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NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Eastern wild-card teams
Montreal, Ottawa, Washington and Philly are in action Wednesday. Here are full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's top game in March
Here are the games each fan base should have circled on the calendar.
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TRADE DEADLINE
Avalanche now unbeatable? East contenders whiffed big-time? Judging NHL trade deadline overreactions
The final week resulted in a last flurry of trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit and which are way off base.
What to expect from Rosen, Jiricek, other top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? Here are scouting reports on 10 big names.
SIZING UP THE CENTRAL
Looking ahead to the NHL's Central Division playoff battle
Colorado, Dallas and Minnesota made additions during trade deadline season. Buckle up!
FANTASY HOCKEY
Upgrades, downgrades and fantasy hockey reaction to the 2026 NHL trade deadline
Your one-stop shop for the fantasy hockey insights and reactions for the biggest moves from the 2026 NHL trade deadline.
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Demidov breaks 3rd-period tie in the Canadiens' 3-2 victory over the Senators
— Ivan Demidov broke a tie with 7:20 left, Jacob Fowler made 32 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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Owen Tippett lights the lamp
Owen Tippett lights the lamp
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators: Game Highlights
Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators: Game Highlights
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Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Highlights
Washington Capitals vs. Philadelphia Flyers: Game Highlights
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- Mammoth re-sign Schmaltz to 8-year, $64M deal
- Avs critical of MacKinnon ejection for goalie injury
- PWHL eyeing Senators team-up to stay in Ottawa
- McAvoy's night for B's: OT goal, more lost teeth
- Panthers could shut down Marchand for season
- Penguins' Malkin banned 5 games for Dahlin slash
- 📝 Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
With about a month left in the season, here's how PHWA voters are feeling about all the major awards.
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for biggest deals of 2025-26
Hockey trade season is heating up! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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How John Tavares' mental health focus has lifted his play
Through his foundation, the Maple Leafs center has driven awareness of the mental health conversation.
