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Is Nathan MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?[read more]
Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, said he's "pretty sure" that Tuesday's season finale won't be his last game as he ponders retirement.[read more]
McDavid seals 6th scoring title with 4-assist finale
The Oilers' Connor McDavid won his sixth Art Ross title as the NHL scoring leader, finishing the regular season with 138 points after a four-assist performance in a 6-1 win over the Canucks.[read more]
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.[read more]
Wild coach mum on Game 1 goalie against Stars
The Wild's preference is to keep a secret whether Filip Gustavsson or Jesper Wallstedt will start in goal for Game 1 against the Stars.[read more]
Matthews still noncommittal on future with Leafs
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews said Thursday that he "can't predict the future" when asked whether he expects to be back with Toronto next season.[read more]
Blackhawks GM: Bedard deal is 'important' priority
Connor Bedard is eligible for restricted free agency, but it's unlikely that his contract situation lingers for that long.[read more]
Ducks clinch No. 3 seed in Pacific by beating Preds
The Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4 helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason.[read more]
Stanley Cup playoffs mega-preview: Stanley Cup cases, X factors, bold predictions for all 16 teams
The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2026 Stanley Cup champion?[read more]
Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?[read more]