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Inside the Washington Capitals' stunning retool on the fly around Alex Ovechkin
Rather than ice a roster merely helping Ovi break Gretzky's record, the Caps have been one of the NHL's best. Here's how they threaded the needle.
FANTASY HOCKEY
Weekly picks: Morgan Frost and the best scorers available
A number of promising pickups are on waiver wires in fantasy hockey leagues. Here are players to add this week.
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CONTENDERS' TOP PROSPECTS
WHO COULD BE TRADED BY MARCH 7?
Which top NHL prospects could be traded before the deadline? A guide to contenders' plans
With the March 7 deadline approaching, keep an eye on these names to get bubbled up in trade rumors -- because they could be moved in a blockbuster.
HANDING OUT THE HARDWARE
SUPERLATIVES AT MIDSEASON
Wyshynski Awards at midseason: Best team, player, goal, feud and more
Which front office is most ruthless? Who had the best glow-up? And which rookie has been most important to his team?
POWER RANKINGS
FANTASY HOCKEY TAKEOVER!
NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take over No. 1 spot, plus each team's fantasy MVP
Ovechkin & Co. are back on top according to our voters. And at the midway point of the season, we identify the best fantasy player for all 32 clubs.
4 NATIONS FACEOFF
COMING IN FEBRUARY
Grading the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, plus snubs and surprises
The 23-player lists are out. Which teams look the best, based on available talent from which they chose? Who missed the mark?
NHL 4 Nations Face-Off Central: Schedule, rosters, news, how to watch
Best-on-best international hockey returns in February, 2025. Explore the full schedule, rosters, and coverage on each team.
Everything you need to know about the 4 Nations Face-Off: Format, schedule, players, what's next
A best-on-best international tournament is coming Feb. 12-20. Get all the details you need to know about it here.
NHL
Helenius gets 1st career goal, Kempe scores for 4th straight as Kings rally to beat Panthers 2-1
— Samuel Helenius and Adrian Kempe scored in the third period, and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Florida Panthers 2-1 on Wednesday night.
NHL
Pionk scores in OT to lift Jets to 3-2 win over Avalanche
— Neal Pionk scored 17 seconds into overtime, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Kings
NHL
Adrian Kempe's goal the difference in Kings' win
Adrian Kempe's goal the difference in Kings' win
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- Linesman leaves after collision with Avs' Toews
- Devils goalie Markstrom expected to miss time
- Devils honor Lemaire in Ring of Honor ceremony
- McDavid not proud of reaction, frustrated by ban
- Ducks land winger Bailey in trade with Sharks
- Avalanche's Nichushkin delayed by injury setback
- PWHLPA names Underwood as executive director
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Grades for all 32 NHL teams at midseason of 2024-25
From multiple A's to several D's and two F's, here's each team's class president, player in danger of failing, and an overall grade.
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the Kaapo Kakko swap
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.
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2024-25 NHL trade tiers Big Board: Who could be on the move?
While the trade deadline isn't until March 7, significant trades have already happened. Here are 68 players who could join a new team.
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The story behind Blue Jackets', Red Wings' Stadium Series jerseys
The uniforms are full of Easter eggs as the two teams get set to square off at Ohio Stadium on March 1.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
