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'A true hockey destination': Why this is the golden age of the Florida Panthers
A Stanley Cup title. A superstar-laden roster. A packed, boisterous arena. And now, the 2026 Winter Classic. Here's how a hotbed was created.
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Knights take command, plus each team's points pace vs. expectation
Another jumble atop the list gives us a new No. 1. Plus, a breakdown of how each team has performed vs. its preseason over/under from ESPN BET.
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THE TALE OF MIKE KNUBLE
'I get to be one of the funny trivia answers!' Meet the only NHL teammate of Ovechkin and Gretzky
With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.
TOP PROSPECTS AT WJC
WHO STOOD OUT FOR EACH TEAM?
Prospects who impressed, teams that shocked us (for better or worse) at the 2025 World Juniors
The world's best under-20 talent was on display in Ottawa. Here's who raised their prospect and draft stock the most.
AWARDS WATCH
NHL Awards Watch: The MVP race tightens up -- and adds more contenders
At the midway mark of the 2024-25 season, are some awards already sewn up? We checked in with a panel of PHWA voters to check the temperature.
JAGR BOBBLEHEADS V2.0
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Penguins bring back second-chance Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads against Senators
The first 7,500 fans in attendance for the Penguins' matchup against the Senators will receive the bobblehead.
HOCKEY BETTING
NHL betting: Can the Maple Leafs win the Presidents' Trophy?
Why there's value to be found in a play on Toronto to have the NHL's best regular-season record.
4 NATIONS FACE-OFF
Everything you need to know about the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off
4 NATIONS FACEOFF
COMING IN FEBRUARY
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
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- Sens, Greig reach 4-year deal before free agency
- Pens' Crosby passes Sakic, now 9th on scoring list
- Blue Jackets place Monahan (upper body) on IR
- Two Wild defenders added to lengthy injured list
- NHL postpones Kings' home game due to wildfires
- NHL to play outdoors in Miami, Tampa in 2026
- Malkin's streak of 209 consecutive games ends
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Kaapo Kakko swap
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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NHL Future Power Rankings: Prospect, cap, roster predictions
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
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Sights and sounds from the Blues-Blackhawks Winter Classic
The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are facing off in the 2025 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
