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U.S. defenseman tiers: Why Fox, McAvoy are in an elite class
With the Olympics looming, these two young blueliners will be pivotal members of the squad in Beijing. Where do other defensemen slot in?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus every team's breakout player
Another week, another new team atop the ranks. Plus, we identify the player who has leveled up for all 32 clubs.
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NEW NEW JERSEY JERSEY
STORY BEHIND THE LOOK
How Martin Brodeur helped create the Devils' new third jersey
The franchise legend helped develop the team's first alternate jersey, which is laced with symbolism throughout its many design features.
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
NHL
Hartman scores in 3rd straight; Wild beat Lightning 4-2
— Ryan Hartman broke a 2-all tie midway through the third period, and the Minnesota Wild beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday.
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Wild pull out 4-2 win over the Lightning
The Wild get two second-period goals as they take down the defending champ Lightning 4-2.
NHL
Orlov scores late, Caps beat Hurricanes for 9th win in 11
— Dmitry Orlov scored on a power play with 2:55 remaining, and the Washington Capitals recovered after blowing a two-goal lead to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 on Sunday.
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- Reeling Habs fire GM Bergevin, hire Gorton as VP
- Kane waived by Sharks; new agent seeking trade
- Lemieux ejected after Tkachuk says he bit hand
- Montreal assistant GM Mellanby abruptly resigns
- Two Isles games postponed due to COVID issues
- Panarin fined $5K for throwing glove at Marchand
- Ovechkin's 28th career hat trick lifts Caps to win
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Inside Climate Pledge Arena
- Climate Pledge Arena/Michael Dyrland
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.
