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Tkachuk back at Panthers practice after surgery
Matthew Tkachuk is back on the ice with the Panthers, appearing at practice on Sunday for the first time this season.[read more]
🔍 Inside the Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade
Here's how the trade came to pass, what other teams were in the mix, and the aftershocks throughout the NHL.[read more]
Sens' Ullmark taking personal leave of absence
Senators goalie Linus Ullmark, who has a 14-8-5 record this season, is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.[read more]
Lundell, Sabourin fined after Bolts-Panthers clash
The NHL fined Florida's Anton Lundell $5,000 and Tampa Bay's Scott Sabourin $2,018.23 for their actions in Saturday's penalty-filled game between the Panthers and Lightning.[read more]
Ducks prospect Pettersson stars in Sweden's win
Anaheim prospect Lucas Pettersson, selected No. 35 by the Ducks in 2024, netted two third-period goals, leading Sweden past Switzerland 4-2 in preliminary play of the World Junior Championship on Sunday.[read more]
Blackhawks place Nazar on IR before loss to Pens
Prior to the team's 7-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night, the Chicago Blackhawks placed center and burgeoning star Frank Nazar on injured reserve retroactive to Dec. 20, and activated captain Nick Foligno, who scored in the home defeat.[read more]
Barzal two-hand slashes Marchment in Isles' loss
In a sequence the NHL will likely look into this week for potential discipline, Islanders forward Mathew Barzal took a two-handed chop to Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment on Sunday, after Marchment tripped New York rookie Matthew Schaefer.[read more]
World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.[read more]