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NHL 2021-22 preseason schedule

The action begins on Saturday, Sept. 25 and runs for a total of 15 days.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL gears up for return to normal in 2021-22

Gone are the "crazy schedules" and buildings sans fans. It's back to a normal season for the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

Explaining the great divide between Jack Eichel and the Sabres

The latest on the rift between the Sabres' top guy, who failed a physical and hasn't played since March because of a herniated disk in his neck, and the club.

Jackie Spiegel

Tkachuk, Pettersson, Hughes still unsigned for 2021-22

Time is ticking down to the start of the season and five guys are still waiting to ink new deals.

Jackie Spiegel

'Let Them Lead' review

"Let Them Lead" is more than just the story of a high school hockey team flipping the script. It has valuable leadership lessons, too.

Bill Bender

Sidney Crosby injury update: Penguins' captain expected to miss start of 2021-22 season

Crosby, 34, underwent wrist surgery and is expected to be out for a minimum of six weeks.

Dani Mohr

Projecting Olympic rosters for USA, Canada hockey

The NHL is officially heading to China in February.

Jackie Spiegel

IIHF Women's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, schedule

The women's tournament is set to take place Aug. 20-31 in Calgary.

Jackie Spiegel

Canada wins gold

Sporting News had all the action as Canada snapped the Americans streak of world championships to win gold.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes' offer sheet to Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi: Enjoy the pettiness

It's fair to say the Hurricanes have not forgotten the Habs' 2019 offer sheet to Sebastian Aho.

Jackie Spiegel

Canada wins big to take Group A

Sporting News had all the action as Canada and the United States renewed their rivalry at the women's worlds.

Jackie Spiegel

Miller re-joins USHL's Storm one year after bullying revelations

The Coyotes renounced the drafting of Miller in 2020.

Jackie Spiegel

Former NHL forward Jimmy Hayes dies at 31

The Massachusetts native died Monday.

Jackie Spiegel

'It's time': Henrik Lundqvist announces retirement

The Hockey Hall of Fame will surely be calling in a few years.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres No. 1 pick Owen Power reportedly heading back to Michigan

Selected first overall in July, Power is reportedly heading back to Ann Arbor.

Jackie Spiegel

Auston Matthews injury update: Wrist surgery sidelines Maple Leafs star

Matthews suffered a wrist injury early last season.

Tom Gatto

NHL offseason power rankings

The weather is heating up and so is the NHL offseason. Sporting News looks at the how things are shaping up as the days to the 2021-22 season count down.

Jackie Spiegel

Kane accused of gambling on own games

Kane filed bankruptcy in January, claiming $26.8 million in debt.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NHL offseason trade tracker

It's expected to be a busy offseason with a flurry of activity.

Jackie Spiegel

Jack Eichel's agents blast Sabres for handling of neck injury: 'process is not working'

The star centerman missed the Sabres final 33 games after injuring his neck in March.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL free agency winners & losers: Bruins, Devils look smart; Canadiens, Hurricanes make disturbing moves

The NHL offseason kicked into overdrive with a busy 2021 free agency period. Now that the most expensive contracts have been handed out, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers.

Jackie Spiegel

Tony DeAngelo needs to prove Hurricanes were right to give him yet another shot

Carolina signed the controversial defenseman Wednesday to a one-year deal.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL free agency tracker 2021

Sporting News has complete coverage as it tracks and analyzes the latest NHL signings, trades and everything related to free agency.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Free agent frenzy begins

The NHL's 32nd are gong shopping. Here's everything to know about the NHL's free agent frenzy.

Jackie Spiegel

Marc-Andre Fleury trade grades

The Golden Knights have shipped the three-time Stanley Cup champ to Chicago.

Jackie Spiegel

Marc-Andre Fleury trade grades

The Golden Knights have shipped the three-time Stanley Cup champ to Chicago.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft grades 2021: Final grades, analysis for all 32 teams

FCHockey and Sporting News have the final grades and analysis for all 32 teams in the 2021 NHL Draft.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

NHL Draft 2021 order by team

Here is the complete order of picks for the 2021 NHL Draft, organized by team.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft picks tracker 2021: Full list for Rounds 1-7

Sporting News tracked all 223 picks (of 224 slots) in the 2021 NHL Draft. Here are the complete results.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft trade tracker 2021

Sporting News tracked every trade, big or small, in each round of the 2021 NHL Draft.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft order by round 2021: Complete list of all 224 picks for Rounds 1-7

The 2021 NHL Draft is scheduled for July 23-24.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft tracker 2021: Trades, picks and more

The draft usually brings about wheelin' and dealin', and 2021 is already not disappointing.

Jackie Spiegel

When is the NHL Draft 2021?

It's not October, but it's also not June. The 2021 NHL Draft is here, and the big-time question about who will go No. 1 overall has been answered.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is the 2021 NHL Draft on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Day 2

The 2021 NHL Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch Rounds 1-7 on Friday and Saturday, including the TV channel, start time and complete draft order.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft 2021: Canadiens select admitted sex offender Logan Mailloux in first round

Montreal said it will "accompany" the 18-year-old defenseman on his "journey."

Tom Gatto

NHL Draft grades 2021: Full results, analysis for every first-round pick

FCHockey and Sporting News are on the virtual draft floor for the 2021 NHL Draft, handing out grades and providing instant analysis of every selection made during the first round.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

NHL Draft 2021: 10 storylines

The NHL Draft is set to go beginning on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

Who will go No. 1 at 2021 NHL Draft?

The NHL Draft will be held virtually July 23-24.

K Watson, FCHockey

NHL Draft prospects 2021: Ranking the top 32 players overall on the big board

The FCHockey crew ranks the top 32 players for the 2021 NHL Draft.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

NHL Draft 2021: Why did the Coyotes have to forfeit their first-round pick?

There are 224 slots for the 2021 NHL Draft but only 223 names will be called. Here's everything you need to know as to why that is.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Mock Draft 2021, final edition: Sabres add Power, Kraken make first pick and Hughes brothers unite

The first round of the 2021 NHL Draft is July 23.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

NHL Draft sleepers

The NHL draft will be held virtually July 23-24.

A Vickers, FCHockey

NHL Draft overagers: Five potential candidates in 2021 include Xavier Simoneau, Josh Doan

The NHL draft will be held virtually July 23-24.

A Vickers, FCHockey

Entire Seattle Kraken roster leaks before expansion draft broadcast, spoiling ESPN's NHL debut

Who will get picked by the Kraken? Well, we already know.

Jackie Spiegel

Tracking the NHL Expansion Draft picks

Sporting News tracked the picks and the initial rumors through the Kraken officially announcing the players who are now a part of the NHL's 32nd franchise.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL's Hurricanes, NFL's Panthers tweak ESPN's Chris Fowler for expansion draft mixup

The Carolina teams let the host know that he screwed up.

Tom Gatto

NHL Mock Expansion Draft 2021: Carey Price, Vladimir Tarasenko headline Seattle Kraken picks

The Kraken will be selecting their roster soon but first Sporting News took a shot at picking the 30 guys that could head to Seattle.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL expansion draft is around the corner

The NHL's 32nd franchise is ready to get Kraken on building its organization. Here's everything to know about the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft, including the date and how to watch on TV.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is the NHL Expansion Draft on today? Time, rules, top players for Seattle Kraken team selection

The 2021 NHL Expansion Draft is upon us. Here's what you need to know to watch the Kraken pick their roster.

Jackie Spiegel

Expansion Draft: Players available

The NHL Expansion Draft is Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET.

Jackie Spiegel

Predators' Luke Prokop becomes NHL's first openly gay player

Prokop earned the praise and support of the NHL world.

Joe Rivera

NHL Expansion Draft 2021: Full list of players protected by all 30 teams

The NHL Expansion Draft is set for Wed., July 21 at 8 p.m. ET.

Jackie Spiegel

Expansion draft frenzy as players swapped before trade freeze

A number of teams made trades to get something for players they probably would have lost in the expansion draft for nothing.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Shea Weber reportedly to be left unprotected in expansion draft, miss 2021-22 season

Weber has had lingering foot and ankle issues since the 2017-18 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Oilers add three-time Stanley Cup champion

This trade had a lot of layers to it.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning boat parade features blitzed Nikita Kucherov, beer, jet skis, Stanley Cup made of beer and, oh, beer

Nikita Kucherov really let loose. That's a lot of beer.

Joe Rivera

Lightning's Nikita Kucherov rips Canadiens' fans, Vezina voting in epic shirtless rant: 'No. 1 bulls—'

Kucherov not only ripped Canadiens fans in his postgame presser, but also the NHL for not awarding Vasilevskiy the Vezina Trophy.

Jackie Spiegel

Alex Killorn injury update: Lightning forward reveals broken leg kept him out of Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay's five-tool player had been out since getting injured in the second period of Game 1 of the Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win the Stanley Cup

Sporting News had all the action as Tampa Bay won its second straight Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Pat Maroon is just fourth NHL player to win three straight Stanley Cups with two different teams

Maroon joined a wildly exclusive club on Wednesday after the Lightning won their second-straight Stanley Cup.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Blue Jackets confirm Matiss Kivlenieks' death occurred at coach Manny Legace's home

Kivlenieks was just 24 when he died as a result of a mortar-style firework hitting him in the chest.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff games today: Full TV schedule to watch 2021 Stanley Cup playoff games

Here's everything to know about watching NHL playoff games in 2021, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning, Canadiens headed toward Tropical Storm Elsa in Tampa

Elsa is scheduled to make landfall in Tampa Bay on Wednesday morning. Game 5 is scheduled for that night.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens win Game 4

Sporting News had all the action as Montreal sent the series back to Tampa Bay.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs schedule 2021: Full bracket, dates, times, TV channels for every series

Here's everything you'll need to know about watching the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, including series-by-series TV schedules and live streaming information for every game.

Jackie Spiegel

How to watch Lightning vs. Canadiens

The grand finale of the 2021 NHL season begins Monday, June 28.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi a healthy scratch for Stanley Cup Game 4

The 20-year-old will be watching Game 4 from the press box.

Jackie Spiegel

Blue Jackets goalie dies from 'firework malfunction'

Police said the 24-year-old Latvia native "slipped and fell and hit his head on the concrete" while exiting a hot tub Sunday during a Fourth of July celebration.

Jackie Spiegel

Tampa mayor: Lightning should let Canadiens 'win one' to clinch Stanley Cup at home

The Lightning are one win away from sweeping the Canadiens out of the Stanley Cup Final.

Edward Sutelan

Why Canadiens' Cole Caufield can be America's next star

The rookie winger has the skill, competitiveness and experience to become a fixture with the national team.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning one win away

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 3.

Jackie Spiegel

Where is Dominique Ducharme? Canadiens coach back for Stanley Cup Final Game 3

The Canadiens' bench boss missed the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

André Tourigny named Coyotes' new head coach, leaving hole for Hockey Canada

The Coyotes' gain is Canada's loss.

Jackie Spiegel

Predators deal Viktor Arvidsson to Kings

Filip Forsberg posted a thumbs down emoji to his IG story after the news broke.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Tampa Bay goes up 2-0

Sporting News had all the action as the Lightning won Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Blake Coleman scores spectacular diving goal in Game 2 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay forward gave his team a lead after 40 minutes with one of the best effort plays you'll ever see.

Tom Gatto

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 2 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

Sporting News has you covered on how to watch Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning on Wednesday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

NHL awards tracker 2021

Sporting News lists all the NHL awards from the 2021 season as they were handed out.

Jackie Spiegel

Gary Thorne not part of ESPN's NHL roster, fans not happy

ESPN is back as the home of hockey in the U.S., alongside TNT.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens' Gallagher bloodies head vs. Lightning

The Lightning bullied Montreal for pretty much the entirety of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, including a scuffle that bloodied Gallagher's head.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Lightning take Game 1

Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs and the NHL's most-storied franchise began their showdown for Lord Stanley's Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Commissioner Gary Bettman addresses Blackhawks scandal, refereeing, 2021-22 NHL season

The NHL's commissioner spoke about a number of topics including whether or not the league will pause for its players to attend the 2022 Olympics.

Jackie Spiegel

Conn Smythe power rankings 2021

Who's the favorite to be named this year's Stanley Cup playoff MVP? Sporting News ranks the top six candidates entering the final.

Jackie Spiegel

Former Blackhawks player details long-term effects of abuse: 'Every day is a work in progress'

A former Blackhawks player recently came forward with sexual assault allegations against former video coordinator Brad Aldrich. He opened up about coping with the abuse in a recent interview.

Jacob Camenker

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 1 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

The Lightning and Canadiens are getting ready to square off in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the contest.

Jacob Camenker

What channel is Canadiens vs. Lightning on today? Game 1 time, TV schedule for 2021 Stanley Cup Final

The Lightning and Canadiens are getting ready to square off in Game 1 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the contest.

Jacob Camenker

Hockey world shows Bruins' David Pastrnak support after infant son's death

David Pastrnak confirmed the death of his infant son on Instagram on Monday. The hockey world came together to offer him words of support in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Jacob Camenker

Lightning vs. Canadiens: Breakdown, predictions, odds

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens before they go toe-to-toe in the 2021 Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Semifinals

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs third round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning win Game 7

It came down to one game. Sporting News had all the action as the defending champs earned a chance at winning back-to-back Cups.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens fans outside Bell Centre force lockdown inside with violent celebration

The area outside the arena was deemed too dangerous for spectators to enter.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens ready for next step in 2021 journey: Franchise's first Stanley Cup Final since '93

For the first time since 1993, the Canadiens are headed to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

Cole Caufield continues red-hot play with goal in Canadiens' Game 6 overtime win

The diminutive winger has already won a World Juniors gold medal and the Hobey Baker Award in 2021. Now he's looking to add a little silver as Montreal heads to the Stanley Cup Final.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL's Seattle expansion team hires first head coach

The Kraken announced the hire of their first head coach in franchise history.

Edward Sutelan

Spiegel: If this was it for Nassau Coliseum, it was quite a memory

The Nassau Coliseum is closing its doors when the Islanders 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs run ends — whenever that may be.

Jackie Spiegel

Party on: Islanders fans litter ice with beer cans in potential farewell

If Wednesday's Game 6 was the last time the Islanders are to play in Nassau Coliseum, then it went out in beer-drenched style.

Joe Rivera

Nikita Kucherov injury update: Lightning star's Game 7 status in question after cross-check

The Tampa Bay stalwart left the ice early in the first period.

Tom Gatto

Islanders force Game 7 in (possibly) last game at Coliseum

The 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series is heading back to Tampa.

Jackie Spiegel

Mathew Barzal's Game 5 major, game misconduct makes status for Game 6 now questionable

The Islanders may be without their best player for a must-win Game 6.

Jackie Spiegel

Pulock saves Isles' Game 4 win — and likely their season, too

The defenseman played goaltender with just under three seconds remaining in the game to preserve New York's Game 4 win.

Jackie Spiegel

Fleury's misplay gives Canadiens life vs. Golden Knights in Game 3

The Golden Knights goaltender mishandled the puck and handed Montreal a game-tying goal late in the third period.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens coach Dominique Ducharme receives support after being sidelined

The Canadiens are going to be without interim coach Dominique Ducharme indefinitely.

Jacob Camenker

U.S. Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky's connection to Islanders

The Islanders are playing in the 2021 Stanley Cup semifinals.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry returns despite nasty-looking eye condition

The blueliner missed the last two games after getting injured in Game 3 of the second round against the Jets.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Semyon Varlamov returns in Game 2 after collision with Lightning's Brayden Point

Varlamov was making his seventh straight start for New York.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders-Lightning Game 1 takeaways

The Islanders took Game 1 in the best-of-seven series.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Golden Knights vs. Canadiens

Everything you need to know about the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Tuukka Rask played through torn labrum in hip vs. Isles

Tuukka Rask stayed on the ice for the Bruins despite a pretty serious hip injury. Now, the free-agent-to-be will need surgery and may miss part of the 2021-22 NHL season.

Jacob Camenker

Frustrated Nathan MacKinnon: 'I haven't won s---'

Nathan MacKinnon has played eight years in the NHL, and the Avalanche forward's latest defeat had him feeling particularly down and snippy in a postgame interview.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoff schedule 2021: Round 2

Here's everything to know about watching the 2021 NHL playoffs second round, including a complete TV schedule updated with start times and channels for every series.

Jackie Spiegel

Breaking down Lightning vs. Islanders

Everything you need to know about the Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders before their 2021 Stanley Cup semifinal series.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL awards 2021: Finalists for Hart, Norris, Vezina and other honors

As the Stanley Cup playoffs continue to roll along, the NHL is announcing the finalists for the 2021 NHL Awards.

Edward Sutelan

Jack Eichel trade rumors: Sabres reportedly 'want to move on' from star center

It looks like Jack Eichel and the Sabres may be heading toward a split.

Jacob Camenker

Hamilton: Hurricanes 'lost to a team that's $18 million over the cap'

Hurricanes defenseman Dougie Hamilton isn't taking the team's loss to the Lightning too hard, especially since Tampa Bay was so far over the salary cap.

Jacob Camenker

Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky parties with fans after team's playoff series win against Bruins

The team's co-owner wanted to make sure he was with the fans to take in the team's clinching 6-2 win Wednesday night.

Edward Sutelan

Bruce Cassidy explains why Tuukka Rask left Bruins' Game 5 loss to the Islanders

The Bruins replaced goalie Tuukka Rask ahead of the third period of their Game 5 loss to the Islanders. Was it due to performance or injury? Bruce Cassidy explained after the game.

Jacob Camenker

Bruins' Bruce Cassidy calls Islanders 'New York Saints' over lack of penalty calls

Islanders coach Barry Trotz defended his team, saying they were the least-penalized team in the league during the regular season.

Edward Sutelan

IIHF Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The Men's World Championship is set to take place from May 21 to June 6

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning, Hurricanes combine for eight-goal period: 'Damn circus out there'

Tampa Bay now has a 3-1 series lead over Carolina.

Jackie Spiegel

Mark Scheifele claims family has faced bullying

Scheifele can handle the four-game suspension from the NHL, but doesn't understand the bullying his family has suffered.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games for charging: Explaining the NHL's decision

The Canadiens' Jake Evans is out indefinitely with a concussion following the play.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL mock draft 2021: Sabres take Owen Power at No. 1 in wide-open draft

The draft lottery is now complete and the order has been set for the top 15 of the first round. While the No. 1 overall pick is still anyone's guess, Sporting News and FCHockey's second mock draft of 2021 has Owen Power taken with the first spot.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers explains why he shielded Canadiens' Jake Evans from scrum after hit

After Mark Schiefele's dirty hit on Jake Evans in the Jets vs. Canadiens game, Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers made sure to protect Evans. Here's why he did that, in his own words.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens, Jets react to Scheifele's brutal hit on Evans

The Canadiens forward gave a thumbs up as he was being taken off the ice.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres have chance to take franchise from dumpster fire to respectability

Taylor Hall's ex-team snags the first-overall pick.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft lottery results 2021: Sabres snag No. 1 overall pick

The order of the first round's top 15 picks has been determined.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL Draft lottery today? TV channel, odds & how to watch the 2021 drawing

The 2021 NHL Draft lottery is upon us, and so is the Seattle Kraken's first chance to land the No. 1 overall pick in the draft. Here's how to watch and stream the event live.

Jacob Camenker

Stephen A. Smith mocks Maple Leafs: 'Dallas Cowboys of the NHL'

The Maple Leafs lost in Game 7 to the Canadiens on Monday night.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff bracket second-round predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each second-round series and our pick to win the 2021 Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs' goalie Jack Campbell gets emotional after Game 7 loss: 'Worst goal of my career'

Jack Campbell was not happy with his effort against the Canadiens, and the Maple Leafs goalie called himself out for allowing the "worst goal" of his career in the loss.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Live blog

It'll be Montreal vs. Winnipeg in the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights' Reaves suspended two games

The Las Vegas enforcer got too rough in the third period of Sunday's series-opening game vs. Colorado

Zac Al-Khateeb

Jake Muzzin injury update: Why isn't Maple Leafs defenseman playing Game 7 vs. Canadiens?

The Leafs will be without one of their top defensemen for Game 7.

Jackie Spiegel

What channel is Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens on today? Time, TV schedule for Game 7 of NHL playoff series

How can you watch the Maple Leafs and Canadiens square off in a critical Game 7 for the right to play the Jets? Sporting News has you covered with all the details about tonight's game.

Jacob Camenker

Golden Knights' Peter DeBoer explains controversial decision to start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury

Why did Peter DeBoer start Robin Lehner over Marc-Andre Fleury? The veteran coach had a reason for doing so, and it involved planned rest for Fleury.

Jacob Camenker

Evander Kane zings rival Ryan Reaves over dirty play in Golden Knights vs. Avalanche series

Ryan Reaves doesn't do much but hit opposing guys on the ice. Sharks forward Evander Kane reminded the Golden Knights enforcer of that after Reaves' dirty hit on Ryan Graves.

Jacob Camenker

David Pastrnak sets tone with suit, hat trick in Bruins' Game 1 win vs. Islanders

The forward was flashy on and off the ice in Boston's victory Saturday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Leafs-Canadiens: Kotkaniemi scores in OT, sends series to Game 7

It'll come down to one game on Monday. Oh, baby, Game 7 is coming.

Jackie Spiegel

How long is John Tavares out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Maple Leafs captain

John Tavares suffered a concussion against the Canadiens. How long will the Leafs captain be out? Here are the latest updates on his condition.

Jacob Camenker

Canadiens vs. Leafs Game 6 ticket prices range in the thousands

The Stanley Cup playoff game will be the first with fans in Canada since before the pandemic. Bell Centre will host up to 2,500 spectators.

Tom Gatto

Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs: Montreal forces Game 6

After seeing their 3-0 lead evaporate, the Canadiens win in overtime and send the series to a Game 6 on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

Foligno out vs. Canadiens

Toronto was without the centerman in Games 3 and 4 and will now be without him in Game 5, too.

Jackie Spiegel

Wayne Gretzky leaves Oilers after first-round exit, lands big broadcasting contract

Wayne Gretzky is leaving the Oilers after five years as the team's vice chairman, but there's a reason for his departure.

Jacob Camenker

NBCSN's Dominic Moore is on a roll predicting NHL overtime goal-scorers

The former center and current NBC Sports analyst has correctly picked the last three playoff overtime winners.

Edward Sutelan

Alexander Ovechkin 'confident' he will re-sign with Capitals, end his career in Washington

Alexander Ovechkin has spoken about what his future holds, and it appears to be a return to the Capitals.

Jacob Camenker

Jets' Blake Wheeler blocks shot with groin: 'We're not having any more' kids

Wheeler was putting his body on the line for his team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Edward Sutelan

Jets vs. Oilers: Live blog

The Jets forward's triple-overtime game-winner sends the Oilers packing and his team into the second round.

Jackie Spiegel

Islanders' Josh Bailey scores 2OT winner off Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry's giveaway

With the win, New York takes a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven series back home to Long Island.

Jackie Spiegel

Titans' Taylor Lewan goes berserk, chugs beers and gets shirtless at Predators game

Taylor Lewan put on a show at the Predators-Hurricanes game. The Titans tackle will surely be a staple of highlight reels for years to come with his party animal antics.

Jacob Camenker

Back in the Old Barn — and one step closer to normal

Things are starting to feel more familiar at NHL arenas.

Jackie Spiegel

Ehlers, Jets push Oilers to the brink with comeback win in OT

Nikolaj Ehlers opened and closed his team's scoring while his teammates staged a three-goal, third-period comeback in between. Winnipeg now leads 3-0 in the first-round series.

Jacob Camenker

Alexander Ovechkin mum on future after Capitals are eliminated by Bruins

Alexander Ovechkin didn't say much about his free-agent status after the Caps exited the first round.

Jacob Camenker

Sun ripped for 'insensitive' cover

The Toronto Sun released an "extraordinarily insensitive" cover featuring a clearly concussed Tavares.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Here's Zach Wilson's beer-chugging, mullet-wearing lineman Dan Feeney

Members of the Jets were sitting rinkside for the Islanders Game 4 win over the Penguins on Saturday.

Jackie Spiegel

When is the NHL Draft lottery?

Who will get to make the all-important first overall pick in July? Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft lottery drawing.

Jackie Spiegel

Nazem Kadri suspension: How many games will Avalanche forward miss?

The NHL came down hard on a repeat offender.

Tom Gatto

Maple Leafs' John Tavares releases first comments since concussion vs. Canadiens

John Tavares has provided an update on his condition after he was stretchered off and hospitalized with a concussion.

Jacob Camenker

Leafs' Nick Foligno explains why he fought Canadiens' Corey Perry after John Tavares injury

Nick Foligno fought Corey Perry after an accidental knee from Perry left Leafs captain John Tavares injured in Thursday night's Leafs vs. Canadiens game.

Jacob Camenker

John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain 'out indefinitely' after knee to head

John Tavares is officially set to miss time for the Maple Leafs.

Jacob Camenker

John Tavares injury update: Maple Leafs captain recovering after being kneed in head

The accidental contact from Corey Perry left Tavares unable to move properly.

Tom Gatto

After John Tavares is injured, Nick Foligno fights Corey Perry; Twitter asks why

The Leafs captain was stretchered off.

Jackie Spiegel

Blues want Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended for dirty hit: 'The guy can't control himself'

Nazem Kadri hit Blues defenseman Justin Faulk hard and high in the Avalanche's 6-3 win on Wednesday night. Kadri now runs the risk of being suspended considering his troubling history of playoff antics.

Jacob Camenker

Jets' Dominic Toninato scores game-winning goal vs. Oilers in Game 1 after being inserted into lineup

Winnipeg took a surprising 1-0 lead in its best-of-seven series with Edmonton.

Jackie Spiegel

Bruins' Craig Smith wins Game 3 in 2nd OT after Capitals' miscommunication

Boston now has a 2-1 series lead over Washington.

Jackie Spiegel

Jets injury updates: Why aren't Pierre-Luc Dubois, Nikolaj Ehlers playing vs. Oilers?

The Jets' lineup will be missing two key players for Game 1 vs. the Oilers.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: North Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens. Oilers vs. Jets. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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Hall of Famer Mike Modano chats Wild, Auston Matthews, USA Hockey and ... interior design

Modano stands at the top of the NHL's list when it comes to American-born goal scorers and points guys.

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Jordan Binnington restrained from nearly starting goalie fight at end of Blues vs. Avalanche

Blues goalie Jordan Binnington was looking to fight Avalanche goalie Philipp Grubauer after St. Louis' 4-1 loss in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against Colorado.

Jacob Camenker

Former Predators goalie Chris Mason talks Nashville's Stanley Cup chances, season turnaround and Connor McDavid

The ex-goalie-turned-broadcaster will be on the air as the Predators are set to take on the Hurricanes in the first-round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Kucherov scores twice for Lightning in controversial season debut

Nikita Kucherov's season debut in Game 1 of the Central Division first-round series stirred discussion about Tampa Bay's management of the salary cap during the regular season.

Jacob Camenker

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: Central Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Panthers vs. Lightning. Hurricanes vs. Predators. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoffs bracket 2021: West Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Avalanche vs. Blues. Golden Knights vs. Wild. Who will advance? Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2021 playoff picks

It's about to get funky across the U.S. and Canada. Who will skate away with Lord Stanley's Cup is anyone's guess, but Sporting News takes a stab at it.

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NHL playoffs bracket 2021: East Division series predictions, odds, breakdowns, Stanley Cup predictions

Buckle up, the East Division is set to be a doozy. Sporting News breaks down the first-round matchups.

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Capitals goalie Vitek Vanecek injured in Game 1 vs. Bruins; Kelly Hrudey blasts rookie

Washington's rookie starter appeared to injure his groin while failing to stop a goal by Jake DeBrusk in the first period.

Tom Gatto

How will NHL playoffs work in 2021?

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, things were a little different for the NHL in 2021. That trend continues into the postseason.

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NHL standings: Seedings, breakdown for final playoff spots

The NHL's 2021 Stanley Cup playoff race is in the home stretch. Here are the current odds and projections for every team still in the hunt.

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When do the NHL playoffs start? First-round schedule, odds for 2021 Stanley Cup chase

The NHL playoffs are here and Sporting News has everything you need to get ready for your team's Stanley Cup run, including the first-round schedule and the full bracket.

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David Quinn out in New York

Quinn finished his third season with the Rangers in another failed attempt to make the playoffs.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bryan Trottier enters NFT world

The Hockey Hall of Famer is delving into the art world once again.

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NHL Draft stock watch: 10 risers after 2021 U18 World Championship

FCHockey's Josh Bell breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft's biggest names to rise following the 2021 IIHF Men's U18 World Championship.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

Hurricanes broadcaster Tripp Tracy talks Stanley Cup playoffs

Tracy has been around the club since 1998 and thinks this team could make a similar Stanley Cup playoff run as the 2006 champs.

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Connor McDavid hits 'impressive' 100-point mark in Oilers' 53rd game

The Oilers captain made NHL history Saturday night.

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Blue Jackets, John Tortorella reportedly parting ways; five landing spots for the veteran coach

If Tortorella is, in fact, done in Ohio, where will he go next?

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NHL COVID-19 case tracker: Updated list of players to miss games during 2021 season

Which NHL players have tested positive or otherwise missed games due to COVID protocol-related reasons so far in the 2021 season?

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IIHF U18 Men's World Championship 2021: Time, TV channel, live stream, where, when, schedule

The annual U18 Men's World Championship is set to take place from April 26 to May 6.

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NHL suspends Pavel Buchnevich for cross-checking on heels of controversial Tom Wilson fine

The incidents occurred in separate games between the Capitals and Rangers, keeping the pressure on NHL Department of Player Safety head George Parros.

Jacob Camenker

Rangers, Capitals start off game with six fights in first five minutes

Before the clock hit five minutes played, 72 penalty minutes had been handed out.

Jackie Spiegel

Why did the Rangers fire John Davidson and Jeff Gorton?

The executives were shown the door after a 26-21-6 season and missing out on the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Joe Rivera

Rangers 'disappointed' Tom Wilson not facing suspension

John Scott and Paul Stewart also weighed in on what occurred.

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Capitals' Tom Wilson avoids suspension for sucker punch, body slam in Rangers brawl

The controversial winger once again escaped without major discipline.

Joe Rivera

Tom Wilson suspension timeline: Controversial Capital hit with fifth ban

Another day, another dangerous Tom Wilson hit that injured his target. Those outraged over the NHL's inconsistency should focus on ambiguous bylaws that have enabled hockey's latest, biggest villain.

Brandon Schlager

Rangers respond to Tom Wilson's sucker punch that sparked brawl: 'Zero respect'

Artemi Panarin was lost for the game and the season after the brawl.

Joe Rivera

Tom Wilson punches Buchnevich, slams Panarin

Wilson, a repeat offender, was at it again on Monday.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Capitals delete tweet lauding Tom WIlson

Tom Wilson was handed 14 minutes in penalties Monday night.

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Canucks' Jake Virtanen placed on leave following sexual misconduct allegations

The alleged incident occurred in September 2017 in a Vancouver hotel room.

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TNT-NHL kerfuffle: Shaq struggles, network runs promo showing Oilers captain Andrew Ference — not Connor McDavid

The NHL heading to Turner Sports is a good thing, but Shaquille O'Neal and the crew need to read up on the, er, present day of the league.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL's new TV rights, explained: What to know as ESPN, TNT replace NBC in USA

The NHL has officially completed a new round of U.S. television deals that will see the sport move away from NBC, its domestic home for a generation of hockey fans.

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NHL Draft prospect rankings 2021: Luke Hughes remains No. 1 in spring's top 32

FCHockey breaks down the 2021 NHL Draft and which prospects could go in the first round.

Josh Bell, FCHockey

U18 World Championship 2021: Rosters, NHL draft status

The 2021 IHF U18 Men's World Championship will see 250 of the game's top players under 18 compete for national pride and a gold medal beginning April 26.

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