Brady Tkachuk becomes third player in NHL history with back-to-back natural hat tricks
Tkachuk scored three straight goals in consecutive games, a feat matched by only two other players in league history, and it comes as the Panthers are already e
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Alex DeBrincat signs 7-year, $91M extension with Red Wings at $13M annually
Detroit locks up its leading scorer through a long-term deal that raises questions about how the club builds around the new cap hit.
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Rangers sign veteran goaltender after Igor Shesterkin injury
New York adds depth in net with its No. 1 goalie sidelined, a move that also reshapes fantasy rankings at the position.
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Patrick Kane sets U.S.-born assist record with 895th career helper
Kane passed Phil Housley for most assists by a U.S.-born player on Connor Bedard's power-play goal.
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Golden Knights' nine-year sellout streak ends as Las Vegas attendance questions grow
The end of the streak raises questions about ticket demand in the Las Vegas market after years of full houses.
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Expedia and NHL agree multi-year partnership
The travel company becomes a league partner, extending the NHL's roster of non-endemic sponsors.
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Senators' William Eklund out 10-12 weeks after ankle surgery
Eklund tore a tendon against the Flyers, dealing Ottawa a significant long-term absence as it pushes for the playoffs.
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Rising NHL salaries force teams to adjust fiscal planning on the fly
Escalating player costs are reshaping how clubs manage the cap and plan roster spending.
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Maple Leafs acquire Aatu Räty from Canucks after he clears waivers
Toronto sends Jacob Quillan and Brandon Buhr to Vancouver in the swap for the former highly touted forward.
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Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers exits amid probe into player's collapse; Dave Hakstol hired
The program changes leadership after an investigation into a player's collapse, with the Avalanche assistant taking over.
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Hurricanes top ESPN's 1-32 NHL power rankings for 2026-27
ESPN's poll has Carolina first while flagging the season's biggest surprises, with projections and playoff forecasts circulating across outlets.
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Florida Panthers eliminated from playoff contention
The Panthers are out of the postseason race well before the end of the season.
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Brendan Shanahan lands new job after leaving Maple Leafs presidency
The former Toronto president takes a new role with a familiar colleague.
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Flyers' eight-game losing streak draws unusual explanation from coach
Philadelphia's coach attributes the skid to an odd reason as the club's slide continues.
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Sabres issue discouraging update on goaltending situation
Buffalo's crease outlook dims as the team leans on a summer acquisition living up to Lindy Ruff's expectations.
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NHL trade chatter: Konecny landing spots and potential late-season candidates
Reports link Travis Konecny and other stars to possible moves as teams assess deadline and summer options.
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Penguins visit Avalanche after Sidney Crosby's two-goal game
Pittsburgh heads to Colorado in one of Friday's two featured matchups.
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Rangers face playoff push without Shesterkin as Lafreniere's role grows
New York's postseason hopes hinge on whether Alexis Lafreniere can carry the offense with its No. 1 goalie out.
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