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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.
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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.
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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?
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WHICH DOG IS BEST?
Ranking the NHL's best team dogs
From Biscuit to Bolt to Smash to Bark-Andre Furry, we determined the league's top dogs.
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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.
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The majesty of the NHL on ESPN theme: Narrated by Justin Bieber
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Gaudreau, Tkachuk lead Flames over Ducks in shootout
— Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk scored in the shootout and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Friday night.
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Kraken take early lead, hold off Oilers for 4-3 victory
— Though it took a little more than a month to find a style of play that would lead to success, the expansion Seattle Kraken are now rolling.
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Flames take down Ducks in shootout
The Flames get shootout goals from Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk in their win over the Ducks.
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Philipp Grubauer lays out for incredible save
Philipp Grubauer somehow saves this one from heading into the net late to preserve the Kraken's lead.
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- Sabres add Chicago's Subban to fill goalie depth
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- No charges in Kivlenieks' death; case now closed
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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.
