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Where does Panthers-Lightning land in the ranking of current NHL rivalries?
The Battle of Florida has heated up in recent seasons, but is it the league's hottest? Here are the top 10, plus others that could boil over soon.
HANGIN' WITH MR. COOPER
Lightning coach Jon Cooper on Battle of Florida, Kucherov for MVP and Tortorella antics
On ESPN's "The Drop," Tampa Bay's coach chimed in on the Panthers rivalry, his team's resilience and whether he wants to coach Canada in the Olympics.
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NHL playoff watch: Does anyone want the second East wild card?
Six teams are within five points, as no one has yet gapped the field. Who wins it? Plus, full playoff projections, draft lottery standings and more.
LIFE AS AN NHL ROOKIE
Welcome to the NHL rookie experience: How this season's class has navigated life on and off the ice
"It's pretty eye-opening, playing in this league," per Toronto's Matthew Knies. We asked more than a dozen rookies for insights on their new lives.
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Panthers remain on top, plus each team's pivotal player down the stretch
Following the trade deadline, Florida is still the NHL's best club according to our voters. Plus, players under the spotlight down the stretch.
TRADE SEASON TAKEAWAYS
How the NHL trade deadline impacts the playoffs, draft lottery for all 32 teams
It was a wild week leading up to the deadline. We grade each GM and examine what it means moving forward for each club this spring.
NCAA WOMEN'S HOCKEY
Women's Frozen Four: Wisconsin, Ohio State, Colgate, Clarkson move on
With the NCAA field set, Wisconsin looks to defend its national title. Here's a look at every team, players to watch and Frozen Four picks.
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY
Road to Frozen Four: Men's conference tournament results, schedules
Six automatic berths in the NCAA men's hockey tournament are on the line.
BEDARD TRACKER
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Connor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie
Follow along with every key moment in the first-year phenom's campaign for the Blackhawks.
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- Stars unveil statue of franchise legend Modano
- Canadiens' St. Louis takes leave for family reasons
- Hurricanes G Martin agrees to 1-year extension
- Rangers sign G Ollas to 2-year, entry-level deal
- Blues' Armstrong named Canada GM for Olympics
- Point's 6 points tie Lightning's single-game high
- Coyotes clear to bid on land for new arena site
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NHL trade deadline 2024: Grades for every big deal
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Top NHL draft picks currently playing college hockey
Want to see the future of your favorite NHL team? Here's a team-by-team look at where in the NCAA draftees are playing.
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Who are the current NHL team captains? 2023-24 season list
After five teams anointed new players to wear the "C" this season, 27 of 32 clubs have a player with that designation. Here is the full list.
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Scott Van Pelt's One Big Thing: A tribute to Barry Melrose
Barry Melrose is retiring, and Scott Van Pelt wants everyone to know just how awesome he was in "the room," and how much he'll be missed.
