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The numbers behind Lane Hutson's breakout rookie campaign
Overlooked at the draft due to his size, the Canadiens defenseman now looks like a lock for the Calder Trophy.
NHL Awards Watch: Final regular-season ballots for seven different trophies
The MVP and rookie of the year races have new leaders. Here's the latest intel from PHWA voters.
PLAYOFF WATCH FOR APRIL 11
STANDINGS, PROJECTIONS, SCHEDULE
Stanley Cup playoff watch: What's at stake in Friday's games?
From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor.
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Predictions for every team's 2025-26 contention status
From top Cup contenders to teams on the bubble to those still building, here's the "next year now" for all 32.
OVECHKIN'S RECORD
NHL
'That's just Ovi': How a true original set a goal-scoring record
Unorthodox as some of his methods might seem, the Capitals' star set a mark that might never be broken.
WHO NEEDS THE CUP MOST?
RANKING THE PLAYOFF TEAMS
NHL Urgency Index: Which teams need to win the Stanley Cup right now?
The Leafs, Stars and Oilers are among eight teams under the most pressure to win a title -- and here's how we know.
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY
FROZEN FOUR APRIL 10 & 12 ON ESPN
Men's Frozen Four: How Western Michigan, Boston University could win title
We break down the chances of the Broncos and Terriers in the national championship game.
NCAA hockey schedule, results, previews, highlights
Scores, highlights, features and more, from the regionals to the Frozen Four and national title game.
THE RISE OF WERENSKI
NHL
How Zach Werenski has leveled up during an emotional season for the Blue Jackets
As the team continues to honor the memory of Johnny Gaudreau, the veteran blueliner has been at the forefront.
USA HOCKEY'S PROBLEM
NHL
Can USA Hockey get more elite players to go to the IIHF World Championship?
For years, the tournament has been an afterthought for many NHL players. Here's how that could change.
OVECHKIN PASSES GRETZKY
RANKING HIS TOP 20 GOALS
Ranking the top 20 goals in Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking career
Which of his 895 make the list? Here's a countdown chronicling the future Hall of Famer's highlights.
LeBron, Michael Jordan top reactions to Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals winger set the record on Sunday against the New York Islanders for goal No. 895.
Ovechkin career goal record chase: No. 895 passes Wayne Gretzky
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Top Headlines
- Howard wins Hobey Baker, MSU's first since 2001
- Avs' Landeskog (knee) plays 1st game in 3 years
- Hurricanes bring in top KHL prospect Nikishin
- Capitals celebrate Ovi's record, wrap up top seed
- Marchand's first goal with Panthers keys win
- Hertl returns to ice as Knights close in on Pacific
- McGroarty, 4 other Pens players out for season
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What to expect from top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.
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Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2025 NHL draft
James Hagens, Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer are among the top prospects for the upcoming NHL draft. But who checks in at No. 1 in our first rankings?
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Capitals fan follows Ovechkin's goal record chase in countdown-themed car
Eddie Twomey's jeep is adorned with a number of decorations reflecting Alex Ovechkin's chase to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL career goals record.
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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher offers fan jersey swap to honor late mother
After his mother's death, Gallagher is set to receive his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey back from a fan.
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Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary
The Sabres legend kept rolling on the broadcast despite the puck opening up a gash above his left eye.
