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Lingering questions for all 32 NHL teams heading into training camp: Goaltending, lineup, injuries, more

But now that fall is officially set to begin on Thursday, it’s also time for training camps around the NHL to open, as we look ahead to opening night of the season on Oct. 11. To help get you ready for the next few weeks — as teams decide on which players make the roster, […]

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Calgary Flames’ Milan Lucic ejected from Game 3 loss for charging Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith

Mike Smith was half a period away from shutting out the Calgary Flames in Game 3 of the Edmonton Oilers’ second-round Stanley Cup playoff series on Sunday. And then came Milan Lucic. Calgary trailed 4-0 midway through the third period when Lucic barreled into Smith while he played the puck behind Edmonton’s net. The collision […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the best trade of the past 10 years for each team

Trade season 2022 has arrived in the NHL! While there wasn’t a ton of action in recent weeks, we’ve seen an uptick now that Monday’s trade deadline is less than a week away. You can stay updated on all of the current deals with our trade tracker, but this week for the Power Rankings, we’re […]

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Fantasy hockey forecaster: March 7 to March 13

Anthony Mantha, W, Washington Capitals: I think the situation is just right for Mantha to have a nice fantasy run for the rest of this season. The Caps need the boost and he showed enough in his limited time with the Capitals last season that there is some reason to believe. In his 14 games […]

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Boston Bruins’ Brad Marchand’s six-game ban upheld by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman

Marchand was suspended by the NHL Department of Player Safety on Feb. 9 for punching and high-sticking Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry. Since the suspension was longer than five games, Marchand had the chance to appeal to Bettman. That hearing was held Wednesday. Marchand can continue his appeal to a neutral arbitrator, although a decision […]

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Tyler Toffoli scores in Calgary debut as Flames beat Columbus Blue Jackets for season-high 7th straight win

CALGARY, Alberta — Tyler Toffoli had a stirring debut with the Calgary Flames. Toffoli, acquired from Montreal a day earlier, scored, and the Flames won their season-high seventh straight game, beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night. “Obviously, coming to a really good team playing really good hockey right now, I was excited,” […]

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Waiver watch: Tyler Toffoli fantasy hockey trade reaction and more

Tyler Toffoli, LW/RW, Calgary Flames (Rostered in 25.3% of ESPN.com leagues ): Reunited with coach Darryl Sutter, the newest member of the Flames stands to benefit handsomely from his new lease on 2021-22. As does his fantasy managers. Traded to Calgary from the Canadiens in exchange for a package including picks, a prospect, and Tyler […]

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Latest updates on the NHL and COVID-19: Postponements, protocols, the Olympics and more

In just over 36 hours (from early Monday to Tuesday evening), nearly 30 players and staff members were added to the league’s COVID-19 protocols. Tuesday’s game between the Minnesota Wild and Carolina Hurricanes was postponed because of COVID-19, one day after the Calgary Flames’ season was put on pause amid an organizational outbreak. The situation […]

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Viewers guide to Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals on ESPN+

No rivalry has electrified NHL fans during the past 15 seasons quite like Sidney Crosby‘s Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Alex Ovechkin‘s Washington Capitals. But the two superstars are still playing as well as ever, with Ovechkin chasing down Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record and Sid inspiring the league’s next wave of talent. The saga continues on Friday […]

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Seattle Kraken plan for expansion draft as NHL teams leave players available for selection

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price and St. Louis Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko were among several star players left exposed in the Seattle Kraken expansion draft, as the NHL revealed its teams’ protected lists on Sunday. The Kraken will select one player from 30 NHL teams, as the Vegas Golden Knights are exempt from the draft. […]

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