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NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's key free agent this summer
Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.[read more]
NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero-game Friday
The NHL calendar takes a break, so here's an update on all the races between two stacked days on the schedule.[read more]
Ducks GM Verbeek receives multiyear extension
General manager Pat Verbeek has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Ducks.[read more]
👀 Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"[read more]
Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs
Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.[read more]
Ducks' Carlson nets first hat trick in 17th season
John Carlson was thrilled to get the first hat trick of his 17-season career, pulling the feat in the Ducks' 6-1 win over the Sharks on Thursday night.[read more]
Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record
Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.[read more]
Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season
The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.[read more]
Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club
Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.[read more]
Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought
The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.[read more]