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NHL: Rangers open Western trip while Kraken prepare for Finland

The New York Rangers will open a four-game Western swing Saturday in Seattle. But that's nothing compared to the trip on which the Kraken are about to embark. Following the...

NHL: Steven Stamkos, Predators strive to stay hot vs. Blues

The Nashville Predators are cooking with a recipe for success ahead of their clash against the visiting St....

NHL: Sabres D Conor Timmins to make season debut vs. Blue Jackets

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Conor Timmins, injured in the team's final preseason game, will make his regular-season debut on...

NHL: Panthers bring recent surge into meeting vs. well-rested Capitals

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals will try to regain their winning form when they host Sam Reinhart...

NHL: Cutter Gauthier, Ducks strive to continue sprees vs. Flames

The Anaheim Ducks are filling nets and collecting wins, two trends they will look to continue when they...

NHL: Hurricanes brush off layoff, face speedy Canadiens in Game 1

The Carolina Hurricanes finally return to game action on Thursday. Key word: Finally. The Hurricanes have been awaiting their opposition for the Eastern Conference finals since...

NHL: Sabres’ Lindy Ruff receives 2-year contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres rewarded Lindy Ruff for ending the team's lengthy postseason drought on Wednesday by signing him to a two-year contract extension. Financial terms...

NHL: Avalanche D Cale Makar out for Game 1 vs. Knights

Colorado Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar will miss Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, head...

NHL: Avs star D Cale Makar misses practice ahead of Game 1 vs. Vegas

The status of Cale Makar for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is up in the air after the Colorado Avalanche's star defenseman...

NHL: Top-seeded Avs expecting long Western Conference final series vs. Vegas

The Colorado Avalanche expected to be in this position when they started training camp in September, and the mission has not changed -- a...

NHL: Report: Sheldon Keefe to return as Devils coach

New Jersey Devils coach Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench, according to multiple reports on Tuesday. The club announced that goaltending coach Dave Rogalski...