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Oilers star to avoid suspension for controversial hit in Game 2

Oilers star expected to avoid suspension for controversial hit in Game 2 of SCF

The Panthers might not have captain Aleksander Barkov for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Thursday after he was on the receiving end of a high hit from Oilers star Leon Draisaitl in the Panthers' 4-1 Game 2 win.

Panthers claw way to 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead with win over Oilers

Status of Panthers' Aleksander Barkov in question for Game 3

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Oilers forward fined for slashing during Game 2

The Department of Player Safety issued its only punishment from Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, fining Edmonton Oilers’ forward Sam Carrick the maximum allowable for slashing Florida Panthers’ defenseman Dmitry Kulikov.

Panthers claw way to 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead with win over Oilers

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Minnesota Wild News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

USA Hockey adds Wild head coach to 4 Nations coaching staff

After serving as the head coach for this year’s World Championship, Wild bench boss John Hynes will be back behind a Team USA bench next year.

Wild Report Cards 2023-24: Declan Chisholm

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 3 hours ago

Former Rangers, Sharks coach linked to Penguins staff

The Penguins are likely bringing in former Rangers and Sharks head coach David Quinn to join their staff, per a report.

Penguins GM discusses offseason plans

Free-agent focus for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Who is the greatest head coach in every NHL team's history?

The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 53 minutes ago

Panthers claw way to 2-0 Stanley Cup Final edge vs. Oilers

Panthers claw way to 2-0 Stanley Cup Final lead with win over Oilers

The Panthers clawed their way back from an early deficit to put a stranglehold on the Oilers in the Stanley Cup Final.

Oilers get one past Sergei Bobrovsky for first goal in Stanley Cup Final

Senators linked to two of the top goaltenders on the NHL trade market

Hurricanes reportedly looking to fill vacant GM role internally

Stars' Jim Nill wins NHL GM of the Year award for second straight season

Dallas, Matt Duchene have mutual interest in a contract extension

NHL News / Yardbarker / 58 minutes ago

Watch: Oilers score first goal in 2024 Stanley Cup Final

Watch: Oilers get one past Sergei Bobrovsky for first goal in 2024 Stanley Cup Final

The Oilers finally broke through against Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky.

Sergei Bobrovsky is firmly in the Conn Smythe conversation

Connor McDavid blames the 'hockey gods' after Game 1 shutout loss to Panthers

Three takeaways from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

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Jim Nill News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 58 minutes ago

Stars' Nill wins NHL GM of the Year for second straight season

Stars' Jim Nill wins NHL GM of the Year award for second straight season

Nill joins Islanders general manager Lou Lamoriello as the only general manager to win the award on more than one occasion.

Stars, Matt Duchene have mutual interest in extension

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The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

Senators linked to two of the top goaltenders on trade market

Senators linked to two of the top goaltenders on the NHL trade market

It’s no secret that the Achilles heel of the Ottawa Senators is goaltending.

Senators round out coaching staff

Free-agent focus for the Ottawa Senators

Bruins, Hurricanes could swap Linus Ullmark and Martin Necas

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Carolina Hurricanes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 45 minutes ago

Hurricanes reportedly looking to fill vacant GM role internally

The Carolina Hurricanes have reportedly notified candidates in their general manager search that they are now looking to hire internally.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Free-agent focus for the New York Rangers

We continue our look around the NHL with an overview of the free-agent situation for the Rangers.

Free-agent focus for the Ottawa Senators

Free-agent focus for the Pittsburgh Penguins

Free-agent focus for the San Jose Sharks

Every Calder Trophy winner from the NHL expansion era

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Every Hart Trophy winner of the NHL's Expansion Era

Here is every winner of the Hart since the 1967-68 season, the beginning of the “Expansion Era” of the NHL, when the league doubled from six teams to 12.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 12 hours ago

Former Shark 'deep in the process' of becoming team's HC

Former Sharks player 'deep in the process' of becoming team's head coach

His hiring would represent a homecoming of sorts, as he started his professional career as a player with the Sharks organization back in 1997-98 after being signed out of the Deutsche Eishockey Liga.

Connor McDavid blames the 'hockey gods' after Game 1 shutout loss

Panthers’ Sergei Bobrovsky drops ‘fun’ truth bomb on shutting out Oilers

Edmonton aims to cash in on its chances against Florida in Game 2

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The Flames are trying to discreetly move this former Vezina runner-up

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 15 hours ago

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What do the Nashville Predators have to do this summer in order to make a deeper playoff run next spring?

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Maple Leafs, Predators linked to Hurricanes defenseman

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 5 hours ago

Flames trying to discreetly move former Vezina Trophy runner-up

The team was reportedly aware of the theatrics brought on by trade rumors earlier this season.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Sergei Bobrovsky leads Panthers to Game 1 victory over Oilers

The Florida Panthers did what they do best, with netminder Sergei Bobrovsky leading the way. Meanwhile, the high-powered Edmonton Oilers must go back to the drawing board.

Three takeaways from Game 1

Oilers' Connor McDavid blames the 'hockey gods' after shutout loss

Watch: Panthers scored on first shot

NHL's big change before Game 1 was an even bigger mistake

NHL's Utah team will enter summer with the most cap space

Senators looking to trade veteran wing coming off his best season

NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Three takeaways from Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

The Florida Panthers were able to take Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday night, earning a 3-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers to take an early 1-0 series lead.

Watch: Panthers score on first shot to take early lead over Oilers in Game 1

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

NHL's big change in Stanley Cup Final was a mistake

NHL's big change before Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final was a mistake

The NHL threw a bit of a curveball at hockey fans before Game 1 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.

Watch: Panthers score on first shot to take early lead over Oilers in Game 1

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Calgary hockey fans are very conflicted about the 2024 Stanley Cup Final

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NHL News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Watch: Panthers score on first shot vs. Oilers in Game 1

Watch: Panthers score on first shot to take early lead over Oilers in Game 1

Despite being outshot 14-4 in the opening period of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Florida Panthers took a 1-0 advantage over the Edmonton Oilers going into the first intermission.

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Arizona Coyotes News / Yardbarker / 20 minutes ago

Utah NHL team asking unexpected question of draft prospects

Utah NHL team asking unexpected question to assess character of draft prospects

The NHL's Utah franchise is doing a clever bit of investigation on draft prospects at the combine.

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St. Louis Blues News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 minute ago

Blues might be somewhat hamstrung due to no-trade clauses

The St. Louis Blues might have some headaches due to no-trade clauses this summer.

St. Louis Blues will have to get creative to manage no-trade protections this summer

Free-agent focus for the St. Louis Blues

Utah NHL team asking unexpected question to assess character of draft prospects

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The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Arizona Coyotes News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

NHL's Utah team will enter summer with the most cap space

The NHL's salary cap has been set for the 2024-25 season.

Penguins GM discusses offseason plans

Which team has more at stake in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final: the Panthers or Oilers?

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Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 2 hours ago

Penguins GM discusses offseason plans

It appears the Penguins will be taking a different approach to their summer activity.

Free-agent focus for the Pittsburgh Penguins

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The 'Stanley Cup-winning Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz

Philadelphia Flyers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 0 minutes ago

Flyers considering buying out two veterans coming off career-worst seasons

Cap space is at a premium for the Flyers, and buying out the veterans would help in that regard.

Flyers governor has expertise in different kind of team building

Free-agency focus for the Philadelphia Flyers

Three Flyers prospects who could take a major step in 2024-25

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 1 hour ago

Avalanche begin extension talks with veteran winger who's in line for considerable pay raise

Something in the $4.5M-$5M range could be achievable, especially if several teams believe he’s back on track now coming off the year he had.

Avalanche’s Makar on Track To Be One of the Best Ever

NHL Draft Prospect On Unique Meeting With Avalanche

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Every Vezina Trophy winner since the 1981-82 NHL season

What would an NHL team be without a goalie? Well, probably allowing a ton more goals. Some netminders are better than others, though. If you are the top goalie in an NHL campaign, you get to walk away with the Vezina Trophy.