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Sweden routs U.S. in semis of hockey worlds
Sweden will play for a third world title in six years after beating the United States 6-0 in the semifinals of the ice hockey world championships.
about 1215 days ago | Associated Press -
Flames' Backlund signs 6-year, $32.1M deal
Mikael Backlund signed a six-year, $32.1 million deal to stay with the Calgary Flames on Friday, deciding against testing free agency this summer.
about 1308 days ago | Associated Press -
Weekly Reader: The NHL's top 5 line combinations
Watching three players form a juggernaut is one of those "unique-to-hockey" things we take for granted, so we ranked the best current trios. Plus, why Quebec City is on the outside looking in and the story behind that shirtless Jumbo Joe bobblehead.
about 1376 days ago | Greg Wyshynski | ESPN.com -
Elias Says: November 3, 2017
Forte runs for two scores in win versus BillsMatt Forte rushed for a pair of touchdowns at MetLife Stadium, snapping his streak of 14 games without a score and helping the Jets end a three-game losing streak with a 3421 win over the Bills.
about 1413 days ago | Elias Sports Bureau | ESPN.com -
Each team's best and worst draft picks
Not every draft pick turns out as well Patrick Kane or Connor McDavid. Will this year's selections be brilliant ... or botched? We looked at every team's craftiest draft steal -- and biggest bust -- of the past 10 years.
about 1546 days ago | Andrew Knoll -
Elias Says: Jan. 18, 2017
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about 1702 days ago | Elias Sports Bureau | ESPN.com -
Backlund (concussion) leaves World Cup
Team Sweden forward Mikael Backlund will miss the remainder of the World Cup of Hockey with a concussion, coach Rikard Gronborg said.
about 1817 days ago | Joe McDonald | ESPN.com -
Sweden's Zetterberg injured, out of World Cup
Henrik Zetterberg, who was supposed to serve as the captain for Sweden, will miss the World Cup of Hockey because of an injury.
about 1841 days ago | Associated Press -
Flames sign center Backlund to multiyear deal
The Calgary Flames have signed center Mikael Backlund to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Saturday. The three-year deal is worth $3.575 million annually, according to a source.
about 2279 days ago | Craig Custance | ESPN.com -
Rapid Reaction: Ducks 3, Flames 2 (OT)
Yet again, the Ducks rallied, this time to beat the Flames 3-2 in overtime and advance to the Western Conference finals.
about 2320 days ago | Scott Burnside | ESPN.com - more