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January 25, 2026

Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) makes the save on Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Bouchard shines as Edmonton Oilers beat Washington Capitals 6-5 in OT

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January 24, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes' William Carrier (28) celebrates his goal with Jalen Chatfield (5) as Ottawa Senators' Fabian Zetterlund (20) looks on, during the first period.

Carolina Hurricanes' William Carrier (28) celebrates his goal with Jalen Chatfield (5) as Ottawa Senators' Fabian Zetterlund (20) looks on, during the first period.

Hurricanes beat Senators 4-1 to take the Eastern Conference lead

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January 24, 2026

Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) scores a goal with Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault (35) out of position in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) scores a goal with Montreal Canadiens goaltender Samuel Montembeault (35) out of position in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)

Bruins beat Canadiens 4-3 to spoil Caufield’s hat trick

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January 24, 2026

Detroit Red Wings' Ben Chiarot (8) battles for the puck with Winnipeg Jets' Tanner Pearson (70) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, January 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Detroit Red Wings' Ben Chiarot (8) battles for the puck with Winnipeg Jets' Tanner Pearson (70) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg, Saturday, January 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Red Wings score four in third period to down Jets 5-1

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January 24, 2026

Montreal Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) celebrates with teammates Hayley Scamurra (16) Shiann Darkangelo (27), Erin Ambrose (23) and Kati Tabin (9) after scoring against the Ottawa Charge during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Montreal Victoire's Maureen Murphy (21) celebrates with teammates Hayley Scamurra (16) Shiann Darkangelo (27), Erin Ambrose (23) and Kati Tabin (9) after scoring against the Ottawa Charge during first period PWHL hockey action in Laval, Que., Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Maureen Murphy scores two to lead Victoire past Charge 3-1

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January 24, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) battles with New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (12) in the third period.

Jan 23, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) battles with New Jersey Devils forward Cody Glass (12) in the third period.

Cody Glass has 2 goals and an assist in Devils’ 5-4 win over Canucks

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January 24, 2026

Washington Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre, left, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with John Carlson during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Ab., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal

Washington Capitals' Hendrix Lapierre, left, celebrates his goal against the Calgary Flames with John Carlson during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Ab., Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal

Lapierre ends 90-game scoring drought in Capitals’ 3-1 win over Flames

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January 23, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates the win with goaltender Adin Hill (33) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mitch Marner (93) celebrates the win with goaltender Adin Hill (33) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the end of the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Golden Knights down Maple Leafs 6-3 as Marner’s Toronto return incites passion

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January 23, 2026

FILE - New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Dec. 4, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

FILE - New York Islanders' Bo Horvat (14) reacts after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Dec. 4, 2025, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Injury questions linger for many top men’s hockey teams at the Milan Olympics

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January 23, 2026

Jan 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal scored by forward Anthony Mantha (39) during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Jan 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a goal scored by forward Anthony Mantha (39) during the first period against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Penguins score 3 in 37-second burst to beat Oilers 6-2

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January 23, 2026

Winnipeg Jets' Dylan DeMelo (2) defends against Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, January 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Winnipeg Jets' Dylan DeMelo (2) defends against Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg, Thursday, January 22, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods

Panthers outlast Jets 2-1 in shootout for fourth win in last six games

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January 23, 2026

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos, second from right, celebrates after his goal with right wing Matthew Wood, right, and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos, second from right, celebrates after his goal with right wing Matthew Wood, right, and center Ryan O'Reilly (90) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Predators overcome three-goal deficit to beat Senators 5-3

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January 22, 2026

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, right, deflects a shot as New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle jumps out of the way during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, right, deflects a shot as New York Rangers left wing Will Cuylle jumps out of the way during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kings’ goalie Kuemper returns from injury scare

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January 22, 2026

Mitch Marner (93) got his first taste of playing against his former team last week, when the Maple Leafs made the trip out to Vegas. On Friday, Marner will step in front of the Toronto fans for the first time since opting to leave as a free agent.

Mitch Marner (93) got his first taste of playing against his former team last week, when the Maple Leafs made the trip out to Vegas. On Friday, Marner will step in front of the Toronto fans for the first time since opting to leave as a free agent.

Marner’s return to Toronto promises emotion from Leafs fans

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January 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) scores the winning goal in overtime past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Jan 21, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) scores the winning goal in overtime past Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Joseph Woll (60) at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Maple Leafs take a costly loss to visiting Red Wings

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January 21, 2026

$Nathan MacKinnon (right) of the Colorado Avalanche and Connor McDavid (left) of the Edmonton Oilers take part in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. For years, these games have had little competitive feel, with players going through the motions at a fraction of what they're capable of.$ $Nathan MacKinnon (right) of the Colorado Avalanche and Connor McDavid (left) of the Edmonton Oilers take part in the 2024 NHL All-Star Game. For years, these games have had little competitive feel, with players going through the motions at a fraction of what they're capable of.$

opinion

If the NHL wants to innovate, it can start with scrapping its all-star game

Cathal Kelly

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January 21, 2026

Actors Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie are shown in a scene from Crave's "Heated Rivalry" in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Bell Media (Mandatory Credit)

Actors Hudson Williams, left, and Connor Storrie are shown in a scene from Crave's "Heated Rivalry" in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Bell Media (Mandatory Credit)

NHL commissioner, PWHL stars profess love for gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry

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January 21, 2026

Jan 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk (81) protects the puck from from Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Jan 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; New Jersey Devils forward Arseny Gritsyuk (81) protects the puck from from Edmonton Oilers defensemen Darnell Nurse (25) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Gritsyuk, Glass spur Devils to 2-1 win over Oilers

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January 20, 2026

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with Kyle Connor (81) and Josh Morrissey (44) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday January 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates his goal against the St. Louis Blues with Kyle Connor (81) and Josh Morrissey (44) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday January 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Fred Greenslade

Scheifele, Morrissey power Jets to a 3-1 victory over the Blues

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January 20, 2026

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at the Bell Centre.

Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Minnesota Wild during the third period at the Bell Centre.

Caufield strikes late with winner, lifting Canadiens over Wild

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January 20, 2026

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) controls the puck against Columbus Blue Jackets center Adam Fantilli (19) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Kleven, Stützle score early as Senators snap Blue Jackets’ win streak

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January 20, 2026

Nashville Predators' Nicolas Hague (41) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Nashville Predators' Nicolas Hague (41) and Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman (18) battle for the puck during second period NHL action, in Edmonton on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Hyman adjusts to his new normal, with Oilers reaping the benefits

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January 20, 2026

Minnesota Wild defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) and Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) vie for control of the puck in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Minnesota Wild defenceman Quinn Hughes (43) and Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies (23) vie for control of the puck in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

Wild’s Hughes starting to feel more comfortable with new surroundings

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January 20, 2026

Leafs' captain Auston Matthews has 19 points in his last 12 games and will hope to keep adding to those totals as his team tries to fight its way into a playoff spot.

Leafs' captain Auston Matthews has 19 points in his last 12 games and will hope to keep adding to those totals as his team tries to fight its way into a playoff spot.

Maple Leafs hope for some home-ice success with their schedule about to flip

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January 20, 2026

FILE - United States' Brady Tkachuk checks Canada's Devon Toews (5) during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

FILE - United States' Brady Tkachuk checks Canada's Devon Toews (5) during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Rivals US and Canada stand as the teams to beat at Milan Olympics

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January 20, 2026

Greg Westlake of Canada (12) and Lee Yong-min of South Korea (23) battle for the puck during a semifinal of the ice hockey game at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Greg Westlake of Canada (12) and Lee Yong-min of South Korea (23) battle for the puck during a semifinal of the ice hockey game at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, March 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Strength of Para hockey team lures Westlake out of retirement for sixth Games

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January 20, 2026

Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote, back, gestures while standing on the bench behind Drew O’Connor, front left to right, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Braeden Cootes during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Vancouver, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote, back, gestures while standing on the bench behind Drew O’Connor, front left to right, Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Braeden Cootes during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues, in Vancouver, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Canucks coach calls out team after Islanders defeat extends losing streak

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January 20, 2026

New Jersey Devils' Simon Nemec scores in overtime against Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley on Monday.

New Jersey Devils' Simon Nemec scores in overtime against Calgary Flames goalie Devin Cooley on Monday.

Devils douse Flames with 2-1 win in overtime

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January 19, 2026

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews waves to the crowd during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Winnipeg Jets center Jonathan Toews waves to the crowd during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday.

Blackhawks blank Jets 2-0 to spoil Toews’ return to Chicago

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January 19, 2026

Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild scores against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.

Marcus Foligno of the Minnesota Wild scores against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.

Maple Leafs fall to Wild 6-3

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