Denver is now tied with Michigan for the most national champions in NCAA hockey after its 5-1 win over Minnesota State.
Denver scored five unanswered goals in the third period to win the national championship.
Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby are working their way up the NHL all-time points list. Here is where they stand and who makes up the rest of all-time points list.
Denver and Minnesota State meet in Boston tonight for the NCAA championship game.
Denver has a shot at its ninth NCAA championship in program history while Minnesota State is eyeing its first.
Minnesota State's Dryden McKay earned the Hobey Baker Award as the top player in NCAA men's Division I for the 2021-22 season.
Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has been a point-per-game player yet again in his 17th season in the league.
Auston Matthews broke the Maple Leafs single-season record for goals and it begs the question — is he already the greatest scorer in Maple Leafs history?
Carter Savoie punched Denver's ticket to the NCAA national championship game with his OT winner in the semifinals against Michigan.
The NCAA Frozen Four gets started this weekend. Here is all the times, TV channels, dates and everything else you need to know for the college hockey tournament.
Michigan and Denver square off for the first time in nearly two decades with a spot in the national championship on the line.
Minnesota and Minnesota State meet once again after the Mavericks eliminated the Golden Gophers in the NCAA regional finals in 2021.
This year's Frozen Four is full of talented NHL prospects all eyeing a national championship.
Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher had some choice words for Senators forward Tim Stutzle after Ottawa's 6-3 in win on Tuesday.
The Frozen Four starts on Thursday and Sporting News predicts who will be crowned college hockey's champion this season.
This week has eight games on national TV, including Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby going head-to-head on Saturday.
The Frozen Four heads up to the Northeast for the first time since 2015. Here's everything you need about the city and location of the NCAA tournament.
Keith Yandle played nearly 1,000 consecutive NHL games. Here's why his iron man streak is coming to an end.
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Both Sebastian Aho of the Islanders and Sebastian Aho of the Hurricanes potted goals on Thursday at nearly the same time.
Clayton Keller was stretchered off during the Coyotes-Sharks game on Wednesday night and will be out for the rest of the NHL season.
A Montreal crowd let Maple Leafs fan and pop star Justin Bieber hear it at a recent concert after he started poking fun at the Canadiens.
Taylor Hall was fined $5,000, the maximum allowed the NHL's CBA, for roughing Ilya Lyubushkin.
The NHL MVP race is getting tighter as the regular season approaches its conclusion. Leafs star Auston Matthews leads the way but the gap between him and Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin is closing rapidly.
Nathan MacKinnon was sent back to Denver to be evaluated for a potential injury.
The NHL playoffs are less than six weeks away as the regular season is beginning to come to an end.
Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness, his family and the team announced Monday night.
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A trio of defensemen are leading the way for the Norris, but who deserves to take home the award?
The 2022 Frozen Four starts this weekend with regional tournament play. The best college hockey programs will be competing for a spot in the national semifinals.
Expected goal differential has become a staple in analyzing a hockey team's success, but what exactly is this statistic?
The NHL is back with eight games on national TV from March 28 through April 3.
The Maple Leafs opted to not trade for a goaltender at the trade deadline. Was that the right move?
The NHL Draft is just a few months away. Here is The Sporting News' latest prediction of which prospects will go where in the first round.
Cole Caufield's season with the Montreal Canadiens has taken a positive turn since the hiring of Martin St. Louis.
The Golden Knights forward left Thursday night's game after crashing into the boards head first.
The NHL announced that the Evgenii Dadonov trade from the Golden Knights to the Ducks was invalidated since Dadonov has a no-trade clause involving Anaheim.
The trade deadline saw some shifting in NHL teams' odds to win the Stanley Cup.
The Maple Leafs created the first ever reversible jersey in North American sports in partnership with Justin Bieber.
Some teams have a lot, some teams have none at all. Here is a look at every NHL team's projected cap space after the trade deadline.
The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. Here is how all 32 teams in the league shape up after the deals.
The NHL trade deadline has passed, so which teams improved and which teams fell flat?
The 2022 NHL trade deadline has come and gone. A number of big names were moved prior to Monday's deadline, but that didn't mean it was going to be a quiet deadline day. Get up to speed with all the deadline deals and see which players will be wearing new jerseys to end the 2021-22 season.
Monday's NHL trade deadline came and went and neither Jakob Chychrun or Phil Kessel were traded from the Coyotes. Here's why Phoenix decided to hold onto both players.
The Maple Leafs acquired the Kraken captain and a forward for two second-round picks and a third-rounder.
The clock is ticking for NHL general managers with the 2022 trade deadline on Monday.
The Wild improved their goaltending situation by acquiring Marc-Andre Fleury from the Blackhawks for a conditional second-round pick.
The Blackhawks traded goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to the Wild for a conditional 2022 second-round pick.
Trades are beginning to roll in ahead of the NHL trade deadline on Monday. Here is a look at the top targets remaining that could be moved.
No-trade clauses are having a major impact on some teams' decisions at the 2022 NHL trade deadline.
The Maple Leafs shipped out Dermott after acquiring Mark Giordano from the Kraken.
The Maple Leafs addressed their need for a defenseman, trading for Kraken captain Mark Giordano.
The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away. Here are all the latest rumors.
Ekblad injured his right leg in the Panthers' game against the Ducks on Thursday.
The Bruins made Lindholm a part of the team's future, locking him into an eight-year extension.
The players are all the craze at the deadline, but they're not the ones putting in the work behind the scenes to make the deadline happen.
The Flyers captain wanted to go to the Panthers and he got his request, but how else did the Panthers-Flyers trade shake out?
The Bruins strengthened their top four on defense, but it came at a hefty price.
The Philadelphia captain was traded for a package that included Owen Tippett and a first-round pick.
The Ducks sent defenseman Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins for a package of multiple draft picks and a young defender.
The Blackhawks sent forward Brandon Hagel to the Lightning for a package that included two first-round picks and two prospects.
The Blackhawks traded forward Brandon Hagel to the Lightning, the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions, for multiple draft picks and players.
The Flyers captain has gained a ton of trade interest among contenders ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.
The Flyers captain will become just the second Flyers ever to play 1,000 games for Philadelphia when he skates Thursday night.
The Seattle Kraken's first trade deadline is fast approaching and there's plenty GM Ron Francis could do to potentially set the franchise up for the future.
Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano is likely to be moved at the deadline, so which team should be making a trade for him?
Wednesday features the Foligno brothers going against each other on TNT. Here is a look at the rest of the siblings playing in the NHL this season.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal Wednesday night, passing Jaromir Jagr for third on the all-time scoring list.
The Avalanche sent Tyson Jost to the Wild for Nico Sturm, clearing the team of cap space to make a bigger move ahead of the deadline.
The Ducks acquired prospect Drew Helleson in the deal that sent defenseman Josh Manson to the Avalanche.
Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun has been ruled out 2-4 weeks with a lower-body injury, having major implication on his trade deadline status.
The Ducks traded defenseman Josh Manson to the Avalanche for prospect Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round pick.
Auston Matthews was suspended for the first time in his NHL career for his cross-check during the Heritage Classic on Sunday.
The Heritage Classic has brought a multitude of great memories. Here's a look at some of the best moments in the history of the outdoor event.
The 2022 Heritage Classic features the Buffalo Sabres against the Toronto Maple Leafs, making it the first time a non-Canadian team is playing in the event.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres are set to square off in the sixth Heritage Classic on Sunday at the Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ont.
The Philadelphia Flyers and Carolina Hurricanes square off in a Metropolitan Division matchup Saturday night on ABC.
Vegas Golden Knights forward returns to Buffalo for the first time since his trade from the Sabres. Here's a timeline of all the events leading up to him leaving.
“That’s about the loudest I’ve heard this place ever," Eichel said after the game.
Toronto netminder Jack Campbell will be out at least two weeks after suffering a rib injury, the team announced.
The Flyers gave defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen a five-year extension ahead of the NHL trade deadline.
With the NHL trade deadlime looming, SN lists some of the highest-paid pending free agents who could be on the move.
Arizona forward Phil Kessel kept his consecutive games streak alive on Tuesday, playing one shift before leaving for the birth of his child.
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller has been one of the most frequent names brought up ahead of the NHL trade deadline, but will he be moved at all?
The NHL MVP conversation is heating up, so who are the current frontrunners to win the 2022 Hart Memorial Trophy?
TNT has a doubleheader of Wednesday night NHL action. Here is all the information you need to know ahead of tonight's matchups.
Ovi's march to 895 continues in earnest.
Jackie Spiegel
Alex Ovechkin continues to move up the chart as he aims for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
The NHL and the KHL will continue to honor contracts, but for the time being all other communication will cease amidst the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Kevin Skiver
The 2022 NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here is the date, time, top targets and more for the deadline.
In celebration of International Women's Day, here is a look at women's ice hockey players that are set to trailblaze the future of the sport.
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot has been heavily involved in trade rumors and could be on the move by the NHL trade deadline.
Jon Cooper was given an early exit by referee Wes McCauley in the second period of Thursday night's game against the Penguins.
The Oilers defenseman returns to Chicago for the first time since being traded from the Blackhawks last summer.
CCM Hockey and MassMutual have pulled ads featuring the Capitals star and his countrymen.
Dan Milstein represents most of the league's Russian-born players, and he says that their treatment has been abhorrent since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
From Peter Forsberg to Martin Hanzal and everyone in between, a history of the first-round draft picks that have changed NHL teams at the trade deadline in the last 15 years.
Evan Sporer
Ovechkin asked for "no more war," but he didn't go so far as to directly speak out against Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Crosby became the 46th player in league history to score 500 career goals.
Sitting five points out of a playoff spot, the Oilers made a coaching change after back-to-back lopsided losses.
Marc Lancaster
Rask may "finalize his retirement decision in the next few days," according to The Athletic.
Brad Marchand's latest antics could cause the Bruins to be without him for quite a while.
Jaromir Jagr is still playing hockey in the Czech Republic. Weeks ahead of his 50th birthday, he explained why he is still playing.
FCHockey's Josh Bell has put together his midseason ranking for the 2022 NHL Draft where Shane Wright still tops the list.
Josh Bell
After testing positive with COVID-19 on Wednesday, the Capitals star will miss the NHL All-Star game this weekend.
Dani Mohr
MacKinnon took a nasty hit to the face from his own stick as he and Hall collided during the Avalanche's game vs. the Bruins. The Avs said he suffered an upper-body history.
Eric Staal, who has had nearly 1,100 career points in his NHL career, as well as several up-and-coming stars will get the nod for Team Canada at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Jake Aferiat
Subban shared powerful words on Sunday after a minor league hockey player made a racist taunt towards his brother, Jordan Subban.
Explaining the NHL's position on the 2022 Olympic games.
Edward Sutelan
Willie O'Ree, the first black player to appear in an NHL game, had his jersey retired at TD Garden on Tuesday night before Bruins vs. Hurricanes.
Notable returning stars and 18 newcomers at this year's All-Star Game.
Matty Beniers, the second overall selection in the 2021 NHL Draft, is among the headliners for Team USA, which is looking to medal for the first time since 2010.
Tuukka Rask missed nearly half of the season with a hip injury. Now, he's returning to the Bruins and is getting ready to play. The No. 1 goal? Don't get mentally frustrated.
While the Panthers were busy dominating the Canucks, Kodak Black and a woman appeared to be engaging in their own physical activity.
The rookie forward's family was at TD Garden to celebrate Boldy's NHL debut and witnessed his first goal during Minnesota's 3-2 win.
The 2022 NHL Winter Classic is set for New Year's Day at Target Field in Minneapolis. Here's everything you need to know, including game time and TV channel information.
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