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👊 Why NHL fighting is up -- and getting noticed
Through 120 games, there were 34 games with one or more fights, up over the last two seasons (25 and 26).[read more]
Caps D Desharnais out 4-6 weeks following appendectomy
The Capitals announced veteran defenseman Vincent Desharnais had an appendectomy on Thursday and will be sidelined for the next four to six weeks.[read more]
Panthers make 'big' move in goal as 6-9 Black sets record with debut
The 6-9 Cooper Black is listed 2 inches taller than the goalies who previously held the mark -- Ben Bishop, Ivan Fedotov, Mads Sogaard and Mikko Koskinen.[read more]
Carlsson, offered by Flyers, burns Philly in Ducks' win
Leo Carlsson showed what the Flyers missed out on after scoring and assisting on the game-winner in the Ducks' 5-4 win.[read more]
Hellebuyck happy for deal with the Devils: Sitting at home 'was getting to me'
Saying that "sitting at home for so long was getting to me," new Devils goaltender Connor Hellebuyck expressed his eagerness to play for New Jersey.[read more]
Kucherov passes Stamkos to become Lightning's career points leader
Nikita Kucherov became the Lightning's career points leader with an assist in the first period against the Mammoth.[read more]
Canes reach one-year, $3M deal with Nikishin
The Hurricanes have agreed to a one-year contract with restricted free agent defenseman Alexander Nikishin, ending a monthslong standoff.[read more]
NHL Tonight: Revenge games aplenty in Sunday's five-pack of matchups
Game previews, betting intel, updated stat leaders, highlights and more.[read more]
Stanley Cup odds: New Jersey Devils' odds shorten after blockbuster Hellebuyck trade
The New Jersey Devils are among the Eastern Conference favorites after trading for Connor Hellebuyck.[read more]
Who comes out ahead in the Hellebuyck trade? Grading the Devils vs. Jets
On Friday, the Devils acquired Hellebuyck from the Jets -- who received Mercer, Bjugstad, Command and Daws. Here's what it means for each team.[read more]