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'Gold is absolutely on our minds:' What Tkachuk, Hughes, Matthews, other U.S. stars are saying about the Olympics
If the NHL sends its players in 2026, it will be a superstar-laden Team USA. Here's what those players have to say about their chance at gold.


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CONNOR MCDAVID
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Connor McDavid tucks in impressive goal vs. Wild

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NHL Power Rankings: The fantasy MVP for all 32 teams
Can anyone dethrone the Rangers? Plus, we identify each team's fantasy MVP to this point -- and assess whether they'll keep the crown.

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'I truly believe he's going to shock the world:' Inside Patrick Kane's rehab and why he picked the Red Wings
The superstar winger had a sour taste in his mouth after last season. So he opted for offseason surgery, attacked his rehab and then picked Detroit as he looks to come back better than he was before.

AWARDS WATCH
NHL Awards Watch: Will a defenseman win the Hart?
Is this the year that a blueliner wins MVP? After polling a selection of PHWA voters, here are the current leaderboards for major awards.

BEDARD TRACKER
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Connor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie
Follow along with every key moment in the first-year phenom's campaign for the Blackhawks.

ESPN GAME SCHEDULE
How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu
The 2023-24 season is underway. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.

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Marchessault scores 2 in regulation and shootout winner as Golden Knights beat Sharks 5-4
— Jonathan Marchessault scored twice in regulation and had a goal in the shootout to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night.
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- Islanders win, end Kings' record road streak at 11
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