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How Patrice Bergeron influenced a new wave of defensive forwards

Asking this question of two-way players such as Aleksander Barkov, Elias Lindholm and Ryan O’Reilly, among others, made them all feel some things. At first? It was laughter because of the nature of the question given Bergeron’s chokehold on the Selke, winning six times — the most of any player in NHL history. Eventually, the […]

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Brandt Clarke scores 1st NHL goal in Los Angeles Kings’ win

Clarke, the No. 8 overall selection in 2021, had just been sprung from the penalty box for taking down David Pastrnak and was all alone when he skated in on Linus Ullmark and slipped the puck past the Boston goaltender. “I think from when I touched it at the red line to when everyone was […]

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Bruins, Jeremy Swayman settle on $3.475 million in arbitration

The ruling was handed down Tuesday after Swayman and the team had a hearing Sunday. The Bruins chose a one-year contract instead of two. Swayman, 24, is again expected to share duties in net with reigning Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Linus Ullmark. The two shared the William Jennings Trophy this past season for leading the NHL […]

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Bruins bring back forward Milan Lucic on one-year deal

Milan Lucic is once again a member of the Boston Bruins, with the hulking veteran forward signing a one-year deal, the team announced Saturday. The Bruins have yet to confirm the details of the contract, with Lucic’s deal reportedly worth $1 million, according to TSN. “It’s really exciting for me and it’s really exciting for […]

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How No. 1 NHL draft pick Bedard may impact fantasy hockey

Chicago fans and fantasy managers alike can let themselves believe the hype: In Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks unquestionably have a franchise-altering player within their grasp. The boy out of North Vancouver – touted in The Hockey News’ 2018 Superstar Issue as a 13-year-old back and pursued by minor-level scouts even before then – was granted […]

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Bruins trade former Hart Trophy winner Hall to Blackhawks

The Boston Bruins have traded former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hall and the rights to pending unrestricted free agent forward Nick Foligno were sent to the Blackhawks on Monday for the rights to defensemen Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula, who are pending restricted free agents. The move gives the Blackhawks […]

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Friday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more

Elsewhere, the Islanders are hoping to rebound off this week’s uncharacteristic 7-4 loss to the Blues. A big ask, considering they’re facing the red-hot Devils in New Jersey. The Isles are better at home than on the road. A later-night highlight features Connor McDavid and the Oilers hosting the Wild after losing in Minnesota 5-3, […]

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Wednesday fantasy hockey tips: NHL picks, matchups, more

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, players who must improve

For this week’s NHL Power Rankings, we identified one player for each club who must step up in the coming days and weeks. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results […]

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With bigger plans ahead, Boston Bruins secure playoff berth in East, feat that ‘is not an automatic’

BOSTON — Jeremy Swayman rebounded from a rough stretch with 23 saves and the Boston Bruins clinched a playoff spot by holding off the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 on Saturday to halt a season-high three-game losing streak. Trent Frederic and Erik Haula scored first-period goals for Boston, which went on the skid after winning 17 of […]

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