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NHL Awards Watch: Draisaitl over McDavid, plus a historic leader for Norris
With a quarter of the season in the books, it's time to check in on the races for all the major individual awards.
CONTENDER TIERS
NHL contender tiers at the quarter mark: Where every team ranks
With around 20 games in the books for every team, we array all 32 based on their Stanley Cup chances this season.
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POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the player who must step up for every team
The Capitals and Leafs move up in another shuffle of the top 5. Plus, which players must improve off of slow starts?
WHICH DOG IS BEST?
Ranking the NHL's best team dogs
From Biscuit to Bolt to Smash to Bark-Andre Furry, we determined the league's top dogs.
NHL ON ESPN
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
Everything you need to know about how to watch the NHL on ESPN networks.
The majesty of the NHL on ESPN theme: Narrated by Justin Bieber
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Guentzel scores 3 in 2nd period, Penguins beat Canucks 4-1
— Jake Guentzel scored three goals in the second period and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Saturday night.
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Guentzel notches hat trick in just the 2nd period
Jake Guentzel goes off in the second period, scoring three goals for the Penguins vs. the Canucks.
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Strome, Panarin lead Rangers to 3-2 win over Blackhawks
— Artemi Panarin and Ryan Strome each had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night for their sixth straight win.
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Tkachuk scores early in OT, leads Senators past Avalanche
— Brady Tkachuk scored his second goal 51 seconds into overtime, giving the Ottawa Senators a 6-5 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night.
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- Report: Tyler Johnson gets same repair as Eichel
- NHL suspends Kings' Lemieux 5 games for biting
- Faulk joins Blues teammate Binnington in protocol
- Devils extend Hughes with 8-year, $64M contract
- Sabres add Chicago's Subban to fill goalie depth
- Coyotes deny report of sale, say they're staying
- No charges in Kivlenieks' death; case now closed
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V Week 2021
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Help celebrate V Week
Join ESPN and the V Foundation in the fight against cancer. Visit V.org/donate. All donations benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research.
Inside Climate Pledge Arena
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First look at the Seattle Kraken's home, Climate Pledge Arena
Before the NHL's newest franchise take home ice for the first time, take a tour of the reconstructed arena that puts sustainability at the forefront.
NHL Rank: The top 100 players
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NHL Rank: Predicting the top 100 players for the 2021-22 season
We ranked the top 100 players based on how they'll play in 2021-22. A quartet of young, star centers tops the list.
All eyes on Auston Matthews
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All eyes on Auston Matthews
The Maple Leafs center is far from a traditional NHL superstar -- but he might be exactly the kind of star it needs.
