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The NHL's top 100 players: Where do McDavid, Matthews, Pastrnak, Hellebuyck land?
Who lands after repeat No. 1 Connor McDavid? Our panel of more than 50 experts voted on the league's best for this season.
INSIDE UTAH'S EPIC OPENER
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Beer-chugging fans, indoor snow, custom goal horn: How the Utah Hockey Club pulled off an iconic opening night
Game 1 was the first step in creating something the fans can call their own. Here's how the UHC pulled it off in an accelerated timeline and what's next.
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WHERE EVERY TEAM FINISHES
Why the Stars will win the Cup, and predictions for every NHL team's finish in the 2024-25 season
With opening night upon us, we reveal which teams will make the Cup Final, the clubs poised to make the playoffs and who'll be on the outside.
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Josh Norris scores overtime goal to lift Senators past Kings 8-7
— Josh Norris capped a two-goal effort with the game-winning goal 56 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators beat the Los Angeles Kings 8-7 on Monday.
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- Gaudreau's dad takes ice with Jackets at practice
- Isles' Roy returns, 'thankful' for time in Colorado
- Ovechkin shifts to right wing for Caps' 2nd game
- Panthers' Tkachuk to miss a week due to illness
- Utah remains unbeaten after wild OT win at MSG
- Sharks place top pick Celebrini on injured reserve
- Panthers captain Barkov set to miss 2-3 weeks
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2024-25 NHL breakout predictions: Lafreniere, Fantilli, more
From young skaters ready to level up to superstar, to those on new teams (or with new teammates), here are 36 players set to take a step up.
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Bold predictions for every NHL team for the 2024-25 season
With opening night approaching on Oct. 8, we take big swings on what will transpire for each team in the 2024-25 season.
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2025 NHL draft prospect watch list: Hagens, Misa, more
With the Hlinka-Gretzky Cup in the rearview mirror, draft season has begun across the globe. Here are the most intriguing skaters right now.
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Best goalie masks across the NHL in the upcoming season
There are a handful of creative mask designs around the NHL as the 2024-25 season gets underway.
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New Jersey Devils to serve Garden State staple breakfast at home games
The Devils will be serving Taylor ham, egg and cheese sandwiches this season ... and have chosen a side in a New Jersey breakfast food debate.
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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.
