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How does Ovechkin's injury impact the goal-scoring chase -- and the Capitals' playoff hopes?
The race to 894 goals is currently on hold as the superstar scorer will miss the next four to six weeks. Here's everything you need to know.
BOLD PREDICTIONS CHECK-IN
Grading our preseason bold predictions for every NHL team: What we nailed, what we missed
Jim Montgomery not lasting the season in Boston? Yep. Canes missing the playoffs? Not so much. Here's where predictions stand at the quarter mark.
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THE JETS ARE FLYING
IS IT SUSTAINABLE?
Are the Winnipeg Jets really this good? Inside their hot start -- and whether it's sustainable
In a season of surprises, none have been more shocking than the Jets' sudden ascent. What's changed? And are they now a Stanley Cup favorite?
PROJECTING A NEW TEAM NA
BEST UNDER-24 PLAYERS FROM CAN/US
Who would make the roster of Team North America in 2024-25? Projecting the full lineup
The under-24 group was the best part of the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. If such a team existed for the 4 Nations Face-Off, here's who makes the cut.
FUTURE POWER RANKINGS
NHL Future Power Rankings: Predicting best, worst teams for the next three seasons
Which NHL teams are set up for long-term success? We stacked all 32 franchises' expectations through 2026-27.
FANTASY HOCKEY
What Bruins coaching change means for slumping stars
Stay up-to-date with fantasy hockey injury news around the NHL, and will the Bruins benefit from the "new coach bump?"
Free agent watch: Marchment, Palmieri on hot streaks
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
WINTER CLASSIC UNIS REVEALED
Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues unveil 2025 Winter Classic jerseys
Each respective 2025 Winter Classic jersey for the Blackhawks and Blues includes first-of-its-kind details for the franchises.
POWER RANKINGS
FANTASY HOCKEY TAKEOVER!
NHL Power Rankings: Panic or patience on these struggling players in fantasy hockey?
The Jets maintain the top spot, but who follows? Plus, our fantasy experts weigh in on a critical player on every team.
NHL
Gaudreeau has 2 goals, assist as Wild beat Oilers 5-3 for 5th win in 7 games
— Frederick Gaudreau had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night.
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- Bruins get win in Sacco's first game at helm
- NHL explains no ban for Knights' Whitecloud
- Caps' Ovechkin out 4-6 weeks with leg fracture
- Canes' Andersen out 8-12 weeks after surgery
- Laine skates with Habs for first time since injury
- Top Blackhawks blueliner Jones to miss 4 weeks
- Leafs' Matthews in Germany for injury treatment
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Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for the 2024-25 season
With a new season underway, here's how a panel of coaches, analytics gurus and former players ranks all 32 teams' netminder depth.
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PWHL reveals home and away uniforms for 2024-25 season
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
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