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An illustration of Boston Bruins goalies Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark doing their trademark post-game hug

The Man Hug That Could Go Down in Hockey History

Boston goalies Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark just have to win the Stanley Cup

Arizona Coyotes

Report: Arizona Coyotes Are Moving to Utah

The team's players were reportedly told of the planned move

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks with the media on Feb. 2, 2024 at Scotiabank Arena

Why Is the NHL's Leadership Being Skeptical About Hockey and CTE?
Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers Booed at Penguins-Golden Knights Game
Connor Bedard #98 of the Chicago Blackhawks is introduced prior to the game against the Vegas Golden Knights at the United Center on October 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Connor Bedard Hype Train Is Real
Travis Dermott

Travis Dermott May Have Violated the NHL's New Tape Rules

The NHL recently issued a ban on specialized tape

Mike Babcock

Mike Babcock Steps Down From Coaching Columbus Blue Jackets

He hadn't yet coached a single league game

Chris Chelios

Chris Chelios Found Out His Number Was Being Retired at a Pearl Jam Concert

To be fair, that was the plan

A general view of the exterior of Capital One Arena in Washington, DC.

After Saudi Arabia Buys Into PGA, Qatar Takes Stake in NBA, NHL, WNBA

The Qatar Investment Authority bought into the Washington Wizards, Capitals and Mystics

Members of the Vegas Golden Knights pose with the Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup Ratings Dip as Viewership of European Soccer Soars

Game 5 of the Final averaged 2.72 million viewers while the Champions League finale averaged 2.18 million

Michael Amadio of the Knights scores a goal against the Panthers.

Miami’s Titletown Bid Fails as Panthers Lose Stanley Cup to Knights

The 9-3 loss came the night after the Heat lost to the Nuggets in the NBA Finals

The Vegas Golden Knights celebrate after Game Six of the Western Conference Final.

Golden Knights Will Score Lifetime of Free Lap Dances With Stanley Cup Win

Larry Flynt's Hustler Club in Las Vegas will pick up the tab

Matthew Tkachuk of the Florida Panthers warms up prior to a game.

Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk Is the Jimmy Butler of the NHL Playoffs

Tkachuk has 21 goals in 16 games this postseason for the Panthers

Sam Reinhart and the Florida Panthers celebrate his goal.

It’s Sweeps Season in the NBA and NHL Playoffs

The Nuggets, Heat, Panthers and Golden Knights are collectively 12-0 in the conference finals

Fans celebrate the Dallas Stars' win over the Seattle Kraken.

No Matter Who Wins, the Stanley Cup Will Call the Sun Belt Home

A team from the South or from the desert will hoist Lord Stanley's Cup

The Florida Panthers and their fans celebrate after a goal.

Scaredy Cats: Florida Panthers Lamely Limiting Ticket Sales to US Residents

The Panthers don't want Toronto Maple Leafs fans dominating FLA Live Arena

Members of the Boston Bruins

Record-Setting Bruins Pull Off an All-Time Great Choke Job

Boston fell to the Florida Panthers 4-3 in OT on Sunday evening in a classic Game 7

Riley Cote

Former Pro Athletes Are Treating Depression With Psychedelics

It sure seems like a growing trend

Russian Ilya Lyubushkin of the Buffalo Sabres said he will not be participating in the NHL team's Pride night warmup for fear of reprisal from Russia

Russian NHL Players Offer Mixed Signals on Pride Jerseys

Ilya Lyubushkin cited fear of reprisal for declining to wear an LGBTQ kit, while Sergei Bobrovsky donned rainbow colors

Connor McDavid celebrates a goal with teammates

It’s a Shame You’re Not Watching Connor McDavid

The best hockey player on the planet is having a season for the ages — and the NHL’s still struggling to attract viewers

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Members of the Boston Bruins

Record-Setting Bruins Pull Off an All-Time Great Choke Job

Boston fell to the Florida Panthers 4-3 in OT on Sunday evening in a classic Game 7

Riley Cote

Former Pro Athletes Are Treating Depression With Psychedelics

It sure seems like a growing trend

Russian Ilya Lyubushkin of the Buffalo Sabres said he will not be participating in the NHL team's Pride night warmup for fear of reprisal from Russia

Russian NHL Players Offer Mixed Signals on Pride Jerseys

Ilya Lyubushkin cited fear of reprisal for declining to wear an LGBTQ kit, while Sergei Bobrovsky donned rainbow colors

Connor McDavid celebrates a goal with teammates

It’s a Shame You’re Not Watching Connor McDavid

The best hockey player on the planet is having a season for the ages — and the NHL’s still struggling to attract viewers

The new remixed Anaheim Ducks jersey from Adidas.

Check Out the NHL’s New Reverse Retro 2022 Jerseys by Adidas

All 32 NHL teams will wear the new ADIZERO jerseys this season beginning in November

Erik Johnson of the Avalanche lifts the Stanley Cup in celebration

The Rules for Drinking With the Stanley Cup

The 34-year-old former No. 1 overall pick helped bring an NHL championship back to Colorado last month

Darcy Kuemper of the Colorado Avalanche lifts the Stanley Cup after defeating the Lightning. The team dented the Cup just minutes after winning.

Colorado Avalanche Dent Stanley Cup Just Minutes After Winning NHL Title

"I guess it's a new record," said Phil Pritchard, the trophy's caretaker

Louis Domingue of the Penguins comes in during the second overtime period to take over goaltending duties from Casey DeSmith

Spicy Pork and Broccoli Helped Fuel Triple-OT NHL Playoff Win for Penguins

Backup goalie Louis Domingue said he chowed down between periods before being forced into action and making 17 saves against the Rangers

Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jan Rutta of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle it out

Hockey Game Breaks Out Before Maple Leafs-Lightning Line Brawl in Playoffs

Toronto scored a 5-0 win over Tampa Bay in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Monday night

Miracle on Ice Is Still in a Class of Its Own

The Miracle on Ice Is Still a Sporting Moment With No Equal

Remembering the greatest upset in Olympic history, four decades later

The Arizona Coyotes salute the limited attendance fans at Gila River Arena in Glendale. The team may use a small ASU arena for the next few years while a new arena is built.

Arizona Coyotes Planning to Use a 5,000-Seat College Arena as Temporary Home

Arizona State University is nearing a deal to allow the NHL team to play in the the school's new multipurpose arena

A general view of a puck during a face-off during an NHL game

NHL Officially Puts Plan to Send Players to 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on Ice

The league made its long-rumored decision about skipping the Games public on Wednesday morning

Vegas Golden Knights Robin Lehner goalie protects the net against the New York Islanders. The NHL recently announced a small pause in its season.

NHL Will Pause Season as NBA, NFL and EPL Continue to Play, for Now

It seems likely the league will exercise its opt-out clause for player participation in the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Portland Timbers react to a game equalizing goal by Portland Timbers forward Felipe Mora, sitting, in stoppage time during the MLS Cup Final between the Portland Timbers and New York City FC.

Soccer Overtakes Hockey in Popularity Among American Viewers

Could it surpass baseball next?

Travis Boyd of the Arizona Coyotes celebrates with teammates on the bench after scoring a goal at Gila River Arena

Arizona Coyotes Facing Eviction From NHL Arena Over Unpaid Bills

The city of Glendale informed the Coyotes they'll be locked out of Gila River Arena on December 20 if the issue isn't resolved

The Texas flag and the American flag hang in the rafters. The NAACP recently called on athletes to avoid Texas in free agency over recent state laws

NAACP Calls on Athletes to Avoid Texas in Free Agency Over Recent State Laws

The Lone Star State recently passed laws addressing abortion, voting rights and COVID-19 mask mandates