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Islanders advance to first ECF in 27 years

Sporting News had all the action as the Islanders and Flyers battled it out for a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

Jackie Spiegel

Golden Knights win Game 7 behind Lehner shutout

Sporting News had all the action as the Canucks and Golden Knights battled it out for a spot in the Western Conference finals.

Jackie Spiegel

Stars vs. Avalanche Game 7: Joel Kiviranta completes hat trick in OT, sends Dallas to WCF

Sporting News had all the action as the Stars won in overtime against the Avalanche for a spot in the Western Conference finals.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Thatcher Demko posts 48-save shutout, sends series with Golden Knights to Game 7

Vancouver and Vegas will play in a winner-take-all Game 7 on Friday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers' Oskar Lindblom will play in Game 6

The Flyers forward hasn't played in an NHL game since he was diagnosed with cancer in December.

Jackie Spiegel

Timeline: Canucks' Thatcher Demko gets first playoff start, makes 42 saves in elimination game

Demko made 42 saves in the Canucks Game 5 win as they live to play another day.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers stay alive as Claude Giroux finally scores, Scott Laughton nets OT winner vs. Islanders

The Islanders still the lead best-of-seven series 3-2 with Game 6 on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Bo Horvat scores NHL-best ninth goal of Stanley Cup postseason

The Canucks captain has been on a goal-scoring tear in the NHL bubble.

Jackie Spiegel

Hockey Diversity Alliance calls on NHL to implement change, sign pledge

The HDA was created in June 2020 by current and former NHL players who are BIPOC.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL players outside the bubble show support for postponement of games on Twitter

Inside the bubble, NHL players opted to not play games Thursday and Friday nights.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL players unite, take a stand: 'Hate their guts on the ice, but I couldn't be more proud'

The NHL's players opted to not play the four games slated to take place on Thursday and Friday nights.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL players will not play Thursday, Friday: 'Some things are bigger than sports'

The NHL's players united and opted to not play Stanley Cup playoff games on Thursday and Friday.

Jackie Spiegel

Evander Kane, Matt Dumba critical of NHL’s decision to play after NBA boycott: ‘The NHL is always last to the party’

The NHL played its full slate of games Wednesday night while the NBA, MLB and MLS saw postponements.

Jackie Spiegel

As NHL plays on amid unrest, some question whether words are enough: 'I don't think we should be here'

The NHL held a moment of silence and read a prepared statement prior to a Bruins vs. Lightning playoff game Wednesday, which was played after the NBA and MLB postponed games due to players protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL plays games amid sports boycotts, a move that misses the mark once again

The NHL and its players opted to not boycott games Wednesday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Logan Couture, who is Canadian, says he was sucker-punched in Toronto for supporting GOP

Couture claims he was sucker-punched after mentioning he would vote Republican in the 2020 presidential election if he could.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Maple Leafs-Penguins trade grades

With both teams out of the running for the 2020 Stanley Cup, they shifted to building for 2020-21.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Tyler Toffoli returns to lineup, scores goal on first shift vs. Golden Knights

Toffoli missed 10 postseason games with an injury.

Jackie Spiegel

Lightning's Blake Coleman takes air, scores unreal goal in Game 2 vs. Bruins

The Tampa Bay forward scored a beauty to get his squad on the scoresheet in the first period Tuesday night.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks' Travis Green showing maturity behind Vancouver bench yet 'always learning'

The Canucks head coach has taken lessons he's learned along the way to lead Vancouver into the second round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Marc-Andre Fleury's agent jabs Golden Knights on Twitter, and NHL pundits have jokes

Allan Walsh tweeted Fleury being stabbed in the back. Hockey media members were razor-sharp in their responses.

Tom Gatto

Mike Milbury to 'step away' from NBC NHL role following sexist comment

The longtime hockey man says he doesn't want to be a distraction after saying on the air that not even women could distract players.

Tom Gatto

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 2020 Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

Flyers' Carter Hart caps first playoff series win with 'special' moment

Philadelphia's 22-year-old goalie does it against the player he looked up to as a youngster.

Tom Gatto

Flyers coach Alain Vigneault expertly jaws at Brendan Gallagher with callback to 2014 series

Vigneault dealt a little karma toward Gallagher, whose jaw is broken, for a comment he made back the 2014 Eastern Conference finals between the Canadiens and Rangers.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mike Milbury criticized after saying women couldn't 'disrupt' NHL players in bubble

Hockey analyst Mike Milbury is once again facing criticism for comments he made on air during "NHL on NBC." after saying there were no women 'to distract' NHL players in bubble

Jordan Heck

Stars 'own,' eliminate Flames

It was a roller-coaster of a night for the Stars and Flames. Dallas climbed out of a 3-0 hole and sent Calgary out of the bubble.

Jackie Spiegel

Matthew Tkachuk's reactions to Flames' disastrous Game 6 is every Calgary fan

Calgary needed a win in Game 6 to avoid elimination from the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Matthew Tkachuk injury update

The Flames assistant captain was also a game-time decision for Games 3-5. He has not played since leaving Game 2.

Jackie Spiegel

Brendan Gallagher injury update: Canadiens forward out with broken jaw

The feisty winger will miss the remainder of the series against the Flyers following surgery. Philly's Matt Niskanen was suspended one game for his role.

Jackie Spiegel

Canucks vs. Blues: Four key moments in Vancouver's Game 5 win

The Canucks now lead their best-of-seven series with the 2019 Stanley Cup champion Blues three games to two.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens stay alive

The Canadiens win Game 5; they will look to force a Game 7 when they play Game 6 on Friday.

Jackie Spiegel

Ex-Maple Leaf Nazem Kadri showing maturity, leading Avs playoff push

Kadri has scored 11 points in eight postseason games in 2020.

Jackie Spiegel

Alex Ovechkin's two goals help Capitals avoid sweep vs. Islanders

The Capitals avoided getting swept out of the playoffs with a 3-2 win against the Islanders on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuck dies at 57 after cancer battle

The Hockey Hall of Famer had an exceptional career that has him 20th on the NHL's all-time points list.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter mourns Dale Hawerchuk

Hawerchuk passed away from stomach cancer on Tuesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Flames lose Game 4 in overtime

Calgary was 12 seconds from taking a 3-1 series lead; instead, the series is knotted at two games apiece.

Jackie Spiegel

Jack Edwards stays in character, bashes injured opponent

Carolina's social team stuck up for the 20-year-old Svechnikov, who was injured after battling down low with Boston's Zdeno Chara.

Tom Gatto

Mike Milbury delivers truly awful take on Tuukka Rask and is justly roasted for it

Milbury said he wouldn't have left the playoffs if he were in Rask's shoes. Twitter was quick to pounce.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask opts out of Stanley Cup playoffs

Rask claimed some things are more important than hockey: namely, his family.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Bo Horvat doubles up against the Blues, and so do the Canucks

The Vancouver forward made the defending champs look silly with two more highlight-reel goals, the second one an OT winner.

Tom Gatto

NHL bubble, explained: A guide to the hub city rules, teams & schedule

The NHL 2019-20 season resumes with 24 teams competing for berths and seeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Teams will be isolated in two hub cities in Canada.

Tom Gatto

Blue Jackets' Alexander Wennberg scores Goal of the Year candidate

The Blue Jackets tied their series with the Lightning on Thursday.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens coach Claude Julien rushed to hospital with chest pains

Julien, 60, is being kept under observation at the hospital.

Tadd Haislop

Rod Brind'Amour's 'crime scene' comment costs him $25,000

The NHL didn't even wait until the next day to fine the Carolina coach for criticizing the league.

Tom Gatto

Despite loss, Carey Price's stick save leaves everyone in awe

The Montreal goalie made the save of the playoffs in the second period of Game 1 vs. Philadelphia.

Tom Gatto

Avs score in bunches, grab Game 1 victory

Colorado scored in bunches as it took early control of its playoff series vs. Arizona.

Tom Gatto

Lightning defeat Blue Jackets in 5-OT thriller

The fourth longest game set a bunch of records and crazy game-highs.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL playoff odds 2020: Avalanche, Lightning keep Stanley Cup favorite status after qualifying rounds

Here are the latest odds to win the Stanley Cup in 2020 as the NHL's playoffs get under way.

Joe Rivera

NHL playoff bracket predictions

Sporting News projects the entire NHL playoff bracket, including expert predictions for each first-round series and our pick to win the 2020 Stanley Cup.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft lottery results 2020: Rangers jump to top of draft order

Will the Broadway Blueshirts now nab generational talent Alexis Lafreniere? Here are the complete results from the Phase 2 drawing to determine picks 1-16.

Jackie Spiegel

Best quotes from 5-OT epic

The quote machine was churning Tuesday after more than 150 minutes of hockey was played.

Jackie Spiegel

Twitter loves 5-OT thriller

It lasted longer than two NHL regulation games — heck, more than two regular-season overtime games — and Twitter loved it.

Jackie Spiegel

Stanley Cup predictions: SN's 2020 playoff picks

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

Jackie Spiegel

Rigged? Rangers ball blooper at NHL Draft lottery leads to conspiracy theories, jokes

The Broadway Blueshirts won the second phase of the NHL's draft lottery on Monday night and, of course, everyone had what to say.

Jackie Spiegel

NHL Draft lottery Phase 2, explained

Here is everything you need to make sense of the 2020 NHL Draft's Phase 2 lottery, including updated odds and the current order of picks as teams are eliminated from postseason contention.

Jackie Spiegel

What time is the NHL Draft lottery? TV channel, odds & more to watch the Phase 2 drawing

Here's a complete guide to watching Phase 2 of the NHL Draft lottery, including the start time and TV channel.

Dan Bernstein

NHL returns: Standings, seeds & Round 1 projections for Stanley Cup playoffs

The Stanley Cup playoffs are almost here, and this year a semi-playoff takes us into the real thing. Here's what you need to know about standings, seedings and more.

Joe Rivera

NHL restart schedule 2020: Updated dates, times, TV channels for qualifying round & playoff games

Here is the complete schedule for the NHL's 2020 season restart, including the start times and TV channels for games from both the qualifying and round robin series.

Brandon Schlager

Maple Leafs' comeback sets stage for Game 5

Sporting News tracked all the scoring and highlights from Game 4 between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens eliminate Penguins in four

Sporting News has all the highlights from Game 4 between the Canadiens and Penguins. See below the complete results from the NHL qualifying round.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs coach Sheldon Keefe after Toronto blows three-goal lead, loses in OT: 'We just got what we deserved'

Toronto will try to stave off elimination Friday night in Game 4.

Jackie Spiegel

Maple Leafs teen Nick Robertson scores first NHL goal

Robertson became the first 18-year-old to score a playoff goal for Toronto in 76 years.

Jackie Spiegel

Presidents' Trophy-winning Bruins won't be No. 1 overall seed for playoffs

Boston can't finish higher than the No. 3 seed n the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs.

Jackie Spiegel

Canadiens a game away from eliminating Penguins and everyone has lost their mind

Montreal entered the qualifying round as the 12th seed in the East.

Jackie Spiegel

Micheal Ferland injury update: Canucks winger leaves bubble with undisclosed injury

Ferland returned to the lineup for Game 1 after missing months due to post-concussion syndrome.

Jackie Spiegel

WATCH: Tuukka Rask makes save with head

Rask showed quick reflexes and a touch of creativity in front of his own net.

Dan Bernstein

Maple Leafs' Jake Muzzin released from hospital, out for rest of qualifying round

The Maple Leafs were less than two minutes away from closing out a convincing 3-0 victory when the veteran defenseman was injured.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes troll Rangers fans, Cherry after sweep

To the victor goes the spoils.

Jackie Spiegel

Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov scored a hat trick. Sadly, no hats marked the occasion.

The young superstar potted three goals and led his squad to a 2-0 lead in their best-of-five qualifying-round series.

Jackie Spiegel

Puffy coats, coffee, swearing: How NHL coaches stay warm in an ice-cold rink

While some of the NHL's bench bosses may have switched over to warmer attire, not everyone is shunning the cold.

Jackie Spiegel

Mark Scheifele, Patrik Laine reportedly doubtful for Jets-Flames Game 2

Winnipeg will likely be without two of its top forwards against Calgary.

Tom Gatto

Avalanche beat Blues on Nazem Kadri's goal with 0.1 seconds remaining

Colorado wins its Western Conference round-robin opener in dramatic fashion.

Tom Gatto

NHL games today: Full TV schedule for the 2020 season restart on Saturday, Sunday

The NHL is back in a big way on Aug. 1, and you can catch a lot of puck action over the weekend. Sporting News gives you the full weekend schedule for the return of the NHL.

Joe Rivera

Scheifele down; Jets claim Flames' Tkachuk tried to injure him

Winnipeg's No. 1 center did not return after being helped off the ice. His coach accused the Calgary agitator of a "dirty, disgusting hit" that could have ended Scheifele's career.

Tom Gatto

NHL's tone on racism shifts with Matt Dumba's pregame speech, Oilers-Blackhawks anthem

"Hockey is a great game, but it could be a whole lot greater," the Wild defenseman said.

Dan Bernstein

Rangers, Hurricanes kick off NHL restart with incredible goal-fight combination

The Rangers and Hurricanes brought some immediate excitement to Saturday afternoon's Stanley Cup Qualifier.

Jordan Greer

NHL fans are kneeling at home because players won't protest during national anthem

The trend went viral on social media Friday afternoon.

Dan Bernstein

When do the NHL playoffs start? Key dates for qualifiers through Stanley Cup Final

Here's everything we know about the return of the NHL in 2020.

Sam Jarden

The Seattle Kraken have joined the NHL, and fans love the team name

The NHL announced the addition of a new franchise: The Seattle Kraken.

Jordan Heck

NHL awards 2020: Finalists for Hart, Norris, Vezina and other honors

Who will take home the hardware? Here are the finalists for the NHL's most prestigious awards.

Jordan Greer

Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews misses mark with coronavirus comments

There are bad coronavirus takes and there are what Jonathan Toews said.

Joe Rivera

NHL Phases 3 and 4, explained: What to know about next steps for 2019-20 season return

Training camps will begin in mid-July under Phase 3 of the NHL/NHLPA Return to Play plan.

Tom Gatto

Devils to hire Lindy Ruff as coach, keep Tom Fitzgerald as GM, report says

New Jersey is turning to a coaching veteran and staying the course with a top executive.

Tom Gatto

Chicago Blackhawks to keep nickname, logo in continuing tribute to namesake

The NHL team says Black Hawk "has inspired generations of Native Americans, veterans and the public."

Tom Gatto

NHL Phase 2: Details, what's allowed, next steps for 2019-20 season return

Players began hitting the ice in small groups when Phase 2 commenced on June 8.

Sam Jarden

How does the NHL Draft lottery work in 2020? Explaining Phase 2 odds, teams & date of draw

Sporting News breaks down everything you need to know about the funky 2020 NHL Draft Lottery.

Jackie Spiegel

No. 1 NHL pick will come in Phase 2 of draft lottery

The NHL held the draft lottery, with a team outside the bottom seven jumping up to get the No. 1 pick. That team is TBD and will be determined by a Phase 2, date TBD.

Brandon Schlager

What time is the NHL Draft lottery? TV channel, odds & more to watch 2020 pick order reveal

Here is everything to know about the 2020 NHL Draft lottery, including the start time and updated results.

Sam Ficarro

Amazon gives Seattle NHL arena new name: Climate Pledge Arena

Your Amazon Prime dollars are hard at work in Seattle.

Joe Rivera

Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe to enter Hockey Hall of Fame as members of 2020 class

The former Flames captain and the former Oilers star defensemen are tentatively scheduled to be enshrined in Toronto in mid-November.

Tom Gatto

Bryant Gumbel closes HBO 'Real Sports' episode with commentary on the 'Black Tax'

"It's the added burden that comes with being Black in America," Gumbel said at the end of the show.

Tom Gatto

ESPY Award winners 2020: Full results, highlights, best moments from the ESPYs

With major sports still on hold because COVID-19, this year's presentation focused on service to the community.

Tom Gatto

Donald Trump campaign rally does not fill Tulsa arena, and Twitter has sports attendance jokes

The BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., seats about 19,000 people.

Tom Gatto

Lightning, Blue Jays halt training in Florida after multiple positive COVID-19 tests

The coronavirus outbreak in Florida apparently is impacting the sports world, too.

Tadd Haislop

Sabres suddenly fire Jason Botterill three weeks after Kim Pegula's 'he's our GM' comments

Buffalo claimed "philosophical differences" with its general manager were the reasons for the move.

Tadd Haislop

Stanley Cup playoffs 2020: Everything we know about the NHL's potential resumption

The NHL's 2019-20 regular season was paused in March. Now, it's looking more and more as if hockey could return in July.

Jackie Spiegel

Capitals goalie Braden Holtby expresses hope that protests can build bridge over America's racial divide

“You’re bringing pride to every person who believes in the universal value of a human being. Keep fighting, and I vow to demonstrate and educate what you are fighting for.”

Mike DeCourcy

NHL Player Gaming Challenge: Schedule, entry list, how to watch

All 31 teams, along with NHL Seattle, will be represented in a four-week tournament of "NHL 20" starting April 30.

Sam Ficarro

Sidney Crosby has a chance to speak up after Mario Lemieux's statue in Pittsburgh is vandalized

Crosby has long been one of the NHL's most tight-lipped players, but he has an opportunity to weigh in on one of the most important issues in the U.S.

Jacob Hancock

Sports' reactions to George Floyd's death further steer talk to collaboration

Black and white, posters on social media expanded on two basic themes this week: Be united in opposing racism and, above all, do not stay silent any longer.

Tom Gatto

Evander Kane asks athletes to speak out on George Floyds death

The San Jose winger appeared on ESPN's 'First Take' to express his outrage over the incident.

Sam Jarden

All 31 NHL teams' signings

The NHL's 2019-20 season is on pause, but that hasn't stopped teams from signing draft picks, college hockey UDFAs and players from Europe.

Jackie Spiegel

Sabres' Eichel admits frustration with losing seasons

The Buffalo forward has missed the playoffs in each of his five NHL seasons.

Sam Jarden

McDavid talks NHL season after having role in Return to Play Committee

The Edmonton superstar was part of the joint league-player committee to discuss plans to resume the season.

Sam Jarden

NHL 2019-20 regular season: Bruins win Presidents' Trophy, Pastrnak and Ovechkin share Rocket Richard

The Boston Bruins win the Presidents' Trophy for the third time in franchise history.

Sam Ficarro

Maple Leafs' John Tavares on integrity of Stanley Cup: 'It will be as deserving as any player or team before'

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the the Columbus Blue Jackets in the play-in round of the 24-team playoff.

Sam Ficarro

NHL players look to manage uncertain injury risks after extended downtime

With the NHLon pause for months, this is likely the longest most players have been off skates since their youth hockey days.

Jackie Spiegel

Jim Montgomery on Stars dismissal, road to sobriety: 'That firing was deserved'

The Dallas Stars fired the second-year head coach on Dec. 10 citing "unprofessional conduct."

Sam Ficarro

May 24, 1990: Edmonton Oilers win fifth Stanley Cup

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins in five games to win their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years.

Sam Ficarro

A look at the NHL's best golfers

These guys put the "fore" in forecheck.

Sam Jarden

Devils reportedly contacted Swedish coach Gronborg

The Devils switched coaches in December, with Gronborg reportedly considered for the job.

Sam Jarden

Lightning's Alex Killorn explains why team voted 'no' on 24-team playoff format

Tampa Bay held the second-best record in the Eastern Conference when the season was paused on March 12.

Sam Ficarro

Power ranking all 31 NHL goal songs

Every goal song is accompanied by excitement, but some are much more iconic than others.

Sam Jarden

Shea Weber excited about 24-team playoff: 'It gives us a chance to keep playing'

If proposed changes to the postseason format are approved, then the Montreal Canadiens would qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2016-17 season.

Sam Ficarro

Laine on possible season return: 'My game's probably going to look terrible'

The Winnipeg forward had 63 points in 68 games before the season was paused on March 12.

Sam Ficarro

NHL, NHLPA help donate thousands of dollars to teachers

Three teachers across America received a donation to help fund in- classroom technology.

Sam Jarden

Kesler posts stomach-turning surgery photo on Twitter

The Anaheim forward has missed the entire season following hip surgery this summer.

Sam Jarden

New hockey league 3ICE to feature eight Hall of Fame coaches

The three-on-three hockey league is set to debut next Summer.

Sam Jarden

Akim Aliu: 'Hockey is not for everyone...But it damn sure should be'

The former Calgary Flames forward detailed in an essay for the Players' Tribune the racism he faced during his career and what the NHL can do to move forward.

Sam Ficarro

Art Ross Trophy 2020

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

Jackie Spiegel

Devils' Cory Schneider says a resolution to 2019-20 NHL season should be coming 'shortly'

The NHL season has been paused since March 12 as rumors continue to swirl about how the season will finish.

Sam Ficarro

Rocket Richard Trophy race 2020

Sporting News breaks down the winners, leaders and everything you need to know about one of hockey's most prestigious individual awards.

Jackie Spiegel

NHLPA Open: Participants, how to stream 'Fortnite' tournament

Sixty-five players will participate in a "Fortnite" tournament for a $200,000 charity prize pool

Sam Ficarro

Marner: 'What if someone gets sick and dies?'

The NHL is hoping to resume the 2019-20 season in some capacity over the summer.

Jackie Spiegel

Florida open to pro sports teams

Ron DeSantis became the second U.S. governor to clear the way for major pro sports to resume.

Sacha Pisani

Leafs' Clifford: team wants Stanley Cup for Toronto

The Maple Leafs were in third place in the Atlantic Division when the season was paused.

Sam Ficarro

Devils' Connor Carrick focused on personal growth during NHL pause

The Devils defenseman said he was playing the best hockey of his career before the season's pause.

Sam Ficarro

Sports to resume in Arizona, governor says

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey opened the door for professional sports to return to the state, albeit behind closed doors.

Sacha Pisani

AHL cancels rest of season

After weeks of speculation, the league has finally pulled the plug on the 2019-20 campaign.

Sam Jarden

Best NHL goal celebrations

What's a goal without a good "celly" to follow it up?

Sam Jarden

Steve Yzerman's top five career moments

In honor of Steve Yzerman's 55th birthday, here are the five best moments from his historic career.

Sam Jarden

Dubnyk, Danault against 'hub cities' proposal

The NHL is reportedly considering 11 to 14 locations to stage games if season resumes.

Sam Ficarro

Vulgar Brendan Leipsic messages surface online

The forward apologized for the messages, which he claimed were leaked after a friend's Instagram was hacked.

Sam Jarden

NHL Global Series 2020: League, NHLPA announce postponement of international games

The NHL announced on Friday the series has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jackie Spiegel

Call of Duty Royale tournament: Teams, live bracket, rules for 'Warzone' event

Players from every major U.S. sport will be represented in the video game competition.

Dan Bernstein

Former Oilers recount 2006 Stanley Cup Final run

Edmonton made it all the way to Game 7 of the 2006 Stanley Cup Final before falling to Carolina.

Sam Jarden

SN Q&A: Denis Leary on 1970 Bruins, Bobby Orr, Cam Neely taking his money and why Boston should be 2020 Stanley Cup champs

Actor, comedian and die-hard Bruins fan Denis Leary looks back at the 1970 championship, the 2019-20 Bruins and more.

Jackie Spiegel

Blackwood hopes to re-sign with Devils

The 23-year-old goaltender played in 47 games this season with a 2.77 goals-against average.

Sam Ficarro

Memo to the NBA, NHL: Quitting the current season is not an option

Some are pushing for the leagues to cancel what remains of their suspended seasons and instead focus on a successful launch to 2020-21. This is the worst possible approach.

Mike DeCourcy

Trudeau: NHL players must quarantine

The Canadian Prime Minister warned that returning NHL players would have to follow strict guidelines.

Sam Jarden

Hawerchuk describes battle against stomach cancer

The Hockey Hall of Famer was diagnosed with stomach cancer in Aug. 2019.

Sam Ficarro

Thronton shaves iconic beard

The San Jose Sharks forward had been cultivating his facial hair for the better part of two years.

Sam Jarden

Halak happy to stay in Boston

The 34-year-old is part of arguably the best goalie tandem in the NHL.

Sam Ficarro

NHL issues memo about potentially conducting June draft

June 5 is the rumored date for the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.

Sam Ficarro

Halak, Bruins agree to extension

The Slovakian goaltender has been in Boston since 2018.

Sam Jarden

Laraque battling coronavirus

The former NHL player announced his diagnosis Thursday on social media.

Sam Jarden

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on 2020-21 season starting in December: 'Under consideration'

The 2019-20 season is still paused, but conversations have already begun on how to address the 2020-21 season.

Jackie Spiegel

Swedish NHL players reportedly skating during quarantine

Sweden's relaxed response to COVID-19 has let players hit the ice while the rest are on lockdown.

Sam Jarden

Swedish NHL players reportedly skating during quarantine

Sweden's relaxed response to COVID-19 has let players hit the ice while the rest are on lockdown.

Sam Jarden

Maple Leafs' Campbell loving Toronto

The Leafs' backup was loving his new team before the pandemic halted the season.

Sam Jarden

Auston Matthews throws down alley-oop pool dunk

Matthews might have a career in the NBA waiting for him after the quarantine ends.

Sam Jarden

Hurricanes to cut ties with AHL affiliate

The Checkers have been Carolina's AHL affiliate since 2010.

Sam Jarden

NWHL Draft results 2020

Boston University forward Sammy Davis stays in her collegiate city after going No. 1 overall to the Pride.

Sam Ficarro

Canucks' Alex Edler spending part of quarantine watching 2011 highlights

The defenseman has been reliving Vancouver's run to the Stanley Cup Final.

Sam Jarden

NHL reportedly eyeing December start to 2020-21 season

The 82-game regular season would extend into May and the playoffs would be pushed into July.

Sam Ficarro

Jake Muzzin says hand is 'pretty much 100 percent ready to go'

The Maple Leafs defenseman suffered a broken hand on Feb. 25.

Sam Ficarro

NHL now selling team-specific face coverings to stop spread of COVID-19

The NHL's 2019-20 season has been paused, but fans can still show support for their favorite team when venturing outside.

Jackie Spiegel

Makar, Hughes and Fox discuss how college hockey prepared them for NHL

Each defenseman played multiple seasons in college hockey before making the jump to the NHL.

Sam Ficarro

Joel Ward officially announces retirement, hockey world reacts on Twitter

It took some time, but Joel Ward officially announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday.

Jackie Spiegel

Top five NHL goalie tandems

To have a successful season in today's NHL usually requires two productive goaltenders.

Sam Ficarro

Craig Anderson unsure of NHL future

The Ottawa netminder is turning 39 next month and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Sam Jarden

NHL's best dogs

Hockey players have been able to spend a lot more time with their furry friends during the pandemic.

Sam Jarden

Flames' Treliving: 'hub cities' gaining steam

The Flames general manager said a lot of questions needs to be answered before anything is finalized.

Sam Ficarro

NHL exec explains criteria for "hub cities"

The league has proposed playing the rest of the regular season in certain host cities around the U.S. and Canada.

Sam Jarden

Doughty's Secret Santa gift? A stick from Tkachuk

Doughty's teammate Ben Hutton's Secret Santa gift was pretty darn classic.

Sam Ficarro

Merzlikins signs extension with Columbus

The Latvian was one of the best rookie goalies in the NHL this year and is looking forward to the day he can get back on the ice and in front of his fans.

Sam Jarden

Andersen hoping to stay sharp during quarantine

The netminder has been holed up with his Toronto teammate since the NHL season was paused.

Sam Jarden

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman on league return, draft: 'We don't live in a world of perfect anymore'

The NHL commissioner spoke to Sportsnet on Wednesday regarding the restart of the season and crowning a 2020 Stanley Cup champion.

Jackie Spiegel

The Great One vs. The Great Eight Showcase final: Gretzky, Ovechkin battle it out in 'NHL 20'

Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin battled it out on Wednesday night in an "NHL 20" stream to raise money for charity.

Sam Jarden

NHL reportedly scraps neural-site idea, focus on one city per division

The NHL has reportedly focused on finishing the season with one city per division hosting games.

Sam Ficarro

Gerard Gallant reportedly interviews with Devils

Gallant was fired by the Vegas Golden Knights on Jan. 15.

Sam Ficarro

Wayne Gretzky looks forward to the day Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks his goals record

Gretzky and Ovechkin are two of eight players in NHL history to have scored at least 700 goals.

Sam Ficarro

Meet Michal Jordan, the hockey player who can't shake the Michael Jordan mix-ups

Hockey's Michal Jordan is not to be confused with the basketball icon.

Jackie Spiegel

Wayne Gretzky optimistic NHL season will resume

The NHL season was paused on March 12 due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Sam Ficarro

Wayne Gretzky rooting for Alex Ovechkin to break his goals record

Alex Ovechkin trails Wayne Gretzky by 188 goals for the all-time mark.

Sam Ficarro

April 18, 1999: Wayne Gretzky's last NHL game

Twenty-one years ago, Wayne Gretzky ended his 21-year professional hockey career — 20 spent in the NHL.

Jackie Spiegel

Wayne Gretzky by the numbers: A look at 'The Great One's' NHL career

Wayne Gretzky's career stat sheet is filled with eye-popping stats.

Sam Ficarro

Five potential landing spots for Dustin Byfuglien

The defenseman and Winnipeg mutually agreed to terminate his contract on Friday.

Sam Ficarro

Korpisalo signs two-year extension

The Finnish goalie was having a career year before the NHL paused the 2019-20 season.

Sam Jarden

Byfuglien leaves Winnipeg

The defenseman's long-running contract saga ended on Friday when he agreed a deal to leave Winnipeg.

Sam Jarden

NHL and New Hampshire: What to know about league's possble return

Manchester, N.H., has hosted the NCAA Division I men's hockey tournament in the past.

Sam Ficarro

Coronavirus updates: NBA players, Von Miller, other sports figures who tested positive for COVID-19

Sporting News is tracking those from the sports world who test positive for the coronavirus.

Tom Gatto

Senators' Thomas Chabot pleased with improvement despite tough year

Chabot was one of Ottawa's bright spots in a year of rebuilding for the franchise.

Sam Jarden

Andrei Markov retires

The blueliner spent his entire 17-year NHL career in Montreal, playing 990 games for the team.

Sam Jarden

Akim Aliu on Bill Peters coaching in KHL: 'I believe in second chances for everyone'

Peters was hired to coach in the KHL on Wednesday.

Jackie Spiegel

Gretzky, Ovechkin to face off in 'NHL 20'

The two NHL legends will go head-to-head on the virtual ice to raise funds in support of coronavirus relief.

Sam Jarden

California's talk of extended crowd bans doesn't change much for teams, leagues

The state's governor and the mayor of its largest city are both warning teams that fans won't be in the stands for the next few months. That might not matter.

Tom Gatto

Canucks' Tyler Myers: 'We see ourselves as a playoff team'

Vancouver, now on the cusp of a playoff spot, was in free fall before the season pause on March 12.

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says 2019-20 season is 'probably going to be playing into the summer'

The NHL paused the season back on March 12.

Jackie Spiegel

Disgraced ex-Flames head coach Bill Peters hired by KHL team

The former Calgary head coach signed a two-year deal with Yekaterinburg Avtomobilist.

Jackie Spiegel

NWHL reportedly establishing expansion team in Toronto

The NWHL is seeking to add its first Canadian team after the folding of the CWHL last year.

Sam Ficarro

Oilers create 'Colby Cave Memorial Fund'

The Oilers forward died Saturday from a brain bleed.

Sam Ficarro

How coronavirus has impacted the NHL

The coronavirus pandemic has halted the NHL season indefinitely.

Sam Ficarro

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman tells CNN's Anderson Cooper: 'We’re exploring all options' for return

The NHL's commissioner stressed that there is no set timetable right now for play to resume.

Jackie Spiegel

Doughty: 'Honestly, I don't see how the season is going to return'

When the 2019-20 season was paused, the Los Angeles Kings had the fourth-worst record in the NHL.

Sam Ficarro

Canucks' Tanner Pearson on rebound year, possibly playing NHL game on his birthday — in August

The 2019-20 season was a good one for the Canucks and Tanner Pearson. Whether or not they will get a chance to finish what they started is still up in the air.

Jackie Spiegel

Ilya Sorokin reportedly to sign with Islanders

The Russian goaltender was New York's third-round draft pick in 2014.

Sam Ficarro

Players, media share memories of Colby Cave

Cave died Saturday morning at the age of 25.

Sam Ficarro

Goldobin to leave Canucks, join KHL team

The Russian winger spent four seasons in Vancouver but never found consistency.

Sam Jarden

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