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Who are the top players outside the NHL? Ranking the top 50 prospects
No. 1-ranked player Ivan Demidov -- the fifth overall pick this summer -- was an easy choice, with lots of debate thereafter.
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 team, plus the biggest early surprise for each club
The Rangers are the top team according to our panel of voters. Plus, we reveal the shocks of the first weeks of 2024-25.
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BEHIND THE SCENES
How the NHL pulled off its new goal simulation animations -- and what comes next
Hockey is a sport of constant motion. The new feature allows fans to see how every part of a chance develops.
GUIDE TO ALL 32 TEAMS
Reasons to watch every NHL team this season: Record chases, Michkov mania, 'Showtime' in Detroit, more
All 32 teams are captivating for one reason or another. With all of them playing in the Frozen Frenzy on Tuesday, here's a viewer's guide to each one.
FANTASY HOCKEY
STILL TIME TO SIGN UP AND PLAY!
Waiver watch: Add these player for power-play points
Your essential guide to adds and drops, whom to start, and more every Monday for your fantasy hockey league.
Fantasy hockey trends: Add these players for hits and blocks
Which goalies should you bank on for you fantasy hockey squad? Power play picks, hot starts, add/drops and more.
NHL
Noesen scores twice, Markstrom makes 24 saves as Devils defeat Ducks 6-2 at home
— Stefan Noesen scored twice in the second period, Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves and the New Jersey Devils downed the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Sunday.
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Suzuki and Gallagher lead the Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Flyers
— Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
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Draisaitl scores in OT to lift Oilers to 3-2 win over Red Wings
— Leon Draisaitl scored his second goal of the game 18 seconds into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday night.
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- Kolosov makes debut as Flyers weigh GK options
- Flyers forward Hathaway fined $5K for elbowing
- Islanders, forward Martin agree to 1-year deal
- Ex-Blackhawks star, HOF executive Hay dies at 88
- Rangers extend Lafrenière after breakout season
- Warsofsky: 'Lot of passengers' on winless Sharks
- Vinik sells stake in Lightning, will retain control
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Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for the 2024-25 season
With a new season underway, here's how a panel of coaches, analytics gurus and former players ranks all 32 teams' netminder depth.
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Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sharks are No. 1
As the 2024-25 season gets rolling, here's our updated 1-32 ranking of each club's players in the system.
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2024-25 NHL breakout predictions: Lafreniere, Fantilli, more
From young skaters ready to level up to superstar, to those on new teams (or with new teammates), here are 36 players set to take a step up.
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Best goalie masks across the NHL in the upcoming season
There are a handful of creative mask designs around the NHL as the 2024-25 season gets underway.
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New Jersey Devils to serve Garden State staple breakfast at home games
The Devils will be serving Taylor ham, egg and cheese sandwiches this season ... and have chosen a side in a New Jersey breakfast food debate.
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Inside the Quebec factory where NHL jerseys are created
The NHL is confident that players and fans will be pleased with the changeover in designers since the manufacturer will remain the same.
