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Nazem Kadri provides the gritty offense Colorado needs to slay Arizona
by Ryan Kennedy on August 12, 2020
The second-line center brings a playoff-ready dimension to the high-octane Avalanche and the team sure needed it in Game 1 when Coyotes Darcy Kuemper […]
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What must change to free the Toronto Maple Leafs from first-round Hell?
by Matt Larkin on August 12, 2020
Why can't the current Leafs core get over the hump to win a series? What changes must be made to the roster? The players, coaching and management weighed in […]
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Mature and poised Lightning make a statement in Game 1 marathon
by Ken Campbell on August 11, 2020
The Tampa Bay Lightning probably don't win a game like this a year ago. But after suffering one of the most ignominious defeats in NHL history in 2019, they […]
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Milan Lucic has turned back the clock with the Calgary Flames
by Ryan Kennedy on August 11, 2020
The power forward had been struggling in recent years, but the 2020 post-season has seen a rebirth for the veteran. Don't look now, but Lucic is a […]
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Despite exciting qualifying round, NHL confirms it won’t change playoff format (thank goodness)
by Ken Campbell on August 11, 2020
There has been a lot of talk for the NHL to include more teams in the playoffs and go back to reseeding after every round based on the qualifying tournament […]
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The New York Rangers win the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes
by Ryan Kennedy on August 10, 2020
Just days after getting bounced from the bubble by Carolina, the Blueshirts get some excellent luck in the lottery. Now New York can add a powerful, high-end […]
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Toronto eliminated by Columbus: Are the Maple Leafs too cute to win?
by Ryan Kennedy on August 9, 2020
All of Toronto's flash evaporated in the face of a staunch defensive stand by the Blue Jackets and superb netminding from Joonas Korpisalo. If the Maple Leafs […]
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First-round bound Vancouver Canucks are growing up right before our eyes
by Ken Campbell on August 8, 2020
Regardless of what happens in the first round of the playoffs against either St. Louis or Dallas, the Vancouver Canucks have already proven something to […]
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Maple Leafs’ stars stepped up in a big way. Now they’ll have to do it again
by Ken Campbell on August 7, 2020
With a few exceptions, the Toronto Maple Leafs' top players have looked dreadful and brilliant and everything in between. It's why they find themselves facing […]
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The Edmonton Oilers still haven’t learned how to win big games
by Ryan Kennedy on August 7, 2020
They came into the series as the overwhelming favorite but couldn't get the job done against Chicago. Perhaps the Oilers need to look at the path the […]
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NHL Star Power Index: Flyers' Matvei Michkov piling up points, Lightning's Nikita Kucherov still dominating
by Chris Bengel on April 4, 2025
Rangers defenseman Adam Fox also has been producing at a high level offensively
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Alex Ovechkin NHL goals record chase: 2025 props, free picks, bets, odds to break Wayne Gretzky scoring mark
by Chelena Goldman on April 3, 2025
The Washington Capitals left wing is five goals away from breaking the NHL all-time goals record
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2025 NHL playoff picture: Standings, schedule, start date, projected series matchups, teams that have clinched
by Chris Bengel on April 3, 2025
The NHL playoff races are heating up with just a couple of weeks to go in the regular season
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record
by Chris Bengel on April 2, 2025
At his season-long scoring pace, Ovechkin would pass the 'The Great One' in the final game of the season
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Islanders coach Patrick Roy has blunt assessment of Anthony Duclair's play: 'He was god-awful'
by Chris Bengel on April 2, 2025
Roy certainly didn't hold back when asked about Duclair's play
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2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks, betting trends: Expert hockey futures bets, Hart Trophy race update
by Jimmie Kaylor on March 31, 2025
SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris Trophy, and Calder Trophy following […]
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All No. 1 seeds reach men's Final Four; UCLA, South Carolina advance in women's tournament
by Zachary Pereles on March 31, 2025
The men's Final Four has only top seeds for the second time since 1979
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2024-25 NHL injury tracker: Connor McDavid, Leon Drasaitl banged up as Stanley Cup Playoffs approach
by Chris Bengel on March 29, 2025
Many of the game's top players are currently out of the lineup
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Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky's longstanding record with 20th season averaging a point per game
by Austin Nivison on March 28, 2025
Crosby has been a model of consistency throughout his career
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NHL Star Power Index: Jack Eichel's career season keeps rolling, Jason Robertson fires natural hat trick
by Chris Bengel on March 28, 2025
Oilers defenseman Evan Bouchard also continues to pace the team
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Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record: Projections suggest 62% likelihood of passing Wayne Gretzky this season
by Chris Bengel on March 28, 2025
Ovechkin is currently just six goals away from passing Gretzky
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Flyers fire John Tortorella: Philadelphia makes coaching change amid dismal stretch, promotes Brad Shaw
by Chris Bengel on March 27, 2025
The Flyers have lost 11 of their last 12 games
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NHL Power Rankings: The St. Louis Blues, powered by defense, have hope for a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run
by Austin Nivison on March 26, 2025
The Blues have everyone in St. Louis dreaming of some postseason magic
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Jets vs. Capitals odds, how to watch, prediction, free NHL picks, SGP props, Alex Ovechkin bets for March 25
by Chelena Goldman on March 25, 2025
The SportsLine Projection Model revealed its best bets and parlay for Tuesday's Winnipeg Jets vs. Washington Capitals game
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NHL odds, expert picks, props, predictions, best bets: Back the Wild, Utah, Devils on Monday, March 24
by Daniel Lewis on March 24, 2025
SportsLine's computer model and top experts have evaluated NHL odds and revealed their best NHL picks today
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Oilers' Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl expected to miss at least three games as Edmonton's injuries mount
by Chris Bengel on March 24, 2025
Draisaitl has missed the last two games, while McDavid missed Saturday's game
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NHL goal scorer picks, predictions, best bets for Saturday, March 22: Model backs Alex Ovechkin in NHL props
by Blake Von Hagen on March 22, 2025
SportsLine's computer model has evaluated the latest NHL odds and revealed its best NHL goal scorer props for Saturday
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Connor McDavid exits Oilers' 4-3 overtime loss to Jets with lower-body injury; goalie Stuart Skinner also hurt
by Austin Nivison on March 21, 2025
McDavid did not return for the third period after taking an apparent cross-check
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NHL Star Power Index: Auston Matthews thrives offensively for Toronto, Jesper Bratt continues to pace Devils
by Chris Bengel on March 21, 2025
Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar also continues to produce at a spectacular level
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NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche roll to top spot as race for Stanley Cup Playoffs intensifies
by Austin Nivison on March 19, 2025
The Avs are hitting their stride while the playoff battles heat up