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Why goalie tandems have taken over the NHL -- even in the playoffs
A variety of factors has resulted in the workhorse goaltender becoming an endangered species.
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Playoffs daily: Canes take 3-2 lead after dominant win
Carolina is one win away from winning the Stanley Cup. Get caught up here.
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HOCKEY TALK
Subban: Carolina's offense 'has it all going on' in Stanley Cup Final
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P.K. Subban: Vegas has to 'buckle up' to force a Game 7
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GEARING UP FOR THE OFFSEASON
Overheard at the NHL scouting combine: Most impressive prosects, trade buzz, more
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Larkin, Kyrou ... Matthews? Ranking NHL trade candidates this offseason
ONE WIN AWAY FROM THE TITLE
Brandon Bussi secures Carolina's Game 5 win with incredible late save
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Hurricanes one win from lifting Cup: Grades, big questions after Game 5
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How undrafted players became so vital to NHL teams' success
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- Golden Knights rule out center Karlsson for Game 6
- Knights' Hart: Carolina fan chants are 'just noise'
- Svechnikov strikes twice, Canes on cusp of title
- Vegas' Torts vows a Game 7: 'We'll be back here'
- Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP
- Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options
- Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire
- 🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available
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NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?
Which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.
