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Frozen Out: The NHL’s Russian Superstars Grapple with Another Lost Olympic Window
With international sanctions keeping Russia on the sidelines, the NHL’s biggest stars are lamenting a 'lost generation' of best-on-best hockey that may never take the ice.
Heart of the Roster: Matthew Tkachuk Reclaims the Ice in Season Debut
After a grueling recovery from offseason core surgery, Florida’s spark plug Matthew Tkachuk officially returned to the lineup Monday night.
Still 'The Captain': Chicago Erupts in Emotional Welcome for Jonathan Toews
In a night defined by nostalgia and mutual respect, Winnipeg veteran Jonathan Toews received a deafening standing ovation as he returned to the city he led to three Stanley Cup championships.
All-In in Vegas: Why the Golden Knights Refused to Wait on Rasmus Andersson
Vegas General Manager Kelly McCrimmon reveals why securing the top-pairing defenseman before the Olympic hiatus was a non-negotiable priority for the franchise's title ambitions.
Safety First for Valeri Nichushkin: Avalanche Forward Sidelined Following Pre-Game Traffic Collision
Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin was a late scratch Monday night after a vehicular accident on his way to Ball Arena necessitated a precautionary absence.
Bay Area Grit: Sharks Bolster Bottom-Six with Acquisition of Kiefer Sherwood
The San Jose Sharks have officially added veteran muscle to their lineup, acquiring hard-hitting forward Kiefer Sherwood in a strategic trade with the Vancouver Canucks.
Between the Pipes and Over the Line: Panthers-Sharks Clash Erupts into Rare Goalie Grapple
A physical showdown between Florida and San Jose reached a boiling point Monday night as opposing netminders abandoned their creases to trade blows in a chaotic late-game scrum.
A Dynasty’s Anchor and an Island’s Pioneer: Remembering Phil Goyette
Five-time Stanley Cup champion Phil Goyette, the legendary center of the Canadiens’ golden era and the man who first stood behind the Islanders' bench, has passed away at 92.
Nazar Dodges Disaster: Blackhawks Top Prospect Returns to Ice After Scare
After a terrifying incident involving a puck to the face, Blackhawks rookie Frank Nazar was back at practice Sunday and is targeting a return to the lineup this week.