Trump has begun another trade war. Here's a timeline of how we got here
Canada's leader laments lost friendship with US in town that sheltered stranded Americans after 9/11
Chinese EV giant BYD's fourth-quarter profit leaps 73%
You're an American in another land? Prepare to talk about the why and how of Trump 2.0
Chalk talk: Star power, top teams and No. 5 seeds headline the women's March Madness Sweet 16
Purdue returns to Sweet 16 with 76-62 win over McNeese in March Madness
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Senators fire coach D.J. Smith, replacing him with Jacques Martin on an interim basis
The Ottawa Senators have fired coach D
December 18, 2023NHL
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Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin records assist nine days after getting knocked out
Detroit Red Wings team captain Dylan Larkin returned to the lineup on Monday night, nine days after getting knocked unconscious during a scramble in front of the net
December 19, 2023
Sports
Focus falls on Sabres coach Don Granato after Buffalo is embarrassed in 9-4 loss to Columbus
The focus of blame in Buffalo is falling on coach Don Granato after the floundering Sabres were left embarrassed in a 9-4 loss to Columbus
December 20, 2023
Entertainment|Sports
Local broadcasts for 11 NHL teams will remain on Bally Sports after agreement
The NHL and Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, have reached an agreement that will keep local broadcasts for 11 teams on Bally Sports through the end of this season
December 21, 2023
Sports
AP sports photos of the year capture unforgettable snippets in time from the games we love
They are snippets in time, unforgettable snapshots that gloriously capture the soaring euphoria and gut-wrenching agony of the games we love, not to mention the randomness of a moment that might’ve gone unnoticed otherwise
December 26, 2023
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Kris Letang becomes 1st NHL defenseman with 5 points in a period, Penguins bury Islanders 7-0
Kris Letang became the first defenseman in NHL history to record five points in a period with five assists in the second for the Pittsburgh Penguins in a 7-0 win over the New York Islanders
December 28, 2023
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Bringing the Winter Classic to Seattle came with an insurance policy. A retractable roof
When the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken meet on Monday in the Winter Classic, the NHL hopes the story is centered on the clash between the league’s two newest franchises, one of which happens to be the reigning Stanley Cup champions
December 29, 2023
Sports
Joey Daccord posts second career shutout as Seattle topples Vegas 3-0 in Winter Classic
Joey Daccord made 35 saves in his second career shutout, and the Seattle Kraken beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in the NHL Winter Classic
January 01, 2024
Entertainment|News|Sports
Elvis, fishmongers and a Kraken win in a nautical scene for the NHL Winter Classic
The 15th version of the NHL’s Winter Classic had a decidedly local flair as both the Seattle Kraken and Vegas Golden Knights tapped into two of the most well-known aspects of their communities
January 01, 2024
Sports
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard breaks his jaw, pausing the No. 1 pick's stellar start to career
The Chicago Blackhawks have placed rookie center Connor Bedard on injured reserve with a broken jaw
January 06, 2024
Health|Sports
NHLPA unveils mental health initiative to help hockey players learn more, watch for warning signs
The NHL players union has launched a mental health program aimed at educating and helping players learn more about their own well-being and that of their teammates and families
January 10, 2024
Sports
Oilers match team mark with 9 consecutive wins, bouncing back from poor start, coaching change
It looks like the Edmonton Oilers made the right move when they made a coaching change early in the season
January 12, 2024
Sports
Fleury, Wild blank Islanders 5-0 as goalie passes Roy for 2nd place in career wins
Marc-Andre Fleury took sole possession of second place with his 552nd career win in the NHL
January 16, 2024
Sports
Fleury's milestone gives Wild another reason to celebrate the NHL's second-winningest goalie
Marc-Andre Fleury has 552 wins for second place on the NHL's career list
January 16, 2024
Americas|Sports|US
US prioritizes older veterans for 4 Nations Face-Off against Canada, Sweden and Finland
The U
December 04, 2024
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Once a top prospect, Adam Gaudette is back in the NHL -- this time with the Blues
Adam Gaudette is back in the NHL with the St. Louis Blues after more than a year and a half in the minors
January 18, 2024
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Shane Pinto signs a contract with the Senators and can make his season debut on Sunday
Shane Pinto has signed a contract with the Ottawa Senators for the remainder of the season
January 19, 2024
Sports
Islanders fire coach Lane Lambert and replace him with Patrick Roy
The New York Islanders have fired coach Lane Lambert and replaced him with Hall of Fame goaltender Patrick Roy
January 20, 2024
Health|News|Sports
Flames forward Dillon Dube goes on indefinite leave to attend to mental health
The Calgary Flames say forward Dillon Dube has been granted an indefinite leave to attend to his mental health
January 21, 2024
Sports
Corey Perry joins the Oilers, is back in the NHL after the Blackhawks terminated his contract
The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms with Corey Perry on a contract for the remainder of the NHL season
January 22, 2024
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Oilers beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for 14th straight victory, close within 3 wins of the NHL record
Warren Foegele and Evander Kane each had a goal and an assist and the Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets
January 24, 2024
Sports
Five players from 2018 Canada world junior team take leave of absence from their clubs
Five players from Canada’s 2018 world junior team have taken a leave of absence from their current clubs in recent days
January 24, 2024
Crime|Entertainment|News|Sports
Where do things stand with the sexual assault case involving 2018 Canada world junior players?
Four current members of the National Hockey League charged with sexual assault in Canada will become free agents after not receiving qualifying offers from their respective teams
January 25, 2024
Sports|US
Devils coach Lindy Ruff struck in face by puck, misses 3rd period of 3-2 loss to Hurricanes
New Jersey Devils coach Lindy Ruff was struck in the face by a puck and wasn’t behind the bench for the third period of his team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes
January 26, 2024
Sports
Oilers win 15th straight game with 3-0 victory over Blackhawks
Connor McDavid had two goals and an assist, backup Calvin Pickard made 27 saves for his fifth career shutout and the Edmonton Oilers won their 15th straight game with a 3-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks
January 26, 2024
Sports
Oilers win 16th straight to move within one of tying NHL record, beating Predators 4-1
Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl each had a goal and two assists and the Edmonton Oilers won their 16th straight game to move within one of tying the NHL record, beating the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Saturday
January 28, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says
Former NHL player Alex Formenton has turned himself in to police in connection with an investigation into an alleged sexual assault by several members of Canada's 2018 world junior team
January 28, 2024
Crime|News|Sports|US
New Jersey Devils' Michael McLeod charged with sexual assault in 2018 case, his lawyers say
Michael McLeod of the NHL's New Jersey Devils has been charged with sexual assault
January 30, 2024
News|Sports|World
Top women's players, proud of PWHL's encouraging launch, get stage of their own at NHL All-Star week
For the first time, the NHL can boast bringing together the world's top professional players — both men and women — under one roof during its All-Star festivities in Toronto this week
January 31, 2024
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ESPN looks at NHL All-Star weekend in Toronto as chance to experiment with more coverage
The NHL isn’t the only one who uses the All-Star Game as a lab to test different things that could find its way into the game in the future
February 01, 2024
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PWHL players joining NHL All-Star festivities is a chance to celebrate and grow the new league
Two dozen of the best women's hockey players in the world have converged on Toronto to be part of NHL All-Star Weekend
February 01, 2024
Sports
NHL All-Star Weekend has a new look, leaning into some old ideas after input from Connor McDavid
The NHL is reaching back into its history in an attempt to bring the fun back to All-Star Weekend
February 02, 2024
Crime|Education|News|Sports|World
Court documents show 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team are charged with sexual assault
Court documents show five players from Canada's 2018 world junior team have been charged with sexual assault
February 02, 2024
Sports
Los Angeles Kings fire Todd McLellan, name Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
The Los Angeles Kings have fired coach Todd McLellan and named Jim Hiller the interim coach for the rest of the season
February 02, 2024
News|Sports|World
NHL announces plans to send players back to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030 for first time since 2014
NHL players are returning to the Olympics for the first time in more than a decade
February 02, 2024
Sports
Connor McDavid wins the NHL All-Star Skills competition he helped revive
Connor McDavid can add another individual honor to his resume after winning the NHL All-Star Skills competition
February 03, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
NHL to wait for 2018 Canada world junior sexual assault case to finish before considering next moves
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says the league will wait for the judicial process to play out before making any decisions about four players charged in a 2018 sexual assault case in Canada
February 02, 2024
News|Sports|US
New Jersey Devils say Jack Hughes is 'really close' to returning from injury
Injured New Jersey Devils All-Star Jack Hughes is close to returning to their lineup
February 03, 2024
Sports
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner shine in NHL All-Star 3-on-3 on home ice in Toronto
Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner of the Maple Leafs shined in the NHL All-Star 3-on-3 tournament on home ice in Toronto
February 03, 2024
Sports
Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey are on tap for the 2nd half of the NHL season
Two significant trades happened during the NHL's All-Star break
February 04, 2024
Crime|News|Sports
Police to detail sexual assault case against 5 players from Canada's 2018 world junior team
Authorities have scheduled a news conference to discuss a 2018 case that has led to sexual assault charges against four current NHL players and a former NHL player
February 05, 2024
News|Sports
Kings GM Rob Blake hopes promoting Jim Hiller can turn around Los Angeles' season
Rob Blake hopes a new voice and approach behind the bench turns around the Los Angeles Kings season
February 05, 2024
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Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky is learning to trust his shot early in his NHL career
Juraj Slafkovsky became the top pick in the 2022 NHL draft in part because he showed in the months leading up that he could score goals with an impeccable release
February 08, 2024
News|Sports
Marchand and Heinen score short-handed, Bruins blank Canucks 4-0 in matchup of NHL’s top 2 teams
Brad Marchand and Danton Heinen scored short-handed in the first period, and the Boston Bruins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-0 in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams
February 09, 2024
Sports
Kaprizov scores, Wild beat Penguins 3-2 as Fleury makes 32 saves on night he's honored
Kirill Kaprizov scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves as the Minnesota Wild beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2
February 10, 2024
Sports
Leading Virginia Senate Democrat deals major setback for Washington sports arena bill
A leading Democratic Virginia legislator says proposed legislation to help pave the way for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to relocate to northern Virginia is dead
February 12, 2024
Sports
Alex Ovechkin is on his longest goal-scoring streak in years. Talk of the Gretzky record is back
Alex Ovechkin has scored a goal in five consecutive games to make it his longest streak in nearly three years
February 12, 2024
Sports
Golden Knights honor Alex Pietrangelo for playing in his 1,000th game
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was honored before appearing in his 1,000th NHL game Monday night
February 13, 2024
Sports
Maple Leafs' Morgan Rielly suspended 5 games by the NHL for cross-checking the Senators' Ridly Greig
Morgan Rielly has been suspended five games for cross-checking Ridly Greig in the final seconds of a game over the weekend
February 13, 2024
Sports
Return of 3ICE gives the NHL another chance to see how a potential 3-on-3 OT rule change works
When the NHL implemented 3-on-3 play in overtime nearly a decade ago, the idea was to see the most speed and skill hockey had to offer
February 14, 2024
Business|Crime|News|Sports|US
Class-action suit says North America's major junior hockey system violates US antitrust law
A class-action suit has been filed in federal court in New York arguing that the major junior hockey system violates federal antitrust law
February 14, 2024
News|Sports
Blue Jackets fire GM Jarmo Kekalainen midway through his 11th full season
The Columbus Blue Jackets have fired general manager Jarmo Kekalainen
February 15, 2024
Entertainment|Sports|US
Hockey One. Hockey Two. Two outdoor NHL games at MetLife Stadium with playoff implications
Hockey is coming back to the New Jersey Meadowlands this weekend with MetLife Stadium serving as the venue for the NHL’s Stadium Series
February 15, 2024
News|Sports
Western Conference race for players well underway before the NHL trade deadline
The NHL trade deadline is still three weeks away, and yet three of the top teams in the Western Conference have already made an addition
February 16, 2024
Sports
Flyers, Rangers, Devils test the ice at MetLife Stadium in practices for Stadium Series games.
Things seemed to be very relaxed as the Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils took turns testing the ice on the recently installed rink at MetLife Stadium in preparation for two big games in the NHL’s Stadium Series this weekend
February 17, 2024
Sports
Clarke's first career goal lifts Kings over Bruins 5-4 in OT
Brandt Clarke scored on a breakaway with 27 seconds left in overtime for his first career goal and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the slumping Boston Bruins 5-4
February 17, 2024
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Nico Hischier scores twice as Devils beat Flyers 6-3 before of 70,328 at MetLife Stadium
Devils captain Nico Hishier had two goals and an assist, including the second-fastest goal to start an outdoor game, and New Jersey never looked back in beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 before 70,328 fans at MetLife Stadium
February 18, 2024
Sports
NHL's Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium increases total to 41 played outdoors
The two Stadium Series games at MetLife Stadium this weekend increase the NHL’s total of outdoor games to 41
February 18, 2024
Sports
Jaromir Jagr's return to Pittsburgh ends with his No. 68 being retired — and catharsis
The Pittsburgh Penguins have retired Jaromir Jagr's iconic No. 68
February 18, 2024
Sports|US
Panarin rallies Rangers to 6-5 win over Islanders in outdoor game at MetLife Stadium
Artemi Panarin scored 10 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers rallied from three goals down to beat the rival Islanders 6-5 in a Stadium Series game at MetLife Stadium
February 19, 2024
Sports
Kempe scores twice late as Kings spoil 'Jaromir Jagr Day' with 2-1 win over Penguins
Adrian Kempe scored twice in the third period as the Los Angeles Kings rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1
February 19, 2024
Sports
Eriksson Ek, Kaprizov score hat tricks, Wild get record-filled 10-7 victory over Canucks
Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov each had hat tricks for the Minnesota Wild, who faced a three-goal deficit in the second period before storming back with six unanswered goals and hanging on for a record-filled 10-7 victory over the Vancouver Canucks
February 19, 2024
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The Wild made their win over the Canucks a perfect 10, setting the team record for goals
The scoring binge the NHL has been on the last few seasons spread to Minnesota with hat tricks for Joel Eriksson Ek and Kirill Kaprizov in a record-filled 10-7 win over Vancouver
February 20, 2024
News|Sports|World
Many players from the 2022 Beijing Olympics are making an impact in the NHL
It has been two years since hockey at the Beijing Olympics went ahead without NHL players because of COVID-19 pandemic-related scheduling issues
February 21, 2024
Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins loaded up for one last run. Mired in the standings, time may already be up
The struggling Pittsburgh Penguins may be sellers at the trade deadline for the first time in decades
February 21, 2024
Sports
Maple Leafs' Matthews scores 50th goal of season, fastest in 28 years
Auston Matthews scored his 50th goal of the season Wednesday night in the Toronto Maple Leafs star’s hometown return, becoming the fastest NHL player to reach that mark in 28 years
February 22, 2024
Sports
Arizona Coyotes move to terminate Adam Ruzicka's contract after social media video surfaces
The Arizona Coyotes have put forward Adam Ruzicka on unconditional waivers to terminate his contract
February 23, 2024
Sports
Patrick Kane returns to Chicago with the Detroit Red Wings
Patrick Kane looks rejuvenated at the moment in his first season with the Detroit Red Wings
February 25, 2024
Sports
Patrick Kane scores in overtime in Chicago return, sending Red Wings past the Blackhawks 3-2
Patrick Kane scored on a breakaway 1:43 into overtime in his return to Chicago, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks
February 26, 2024
Sports
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls on Jets, Winnipeg fans to find solution to falling attendance
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called Winnipeg a strong market where “hockey matters,” and said he believes the Jets' falling attendance will be resolved
February 28, 2024
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Shane Pinto has sparked the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season gambling suspension
Shane Pinto has been nearly a point-a-game player for the Ottawa Senators since returning from his half-season suspension for violating the NHL’s gambling policy
February 28, 2024
Sports
Elias Pettersson agrees to 8-year extension with Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks have announced that four-time All-Star Elias Pettersson agreed to an eight-year contract extension
March 02, 2024
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Capitals put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers after he was cleared to practice again
The Washington Capitals have put Evgeny Kuznetsov on waivers
March 02, 2024
Sports
New Jersey Devils fire coach Lindy Ruff, name Travis Green interim replacement
The New Jersey Devils have fired coach Lindy Ruff
March 04, 2024
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Panthers land Tarasenko from Senators for a pair of draft picks
The NHL-leading Florida Panthers have acquired forward Vladimir Tarasenko from the Ottawa Senators for a pair of draft picks
March 06, 2024
Business|News|Sports|US
Top Virginia Senate negotiator vows to keep Alexandria arena out of the budget
A top Democratic Virginia lawmaker is vowing to keep language enabling a proposed relocation by the NBA’s Washington Wizards and NHL’s Washington Capitals to Alexandria out of the state budget
March 07, 2024
Sports
Maple Leafs join NHL trade deadline movement by acquiring Joel Edmundson from the Capitals
The Toronto Maple Leafs joined the NHL trade deadline party by acquiring defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals
March 07, 2024
Sports
Tarasenko already feeling right at home with Florida, since it is home
Vladimir Tarasenko was born and raised in Russia, and has spent his NHL career playing in St. Louis, New York and Ottawa
March 07, 2024
Sports
Avalanche fine-tune roster by bringing in 4 new players to gear up for playoff race
Fresh off adding center Casey Mittelstadt and defenseman Sean Walker, the Colorado Avalanche made two more moves by bringing in forward Yakov Trenin from Nashville and forward Brandon Duhaime from Minnesota
March 07, 2024
Sports
Penguins send Jake Guentzel to Carolina for Michael Bunting, 3 prospects and 2 conditional picks
Jake Guentzel is heading to Carolina
March 08, 2024
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Hurricanes make another big pre-NHL trade deadline move. They got Kuznetsov from the Capitals
The Carolina Hurricanes made another big move on NHL trade deadline day by acquiring center Evgeny Kuznetsov from the Washington Capitals, a person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press
March 08, 2024
Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins tried to put off a youth movement as long as they could. Now it's here
The Pittsburgh Penguins are bracing for life without longtime forward Jake Guentzel
March 08, 2024
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NHL trade deadline winners include Golden Knights, Panthers, Hurricanes and Kyle Okposo
NHL teams combined to make 23 trades on Friday and dealt a total of 33 players along with more than 20 draft picks before the league’s deadline with some teams and players seeming to win and lose
March 09, 2024
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Sabres overcome 2-goal deficit and disallowed OT goal in 3-2 shootout win over Oilers
Alex Tuch scored the decisive shootout goal and the Buffalo Sabres overcame a two-goal deficit and a disallowed overtime goal in a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers
March 09, 2024
News|Sports
Flyers coach John Tortorella reluctantly leaves bench after being tossed in game against Lightning
Philadelphia coach John Tortorella reluctantly left the bench Saturday night after receiving a game misconduct and bench minor early in the Flyers’ game with the Tampa Bay Lightning
March 10, 2024
Sports
Flyers coach Tortorella suspended 2 games for refusing to leave bench after game misconduct.
Philadelphia coach John Tortorella was suspended for two games and fined $50,000 by the NHL on Sunday for unprofessional conduct directed at the officials by refusing to leave the bench area after a game misconduct
March 10, 2024
Sports
Bill Zito is a thinker and a problem-solver. The approach might bring a Stanley Cup to Florida
Florida Panthers general manager Bill Zito is a thinker and a problem solver
March 11, 2024
Sports
Atlanta has lost two NHL teams. Former player Anson Carter leads one of two groups seeking a third
Atlanta is making a third bid to land an NHL team after losing both the Flames and the Thrashers
March 12, 2024
News|Sports
Penguins postpone Jagr bobblehead giveaway after the trinkets were stolen en route to Pittsburgh
Jaromir Jagr is missing
March 14, 2024
Sports
NHL and NHLPA reach a settlement on Blackhawks terminating Corey Perry's contract, AP sources say
The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have reached an undisclosed settlement to resolve Corey Perry’s situation with the Chicago Blackhawks when they terminated his contract
March 14, 2024
News|Sports
The suddenly surging Buffalo Sabres have inched their way back into playoff race with 8-3-1 run
Counted out a mere month ago, the Buffalo Sabres have suddenly inched back into the playoff race following an 8-3-1 run
March 15, 2024
Business|Sports
Pro Women's Hockey League explores new markets with neutral site games in Detroit and Pittsburgh
The Professional Women's Hockey League has no designs on expanding its six-team base for the foreseeable future
March 15, 2024
News|Sports
Ovechkin becomes 3rd in NHL history with at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons; Caps beat Flames
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2
March 19, 2024
News|Sports
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died at age 52
Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died
March 19, 2024
Sports
Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks' AHL team
After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey
March 20, 2024
Sports
Marchessault's agent says plenty of contract talks with Vegas, likely no decision until season ends
Jonathan Marchessault picked an especially good time to put together the best season of his 11-year career
March 22, 2024
Sports
Capitals' Tom Wilson suspended 6 games for his stick to the face of Maple Leafs' Noah Gregor
The NHL has suspended Washington Capitals winger Tom Wilson six games for his stick to the face of Toronto Maple Leafs forward Noah Gregor
March 22, 2024
Sports
Rangers become 1st NHL team to clinch playoff berth, beat Flyers 6-5 on Fox's quick goal in OT
Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period
March 27, 2024
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NHL playoff race heats up as the Capitals, Flyers and Red Wings are vying for 2 spots in the East
While the eight playoff teams in the NHL's Western Conference are all but settled, the race is on in the East, with three teams vying for two spots
March 27, 2024
News|Sports
Talks on luring NHL’s Capitals and NBA’s Wizards to Virginia are over, city of Alexandria says
The city of Alexandria says negotiations to lure the NHL’s Washington Capitals and NBA’s Washington Wizards to northern Virginia have “ended” and the proposal to create a development district with a new arena for the teams “will not move forward.”
March 27, 2024
Sports
Nashville Predators are 16-0-2 since their trip to see U2 in Vegas was canceled
The Nashville Predators have not lost in regulation since their planned trip to see U2 play at The Sphere in Las Vegas was canceled
March 27, 2024
Sports
Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers
Goaltender Ivan Fedotov has finally joined the Philadelphia Flyers
March 28, 2024
Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports|US
Vanessa Carlton helps Capitals' John Carlson celebrate reaching milestone of 1,000 NHL games
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson is on the verge of reaching the 1,000 NHL games milestone, and pop singer Vanessa Carlton is part of the celebration
March 30, 2024
Business|News|Sports|US
Collapse of NBA, NHL arena deal prompts recriminations, allegations of impropriety in Virginia
The collapse of a proposal to relocate the Washington NBA and NHL teams to northern Virginia has set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among some of the officials and companies that were parties to the deal
April 01, 2024
Sports
No hangover for these Dallas Stars, who are streaking toward playoffs with record 8 wins in a row
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer went into this season a little worried about the potential hangover effect after that long postseason run that ended in a six-game Western Conference Final
April 04, 2024
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Skids by the Capitals, Flyers and Avalanche have altered the NHL's playoff race
A handful of teams hitting the skids late in the season has changed the complexion of the playoff races around the NHL
April 08, 2024
News|Sports
Coyotes players informed the team is expected to move to Salt Lake City, AP source says
Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the NHL club is expected to relocate to Salt Lake City, a person with knowledge of the meeting tells The Associated Press
April 13, 2024
Business|Sports
Coyotes sale to Utah Jazz owner expected next week, Arizona to get expansion team, AP source says
The Arizona Coyotes will likely be sold to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith shortly after the team’s final game and will include a provision guaranteeing current owner Alex Meruelo an expansion team if a new arena is built within five years, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press
April 13, 2024
Sports
A Manic Monday in the NHL features 7 of 8 games that could affect the playoff picture
The playoff races across the NHL are coming down to the final week of the regular season
April 14, 2024
Sports
Oilers captain Connor McDavid becomes 4th player in NHL history to record 100 assists in a season
Connor McDavid has achieved something only three other people in the NHL have ever done
April 16, 2024
Sports
Buffalo Sabres fire head coach Don Granato after extending playoff drought to 13th season
The Buffalo Sabres fired head coach Don Granato, making him the seventh coach to be ousted during what’s grown into an NHL-record 13-season playoff drought
April 16, 2024
Sports
Oshie scores game-winner into empty net as Capitals make playoffs by beating Flyers
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April 17, 2024
Sports
NHL has no appetite to expand playoffs beyond its 16-team tournament for the Stanley Cup
The NHL is the only major North American professional sports league that has not expanded its playoffs in recent years
April 17, 2024
Sports
Dallas Stars clinch top seed in Western Conference by getting to overtime against Blues
The Dallas Stars will be the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs for the first time since 2016
April 18, 2024
Sports
Coyotes close out 28-year tenure in Arizona with 5-2 win over Oilers
The Coyotes closed out their 28-year Arizona tenure as winners, getting a goal and an assist from Dylan Guenther in a 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers
April 18, 2024
Sports
Party's over: Coyotes end tenure in the desert with raucous atmosphere before move
Mullett Arena buzzed like few times in the two years since the Arizona Coyotes moved in, the fans amped for one last desert hurrah
April 18, 2024
Sports
Why luck plays such a big role in hockey
With low-scoring games and a preponderance of deflected shots, randomness is much more likely to color NHL teams’ records than those of squads in the other four major US pro sports leagues.
April 18, 2024
News|Sports
Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners
The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake City
April 18, 2024
Sports
NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will have a name starting with Utah
The NHL team moving from Arizona to Salt Lake City will be known as Utah at least initially
April 18, 2024
Sports
LA Kings rally late, finish 3rd in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory over Chicago
The Los Angeles Kings earned a playoff rematch with Edmonton by jumping into third place in the Pacific Division with a 5-4 overtime victory against the Chicago Blackhawks
April 19, 2024
Sports
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1
April 19, 2024
News|Sports
Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City elicits opposing responses in 2 cities
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman sat next to the former Arizona Coyotes owner in a downtown Phoenix hotel meeting room, trying to put a positive spin on the funeral for a franchise
April 19, 2024
Sports
Maple Leafs, Jets, Oilers and Canucks carry Canada’s Stanley Cup hopes with drought now at 30 years
Hockey fans across Canada are preparing themselves for the annual thrill and torment that arrives with the NHL playoffs
April 19, 2024
News|Sports
Noesen, Andersen help Hurricanes push past Islanders 3-1 to open 1st-round NHL playoff series
Stefan Noesen grabbed a loose puck atop the crease and pushed it past Semyon Varlamov early in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 3-1 to open their NHL playoff series
April 20, 2024
Sports
DeBrusk nets 2 power-play goals, Swayman saves 35 as Bruins win 5-1 to open series with Toronto
Jeremy Swayman made 35 saves to lead the Boston Bruins to a 5-1 victory over the the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series
April 21, 2024
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Panthers score twice in the third period and beat the Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of NHL playoffs
Carter Verhaeghe tapped in a pinpoint pass from Aleksander Barkov for the lead 58 seconds into the third period, Matthew Tkachuk added a goal and an assist and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 1 of their NHL playoff series opener
April 21, 2024
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Panthers, Rangers, Jets and Canucks back home for Game 2s, all seeking 2-0 NHL playoff series leads
A slew of big NHL names will be heading back onto NHL playoff ice on Tuesday night with 1-0 series leads
April 22, 2024
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Sabres hire Lindy Ruff as coach. He guided Buffalo to the playoffs in 2011
Lindy Ruff is returning to Buffalo for a second stint as coach of the Sabres
April 22, 2024
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Aho, Martinook cap Hurricanes' late rally to beat the Islanders for a 2-0 playoff series lead
Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored 9 seconds apart late in the third period to help the Carolina Hurricanes complete a comeback from three goals down to beat the New York Islanders 5-3
April 23, 2024
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Defensemen injuries are already piling up early in the NHL playoffs
Defenses around the NHL playoffs have been depleted by existing and new injuries, from Tampa Bay’s Mikhail Sergachev and Colorado’s Samuel Girard being out long term to Carolina’s Brett Pesce going down Monday night and Washington being down to minor leaguers to fill its many voids
April 23, 2024
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Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad lead Rangers to 4-3 win over Capitals for 2-0 series lead
Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series
April 24, 2024
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A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics
In the moment, The Save kept the game tied
April 24, 2024
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Rebuilding Sharks fire coach David Quinn after 2 disappointing seasons
The San Jose Sharks have fired coach David Quinn after two rough seasons as part of a massive rebuilding project
April 24, 2024
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Bruins beat Maple Leafs 4-2 in Game 3 to take series lead
Brad Marchand broke a tie midway through the third period and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series
April 25, 2024
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Defending champion Golden Knights beat Stars 3-1 to take 2-0 series lead home to Vegas
Noah Hanifin broke a tie with an unassisted goal late in the second period and the Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 3-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series
April 25, 2024
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Anze Kopitar scores in overtime, Kings beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to tie series
Anze Kopitar fired a wrist shot past Stuart Skinner's glove and into the top corner on a breakaway to give the Los Angeles Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series
April 25, 2024
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'Struggling' Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is hoping patience pays off soon against the Rangers
Alex Ovechkin has just one shot on goal through two games of the Washington Capitals’ first-round playoff series against the New York Rangers, which they trail 2-0
April 25, 2024
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Sergei Bobrovsky makes 26 saves, Panthers beat Lightning 5-3 to take 3-0 series lead
Sergei Bobrovsky made 26 saves, Matthew Tkachuk scored twice and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round playoff series
April 26, 2024
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Brent Burns, Dmitry Orlov help Hurricanes hold on to beat Islanders 3-2 for 3-0 series lead
Defensemen Brent Burns and Dmitry Orlov got Carolina off to a fast start and the Hurricanes held on to beat the New York Islanders 3-2 on Thursday night for a 3-0 lead in the first-round series
April 26, 2024
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Golden Knights have limited Stars' scoring chances to take 2-0 series lead
The problems for Dallas are two-fold
April 26, 2024
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Special teams carry Rangers to a Game 3 win and a 3-0 series lead on the Capitals
The New York Rangers are one win away from the advancing after beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 to take a 3-0 lead in their first-round series
April 27, 2024
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Mathew Barzal scores in 2nd OT as Islanders beat Hurricanes 3-2 to avoid series sweep
Mathew Barzal scored his second goal of the game on a deflection 1:24 into the second overtime and the New York Islanders beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in Game 4 on Saturday to avoid a sweep in their first-round playoff series
April 27, 2024
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Steven Stamkos scores twice, Lightning avoid elimination with 6-3 victory over Panthers
Steven Stamkos scored his fourth and fifth goals of the series and the Tampa Bay Lightning avoided elimination with a 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the first-round playoff matchup Saturday night
April 27, 2024
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Marchand breaks team playoff goals mark, Bruins beat Maple Leafs 3-1 to move within win of advancing
Brad Marchand broke the Boston playoff goals record with his 56th and the Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in Game 4 on Saturday night to move within a victory of advancing to the second round
April 28, 2024
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Wyatt Johnston scores in OT, Stars beat Golden Knights 3-2 to cut series deficit to 2-1
Wyatt Johnston scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Saturday night, cutting the defending champion Golden Knights’ series lead to 2-1
April 28, 2024
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Jets forward Namestnikov is taken to the hospital after a puck hit him in the face
Winnipeg forward Vladislav Namestnikov was taken to the hospital for evaluation after a puck hit him on the left side of his face in Game 4 against Colorado
April 28, 2024
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Boeser's hat trick helps Canucks rally, push Preds to brink of elimination
Elias Lindholm scored 1:02 into overtime as the Vancouver Canucks stunned Nashville 4-3 Sunday and grabbed a 3-1 lead putting the Predators on the brink of elimination in their best-of-seven, first-round series
April 28, 2024
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Rangers finish off sweep of the Capitals, move on to the 2nd round of the NHL playoffs
The New York Rangers have advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs after finishing off a sweep of the Washington Capitals with a 4-2 victory in Game 4
April 29, 2024
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Presidents' Trophy-winning Rangers outmatch Capitals with depth and balance to move on in playoffs
The New York Rangers outmatched the Washington Capitals in nearly every possible way to move on to the second round of the NHL playoffs in dominant fashion
April 29, 2024
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Seattle Kraken fire coach Dave Hakstol after leading the franchise for its first 3 seasons
The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dave Hakstol after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season
April 29, 2024
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Johnston scores again and Stars beat Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 4 to even series
Wyatt Johnston scored his third goal in two games, and the Dallas Stars beat the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 to even their first-round NHL playoffs series
April 30, 2024
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Florida Panthers march on in NHL playoffs after long-awaited series win against Tampa Bay Lightning
The Panthers will march on to the second round of the NHL playoffs after beating their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 on Monday night
April 30, 2024
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Rantanen scores twice in the 3rd period to lead Avalanche past Jets 6-3 and into the 2nd round
Mikko Rantanen scored his first two goals of the playoffs in the third period, leading the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets that clinched their opening-round playoff series in five games
May 01, 2024
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Drury, Noesen help Hurricanes beat Islanders 6-3 to clinch NHL playoff 1st-round series in 5 games
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan Noesen cleaned up a fluky puck bounce off the boards for another 8 seconds later as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3
May 01, 2024
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Stars first to hold serve at home, beat Knights 3-2 in Game 5 for series lead in NHL playoffs
Jason Robertson scored a power-play goal to put Dallas ahead late in the second period after Tyler Seguin took a shot to the face and the Stars beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in Game 5
May 02, 2024
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Nylander and Woll help Maple Leafs beat Bruins 2-1 to force Game 7
William Nylander scored twice, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Thursday night to force a seventh game in the first-round Eastern Conference series
May 03, 2024
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Canucks advance to 2nd round, beating Predators 1-0 in Game 6 on Pius Suter's late goal
Pius Suter scored with 1:39 left and the Vancouver Canucks advanced to the second round of the NHL playoffs with a 1-0 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night in Game 6
May 04, 2024
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Adin Hill flashes old playoff form as Golden Knights beat Stars 2-0 to force Game 7
Noah Hanifin broke a scoreless tie at 9:54 of the third period, Adin Hill stopped 23 shots and the defending champion Vegas Golden Knights kept alive their season by beating the Dallas Stars 2-0 on Friday night to force Game 7
May 04, 2024
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The Canucks ready for all-Canadian second-round after eliminating Nashville
Vancouver coach Rick Tocchet won’t deny being among the NHL's final eight teams still alive means a lot
May 04, 2024
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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is available for Game 7 with Bruins after sitting last 2 games
Maple Leafs star and NHL goal-scoring leader Auston Matthews is available for their Game 7 matchup with the Boston Bruins
May 04, 2024
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David Pastrnak scores in overtime to lift Bruins to Game 7 win over rival Maple Leafs
David Pastrnak scored on a feed from Hampus Lindholm 1:54 into overtime and the Boston Bruins beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 in Game 7 to clinch their first-round series and advance in the NHL playoffs
May 05, 2024
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Bruins avoid blowing another 3-1 series lead in Game 7. Now they get a shot at revenge vs. Panthers
Boston Bruins coach Jim Montgomery wanted to do something different with his team heading into a first-round Game 7 matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs
May 05, 2024
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Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7-game series
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer had so many emotions to process after a Game 7 victory over his former team
May 06, 2024
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After special teams play keyed Rangers' series-opening win, Hurricanes focused on getting better
The Rangers and Hurricanes were among the top special teams units during the regular season
May 06, 2024
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Swayman stops 38 shots, Bruins roll past Panthers 5-1 for 1-0 series lead
Jeremy Swayman stopped 38 shots, Brandon Carlo scored a goal just a few hours after his wife gave birth to their son and the Boston Bruins topped the Florida Panthers 5-1 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series Monday night
May 07, 2024
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St. Louis Blues remove interim tag and name Drew Bannister full-time coach
The St. Louis Blues have removed the interim tag from Drew Bannister's title and named him their full-time coach
May 07, 2024
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Bruins-Panthers getting set for Game 2. Canucks-Oilers ready to open their series
The season for the Florida Panthers cannot end on Wednesday night
May 07, 2024
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The San Jose Sharks win the NHL draft lottery with expectation to select Macklin Celebrini No. 1
The San Jose Sharks won the draft lottery and earned the right to have the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft for the first time in franchise history
May 07, 2024
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Trocheck's power-play goal lifts Rangers to 4-3 win over Hurricanes in 2OT for 2-0 series lead
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes
May 08, 2024
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Wood scores 11:03 in OT as Avalanche finish off 3-goal comeback to beat Stars 4-3 to open 2nd round
Miles Wood scored on a backhander 11:03 into overtime into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche, after trailing by three goals in the first period, beat the top-seeded Dallas Stars 4-3 in the opener of their second-round Western Conference series
May 08, 2024
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Hurricanes shut down on power play again, fall into 0-2 series hole against Rangers
The Carolina Hurricanes had the NHL’s second-best power play during the regular season
May 08, 2024
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Avalanche got legs under them in another comeback to beat fading Stars in 2nd-round opener
The Colorado Avalanche had gone a full week since wrapping up their first-round series, and were down three goals in the first period on the road against the top-seeded team
May 08, 2024
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Goaltender interference debate is alive and well in the NHL playoffs after 1st-round controversy
The biggest controversy so far in the NHL playoffs came in the first round when the Tampa Bay Lightning on the wrong end of a couple of questionable goaltender interference rulings in the game they were eliminated by Florida in the first round
May 08, 2024
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What will Utah's NHL team be called? Here are 20 options
Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name
May 09, 2024