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Kraken Forward Ryan Winterton Takes Leave of Absence Amid Career-High 18 Points
Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton is taking a temporary leave of absence to attend to a family matter after recording 18 points in 62 games this season.
Hurricanes and Kraken Set for Two-Game NHL Global Series in Helsinki
The NHL Global Series returns to Finland on Nov. 12 and Nov. 14 as the Carolina Hurricanes face the Seattle Kraken in Helsinki.
Blues Sign Atlantic Hockey POTY Felix Trudeau to Two-Year Entry-Level Contract
Forward Felix Trudeau joins the St. Louis Blues on a two-year deal after finishing second in the nation with 25 goals for Sacred Heart.
Paul Maurice Joins Scotty Bowman as Only NHL Coaches with 2,000 Games
Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice will reach the 2,000-game milestone on Tuesday night against the Seattle Kraken.
Blackhawks to Debut No. 3 Pick Anton Frondell During Four-Game Road Trip
Anton Frondell, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft, is traveling from Sweden to join the Chicago Blackhawks after scoring 20 goals in 43 SHL games.
NHL.com Correspondent Jessi Pierce and Three Children Perish in White Bear Lake House Fire
Veteran hockey journalist Jessi Pierce, 37, and her three young children were found deceased following a residential structure fire in Minnesota on Saturday morning.
Alex Ovechkin Reaches 1,000 Career Goals in 3-2 Overtime Defeat to Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 1,000th combined NHL goal during a 3-2 overtime loss against the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday.
Metro Division Playoff Watch: Top Four Teams Take the Ice Sunday
The Metro Division playoff watch heats up as the top four teams compete on Sunday following a critical Saturday of NHL action.
Anthony Stolarz Injury Forces Hospital Trip as Leafs Fall 5-2 to Senators
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed Saturday's start after a puck struck his throat during warmups, leading to a 5-2 defeat against Ottawa.