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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the player who must step up for every team
The Capitals and Leafs move up in another shuffle of the top 5. Plus, which players must improve off of slow starts?
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WHICH DOG IS BEST?
Ranking the NHL's best team dogs
From Biscuit to Bolt to Smash to Bark-Andre Furry, we determined the league's top dogs.
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WHAT'S NEXT FOR MONTREAL?
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Who will be the next Canadiens GM, and what's next for Bergevin?
Montreal made major front-office moves on Sunday. Here's whom it'll target in the GM search, what other moves could be made and what the next steps are for Bergevin.
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NHL ON ESPN
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
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The majesty of the NHL on ESPN theme: Narrated by Justin Bieber
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McDavid (4 points), Hyman lead Oilers past Penguins 5-2
— Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists, Zach Hyman scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Wednesday night.
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Anaheim Ducks hold off Vegas Golden Knights for wild 6-5 win
— Troy Terry scored his 15th goal during Anaheim's four-goal second period, and Trevor Zegras and Sonny Milano had three assists apiece in the Ducks' 6-5 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night.
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Evan Bouchard tallies goal vs. Penguins
Evan Bouchard tallies goal vs. Penguins
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Kailer Yamamoto
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Kailer Yamamoto tallies goal vs. Penguins
Kailer Yamamoto tallies goal vs. Penguins
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Zach Whitecloud
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Zach Whitecloud scores short-handed goal for Golden Knights
Zach Whitecloud scores short-handed goal for Golden Knights
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Top Headlines
- No charges in Kivlenieks' death; case now closed
- NHL suspends Kings' Lemieux 5 games for biting
- Kane reports to minors, denies rift with Sharks
- Devils extend Hughes with 8-year, $64M contract
- Bruins coach Cassidy placed in COVID protocol
- Agent: Bruins forward DeBrusk asks for trade
- Bruins' Marchand (slew-footing) banned 3 games
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V Week 2021
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Help celebrate V Week
Join ESPN and the V Foundation in the fight against cancer. Visit V.org/donate. All donations benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Inside Climate Pledge Arena
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First look at the Seattle Kraken's home, Climate Pledge Arena
Before the NHL's newest franchise take home ice for the first time, take a tour of the reconstructed arena that puts sustainability at the forefront.
NHL Rank: The top 100 players
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NHL Rank: Predicting the top 100 players for the 2021-22 season
We ranked the top 100 players based on how they'll play in 2021-22. A quartet of young, star centers tops the list.
All eyes on Auston Matthews
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All eyes on Auston Matthews
The Maple Leafs center is far from a traditional NHL superstar -- but he might be exactly the kind of star it needs.
