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U.S. defenseman tiers: Why Fox, McAvoy are in an elite class
With the Olympics looming, these two young blueliners will be pivotal members of the squad in Beijing. Where do other defensemen slot in?
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's breakout player
Another week, another new team atop the ranks. Plus, we identify the player who has leveled up for all 32 clubs.
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NEW NEW JERSEY JERSEY
STORY BEHIND THE LOOK
How Martin Brodeur helped create the Devils' new third jersey
The franchise legend helped develop the team's first alternate jersey, which is laced with symbolism throughout its many design features.
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NHL ON ESPN
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
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The majesty of the NHL on ESPN theme: Narrated by Justin Bieber
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Lemieux ejected after Tkachuk says he bit hand
Brendan Lemieux was ejected from Saturday's win after Brady Tkachuk said he bit his hand during a tussle in the third period.
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Jets come back from early deficit to beat Flames
The Jets go down early 2-0, but score four unanswered goals to double up the Flames.
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Kyle Connor's second goal propels Jets past Flames
Kyle Connor's goal in the third period pushes Winnipeg past Calgary.
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Rantanen's hat trick lifts Avalanche past Predators 6-2
— Mikko Rantanen had a hat trick and an assist, Bo Byram scored in his return to the lineup, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Saturday night.
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Mikko Rantanen notches hat trick as Avs take down Predators
Mikko Rantanen tallies the third hat trick of his career in the Avalanche's win over the Predators.
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- Montreal assistant GM Mellanby abruptly resigns
- Two Isles games postponed due to COVID issues
- Panarin fined $5K for throwing glove at Marchand
- Ovechkin's 28th career hat trick lifts Caps to win
- Sharks GM Wilson takes temporary medical leave
- Panarin penalized for tossing glove at Marchand
- Worth the wait: Wild win after traffic delays game
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Inside Climate Pledge Arena
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First look at the Seattle Kraken's home, Climate Pledge Arena
Before the NHL's newest franchise take home ice for the first time, take a tour of the reconstructed arena that puts sustainability at the forefront.
NHL Rank: The top 100 players
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NHL Rank: Predicting the top 100 players for the 2021-22 season
We ranked the top 100 players based on how they'll play in 2021-22. A quartet of young, star centers tops the list.
All eyes on Auston Matthews
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All eyes on Auston Matthews
The Maple Leafs center is far from a traditional NHL superstar -- but he might be exactly the kind of star it needs.
