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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team
The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.
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The Thanksgiving Panic Index: Which NHL teams are the most concerned?
Teams in playoff position on the holiday tend to stay there (77.1% since 2005). Who is in the best and worst shape?
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Can the Predators turn their season around?
Nashville is the worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades?
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Team USA hockey reveals 2026 Milan Olympic jerseys
The uniforms are an homage to the 1960s squad, which won America's first ice hockey gold medal.
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Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Matt Boldy rising and Connor Hellebuyck out injured.
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December schedule hacks: Stack your lineups with Devils, Mammoth players
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for December, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.
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- Islanders' Palmieri has torn ACL, out 6-8 months
- Rangers' home woes reach 'unacceptable' level
- 'No Plan B' if Olympic hockey arena is not ready
- Keller plays in Utah loss after death of father
- Canadiens' D-man Matheson gets $30M extension
- Ducks goalie Dostal (upper body) out 2-3 weeks
- ✍ Grading all 32 teams at the quarter mark
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NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff hopes for all 32 teams
At the quarter-season mark, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.
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NHL's biggest early-season surprises: Penguins, Rangers, more
Who has overachieved or underachieved in the first month, and will it continue? Here are four teams in each category.
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Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sharks are No. 1
As the 2025-26 season gets rolling, here's an updated ranking of each club's players in the system.
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Olympic hockey rosters: Who's in and who's out right now?
The NHL is back at the Games (Feb. 11-22). Here's a look at which players will make the cut for the big five.
