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NHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the player who leveled up for every team

How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1-31, and those results are tabulated to the list featured here. Teams are rated through Tuesday night’s games, taking into account overall record, recent success and other factors such as injuries. Last week’s rankings Note: Standings point pace is based on games through […]

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NHL Awards Watch: Hart Trophy race even more chaotic with one month left

Recency bias is very much a thing, considering that the ballots aren’t sent out until near the end of the season and the votes are sent in right up until the first game of the playoffs. This is especially true of the Hart Trophy race, for which players such as Taylor Hall, Corey Perry and […]

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NHL Trendspotting: How do the Columbus Blue Jackets just keep winning games?

Since coach John Tortorella’s volcanic eruption at the expense of the officials (and his bank account), which happened to coincide with the loss of their starting goalie, the Jackets have had a 13-3-2 stretch. If you extend it to include their most recent 25 games, they’re a remarkable 18-3-4. Just how have they managed to […]

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NHL Awards Watch: Calder, Norris trophy races in state of chaos

Here’s the NHL Awards Watch for February. Again, this is a prediction of how I expect the voters would consider the current candidates, as well as a look at their merits. Keep in mind that the PHWA votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng trophies; broadcasters vote for the Jack Adams; and […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus hidden All-Stars for every team

The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled for Jan. 25 in St. Louis, where some of the league’s best and brightest (and available, if their schedules permit) players will be showcased. Being named an All-Star takes great numbers and some level of renown. It’s easy for worthy players to be overlooked. So for the Power Rankings […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus one stunning stat for every team

How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1-31, and those results are tabulated to the list featured here. Teams are rated through Tuesday night’s games, taking into account overall record, recent success and other factors such as injuries. The previous ranking for each team is its spot in our final […]

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NHL Awards Watch: Nathan MacKinnon has Hart; new Jack Adams leader

Here’s the NHL Awards Watch for January. Again, this is a prediction of how I expect the voters would consider the current candidates, as well as a look at their merits. Keep in mind that the Pro Hockey Writers Association (PHWA) votes for the Hart, Norris, Calder, Selke and Lady Byng; broadcasters vote for the […]

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Stars’ Corey Perry says elbow to Ryan Ellis’ head ‘very unintentional’

DALLAS — Dallas Stars winger Corey Perry, the first player to be ejected from an NHL Winter Classic, said his hit that injured Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis was an “awkward play” with unintentional results. In the first period, Ellis kept the puck in the attacking zone at the blue line and attempted a shot […]

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2020 NHL Winter Classic: Schedule, jerseys, matchups and predictions

Whether you’re a die-hard follower of pucks, someone who just watches the Stanley Cup playoffs, or are brand-new to the sport, we’ve got you covered as you get ready to watch the event on New Year’s Day. Why were these teams and this venue chosen? What do the special uniforms look like? Which players are […]

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Predators, Stars gearing up for Texas-sized Winter Classic

The annual showcase is going to be one big outdoor game when the Dallas Stars host the Nashville Predators at the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium on Wednesday — even without “Big Tex” booming out the customary “Howdy, folks!” that visitors to the State Fair of Texas hear each fall. More than 84,000 fans are expected […]

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