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NHL trade tiers: Who could be on the move this season?
Difference-makers like Steven Stamkos, Tyson Barrie and Vladimir Tarasenko are among the players potentially joining top Stanley Cup contenders.
MAN BEHIND THE MASKS
Meet the artist who designs your favorite goalie's mask in a barn in Sweden
Cam Talbot, Linus Ullmark and other current stars are longtime customers of Dave Gunnarsson, as was recent Hall of Fame inductee Henrik Lundqvist.
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THREE GAMES IN FOUR NIGHTS
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McDavid Week Tracker: How to watch, key stats, game previews
The Oilers are touring the three NYC-area arenas this week. Here are broadcast details, and the other names and numbers to know for each matchup.
SMITH OUT, MARTIN IN
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Why D.J. Smith is out in Ottawa, and can the Senators turn things around?
After the firing of GM Pierre Dorion in November, there's a coaching change in December. Was it the right call, and can the Sens make the playoffs?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Oilers make a leap, plus each team's young core production
The Golden Knights are back atop the throne, with big moves elsewhere on the list. Plus, how has each team's 23-and-under group contributed this season?
BEDARD TRACKER
FOLLOW ALONG THIS SEASON
Connor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie
Follow along with every key moment in the first-year phenom's campaign for the Blackhawks.
ESPN GAME SCHEDULE
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
The 2023-24 season is underway. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.
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Gabe Vilardi has goal and 2 assists, Jets beat Red Wings 5-2
— Gabe Vilardi had a goal and two assists, Laurent Brossoit made 26 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-2 on Wednesday night to take sole possession of the Central Division lead.
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- NHL to keep 11 teams' local broadcasts on Bally
- Ex-No. 2 pick Patrick retires at 25 years old
- Bruins' Zacha, McAvoy return from injuries
- Korchinski rejoins Blackhawks after dad's death
- Flames goaltender Markstrom returns from IR
- Larkin returns to Red Wings' lineup vs. Ducks
- Senators fire coach Smith; Martin named interim
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Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Connor Bedard scoring 35 goals? Looking solid. Patrick Kane signing in Florida? Not so much. We put our prognostications under the microscope.
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Which current NHL players will make the Hockey Hall of Fame?
From the immortal locks to the veterans with work left to do to the under-24 players that already appear on track, here are our picks.
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Flyers sign 9-year-old with cancer to one-day contract
Nine-year-old Owen Micciche, who has been living with cancer since he was 6 months old, read out the team's lineup and hung out on the bench Tuesday night.
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Scott Van Pelt's One Big Thing: A tribute to Barry Melrose
Barry Melrose is retiring, and Scott Van Pelt wants everyone to know just how awesome he was in "the room," and how much he'll be missed.
