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World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.

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The NHL's best this week: Is Craig Berube on the hot seat in Toronto?
As the holiday break approaches, the Maple Leafs aren't exactly excelling. Plus, key games in the week ahead.

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Fantasy hockey rankings: Jack Hughes returns to Devils lineup, climbs to No. 15
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Jack Hughes rising this week.


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Jordan Eberle scores on the power play and Kraken hold off struggling Kings 3-2
— Jordan Eberle had a power-play goal, Frederick Gaudreau and Ben Meyers also scored, and the Seattle Kraken held on for a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.


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Leon Draisaitl's hat trick propels Oilers past Flames
Leon Draisaitl tallies a hat trick in Edmonton's 5-1 win over Calgary.

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Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings: Game Highlights
Seattle Kraken vs. Los Angeles Kings: Game Highlights

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