NHL playoff predictions for 2022 postseason

The Tampa Bay Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup last year, but who does SN think will be champions this season?

What channel is Wild vs. Blues on today?

The two Central Division foes meet for the third time in the playoffs in each club's history.

What channel is Hurricanes vs. Bruins on today?

Can the Hurricanes grab an early series lead against the Bruins without Frederik Andersen?

Canadiens 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Montreal finished a disappointing 2021-22 NHL season in last place in the Eastern Conference.

Canucks 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Vancouver enters its first offseason with its new management.

Senators 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

The Senators failed to take a step forward in the rebuild this season, so what's the plan for this offseason?

What are Alex Ovechkin's career playoff stats?

The Great 8 helped the Caps to the franchise's first Stanley Cup win in 2018.

Who can make a surprise run in the 2022 NHL playoffs?

The Canadiens made a Cinderella-run to the final in 2021. Will a team come out of nowhere this postseason?

Oilers vs. Kings first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

Edmonton and Los Angeles finished as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Pacific Division.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy won the award as NHL playoff MVP last year, but who will be the winner in 2022?

Maple Leafs vs. Lightning first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

The Maple Leafs grabbed the No. 2 spot in the Atlantic Division while the Lightning placed third.

How good has Sidney Crosby been in the postseason?

The Penguins captain has been one of the NHL's best players when the lights turn the brightest.

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While NHL legends are on these lists, names you would never guess are on them, too.

Wild vs. Blues first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

The Wild and Blues finished as the Nos. 2 and 3 teams in the Central Division.

Hurricanes vs. Bruins first-round preview for 2022 NHL playoffs

Carolina won the Metropolitan Division and the Bruins earned the first wild-card spot in the East.

Jets 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Winnipeg underwhelmed this season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2017.

Who has the most playoff points, goals and assists in NHL history?

The Sporting News looks at the top 10 in NHL playoff points, goals and assists.

Red Wings 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Detroit showed a flash of the future with their rookies shining this season.

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Wayne Gretzky has some of the most impressive single-postseason runs that the NHL has ever seen.

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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.

Who are the best goaltenders in the NHL playoffs?

Goalies can make or break a Stanley Cup run. Who will be this year's biggest difference-maker?

Why the Jets and Kraken are playing a game today

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.

What to know about the 2022 Canada Women's Sevens

The 2021-22 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series makes its way to Langford this weekend for the Canada Women's Sevens.

Flyers 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

The Flyers underperformed greatly during the 2021-22 NHL season, so what's next?

Islanders 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

New York missed the postseason a year after being Stanley Cup contenders.

Sabres 2022 offseason outlook entering this summer

Buffalo finished a 2021-22 NHL season that went a lot better than most expected.

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The NHL Playoffs start in the beginning of May with 16 teams gunning to hoist the Stanley Cup.

Ducks use emergency backup goalie Tom Hodges in season finale

Hodges came into the game for the Ducks after John Gibson and Anthony Stolarz were injured.

What is the most goals scored in a game by a team this NHL season?

The Canadiens potted 10 goals in their season finale, becoming just the third team this season to hit double digits in a game.

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The World Senior Curling Championships are back for the first time since 2019.

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Canada's Brett Gallant and Jocelyn Peterson came up short of winning the country's first World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship title.

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The NHL playoff picture is beginning to be finalized with the end of the 2021-22 regular season quickly approaching.

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Top prospects from eight countries gather in Germany to not only battle for a gold medal, but also to raise their NHL draft stock.

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The Panthers potted five goals Thursday night, helping the team to surpass the previous total of 319.

Who are the best teams in NHL history to miss the playoffs?

The Golden Knights were one of the preseason favorites to win the Stanley Cup, yet they did not make the postseason.

Where Auston Matthews' 60 goals rank in NHL and Maple Leafs history

The Maple Leafs star joins Alex Ovechkin and Steven Stamkos as the only players to accomplish the feat in the past 20 years.

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Connor McDavid is looking to win his fourth Art Ross, but there are a handful of players that are trying to play spoiler.

How the Golden Knights can still make the NHL playoffs

Vegas' hopes of the NHL postseason are still alive, but there's a lot that needs to happen for the team to get in.

Who has scored 100 points this season in the NHL?

Eight players have registered at least 100 points in the 2021-22 season.

Robin Lehner to get season-ending shoulder surgery

It was reported last week that Lehner would be getting surgery, however, it was not official until Monday.

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf plays in final game ahead of retirement

Getzlaf is ending his NHL career after 17 seasons, all with the Ducks.

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The former Canadiens forward died at the age of 70 after a battle with lung cancer.

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The goaltender from Minnesota State tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine.

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With the NCAA season wrapped up, several college hockey players are signing contracts with NHL clubs.

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The Princess Auto Players' Championship is the third event in the 2021-22 Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling season.

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The second day of Canada Sevens action begins on Sunday with the playoff brackets set to determine the winner of the tournament.

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The Canada Sevens was supposed to take place in February of this year.

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Meet the 13 players on Canada's national team for the 2022 Canada Sevens in Vancouver.

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The first day of Canada Sevens action begins on Saturday as 16 teams compete in the World Rugby Sevens Series event.

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The Montreal goaltender has been out all season rehabbing a knee injury.

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The Canada Sevens take place this weekend in Vancouver. But where is the next leg of the World Rugby Seven Series located?

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The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series makes its way to Vancouver this weekend for the Canada Sevens.

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Islanders all-time goal leader Mike Bossy died on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer.

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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.

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Vancouver hosts the sixth leg of the 2021-22 World Rugby Sevens Series this weekend.

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The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series meets in Vancouver for the sixth leg of the 2021-22 season.

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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.

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Gerrit Cole faces the Blue Jays for the 10th time in his career as the two AL East teams play the third game of their four-game series on Wednesday.

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The NHL MVP is starting to become clearer as we hit the final stretch of the 2021-22 NHL regular season.

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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.

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2021 No. 1 pick Owen Power is projected to make his NHL debut tonight with the Sabres in their game against the Maple Leafs.

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Matty Beniers, the Kraken's No. 2 pick from the 2021 draft, is scheduled to make his NHL debut on Tuesday.

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2019 second-round pick and Hobey Baker finalist Bobby Brink will make his Flyers debut tonight against the Capitals.

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Evgeni Malkin was suspended four games by the NHL Department of Player Safety for cross-checking Predators defenseman Mark Borowiecki on Sunday.

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The best men's curling teams in the world gather in Las Vegas for the world championship.

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Here is everything you need to know about the 2022 Masters, including a list of tee times (updated daily) and the complete TV schedule to watch Tiger Woods and more from Augusta.

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The Blue Jays come into the 2022 season with one of the better rotations in the American League.

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Denver is now tied with Michigan for the most national champions in NCAA hockey after its 5-1 win over Minnesota State.

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Denver scored five unanswered goals in the third period to win the national championship.

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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.

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Denver has a shot at its ninth NCAA championship in program history while Minnesota State is eyeing its first.

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Denver and Minnesota State meet in Boston tonight for the NCAA championship game.

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"Hockey Night in Canada" features the Maple Leafs, Canadiens and Oilers in action Saturday.

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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.

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The Blue Jays start the 2022 MLB season tonight with a matchup against the Rangers.

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The Blue Jays are primed for a run at a World Series in 2022, and oddsmakers are high on the team to go far.

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Penguins forward Sidney Crosby has been a point-per-game player yet again in his 17th season in the league.

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The Blue Jays come into the 2022 season with one of the stronger lineups in the league. The Sporting News breaks it down.

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The Blue Jays acquired Zimmer from the Guardians for relief pitcher Anthony Castro.

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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?

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Carter Savoie punched Denver's ticket to the NCAA national championship game with his OT winner in the semifinals against Michigan.

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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.

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While the MLB kicks off its regular season on Thursday, the Blue Jays do not have their Opening Day until Friday against the Rangers.

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Michigan and Denver square off for the first time in nearly two decades with a spot in the national championship on the line.

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Minnesota and Minnesota State meet once again after the Mavericks eliminated the Golden Gophers in the NCAA regional finals in 2021.

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This year's Frozen Four is full of talented NHL prospects all eyeing a national championship.

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The Blue Jays enter the 2022 season with high expectations after taking a leap forward last year.

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The OHL announced that Niagara IceDogs GM Joey Burke and head coach Billy Burke have been indefinitely suspended as a result of an investigation into the club for their conduct.

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Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher had some choice words for Senators forward Tim Stutzle after Ottawa's 6-3 in win on Tuesday.

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The Par 3 contest returns to Augusta for the first time since 2019. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the pre-Master's event.

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The 82-year-old golf legend had previously played in the event every year.

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Tiger Woods is expected to play in the 2022 Masters at Augusta National, looking for his sixth tournament win.

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The Frozen Four starts on Thursday and Sporting News predicts who will be crowned college hockey's champion this season.

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The 2022 MLB regular season is almost here as the Blue Jays are down in Florida for spring training.

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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.

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Here's all the information you need to watch the 2022 BioSteel All Canadian Games on Sunday.

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The World Men's Curling Championship kicks off on April 2 in Las Vegas.

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Meet Team Gushue, the crew representing Canada at the 2022 World Men's Curling Championship.

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Canada and Sweden enter as the favorites to win the World Men's Curling Championship in 2022.

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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.

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Charlie Montoyo will be staying around in Toronto for the next two seasons after signing a contract extension on Friday.

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Jose Berrios will be the Blue Jays starter for their 2022 Opening Day on Friday.

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Clayton Keller was stretchered off during the Coyotes-Sharks game on Wednesday night and will be out for the rest of the NHL season.

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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.

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Taylor Hall was fined $5,000, the maximum allowed the NHL's CBA, for roughing Ilya Lyubushkin.

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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.

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Nathan MacKinnon was sent back to Denver to be evaluated for a potential injury.

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The Blue Jays will face Jon Gray in their Opening Day matchup against the Rangers.

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The NHL playoffs are less than six weeks away as the regular season is beginning to come to an end.

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A trio of defensemen are leading the way for the Norris, but who deserves to take home the award?

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The 2022 World Women's Curling Championship is in the books with Canada taking Bronze. The best women's teams in the world competed in Prince George and Switzerland took home the Gold for the third straight tournament.

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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.

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Expected goal differential has become a staple in analyzing a hockey team's success, but what exactly is this statistic?

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The NHL is back with six games on national TV from March 28 through April 3.

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The Maple Leafs opted to not trade for a goaltender at the trade deadline. Was that the right move?

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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.

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Cole Caufield's season with the Montreal Canadiens has taken a positive turn since the hiring of Martin St. Louis.

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The Golden Knights forward left Thursday night's game after crashing into the boards head first.

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The Blue Jays and Rockies swapped outfielders, with Toronto also getting an infield prospect.

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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.

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The top prospects playing Canadian junior hockey this season go head-to-head Wednesday night. All eyes will be on the Aud in Kitchener Ontario as prospects look to put on a showcase on one of junior hockey's biggest nights.

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The trade deadline saw some shifting in NHL teams' odds to win the Stanley Cup.

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The Maple Leafs created the first ever reversible jersey in North American sports in partnership with Justin Bieber.

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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.

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The NHL trade deadline has come and gone. Here is how all 32 teams in the league shape up after the deals.

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The NHL trade deadline has passed, so which teams improved and which teams fell flat?

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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.

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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.

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The Maple Leafs acquired the Kraken captain and a forward for two second-round picks and a third-rounder.

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The clock is ticking for NHL general managers with the 2022 trade deadline on Monday.

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The Wild improved their goaltending situation by acquiring Marc-Andre Fleury from the Blackhawks for a conditional second-round pick.

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The NHL trade deadline is here. Sportsnet will have coverage of all of Monday's action.

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Monday marks the NHL trade deadline. TSN will have coverage of all the deals that go down.

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The Blackhawks traded goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to the Wild for a conditional 2022 second-round pick.

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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.

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No-trade clauses are having a major impact on some teams' decisions at the 2022 NHL trade deadline.

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The Maple Leafs shipped out Dermott after acquiring Mark Giordano from the Kraken.

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The Maple Leafs addressed their need for a defenseman, trading for Kraken captain Mark Giordano.

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The NHL trade deadline is less than a week away. Here are all the latest rumors.

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Ekblad injured his right leg in the Panthers' game against the Ducks on Thursday.

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The Bruins made Lindholm a part of the team's future, locking him into an eight-year extension.

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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.

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The Flyers captain wanted to go to the Panthers and he got his request, but how else did the Panthers-Flyers trade shake out?

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The Bruins strengthened their top four on defense, but it came at a hefty price.

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The Philadelphia captain was traded for a package that included Owen Tippett and a first-round pick.

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The Ducks sent defenseman Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins for a package of multiple draft picks and a young defender.

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The Blackhawks sent forward Brandon Hagel to the Lightning for a package that included two first-round picks and two prospects.

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The Blackhawks traded forward Brandon Hagel to the Lightning, the reigning two-time Stanley Cup champions, for multiple draft picks and players.

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The Flyers captain has gained a ton of trade interest among contenders ahead of the NHL's trade deadline.

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The Flyers captain will become just the second Flyers ever to play 1,000 games for Philadelphia when he skates Thursday night.

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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.

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Kraken defenseman Mark Giordano is likely to be moved at the deadline, so which team should be making a trade for him?

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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.

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Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal Wednesday night, passing Jaromir Jagr for third on the all-time scoring list.

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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.

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Canadian Leylah Fernandez has her eyes set on getting past the round of 16 at the Indian Wells Masters in California. Find out how you can watch her match against Paula Badosa.

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The Ducks acquired prospect Drew Helleson in the deal that sent defenseman Josh Manson to the Avalanche.

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Is Freddie Freeman heading north of the border?

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Here's a look at when the First Four games are set to be held, and how you can tune into them on Tuesday in Canada.

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Coyotes defenseman Jakob Chychrun has been ruled out 2-4 weeks with a lower-body injury, having major implication on his trade deadline status.

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The Ducks traded defenseman Josh Manson to the Avalanche for prospect Drew Helleson and a 2023 second-round pick.

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Auston Matthews was suspended for the first time in his NHL career for his cross-check during the Heritage Classic on Sunday.

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Brad Gushue earned his fourth Tim Hortons Brier title, taking down Kevin Koe to win the 2022 edition.

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Canada's national men's curling championship runs from March 4-13, with 18 teams set to compete in Lethbridge, Alta. Here is everything you need to know including the format, schedule, and updated scores and standings.

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The Blue Jays bolstered their rotation, giving Yusei Kikuchi a three-year deal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The winner of the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is rewarded with a large amount of prize money. Here is the breakdown of the purse for the curling tournament.

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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.

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The playoffs of the 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is set for this weekend. Here is everything you need to know ahead of the conclusion of Canada's curling championship.

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Toronto netminder Jack Campbell will be out at least two weeks after suffering a rib injury, the team announced.

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The Flyers gave defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen a five-year extension ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

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With the NHL trade deadlime looming, SN lists some of the highest-paid pending free agents who could be on the move.

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Arizona forward Phil Kessel kept his consecutive games streak alive on Tuesday, playing one shift before leaving for the birth of his child.

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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?

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The NHL MVP conversation is heating up, so who are the current frontrunners to win the 2022 Hart Memorial Trophy?

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The 2022 NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here is the date, time, top targets and more for the deadline.

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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.

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Full guide on how to watch Canada's 2022 men's curling championship.

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ben Chiarot has been heavily involved in trade rumors and could be on the move by the NHL trade deadline.

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Jon Cooper was given an early exit by referee Wes McCauley in the second period of Thursday night's game against the Penguins.

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The 2022 Tim Hortons Brier kicks off this weekend. Here is a look at the odds and best bets of the curling tournament.

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The 2022 Tim Hortons Brier is set to kick off on Friday, March 4. Here is everything you need to know about the location, time and how to watch the event.

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The Oilers defenseman returns to Chicago for the first time since being traded from the Blackhawks last summer.

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CCM Hockey and MassMutual have pulled ads featuring the Capitals star and his countrymen.

Nathan Rourke NFL Tracker: BC Lions QB will make the leap from CFL to NFL with Jaguars

The BC Lions QB will make his way south of the border.