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Ranking the top candidates to win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely “double champs?”
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Reeling Islanders fire Roy, hand reins to DeBoer
The Islanders have fired coach Patrick Roy and named Peter DeBoer his replacement after losing seven of their last 10 games.
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Back-to-back champion Panthers to miss playoffs
The injury-plagued Panthers were officially eliminated from playoff contention with Saturday’s 9-4 loss to Pittsburgh, meaning a team other than Florida will be champion for the first time since 2023.
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Sabres clinch playoff berth, end record drought
The Sabres clinched their first playoff berth in 14 years on Saturday, ending an NHL-record 14 seasons of futility.
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NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Statement Saturday
More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here’s what to watch in each contest.
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Jackets’ Severson has season-ending surgery
Blue Jackets defenseman Damon Severson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery on Thursday.
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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, most important remaining games
With fewer than 10 games left for all teams, here’s what matchups matter the most.
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NHL playoff watch: The Flyers’ path to the postseason
Philly needs a win Friday — and some help, too. Plus, full updated playoff projections after a 14-game night.
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Wild secure playoff spot with win vs. Canucks
The Wild have clinched a spot in the NHL playoffs, giving them another chance to advance in the postseason for the first time since 2015.
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How the Sabres became the newest Stanley Cup contender
Buffalo isn’t just ending a playoff drought; it’s smashing the gate open.