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Out 21 months, Leafs' Murray earns emotional win
Leafs goalie Matt Murray said it was "a big mountain to climb" after missing nearly 21 months, but Friday's 25-save performance Friday earned him his first win since March 2023.[read more]
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take No. 1 spot, plus betting trends for every team
Heading into the holiday break, here's how all 32 clubs stack up. Plus, a key prediction markets nugget on every team.[read more]
Six trades that NHL teams should make after roster freeze, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser
No trades can be made from Dec. 20-27. But after that? Here are a handful of mutually beneficial deals that make too much sense.[read more]
Blackhawks activate goaltender Mrazek from IR
The Blackhawks have activated goaltender Petr Mrazek from injured reserve ahead of Thursday's game against the Kraken.[read more]
D.C. mayor, Leonsis break ground on new arena
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowler, Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and other officials were on hand to celebrate the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.[read more]
Kakko doesn't think Rangers criticism led to deal
Kaapo Kakko doesn't believe his criticism of the New York Rangers led to his being traded to Seattle on Wednesday night.[read more]
NHL's 2nd season of 'Faceoff' series in production
The NHL has begun production on the second season of an all-access, behind-the-scenes show with the makers of the popular "Formula 1: Drive to Survive" series.[read more]
Canadiens pick up veteran Carrier from Predators
The Canadiens sent Justin Barron to the Predators for veteran defenseman Alexandre Carrier.[read more]
NHL trade grades: Report cards for Kakko, Fowler, Trouba, more
The No. 2 pick of the 2019 draft is headed to Seattle. How did the GMs do on this one? Plus, grades on all the other big deals of the 2024-25 season.[read more]
Rangers send Kakko to Kraken for Borgen, picks
The New York Rangers traded forward Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday, in exchange for defenseman Will Borgen, a 2025 third-round pick and a 2025 sixth-round pick.[read more]