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How Patrick Marleau broke Gordie Howe's record for NHL longevity
The veteran Sharks forward broke the NHL games played record set by the legend. Here are the keys to his remarkable career.
After Patrick Marleau's feat, six NHL records that could fall next
The NHL could see a few other big records fall over the next few seasons. Here are the ones most likely to be broken.
PLAYOFF WATCH
NHL Playoff Watch Daily: Rangers lingering in East Division playoff hunt
After a tough start to 2021, the Blueshirts have charged back and sit four points behind the Bruins heading into Tuesday's action.
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THE RISE OF JAKOB CHYCHRUN
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Why Florida native Jakob Chychrun is hoping for an Olympic spot ... on Team Canada
'It's kind of a crazy story,' the Coyotes' breakout defenseman said. Here are the details on his circuitous hockey journey.
TRADE SEASON GRADES
WHO ACED THE DEADLINE?
Trade-season grades for all 31 NHL teams
Which GMs aced the trade deadline? Who flunked? Who gets an incomplete? We assess all 31 here.
CONTENDER TIERS
Post-deadline contender tiers: Where all 31 NHL teams rank now
With a quarter of the 2021 season left, distinct groups have emerged, from "The elite" down to "The rebuilders."
FANTASY HOCKEY
RANKINGS, PICKUPS, MORE
Fantasy Forecaster for the week of April 19 - 25
Your essential guide to setting fantasy hockey lineups that take full advantage of every NHL team's strength of schedule.
Rankings update: How to win your playoff matchup
Sean Allen's rest of season rankings, and how to maximize every single point to win your fantasy playoff matchup.
Secondary scorers poised to benefit from NHL trade deadline
You already know about Taylor Hall and Jeff Carter, but what about their new linemates? Plus, which Devils and Sabres will step up into the roles left by departing stars?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Hinge players for all 31 teams down the stretch
The Avalanche remain in the top spot another week. Plus, which players will have an outsized impact on the playoff races?
Fantasy
Fantasy hockey rankings Week 13 update: Is it time to drop Logan Couture or Tyler Toffoli?
Sean Allen's rest of season rankings, and with the schedule coming to a close, here's who you should drop or hold on to.
Top Headlines
- Marleau tops Mr. Hockey for most games played
- Canucks D Edler suspended 2 games for kneeing
- Devils sign 1st-rounder Holtz to entry-level deal
- Horvat rallies Canucks to OT win in return game
- Sabres F Okposo's season ends from puck to face
- U.S. women's hockey coach abruptly steps down
- Sabres skating thin at goalie with Ullmark out
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Execs rank NHL's top 10 centers
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Ranking the NHL's top centers for 2021: Execs, coaches, players debate the top 10
A trio of young perennial MVP candidates tops our list. Where does 33-year-old Sidney Crosby finish?
Predicting 2022 Olympic rosters
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Predicting the 2022 Olympic hockey rosters
NHL players will be back for the next Olympic tournament! Here's our early look at who makes the cut for Beijing 2022.
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