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Jan 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers right wing Tyson Foerster (71) and New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) battle for the puck with goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30 during the second period at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

3 goalies who deserved consideration for NHL’s Stars of the Week of February 3rd

Todd Matthews
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Which skaters should have been the NHL’s Stars of the Week? February 3rd Edition

3 burning questions to follow as the NHL heats up in February

3 irrelevant teams priming for an intense NHL playoff race as a contender plummets

Jan 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) takes a shot at Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Daniil Tarasov (40) in a shootout at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

3 NHL Games of the Week of February 3rd, 2025 that scream high stakes

Todd Matthews
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New York Rangers v Boston Bruins

J.T. Miller dealt to Rangers, scores two goals in first game

Trevor Teubner
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Sweden v Canada - Third Place Match - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia

Undergoing the impossible task of ranking the 4 Nations Face-Off jerseys

Todd Matthews
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Nov 20, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund (64) scores a short-handed goal against Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) during the first period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Dallas Stars in prime position to snag the Stanley Cup following blockbuster trade

Todd Matthews
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Jan 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  New York Rangers defenseman Will Borgen (17) knocks the puck away from the net in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Don’t count these 5 bottom-feeder teams out of NHL Wild Card Race as February arrives

Todd Matthews
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Jan 30, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

How each team can improve playoff chances in February 2025 NHL Power Rankings

Todd Matthews
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Jan 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Hockey Club left wing Michael Carcone (53) celebrates scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins with center Nick Bjugstad (17) during the second period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Utah Hockey Club throws yet another curveball in its search for a permanent name

Todd Matthews
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Jan 21, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (26) shoots against the Vancouver Canucks in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Is Team Sweden the most enticing group at the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Todd Matthews
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Jan 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) gets up off the ice after getting knocked down on a crosscheck in the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Is Team Finland a dark horse to win the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Todd Matthews
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Jan 27, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

Is Team Canada the team to beat in the 4 Nations Face-Off?

Todd Matthews
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Jan 25, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson (25) battles with Washington Capitals forward Taylor Raddysh (16) in the third period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

3 players from the Pacific Division who will end the season in a new uniform

Todd Matthews
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Ottawa Senators v New York Rangers

Ottawa Senators among the hottest teams in tight Atlantic Division

Richard Jelinek
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Jan 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

What makes Team USA’s 4 Nations Face-Off lineup so enticing?

Todd Matthews
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Jan 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;  Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Sean Walker (26) moves the puck against Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Donato (8) during the first period at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

3 players from the Central Division who will end the season in a new uniform

Todd Matthews
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Jan 24, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Utah Hockey Club forward Barrett Hayton (27) is congratulated by his teammates on his goal against Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (not pictured) during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images

Utah Hockey Club comes up with a brilliant new finalist for team nickname

Todd Matthews
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Calgary Flames v Ottawa Senators

Why the Ottawa Senators should play in Quebec City every season

Ant Barberio
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Pittsburgh Penguins v Philadelphia Flyers

Fans Can Now Build Their Own Gritty At Philadelphia Flyers Games

Ant Barberio
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Vancouver Canucks v Toronto Maple Leafs

Could the Boston Bruins target Jack Roslovic and Brock Boeser this offseason?

William Hyland
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New York Rangers v Carolina Hurricanes

NY Rangers announce Quarter-Century Team

Richard Jelinek
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Jan 28, 2025; Buffalo, New York, USA;  Buffalo Sabres right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images

Boston Bruins let a terrible team embarrass them in the worst way on Tuesday night

Todd Matthews
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Nov 26, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; NHL puck with French logo during the warmup period before a game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

What is the 4 Nations Face-Off? A rundown of the NHL’s midseason tournament

Todd Matthews
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Jan 24, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) skates against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

3 players from the Metropolitan Division who will end the season in another uniform

Todd Matthews
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Buffalo Sabres v Edmonton Oilers

3 players in Atlantic Division who will finish season playing in another uniform

Todd Matthews
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Dec 6, 2024; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) skates out as the game’s second star against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Who would have represented the Western Conference in a 2025 NHL All-Star Game?

Todd Matthews
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