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Johnny's next spot: Eight places Tavares could land in 2018
John Tavares is poised to become the NHL's highest-paid player next summer. Will it be with the Islanders or somewhere else? Here are all the potential places the coveted center could sign.
NHL
Will you care about men's Olympic hockey if neither NHL nor KHL take part?
The NHL has already decided to skip the 2018 Games. The KHL's potential absence in light of the IOC's ruling could drain the talent pool further, but hard-core hockey fans will still find compelling action and storylines to savor.
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Olympic Sports
After Russia ban, more chaos for 2018 Olympic hockey
The International Olympic Committee's decision to ban Russia from the 2018 Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, promises to further dilute a men's ice hockey tournament that's already missing NHL talent. Here's what happens next.
NHL
Best player in the world of the week: Kaiden Whaley
Every so often we're reminded that hockey is a game, and that sportsmanship can thrive in it. That's what happened when 9-year-old Kaiden Whaley skated over and gave an overwhelmed opponent an impromptu goaltending clinic.
NHL
Andersen makes 47 saves, Leafs edge Flames 2-1 in shootout
Frederik Andersen made 47 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped three more shots in a shootout in the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
NHL
Wilson, Ovechkin lead Capitals past Blackhawks, 6-2
Tom Wilson had two goals and two assists and Alex Ovechkin had a goal and three assists in the Washington Capitals' 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday night.
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NHL
Ovechkin hopes Russian team plays as neutrals
Alex Ovechkin hopes the Russian hockey team participates in the 2018 Winter Olympics, even though it would have to wear neutral uniforms.
NBA
On Wednesday, new Seattle mayor Jenny Durkan and Tim Leiweke from Oak View Group signed a memorandum of understanding for OVG to renovate KeyArena into a facility capable of hosting NBA and NHL teams. The Seattle City Council approved the MOU 7-1 on Monday. If the process continues as planned, Oak View plans to begin construction in the fall of 2018 and reopen the arena in time for the 2020-21 NBA and NHL seasons.
Canucks
NHL
Vanek tips in power-play goal in win.
Thomas Vanek deflects the shot in to score the power-play goal as the Canucks win 3-0 over the Hurricanes.
NHL
Tuch's goal in 1st shootout at Vegas lifts Knights, 4-3
Alex Tuch scored the game-winning goal in the first shootout at Vegas, and Malcolm Subban stopped all three attempts he faced during the tiebreaker as the Golden Knights topped the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Tuesday night.
NHL
Gaborik's 2 goals lead Kings past Wild 5-2 for 6th straight
Marian Gaborik scored two third-period goals to lead the Los Angeles Kings past the Minnesota Wild 5-2 on Tuesday night for their sixth straight victory.
Golden Knights
NHL
Golden Knights win game in shootout.
Alex Tuch scores in the shootout and goalie Malcom Subban makes the game-winning save to secure the Golden Knights' defeat of the Ducks 4-3.
NHL
Gourde leads Lightning past Islanders.
Yanni Gourde scores two of Tampa Bay's three goals in the second period as Tampa Bay wins 6-2.
NHL
Markstrom gets 1st NHL shutout, Canucks blank Hurricanes 3-0
Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves for his first NHL shutout and the Vancouver Canucks blanked the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Tuesday night.
NHL
Gaborik scores 400th career goal in win.
Marian Gaborik scores two goals, including his 400th in the Kings' 5-2 win over the Wild.
Predators
NHL
Fiala nets his fifth goal in win.
Kevin Fiala scores on the power play to help the Predators defeat the Stars 5-2.
Red Wings
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Nyquist nets two goals in win.
Gustav Nyquist scores twice as the Red Wings cruise past the Jets 5-1.
Sabres
NHL
Kane scores game winner on wrap around.
Evander Kane gets the puck behind the net and is able to score before the goalie can get in position, as the Sabres defeat the Avalanche 4-2.
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Kane scores tiebreaking goal, Sabres beat Avalanche 4-2
Jack Eichel had a goal and two assists, Evander Kane broke a third-period tie and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Tuesday night.
NHL
Sharks' Dillon gets 1 game for slashing Bowey
The NHL suspended Sharks defenseman Brenden Dillon one game for slashing the Capitals' Madison Bowey late in Monday night's game.
Penguins
NHL
Hornqvist's goal ties game in the third period.
Evgeni Malkin finds Patric Hornqvist who shoots and scores on a power play to tie the game 3-3 against the Rangers.
Rangers
NHL
Rangers get puck luck on game-winning goal.
Pavel Buchnevich's pass is deflected by Kris Letang's stick and goes in for goal as the Rangers defeat the Penguins 4-3.
NHL
Saros makes career-best 43 saves, Predators beat Stars 5-2
Juuse Saros made a career-high 43 saves and his Nashville teammates scored four times in the second period as the Predators cooled off the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Tuesday night.
NHL
Schenn scores 3 goals, leads Blues over Canadiens 4-3
Brayden Schenn scored three goals as the St. Louis Blues ended a three-game winless streak with a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.
Devils
NHL
Hall scores game-winning goal for the Devils.
Taylor Hall scores off the nice pass from Nico Hischier as the Devils win 4-1 over the Blue Jackets.
Top Headlines
- Ovechkin hopes Russian team plays as neutrals
- Sharks' Dillon gets 1 game for slashing Bowey
- Forbes: Rangers most valuable team at $1.5B
- Panthers' Luongo exits with apparent leg injury
- Seattle approves plan to redevelop KeyArena
- Sabres shake-up: Wilson in, Moulson out
- Cup-winning coach Keenan fired by KHL team
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Sitting down with Subban
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P.K. Subban: There's a time and a place when it needs to be all about hockey
In a wide-ranging interview, Predators superstar defenseman P.K. Subban talks about his family, the shocking trade by the Canadiens, an athlete's place in social media activism and playing in a predominantly white sport. Oh yeah, and country music.
Future legends
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We put 43 current NHL stars to the Hall of Fame test; here's who passed -- and who fell short
Sidney Crosby, the greatest player of his generation, is a lock for the Hall of Fame. So's Jaromir Jagr. What about Alex Ovechkin -- or rising star Connor McDavid? We put 43 active players to the test to find out who truly has the stuff of legends.
