NHL News

Arizona Coyotes are ready for dog days to be over: 'We're a confident bunch'

The Coyotes have won four straight games and are in wild card position with a 5-2-1 record to kick off 2019-20.

Sammi Silber

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Canucks ride Horvat hatty for big third-period comeback

Down 2-0 heading into the third period, the Canucks pulled out a five-goal frame with three goals coming from their new captain.

Jace Mallory

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Devan Dubnyk leaves Minnesota Wild game following collision in the crease

The Minnesota Wild goalie left the game in the second period after colliding with a teammate.

Jace Mallory

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Canadian NHL markets are seeing slump in early-season attendance

The last time a Canadian team reached the Stanley Cup Final was the Vancouver Canucks in 2011

Lyle Richardson

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Guessing the five NHL Seattle team name finalists, based on everything we know so far

13 potential team names were made public in Jan. 2018, but there is no indication any of them are still in the running.

Tommy McArdle

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Tuesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Tuesday, Oct. 22's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

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Hawerchuk undergoing chemotherapy for stomach cancer

The former Winnipeg Jets center was diagnosed with stomach cancer in August.

Sammi Silber

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Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets exchange shorthanded goals in back-and-forth matchup

Riley Nash and Kasperi Kapanen both converted on respective penalty kills.

Sammi Silber

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Marner dedicates season to young fan who lost cancer battle

Hayden Foulon and Marner struck up a friendship while the right winger was playing for the OHL's London Knights and they kept in contact while Marner made his way to the NHL.

Rudi Schuller

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The Lineup: Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues meet in Stanley Cup Final rematch in week of Oct. 21

This week of the NHL kicks off with defenseman John Carlson as the league's NHL point leader and milestone watches for several players.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin's home completely destroyed in tornado

Tyler Seguin's home in the suburbs of Dallas was badly damaged in a tornado on Sunday night.

Jace Mallory

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Edmonton Oilers fall to Winnipeg Jets in no-scoring game that was actually insane

Goalies Mike Smith and Connor Hellebuyck were both credited with shutouts in the Jets' 1-0 shootout victory Sunday.

Sammi Silber

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Montreal Canadiens erase slow start, strike twice in 16 seconds vs. Minnesota Wild

Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault tallied in the first three minutes of the second period after the team failed to score and was outshot 19-7 in the opening frame.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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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?

Jackie Spiegel

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Panthers sign Brian Boyle to one year deal

The 6-6, 245-pound center who last played for the Nashville Predators has signed with the Panthers, the club announced Sunday.

Rudi Schuller

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Don't expect to see Marner, Matthews on same line too often

Coach Mike Babcock put the young forwards together as he looked to mix things up against the Boston Bruins on Saturday.

Rudi Schuller

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Canucks emphasize importance on fixing power play

Vancouver's 12.9 percent success rate on the power play ranks eighth-worst in the league.

Sammi Silber

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Andreescu drops puck at Leafs game, continues run as Toronto good luck charm

On Saturday, the 2019 U.S. Open champion performed the ceremonial puck drop ahead of the Leafs' contest with the Boston Bruins.

Rudi Schuller

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With Devils' Jack Hughes and Rangers' Kaapo Kakko settling in, focus shifts to future

Hughes and Kakko have both recorded their first NHL goals for their respective clubs.

Sammi Silber

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Brendan Gallagher scores easiest goal of his career

The Montreal Canadians forward scored just six seconds into the second period of his team's 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday.

Rudi Schuller

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Quinn and Jack Hughes face off: 'There's a lot of brotherly love'

Jack Hughes scored his first NHL goal in the New Jersey Devils' 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Sammi Silber

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Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for October 19

As usual, Saturday night means a Canadian-heavy schedule in the NHL. Here is all you need to know about the second week of action on Hockey Night in Canada, including who's playing, the start time and TV channel.

Rudi Schuller

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Dallas Stars lose fifth straight game — why have they been so awful?

The Stars now sit second-last in the Western Conference with just three points from their first nine games of the season. What's happening?

Rudi Schuller

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Devils lock up Hischier

Nico Hischier, 20, was the top pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Thomas Lott

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Detroit Red Wings' Darren Helm ejected, fined for slashing Calgary Flames' Elias Lindholm

Helm was fined for his actions on Friday by the NHL

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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The Wraparound: Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Sonny Milano post highlight-reel goals

John Tavares will miss at least two weeks to injury, an update on rookie scoring leaders and goal scoring around the league is way, way up.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Los Angeles Kings' Adrian Kempe marked lost tooth by swallowing it

Kings forward Adrian Kempe now has a horrifying story to pass along.

Jace Mallory

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes records first NHL point

Jack Hughes recorded his first NHL point with an assist on Miles Wood's goal against the New York Rangers.

Jace Mallory

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Montreal Canadiens rookie Nick Suzuki scores first career goal

The 20-year-old forward took advantage of an errant deflection against the Minnesota Wild for his first career tally.

Tommy McArdle

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Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete's long wait for first goal is over

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Victor Mete finally scored his first NHL goal Thursday against the Minnesota Wild.

Jace Mallory

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Thursday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Thursday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Daniel Hoff

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Tavares to miss two weeks with broken finger

The Toronto captain suffered a broken finger in the Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday.

Rudi Schuller

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Valentin Zykov suspended 20 games

The 24-year-old forward was banned for violating the terms of the league's performance enhancing substances program.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Connor McDavid records third career five-point night with Edmonton Oilers

Connor McDavid's name was all over the scoresheet for Wednesday's game vs. the Philadelphia Flyers.

Jace Mallory

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Pittsburgh Penguins score short-handed OT winner off Avalanche stick

Pittsburgh's Brandon Tanev swept the puck toward Gabriel Landeskog, who deflected it behind Philipp Grubauer for an own-goal that handed the Avalanche their first loss of the season.

Jace Mallory

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Columbus Blue Jackets' Sonny Milano stuns Dallas Stars with between-the-legs goal

Columbus Blue Jackets youngster Sonny Milano puts Ben Bishop on highlight reel for the wrong reason.

Jace Mallory

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Toronto Maple Leafs allow three goals in 78 seconds in loss to Capitals

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a 2-1 lead. Then they didn't.

Jace Mallory

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Linesman leaves Penguins-Avalanche with injury, will not return

Michel Cormier, 42, appeared to catch an edge with his right skate blade during the second period.

Tommy McArdle

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Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby dekes, scores highlight-reel backhand goal

Crosby, 32, made a great individual effort for his fourth goal of the season.

Tommy McArdle

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Wednesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Wednesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Daniel Hoff

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'Cujo' returns: Blues' Jordan Binnington has a new throwback mask

Curtis Joseph first popularized the 'Cujo' mask featuring a snarling dog in the early 1990s with the Blues.

Tommy McArdle

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Tortorella has skin cancer removed

The Blue Jackets coach will be behind the bench for Wednesday's home game against the Stars, coaching his 1,263rd NHL game.

Bob Hille

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Special teams take center stage as Senators continue rebuild

The power play and penalty kill units have already made big impacts on the Senators this season — in very different ways.

Murray Pam

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The New Jersey Devils have yet to win a game this season. Here are three reasons why

The New Jersey Devils are 0-4-2 to start 2019-20.

Jace Mallory

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Devils assistant GM joins coaching staff

A veteran of 1,097 regular-season NHL games, Fitzgerald has experience juggling multiple roles in his post-playing career.

Rudi Schuller

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What channel is Avalanche vs. Penguins on today? Time, TV schedule for Wednesday Night Hockey

The Avalanche remain undefeated through their first five games of the season, while the Penguins have won their last three games.

Jace Mallory

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What channel is Flyers vs. Oilers on today? Time, TV schedule for Wednesday Night Hockey

The Flyers and Oilers meet at 9:30 p.m ET at Rogers Place on Wednesday Night Hockey.

Tommy McArdle

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Winnipeg Jets reportedly fail to sell out Bell MTS Place for first time since leaving Atlanta

The Jets reportedly failed to sell out Bell MTS Place for the first time in 332 games since returning to Winnipeg.

Jace Mallory

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews combine for highlight-reel goal vs. Wild

Matthews now has seven goals in seven games this season, good for second in the league.

Tommy McArdle

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Toronto Maple Leafs score on strange bounce on even stranger penalty call vs. Wild

Ryan Hartman's holding call against Toronto led to a missed breakaway chance for Ryan Donato and a power-play goal for Andreas Johnsson.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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St. Louis Blues visit the White House

The defending Stanley Cup champions meet with President Trump four months after their historic victory.

Tommy McArdle

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Tuesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Tuesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

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New Jersey Devils, Dallas Stars among five NHL teams struggling early, open to trade

Less than two weeks into the NHL season and there are quite a few teams struggling to get going.

Lyle Richardson

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Buffalo Sabres' Victor Olofsson sets rookie power play scoring record

The 24-year-old rookie is the first player in league history to score their first seven goals with a man advantage.

Tommy McArdle

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Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak has field day, nets four vs. Anaheim

Pastrnak tied the Bruins' single-game goal record, scoring all four in their win against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.

Jace Mallory

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Rasmus Sandin ready to get to work with Marlies: 'Getting sent down, you have to see the positive things in it'

The 19-year-old blueliner was loaned to the Toronto Marlies after playing six games with the Toronto Maple Leafs this season.

Dave McCarthy

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes comes close to scoring his first NHL goal, inexplicably misses

The 18-year-old rookie has yet to register a point through his first six NHL games.

Tommy McArdle

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Evander Kane, hockey community call out anti-Muslim message sent to youth coach

A Muslim youth hockey coach in Windsor, Ont., was asked by a parent to resign because of his religion.

Sammi Silber

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In somewhat surprising move, Maple Leafs send down Rasmus Sandin

The 19-year-old defenseman and 2018 first-rounder had two assists in six games this season.

Sammi Silber

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The Lineup: Edmonton Oilers test top-notch start against Philadelphia Flyers in week of Oct. 14

Week 3's NHL slate features over 50 games, highlighted by a Wednesday matchup between Edmonton and Philadelphia, two teams that remain undefeated in regulation.

Tommy McArdle

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Patrick Marleau makes emotional return to Shark Tank for San Jose Sharks

Patrick Marleau made his "welcome home" debut for the Sharks on Sunday. The fans let him know how much he was missed.

Jace Mallory

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Pittsburgh Penguins' youngsters embarrass Winnipeg Jets

The entire Pens team dominated in a 7-2 road victory, but the players who did the most damage were all 25 or younger.

Jace Mallory

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Los Angeles Kings cover up Taylor Swift banner to shake off superstition

The banner was first hung after the pop star's 16th sold out concert in August 2015.

Sammi Silber

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Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard misses badly on out-of-net save attempt

In a game knotted at one apiece, Jimmy Howard left the net on a risky play that ended in embarrassing fashion.

Jace Mallory

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Ottawa Senators' Jean-Gabriel Pageau on fighting Brayden Point: 'I couldn't turn that down'

The fight was the fourth of Point's career and the third of Pageau's.

Tommy McArdle

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Chicago Tribune mistakes Winnipeg Jets for NFL's Jets — and it's kind of awkward

The Winnipeg Jets play the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday.

Tommy McArdle

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Edmonton Oilers' dynamic duo of Draisaitl, McDavid still going strong as team continues impressive start

The two turned in multipoint performances again Saturday and have combined for 23 points during Edmonton's 5-0-0 start to the season.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Who plays on 'Hockey Night in Canada' tonight? Time, TV channel, live stream in Canada for October 12

As usual, Saturday night means a Canadian-heavy schedule in the NHL. Here is all you need to know about the second week of action on Hockey Night in Canada, including who's playing, the start time and TV channel.

Rudi Schuller

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Carolina Hurricanes off to best start in franchise history after five-goal effort

The franchise's previous best season-opening win streak was four games, set in the 1995-96 season when it was still the Hartford Whalers.

Tommy McArdle

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Jordan Martinook to have surgery

Carolina recalled forward Julien Gauthier on Wednesday from the AHL's Charlotte Checkers to fill the void.

Chelsea Howard

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Oilers have league's attention with impressive start

The Oilers earned their fourth win of the season in as many games Thursday against the New Jersey Devils.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Tampa Bay Lightning's Ondrej Palat scores one of the weirdest goals you'll see

It was that kind of night for the Bolts and their opponent, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Sammi Silber

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Straight to the Point! Tampa Bay Lightning forward Brayden Point scores twice in return to lineup

It didn't take long for Brayden Point to net his first goal of the season in his return debut against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Jace Mallory

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Thursday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Thursday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Daniel Hoff

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Why Winnipeg's defense will crumble without Byfuglien

Sporting News takes an in-depth look at the analytics behind the 34-year-old's impact on both ends of the ice for Winnipeg.

Mike Murphy

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Gritty taunts P.K. Subban with a message for Lindsey Vonn

Gritty has a new love interest in mind for Subban's fiancée. Here's a hint: it's Gritty.

Tommy McArdle

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Flyers goalie Carter Hart records first career shutout, dazzles with highlight-reel save

The 21-year-old goalie is off to a hot start in his second NHL season.

Tommy McArdle

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Who are the 31 NHL teams' captains, alternate captains for 2019-20 season?

Entering another season in the NHL, let's take a look at which players will be sporting the "C's" and "A's" for each of the 31 teams.

Jace Mallory

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Vancouver Canucks name Bo Horvat 14th captain in franchise history

Horvat, 24, scored a career-high 61 points in the 2018-19 season.

Tommy McArdle

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San Jose Sharks bring back Patrick Marleau: His career in numbers

The 40-year-old forward signed a one-year deal with the Sharks on Wednesday.

Tommy McArdle

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San Jose Sharks welcome home former captain, franchise star Patrick Marleau

Marleau, 40, was bought out of his contract in June after being traded to the Carolina Hurricanes from the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Tommy McArdle

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Wednesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm breaks down Wednesday's three-game NHL DFS slate and highlights the top picks and values for today's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

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Florida Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky pulled after first period in third start of season

The Russian net minder was relieved by Panthers backup Sam Montembeault after surrendering four goals on 14 shots against the Carolina Hurricanes Tuesday.

Sammi Silber

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Edmonton Oilers' James Neal goes on scoring spree, nets four vs. Islanders

The Oilers winger, who was acquired over the offseason in exchange for Milan Lucic, now has six goals in just three games.

Tommy McArdle

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Los Angeles Kings' Drew Doughty, Flames' Matthew Tkachuk continue rivalry in Kings' OT win

Tkachuk scored two goals and had an assist, but Doughty got the last laugh with the game-winning goal in overtime.

Tommy McArdle

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Philadelphia Flyers give fans new way to express anger with rage room

The Flyers built the new "stress-relieving outlet" will open for Philadelphia's home opener on Wednesday against the New Jersey Devils.

Sammi Silber

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Schneider ready to become the Devils' comeback kid

The 33-year-old goaltender had a strong showing at the tail end of the 2018-19 campaign and appeared solid in the preseason.

Sammi Silber

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Tuesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Tuesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

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Watch: Bruins players read nice tweets about themselves

The Bruins provided a little positivity on Monday in a video showing their players read nice tweets about themselves.

Alyssa Sconzo

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NHL top 25 under 25​​: Ranking hockey's best young stars

The NHL's youth movement is here and these young guns are set to carry the NHL for the next two decades.

Steve Kournianos

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Olympic participation a potential roadblock in NHL CBA talks

The players' willingness to take part in future Olympic tournaments could be a potential sticking point in the current CBA extension talks. However, it's probably not the hill they're willing to die on.

Lyle Richardson

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Ottawa Senators still work in progress, show inconsistency to start season

The Senators dropped their first two games of the year and also lacked quality scoring chances and got outplayed in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers.

Murray Pam

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The Lineup: Atlantic Division battle between Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs highlights week of Oct. 7

The Lineup is a new weekly series by Sporting News to bring you everything you need to know about the upcoming week in the NHL.

Jace Mallory

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Who will win the 2019-20 Calder Trophy? Top contenders, sleepers

Jack Hughes and Kaapo Kakko headline the 2019-20 contenders. Previous winners of this award include Alex Ovechkin, Mike Bossy and Mario Lemieux.

Steve Kournianos

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Evgeni Malkin injury update: Pittsburgh Penguins announce forward out long-term

The 33-year-old center collided with Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov along the boards.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Detroit Red Wings' Anthony Mantha scores four goals in win over Dallas Stars

The 25-year-old is one of two players in franchise history to score four goals in a Detroit home opener.

Sammi Silber

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Kasperi Kapanen throws stick, gets mocked by Canadiens' Max Domi

Kapanen, 23, violated a rule that allowed the referee to automatically grant the Montreal Canadiens a penalty shot.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Hall returns after hit

Taylor Hall got into a nasty collision during the Devils' matchup with the Sabres on Saturday.

Thomas Lott

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Ottawa Senators for sale? Snapchat post sparks theories Robert Kraft is buying team

A Snapchat user named Kathryn Kraft posted a photo of Canadian Tire Center with emojis that suggest a move could be in the works.

Tommy McArdle

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New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes makes NHL debut, comes as advertised

The 18-year-old played 15:12 and created several scoring chances in New Jersey's 5-4 shootout loss to Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

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Vegas Golden Knights' Marc-Andre Fleury cleans up after brawl, gives Sharks' stick to fans

Marc-Andre Fleury of the Golden Knights took a different approach as his teammates tussled with the Sharks.

Jace Mallory

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Coleman scores incredible one-handed goal

The Devils forward scored twice in the team's home opener against the Winnipeg Jets.

Tommy McArdle

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How the Toronto Maple Leafs are using Raptors basketball as motivation

Mike Babcock introduced the ball after the team's season-opening win against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

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Women's hockey 2019-20: Can NWHL's Boston Pride return to Isobel Cup Final?

Women's hockey is on the rise in North America with the PWHPA's Dream Gap Tour filling seats and the NWHL season about to get under way.

Mike Murphy

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Dallas Stars' Roman Polak suffered fractured sternum in scary injury

Roman Polak was stretchered off the ice following a collision with the boards in the Stars' season opener against the Boston Bruins on Thursday.

Jace Mallory

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Travis Konecny goals lead Flyers to victory in Prague

The NHL Global Series brought the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers to Prague, Czech Republic, for both teams' 2019-20 season openers on Friday.

Rudi Schuller

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Boston Bruins announcer Jack Edwards criticized, ripped by agent after calling Roman Polak injury 'karma'

The Dallas Stars blueliner was stretchered off the ice following a head-first collision into the boards in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins.

Sammi Silber

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NHL rules 2019-20: What has changed for the upcoming season?

The most drastic rule changes include expansion of coach's challenges and penalizing teams for an unsuccessful video review challenge.

Tommy McArdle

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Erik Karlsson missed San Jose Sharks season opener to meet newborn daughter

Karlsson announced Thursday that he and his wife, Melinda, welcomed a baby girl into the world.

Tommy McArdle

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Top 5 moves by Flames GM Treliving

A lot of credit for the current state of the franchise goes to the 50-year-old, and the team has repaid him with a multi-year deal that allows him to continue the work he and his staff have done so far.

Rudi Schuller

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Hurricanes bring back 'Surge' for new season

After claiming victory in its opener, the team brought back the "Storm Surge" celebration for another season.

Rudi Schuller

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New York Rangers' Kaapo Kakko makes NHL debut, rings in new era on Broadway

The 18-year-old Finn registered three shots and led all Rangers in power-play time on ice in New Yorks 6-4 victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

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Polak stretchered off after crashing into end boards

Polak crashed shoulder-first into the end boards as he and Bruins forward Chris Wagner battled for a puck in the corner.

Tommy McArdle

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Josh Ho-Sang requests trade, per report

The Islanders drafted Ho-Sang, 23, 28th overall in 2014.

Tommy McArdle

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Edmonton Oilers' Adam Larsson lands on LTIR after reportedly playing through broken bone in opener

After playing much of the season opener with a fractured right fibula, Adam Larsson has been placed on LTIR.

Jace Mallory

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Brannstrom posts gory picture after taking skate to face

Late in the third period, Erik Brannstrom's defensive stop on an empty-net opportunity resulted in a skate to the face from Toronto's Auston Matthews.

Jace Mallory

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Bouchard recall a paper move, but opportunity draws near

Edmonton recalled the 19-year-old and reassigned Ethan Bear on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

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How to Win NHL DFS Contests: Strategy, advice, tips for DraftKings, FanDuel daily fantasy hockey tournaments

NHL DFS expert Aaron White provides strategy advice and tips for winning daily fantasy hockey contests on DraftKings and FanDuel.

Aaron White

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Thursday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Thursday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests, including fantasy hockey studs Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov.

Daniel Hoff

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Champion Blues finally back to playing hockey, after one final Stanley Cup celebration

The Cup was in town one more time, and there was one last skate with the trophy. Then it was time to shift the focus to repeating.

Ryan Fagan

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews enters rare company with two goals in season opener

The 22-year-old center netted his first two goals of the 2019-20 campaign Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators.

Tommy McArdle

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Toronto Maple Leafs name John Tavares 25th captain

The announcement ended a three-year period in which the Leafs played without an official captain.

Tommy McArdle

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Top storylines for the 2019-20 NHL season: Can the St. Louis Blues repeat?

Plus: who will win the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league's top rookie? And will Alex Ovechkin score 50 goals again?

Tommy McArdle

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What channel is Capitals vs. Blues on today? Time, TV schedule for NHL's opening night 2019

The defending Stanley Cup champion Blues raise their banner against the Capitals in their season openers. Here's everything you need to know about the NHL's 2019 opening night, including a full TV schedule and starts times.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Toronto Maple Leafs' Jason Spezza healthy scratch, won't get reunion in opener vs. Ottawa Senators

Spezza will miss a season opener for the first time in his 16-year career — and against his former team.

Sammi Silber

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NHL 2019-20 season: Key dates

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally upon us. Here are the games that you can't miss this year.

Rudi Schuller

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NHL schedule 2019-20: Home openers for all 31 teams

The NHL's home openers for all 31 teams for the 2019-20 campaign are just around the corner and they feature some interesting matchups and renewed rivalries.

Sammi Silber

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Today's Daily Fantasy Hockey Picks: Advice, strategy for Wednesday's DraftKings, FanDuel NHL DFS contests

The 2019-20 NHL season is finally here! Fantasy Alarm's Daily Fantasy Hockey Playbook highlights the top NHL DFS picks and values for Wednesday's DraftKings and FanDuel contests.

Brett Talley

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When does the NHL season start for 2019-20? Schedule of opening games for all 31 teams

Here's everything you need to know about the start of the NHL's 2019-20 season, including the opening games and TV schedules for all 31 teams.

Sammi Silber

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Blues give Laila Anderson a Stanley Cup ring

Colton Parayko and Alexander Steen paid a visit to Laila's home before the team embarks on its Stanley Cup championship defense.

Tommy McArdle

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Storylines to follow this season

Hockey returns Wednesday as the defending Stanley Cup champion Blues host the Capitals.

Kirstie Chiappelli

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Hischier, DeBrincat, Barzal headline next summer's RFA class

Next summer's restricted free agents could take a page from this year's RFA class and play the long game to get what they want.

Lyle Richardson

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The biggest milestones within reach for the 2019-20 NHL season

Here are some of the more notable milestones within reach for players, coaches, general managers and teams in the 2019-20 season.

Rudi Schuller

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NHL journeyman Lee Stempniak retires

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

Jackie Spiegel

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San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane suspended three games for abuse of official

Kane was ejected from the team's preseason finale against the Golden Knights for abuse of an official.

Tommy McArdle

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Ranking the top 25 NHL goaltenders in 2019-20

With the NHL season just around the corner, it's time to countdown which 25 goaltenders are expected to lead the way in 2019-20.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Twitter reacts to Rangers' #PlayLikeANewYorker hashtag

The National Hockey League revealed the official hashtags for all 31 of its teams on Monday, with one seemingly receiving far more attention than the rest.

Rudi Schuller

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Realistic expectations for the Stars in the 2019-20 season

After a sample of Stanley Cup playoff success, the Dallas Stars will enter the 2019-20 season eager to get back to their winning ways.

Jace Mallory

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NHL free agency 2019: Recapping what all seven Canadian teams did this offseason

Canada's seven NHL teams entered the offseason under widely different circumstances with distinctive goals. Here's a look at what they've done.

Matt Hornick

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Canucks Sven Baertschi waived, tough decisions force hand

The decision to send Baertschi down to the Utica Comets comes on the heels of a strong, roster spot-grabbing preseason from Adam Gaudette.

Jace Mallory

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Sharks' Evander Kane objects to 'joke' ejection: 'How about abuse of a player?'

Evander Kane was ejected from the Sharks' preseason finale for abuse of an official following an altercation with Vegas' Deryk Engelland.

Jace Mallory

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Hurricanes find new team captain in Jordan Staal

Staal was a co-captain in 2017-18 and also served as an alternate captain from 2012 to 2017.

Sammi Silber

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Flames sign Rieder, Rinaldo to one-year deals

Calgary has agreed to deals with Rieder and Rinaldo, who both attended camp on professional tryouts.

Rudi Schuller

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Kyle Connor, Jets agree to seven-year, $50M contract

The Jets selected Connor 17th overall in the 2015 NHL Draft.

Tommy McArdle

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Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust leave preseason game early

Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust were forced out of Pittsburgh's final exhibition after being hit by pucks.

Jace Mallory

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Jets check Patrik Laine contract off to-do list as regular season nears

The 21-year-old winger agreed to a two-year bridge extension with Winnipeg less than a week before the 2019-20 season opens.

Jace Mallory

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Crosby's number to be retired across QMJHL

No. 87's league-wide retirement will take effect next year. Crosby's jersey was retired by his former team, Rimouski Oceanic, on Friday.

Tommy McArdle

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Cheveldayoff on Laine: 'We're dealing with an elite player here'

Winnipeg and restricted free agent Laine agreed to terms on a two-year contract Friday.

Tommy McArdle

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Cheat Sheet: Rankings, sleepers, busts, auction values, tiers, more

Fantasy Alarm gets you ready for your draft with a preview of its ultimate 2019-20 fantasy hockey cheat sheet. Get rankings, auction values, tiers, sleepers, top rookies, and more!

FantasyAlarm.com

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Goalie

Get ready for your 2019 fantasy hockey draft with Fantasy Alarm's top goalie rankings. Your draft cheat sheet isn't complete without them.

FantasyAlarm.com

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Defensemen

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top defensemen rankings. From the best players to the sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Center

Dominate your 2019 fantasy hockey draft by adding these centers to the top of your cheat sheet. Check out the best players and sleepers before finalizing your C rankings.

FantasyAlarm.com

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Right Wing

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top right wing rankings. From the best players to the RW sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

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2019 Fantasy Hockey Rankings: Left Wing

Get your 2019 fantasy hockey cheat sheets ready with the top left wing rankings. From the best players to the LW sleepers, Fantasy Alarm has you covered!

FantasyAlarm.com

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Rise and fall of Karl Alzner: What happened to the Canadiens defenseman?

The 31-year-old, who signed a five-year, $25.125 million contract with Montreal in the 2017 offseason, was placed on waivers by the club on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

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Letestu eats mustard on bench during preseason game

The veteran forward is thought to have ingested the condiment as a way to prevent leg cramps.

Rudi Schuller

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Bear, Jurco shine in Oilers win over Jets

The prospects each scored two goals en route to a 5-3 preseason victory over Winnipeg on Thursday.

Sammi Silber

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Flyers' Nolan Patrick will miss start of season with migraine disorder

Philadelphia drafted Patrick, 21, with the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft.

Tommy McArdle

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Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur undergoes successful heart surgery

Lafleur, 68, registered 1,353 points in 1,126 games during his 17-year NHL career.

Sammi Silber

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Video emerges of security guard detailing incident with Auston Matthews

Matthews' disorderly conduct charge was made public on Sept. 24.

Tommy McArdle

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Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas found out about Auston Matthews' disorderly conduct charge through Twitter

Matthews is facing a disorderly conduct charge in Scottsdale, Ariz. stemming from an incident that allegedly happened in May.

Rudi Schuller

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Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk back in the fold: ‘I want to win in Calgary'

The 21-year-old had 77 points for the Flames last season and signed a three-year, $21 million extension on Wednesday.

Ryan Pike

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Granato named scout for NHL Seattle

The team announced hiring the Olympic gold medalist along with four other scouts as it prepares for the 2021 expansion draft.

Drew Nantais

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

The center will be sidelined with a wrist injury.

Jackie Spiegel

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews issues statement on disorderly conduct charge

The Toronto forward was charged back in May in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Tommy McArdle

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Flames, Matthew Tkachuk agree to three-year contract

The 21-year-old will make $7 million annually through the 2021-22 season.

Tommy McArdle

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McDavid makes preseason debut in Oilers' loss

After suffering a PCL tear in April, Connor McDavid made his return to competition on Tuesday.

Jace Mallory

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Brown eager for 'expanded role' with Senators

The 25-year-old had seen his ice time diminish with the Toronto Maple Leafs, and is looking to have more offensive responsibility in Ottawa.

Murray Pam

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Matthews faces disorderly conduct charge in Arizona

The Toronto Maple Leafs star is scheduled for a pretrial conference Wednesday, but he's not required to appear in court.

Rudi Schuller

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Boeser in concussion protocol after hit from behind

The 22-year-old signed a three-year extension with Vancouver earlier in the month.

Sammi Silber

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Blues add Justin Faulk, ink defenseman to seven-year extension

The Hurricanes acquired Joel Edmundson, Dominik Bokk and a 2021 seventh-rounder in return for the 27-year-old blueliner and a 2020 fifth-round pick.

Sammi Silber

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Maple Leafs' Frederik Gauthier finally finding his footing

Following his first full season in the NHL, the 2015 first-round pick is poised to find his role in the Leafs lineup.

Dave McCarthy

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With expectations high, Devils' Jack Hughes up to the task: 'It's a moving art'

From mini-sticks in the basement to going first-overall, Jack Hughes is ready to take the NHL by storm — and play a big role for New Jersey, who hopes to return to playoff position.

Sammi Silber

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NHL rumors 2019: Time ticking down to season and Rantanen, Tkachuk, Laine remain unsigned

While a number of big-name RFAs got signed before the season opener, a few star players are still holding out.

Lyle Richardson

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End Point: Lightning sign forward to three-year deal

The 23-year-old racked up 41 goals and 92 points in 79 games for the Lightning last season.

Sammi Silber

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Veteran defenseman Eric Gryba announces retirement

Gryba, 31, was released from his professional tryout with the Flames on Sept. 20.

Tommy McArdle

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Jets reportedly suspend Byfuglien to protect cap, roster

Saturday's suspension is a move to protect the Jets' cap flexibility and roster while the 34-year-old defenseman continues to mull his NHL future.

Rudi Schuller

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Devils' Ty Smith still looking to prove he belongs on NHL roster

The 19-year-old defenseman was drafted No. 17 overall by New Jersey in 2018.

Tommy McArdle

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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.

Jackie Spiegel

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Devils' Jack Hughes shines on top line with Taylor Hall

With all eyes on Taylor Hall's return and how Jack Hughes would perform with him on the top line, the duo did not disappoint.

Jace Mallory

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