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What we're hearing about the NHL, COVID-19 and the Olympics
When does the NHL have to make a final call about its players going? What happens if a player gets COVID-19 in China? What other protocols and scheduling are in place?
HOCKEY BETTING
Saving the best for last
Greg Wyshynski covers the latest in the world of hockey betting, including the new hottest 3rd-period trend
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AWARDS WATCH
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.
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?
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
Top Headlines
- Sources: Flyers fire Vigneault amid losing skid
- Knights' Lehner opts out of Olympics, cites health
- Lowly Canucks fire coach and GM, hire Boudreau
- Report: Tyler Johnson gets same repair as Eichel
- Faulk joins Blues teammate Binnington in protocol
- NHL suspends Kings' Lemieux 5 games for biting
- 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.
