Rumblings: Why some pending free agents won't be re-signed or traded
In the tight salary-cap era, contenders are taking a look at holding on to their pending UFAs to maximize bang for the buck.
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Panthers' Jagr day-to-day with sore groin
Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr exited Saturday's loss to the Washington Capitals with a groin injury. He is considered day-to-day, according to coach Gerard Gallant.
Referee leaves game after taking puck off head
Referee Dean Morton had to be helped off the ice after taking a puck off the back of the head in the second period of the Boston Bruins-New York Rangers game.
Kings' Gilbert suspended 3 games for boarding
Kings defenseman Tom Gilbert has been suspended three games for boarding Ducks forward Nick Ritchie, the NHL said.
Sabres' Bogosian out weeks with knee sprain
Sabres defenseman Zach Bogosian is out indefinitely with a sprained ligament in one of his knees.
Wild C Dalpe out 4-6 weeks after knee surgery
Minnesota Wild center Zac Dalpe will miss the next four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery to repair a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee.
Red Wings reacquire Frk, send him to minors
The Detroit Red Wings assigned forward Martin Frk to the AHL Tuesday after claiming him off waivers from the Carolina Hurricanes.
Why small players are on the rise in the NHL
There's a very good reason why we're seeing more players under 6 feet tall in the league recently. Plus, which NHL team should hire Theo Epstein?
Can Leafs become NHL's Cubs?
Toronto president Brendan Shanahan -- who knows a things or two about curses -- says the Cubs' title is "a good lesson for everybody." Can hockey's longest-suffering team follow suit?
Rangers extend winning streak to four games
The Rangers used five goals, two of which were short-handed, to beat the Bruins for the second time in 11 days.
Caps light the lamp three times in the third period (1:22)
The NHL Microcore Index for 2016-17
When considering every NHL team's microcore (No. 1 center, No. 1 defenseman, goalie), who comes out on top? Our panel ranks the entire league.
Jimmy Vesey, Sam Bennett top under-24 rankings
The NHL has become a young man's game. Which young guns were at their best this week? Who needs to step it up? The latest Hot or Not, U24 edition, highlights a rising Ranger and a hot Flame.
Kane knocks in go-ahead goal for Blackhawks (0:33)
Tempers flare in Maple Leafs' win over Canucks (1:48)
Brad Marchand: From pest to one of the best
His antics might still antagonize opponents, but -- as his stellar World Cup showing revealed -- Boston's Brad Marchand has become a complete player and earned a seat at hockey's big-boy table.
Plekanec's slapper gives the Canadiens a shorthanded goal (0:27)
Hall's most wanted: Darryl Sittler's 10-point stick
The Hockey Hall of Fame is looking for the stick Toronto Maple Leafs star Darryl Sittler used in his record-breaking 10-point game from 40 years ago. Have you seen it?
Sabres' Lehner shines in net (0:26)
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Hockey Hall of Fame's most wanted
Tarasenko nets the game winner in OT (0:31)
Blue Jackets give Canadiens first regulation loss in style
Sergei Bobrovsky recorded his third shutout of the season, tied for most in the NHL. In the process, he gave Columbus its largest shutout win ever.
Blue Jackets' 10-0 win over Canadiens was a record-setting one (1:19)
Fantasy 30: Latest on Halak, Trouba and more
Get caught up with all the latest fantasy-relevant news around the NHL, including injury fill-ins and new line combinations, with intel on every team.
Habs' double whammy crushing foes
Stud defenseman Shea Weber and all-world goalie Carey Price are largely responsible for the near-flawless start by the Montreal Canadiens. Plus, Loui Eriksson is better than this.
Can Montreal keep scoring like this?
With Carey Price in goal, the Montreal Canadiens don't need a high-powered offense. But they've got one this season. Here's why that trend will continue.
Time is now for Ovechkin
Alex Ovechkin is one of the greatest scorers of all time. But unless his Washington Capitals win it all, he won't be considered a great player. Plus, Tyler Seguin, mystery man.
Forecaster: Matchups, projections for Nov. 7-13
A preview for the week of Nov. 7-13 in fantasy hockey, with key matchups and projections in a downloadable PDF cheat sheet, as well as notes on specific teams and players to use.
Five players who need to get their groove back
The Red Wings' captain is stuck in neutral, while the Bruins' glue guy bears little resemblance to the dynamo who lit up the World Cup. They're not the only high-profile stars who've struggled.
Kadri steals McDavid-Matthews hyped tilt
The first showdown between No. 1 picks Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews ended up being a bit of a scoresheet dud for the duo on Tuesday -- but not for one Nazem Kadri, who was checking McDavid.
By the numbers: The starts of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews
The two youngsters go head-to-head tonight. And there's a stat that matches up with the early days of Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin.
Jets won't back down
Never mind all the hype about young players Tuesday night -- the story worth knowing centered on the Winnipeg Jets and their ability to never give up.
Power Rankings: Canadiens, Connor McDavid keep cruising
Montreal's Shea Weber is making an early case for MVP, while Connor McDavid and the Oilers look slick on both sides of the puck. And Devan Dubnyk has backstopped the Wild all the way to No. 3.
Three stars for October: Connor McDavid, Shea Weber, Jonathan Marchessault
Chalk up another accolade for Connor McDavid, who had 12 points in nine games to take top honors in October.
Struggling Isles, McDavid-Matthews, Greene, Lucic
Scott Burnside, Craig Custance, Joe McDonald and Pierre LeBrun recap the first showdown between Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews, cover the struggling Islanders, surging Canadiens and more. Plus, Devils D Andy Greene and Oilers LW Milan Lucic stop by.
Scariest goalie masks
This is the time of year when it's OK to go all goalie and wear a scary mask in public. So we decided to collect the scariest masks in the NHL from this season, with a few classics thrown in.
Wild among NHL's sustainable hot starts
Some teams off to a hot start will come back to the pack soon, based on the underlying metrics. Others, such as the Wild and these five others, won't.
Top 250 fantasy hockey rankings
Need help in a specific stat category on your fantasy hockey team? Here are the players you should pick up or trade for right now. Plus, updated rest-of-season rankings.
Moulson, Hanifin among must-add players
Ready to make a change to your fantasy hockey roster? Here are the best players that are available in the majority of ESPN leagues, along with highly owned players that should be dropped.
Three stars of the week: Craig Anderson, Devan Dubnyk, Shea Weber
The Ottawa Senators' Craig Anderson was somehow able to focus this week, even after his wife was diagnosed with cancer.
McDavid, Laine top the under-24 charts
Players under 24 are increasingly holding more power in today's NHL. Which ones were at their best this week? Which ones could step it up? Welcome to Hot or Not, U-24 edition.
Will the Red Wings trade a goaltender?
Given the struggles of goaltenders around the NHL, Red Wings GM Ken Holland is in a position of strength with two solid netminders. Does that change?
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Connor McDavid and the Oilers out for warmups for their final regular season game at Joe Louis Arena.
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Julius Nattinen-ANA does the between the legs move to score a shorthanded goal on a breakaway.
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The Canada-Russia series starts tomorrow out west, including game 2 on US election night, in case you need a distraction.
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Carl Grundstrom-TOR led the U20 four nations in goals (5) and points (7) in the 3 game round robin tournament.
Bucci Mane @Buccigross
Even with 4-Game Win Streak, tonight vs Winnipeg is #NYR's cheapest remaining game on resale market. Starting at $60 bit.ly/NYRWINNov6
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The Kadri-Sedin hit is the kind that Jarmo Kekalainen wanted to make part of banned hits last March at GMs meeting. But he got shot down
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Nazem Kadri does not face any further discipline for his hit on Daniel Sedin.
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New York Rangers make it four successive wins after sinking Boston Bruins | #NHL es.pn/2f751Gp
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Can the Maple Leafs become the NHL's version of the Chicago Cubs? | @MapleLeafs @Cubs #NHL #MLB es.pn/2escETw
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Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr day-to-day with sore groin es.pn/2fd80dG
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Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr day-to-day with groin injury es.pn/2fd80dG
Brendan Gallagher @BGALLY17
Was an honour to stand on the blue line beside a kid this tough #HockeyFightsCancer instagram.com/p/BMdNo7SgjvJ/