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Top story Russia barred from world juniors as six countries pledge hockey worlds boycott

Canada said Russia will not play at the world junior tournament after a CAS ruling required the IIHF to reinstate Russian teams, prompting Sweden, Norway and other hockey powers to pledge boycotts ahead of the men's worlds.

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Kucherov returns to home ice, says trade request stems from poor communication

Nikita Kucherov said his trade request to the Lightning was about lack of communication and respect, then posted two assists in his first home game since the request amid warm fan reception.

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Predators trade Matthew Wood to Kraken for Shane Wright

Nashville sent forward Matthew Wood to Seattle in exchange for forward Shane Wright, a swap between two recent high draft picks.

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Jets rally from four goals down to beat Canadiens in overtime, end nine-game skid

Dylan Samberg scored in overtime as Winnipeg won 5-4 to snap a nine-game losing streak, with the club's playoff odds falling to single digits during the slide.

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Larkin including Sabres on trade list called a no-go

An NHL insider reported that a trade landing Dylan Larkin with Buffalo is viewed as a no-go despite Larkin listing the Sabres.

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Coaches on the hot seat as NHL season reaches early inflection point

Daily Faceoff surveyed which NHL head coaches are under pressure roughly a month into the 2026-27 season.

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Long Island cancer center unveils room named for Islanders' Schaefer's late mother

A cancer center on Long Island dedicated a room to the late mother of Islanders player Matthew Schaefer.

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NHL playoff projections updated as season progresses

The Athletic published updated 2026 playoff projections while NHL playoff watch tracked clinching scenarios on a busy Thursday slate.

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Stanley Cup futures odds list Hurricanes among favorites at +600

Sportsbooks posted 2027 Stanley Cup championship betting lines, with Carolina listed at +600.

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Golden Knights-Bruins and Monday slate previewed on NHL Tonight

ESPN's NHL Tonight previewed Vegas at Boston and the rest of Monday's games.

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