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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.
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?
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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
Flames
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Lucic lights lamp with power-play goal
Milan Lucic notches a power-play goal against one of his former teams.
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Kaprizov scores twice, Wild roll to 5-2 win against Devils
— Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild kept rolling with a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
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Swayman's 42 saves leads Bruins over Predators 2-0
— Jeremy Swayman made 42 saves, Jake DeBrusk and Brandon Carlo scored, and the Boston Bruins beat the Nashville Predators 2-0 Thursday night.
Kings
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Alex Iafallo redirects shot for Kings' opening goal
Alexander Edler's shot from the point is deflected by Alex Iafallo to put the Kings on top early.
NHL
Erik Karlsson nets OT winner for the Sharks
The Sharks hand the Islanders a ninth consecutive loss after a 2-1 overtime win.
Top Headlines
- Sabres add Chicago's Subban to fill goalie depth
- Faulk joins Blues teammate Binnington in protocol
- Coyotes deny report of sale, say they're staying
- No charges in Kivlenieks' death; case now closed
- NHL suspends Kings' Lemieux 5 games for biting
- Kane reports to minors, denies rift with Sharks
- Devils extend Hughes with 8-year, $64M contract
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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.
