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ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension
General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Awards: Most valuable picks, players and standouts from the 2026 season
Look back at the breakout players, best draft picks and smartest pickups of the 2026 fantasy hockey season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Denver wins in 2OT, vs. Badgers in Frozen 4 final
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero-game Friday
The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's key free agent this summer
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Denver wins in 2OT, gets Wisc. in Frozen Four final
In a double-overtime classic, Denver's Kent Anderson scored the winning goal to stun Michigan 4-3 and send the Pioneers to Saturday's Frozen Four title game against Wisconsin.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season
John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

CEO on Kraken's woes: 'Going to get it fixed'
While the Kraken are nearing elimination from playoff contention, CEO Tod Leiweke is confident the team can improve, saying "we're committed to fixing it."

ESPN NHL
Apr 10, 2026

Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought
The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Predators' Josi (upper body) misses Utah game
Predators defenseman Roman Josi was a late scratch before Thursday night's game at Utah because of an upper-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Wisconsin makes first Frozen Four final since '10
Wisconsin topped North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to reach the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club
Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Hurricanes' Chatfield out with lower-body injury
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield, who has two goals and a career-high 15 assists, has been ruled out against Chicago because of a lower-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Co-owner on Kraken's woes: 'Going to get it fixed'
While the Kraken are nearing elimination from playoff contention, co-owner Tod Leiweke is confident the team can improve, saying "we're committed to fixing it."

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Avs' Kadri to miss 'some games' with finger injury
Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri will miss "some games" because of a finger injury, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Sens' Chabot to play 17 days after breaking arm
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will play in Thursday's game against the Panthers, returning to the lineup 2½ weeks after suffering a broken arm.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Minnesota Viking: Wild ink D with fitting name
The Wild signed a defenseman named Viking Gustafsson Nyberg, a former UConn standout who signed a two-year, entry-level contract that begins with the current season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

?? Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Devils shutting down Luke Hughes for procedure
The Devils are shutting down defenseman Luke Hughes so he can undergo a procedure but did not reveal the type of procedure.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Back to the future: Repicking the 2016 NHL draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Clinching scenarios on 14-game Thursday
The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here's the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Hage, Verhoeff, Pohlkamp, more: Top NHL prospects playing in the Frozen Four
Scouting eyes from across the league will be fixed on the action in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are the top players to watch.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star returns to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

Re-picking the 2016 NHL draft: Who goes in the top 3?
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.

ESPN NHL
Apr 09, 2026

McDavid nets hat trick, 5-point night for Oilers
Connor McDavid scored his 15th career hat trick and added two assists in a win over the Sharks that moved the Oilers into sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Maple Leafs G Stolarz helped off vs. Capitals
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz left Wednesday's game against the Capitals early in the first period with a lower-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Ron Francis stepping down as Kraken president
Seattle Kraken president of hockey operations Ron Francis is stepping down from his role at the end of the season, the team announced on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Bruins sign Beanpot MVP Hagens to 3-year deal
The Bruins signed former Boston College forward James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Ovechkin: Will make call on future in summer
Alex Ovechkin says he is waiting until after the Capitals' season is over to decide whether he's calling it a career or returning to play one more year.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Capitals in a must-win game against the Maple Leafs?
Washington must string together some victories to get back to the playoffs. Plus, updated projections after Tuesday's 11 games.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Golden Knights remain unbeaten under Tortorella
With a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night, the Vegas Golden Knights extended their winning streak to four games under new coach John Tortorella, who took over behind the bench March 31 after the club fired Bruce Cassidy.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks inquiry
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

ESPN NHL
Apr 08, 2026

Avalanche clinch Central, secure West's top seed
The Colorado Avalanche defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Tuesday night to clinch Central Division and secure the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but after the win, coach Jared Bednar was quick to caution his team is "not all the way there yet."

ESPN NHL
Apr 07, 2026

Behold, the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoth debut new fan attraction at Delta Center
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.

ESPN NHL
Apr 07, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Ranking the most important matchups of Tuesday's 11-game slate
It's a pivotal evening in the hockey world. Here are the games with the biggest stakes, plus full playoff projections after Monday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 07, 2026

Cooper irked as penalty box injury sparks probe
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

ESPN NHL
Apr 07, 2026

Cooper irked as penalty-box injury sparks probe
The NHL is looking into the circumstances that led to Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pontus Holmberg hurting his left arm when he crashed shoulder-first into an unlatched penalty box door in Monday night's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Lightning's Kucherov, 32, nets 400th career goal
Tampa Bay superstar forward Nikita Kucherov, 32, scored the 400th goal of his career in the Lightning's 4-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Monday night, a power-play tally in the first period that gave him 126 points on the season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

GM Fitzgerald out as Devils eye 'new direction'
Tom Fitzgerald is out as the Devils' general manager in an abrupt late-season change of direction.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Stars ban buyer of tix tied to alleged Nazi salute
The Stars have indefinitely banned the fan who purchased the tickets in connection with an investigation into what appeared to be a Nazi salute at a game in December.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Finish the fantasy hockey finals strong with lineup strategy, best player picks
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Charge's MacLeod taking leave for cancer battle
Ottawa Charge coach Carla MacLeod is taking an indefinite leave as she continues to receive treatment in her battle with breast cancer, the team announced on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Islanders jumped at DeBoer; coach sold on vision
The Islanders jumped at the chance to get Peter DeBoer, while the coach was sold on the team's vision.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Atlantic Division?
The Lightning and Sabres are both playoff-bound, but the No. 1 divisional seed is up for grabs. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings.

ESPN NHL
Apr 06, 2026

Ranking the top candidates to win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"

ESPN NHL
Apr 05, 2026

Martone OT goal keeps Flyers' playoff push alive
Porter Martone's power-play goal put the Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 05, 2026

Martone's OT goal keeps Flyers playoff push alive
Porter Martone's power-play goal put the Flyers even closer toward ending a miserable playoff drought with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 05, 2026

Reeling Islanders fire Roy, hand reins to DeBoer
The Islanders fired coach Patrick Roy on Sunday and named Peter DeBoer as his replacement.

ESPN NHL
Apr 05, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Where the wild cards stand on Sunday
With 30 teams in action Saturday, there were big shifts. Plus, a guide to Sunday's games.

ESPN NHL
Apr 04, 2026

Back-to-back champion Panthers to miss playoffs
The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday's 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.

ESPN NHL
Apr 04, 2026

Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.

ESPN NHL
Apr 04, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Statement Saturday
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

Main Street regional network to cease operations
Main Street Sports Group, the flailing regional sports network, has informed NBA and NHL teams it will cease operations at end of their respective seasons.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

Jackets' Severson has season-ending surgery
Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

NHL playoff watch: The Flyers' path to the postseason
Philly needs a win Friday -- and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here's what matchups matter the most.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

Hart comes of IR, stops 19 shots in Knights' win
Golden Knights goalie Carter Knight made his first start since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 and had 19 saves to help Vegas defeat Calgary 6-3 on Thursday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

Hart comes off IR, stops 19 shots in Knights' win
Golden Knights goalie Carter Knight made his first start since injuring his left leg Jan. 8 and had 19 saves to help Vegas defeat Calgary 6-3 on Thursday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 03, 2026

Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks
The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

Stars fans' apparent Nazi salute leads to inquiry
The American Airlines Center has launched an investigation into four Stars fans doing what appears to be a Nazi salute during a December game.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Clinching day for the Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild?
Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota can punch postseason tickets on Thursday. Here's what to watch in a 14-game slate.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

Clinching day for the Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild?
Buffalo, Carolina and Minnesota can punch postseason tickets on Thursday. Here's what to watch in a 14-game slate.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

How Brandon Bussi's brother, Dylan, continues to inspire his NHL journey
The 27-year-old goalie has had a record-breaking debut season for the Hurricanes, and his brother remains in his mindset.

ESPN NHL
Apr 02, 2026

Avs' MacKinnon 1st to reach 50 goals this season
Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon became the first NHL player this season to reach 50 goals when his liner from up top beat Vancouver goaltender Kevin Lankinen early in the first period on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

Avs' Makar (upper body) to miss 'a few games'
The Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over the Flames earlier this week.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

Avs' Makar (upper-body) to miss 'a few games'
The Colorado Avalanche will be without defenseman Cale Makar for a few games after he suffered an upper-body injury in a win over Calgary earlier this week.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

Chris Pronger on Auston Matthews hit, future of NHL Player Safety
The Hall of Fame defenseman gives his take on the latest hot topics around hockey.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

NHL playoff watch: How many California teams will make the playoffs?
The Ducks, Sharks and Kings are all in action Wednesday. Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

Sabres' Carrick injures arm in fight with Isles' Lee
Sabres center Sam Carrick injured his left arm while trading punches with Islanders captain Anders Lee during Tuesday's game.

ESPN NHL
Apr 01, 2026

Shesterkin, Markstrom delight in rare goalie fight
Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin and his Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom had a lengthy fight midway through the third period of New York's 4-1 win Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

Ovechkin extends record with 20th 30-goal season
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4 on Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

Leafs CEO cites 'culture' for GM Treliving's firing
Maple Leaf CEO Keith Pelley cited "alignment" and "culture" as reasons the club fired GM Brad Treliving.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

Stars GM Nill earns two-year contract extension
The Dallas Stars have extended general manager Jim Nill's contract for two years through the 2027-28 season.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

NHL teams get new tool to calculate playoff cap
The NHL has given teams a tool to calculate cap compliance with the new playoff rules.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

?? Ranking each NHL team's top prospect
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

A wagon ... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

A wagon... or a freight train? How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn't just ending a playoff drought; it's smashing the gate open. Here's how the Sabres have done it, and how dangerous they'll be this spring.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

Playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle to bolster playoff seeds
Both clubs need the two points on the line in Tuesday's matchup. Plus, full playoff projections, and more.

ESPN NHL
Mar 31, 2026

Panthers hire ex-Amazon, Disney executive White
The Panthers have hired former Amazon and Disney executive Michael White as the team's new business operations president.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Crosby returns from injury as Pens rout Isles
Sidney Crosby was back in the lineup for the Penguins on Monday night after missing the previous game because of a lower-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Leafs, on brink of elimination, fire GM Treliving
Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving on Monday, with the team set to miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016-17.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Crosby back from injury as Penguins visit Isles
Sidney Crosby is back in the lineup for the Penguins on Monday night after missing the previous game because of a lower-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Vegas hopes Tortorella hire can reignite Cup hopes
General manager Kelly McCrimmon said Golden Knights players had lost their spark, and that played into Sunday's surprising decision to fire coach Bruce Cassidy and hire John Tortorella in his place.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Viva Las Vegas: Frozen Four keys for Michigan, Denver, Wisconsin, North Dakota
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Frozen Four: How Denver, Michigan, Wisconsin and North Dakota can win it all
With the men's hockey tournament heating up, we've got all the results, analysis and highlights.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Weekly pickups: Add hot-scoring McMann, Snuggerud for fantasy hockey finals
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

?? Playoff watch: Projections, draft lottery, more
The two Metro teams face off Monday -- and potentially again in April. Plus, full bracket projections, draft lottery standings.

ESPN NHL
Mar 30, 2026

Ranking the top Stanley Cup playoff bandwagons for ousted fans
For the 16 fan bases whose team doesn't make it, here's a guide on who they should root for.

ESPN NHL
Mar 29, 2026

Cassidy out, Tortorella in for slumping Knights
The Golden Knights fired Bruce Cassidy on Sunday and turned to John Tortorella to replace him.

ESPN NHL
Mar 29, 2026

NHL playoff watch: Updated East, West wild-card-race projections
What shifted after the 15-game Showdown Saturday? Here's the latest on the postseason bracket.

ESPN NHL
Mar 28, 2026

Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin sit vs. Stars
Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are day-to-day with injuries and did not play in Saturday's loss to the Stars.

ESPN NHL
Mar 28, 2026

Injured Penguins Crosby, Malkin to sit vs. Stars
Penguins stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are day-to-day with injuries and will not play Saturday against the Stars, coach Dan Muse said.

ESPN NHL
Mar 28, 2026

How Jack Hughes' 'golden goal' has changed him, according to teammates, opponents, himself
The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller coaster.

ESPN NHL
Mar 28, 2026

?? The top prospect in each team's pipeline
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.

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