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Gabriel Landeskog Sidelined: Avalanche Captain Faces Week-to-Week Absence
Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog is designated week-to-week following a lower-body injury sustained during a recent shootout victory against Dallas.
Golden Knights-Oilers Face Off at 9:30 p.m. with Pacific Division Implications
The Golden Knights-Oilers matchup airs tonight at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN as both teams vie for the Pacific Division title.
NHL Power Rankings: Complete 1-32 Poll and Critical March Dates
The latest NHL Power Rankings provide a full 1-32 hierarchy alongside the single most important game for every franchise during the month of March.
Stanley Cup Playoff Watch: Post-Deadline Seeding and Draft Lottery Projections
The Stanley Cup playoff watch intensifies as NHL teams compete for division titles and postseason seeds following the recent trade deadline reset.
Jack Hughes Records Hat Trick as Devils Defeat Rival Rangers 6-3
Jack Hughes tallied three goals and one assist on Saturday to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers at the Prudential Center.
Blackhawks Icon Troy Murray Dies at 63: A Legacy of 915 NHL Games and 584 Career Points
Former Chicago Blackhawks center and broadcaster Troy Murray has passed away at age 63 following a three-year battle with cancer, leaving behind a 45-year legacy in hockey.
NHL Department of Player Safety Issues Five-Game Ban to Evgeni Malkin
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin will miss five contests following a high cross-check on Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin during Sunday's game.
2026 NHL Trade Deadline: Colorado Adds Kadri and Nelson in 20-Trade Frenzy
The 2026 NHL trade deadline concluded with 20 trades involving 33 players on Friday, headlined by Nazem Kadri returning to the Colorado Avalanche.
Avalanche Re-Acquire Nazem Kadri in Trade with Calgary Flames
The Colorado Avalanche have finalized a trade with the Calgary Flames to bring back veteran forward Nazem Kadri to the Mile High City.