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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, surprises of 2023-24 season

What have been the biggest positive surprises for each team? That’s what we aim to explore this week, along with unveiling a new 1-32 order in the Power Rankings, led by a new team at No. 1. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 […]

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Consistency matters: Solid, steady fantasy hockey pickups

More Teams. More Games. Henrik Lundqvist gets choked up talking about the support his family provided him during his hockey journey. (0:55) If your fantasy hockey team needs a jolt of energy here in Week 5 of the season, maybe lightning in a bottle should not be your target. In a sense, I mean that […]

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Hurricanes need nine rounds of shootout to defeat Kings

LOS ANGELES — Jordan Martinook scored in the ninth round of the shootout, and the Carolina Hurricanes blew a three-goal lead before hanging on for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night. Sebastian Aho had a short-handed goal and an assist and scored again in the shootout for the Hurricanes, who […]

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How Game 3 will be won: Keys for Hurricanes, Devils

Based on the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Devils obviously have them right where they want them. The Devils lost the first two games against the New York Rangers and rallied to win their series in seven games. If they’re going to do it again, there needs to be several reversals of […]

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NHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions

More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]

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2023-24 Fantasy hockey top 300 player rankings

No surprises at the top, where a pair of star teammates in Edmonton lead fantasy forwards once again. Keep reading to see where postseason standouts in Matthew Tkachuk and Jake Oettinger sit, as well as much-hyped draft pick Connor Bedard. 1. Connor McDavid, C, Edm (C1) 2. Leon Draisaitl, C, Edm (C2) 3. Elias Pettersson, […]

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Hurricanes agree to four-year deal with captain Jordan Staal

The Carolina Hurricanes signed captain Jordan Staal to a four-year contract worth $11.6 million, the team announced Sunday. The forward’s new deal includes a no-movement clause for three seasons and a no-trade clause for the final season in 2026-27. Staal, 34, was set to become an unrestricted free agent Saturday. Getting Staal locked in gives […]

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Bruins net NHL-record 12th straight home win to open season

BOSTON — The Boston Bruins set the NHL record for most home victories to start a season with their 12th straight, topping the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in overtime Friday with a power-play goal from David Pastrnak. The Bruins broke the mark of 11 that was set by the 1963-64 Chicago Blackhawks and equaled last season […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings: Power play roles to watch

Brandon Montour (up one spot to No. 158) has been dazzling on the point for the Panthers for the past few weeks, sitting sixth in fantasy points among defensemen. Hampus Lindholm (up eight spots to No. 189) has been nearly as good for the Boston Bruins and sits 11th among defenders. So why are they […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings: How to plan for injuries and returns

Brad Marchand, at this time last week, was listed to miss another 16 games, returning after the month of November was done. Late Wednesday, his timetable became “before Thanksgiving.” Then, on Thursday, he laced up and scored two goals and one assist in 18 minutes of surprise action. The Bruins gave Marchand the night off […]

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