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Blackhawks' Nazar exits after taking puck to face
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar left Saturday's 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues after he was hit in the face by a puck.[read more]
🏒 Step back in time: Repicking the 2016 draft
With the benefit of hindsight, we make new selections for each spot in the first round.[read more]
Denver wins third NCAA hockey title in five years
The Denver Pioneers of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference registered a 2-1 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers to complete the Frozen Four at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday in Las Vegas, the program's third national championship in five years.[read more]
Avs' Bednar taken to hospital after puck hits face
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was taken to a hospital after being hit by a puck on his right cheek during a 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.[read more]
Eichel scores in OT, sends Knights to playoffs
Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Saturday night to secure a playoff berth.[read more]
Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames
The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.[read more]
Ovechkin appreciates 'nice' tribute from Penguins
During a television timeout in the Washington Capitals' 6-3 victory against Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Penguins showed a video tribute honoring Alex Ovechkin and his longstanding rivalry with Sidney Crosby.[read more]
Sharks fall in shootout; playoff hopes on thin ice
Forward Tyler Toffoli and the improved San Jose Sharks have jumped 30 points in the standings this season, but now find themselves on the brink of playoff elimination after a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night at SAP Center.[read more]
Wings' playoff hopes dashed, drought hits decade
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the out-of-contention New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday afternoon, a defeat that sealed their postseason fate and assured that the Original Six franchise won't be in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the 10th consecutive season.[read more]
Amid his 20th 30-goal campaign, Alex Ovechkin's future is unclear
The Great 8's contract is up after this season, but he sure isn't playing as someone on the edge of retirement.[read more]