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Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned, while Brent Burns joins Colorado in NHL free agency

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Nikolaj Ehlers remains unsigned, while Brent Burns joins Colorado in NHL free agency

NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

NHL, NHLPA, IOC and IIHF finalize agreement for players to participate in 2026 Olympics

Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft

Are the Broad Street Bullies coming back? Flyers go big at the NHL draft

Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

Islanders’ No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer pays tribute to late mother with a kiss and a promise

Panthers rout Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final

Panthers rout Oilers 6-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Stanley Cup Final

T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

T.J. Oshie, US Olympic star in Sochi and Capitals Stanley Cup champion, announces he’s retiring

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Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Washington Capitals’ Alex Alexeyev pepper-sprayed by police, charged with public intoxication

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Known for their shot volume, Hurricanes reach the East final by keeping the Capitals’ to a minimum

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Bad-angle shot eliminates Ovechkin and the Capitals, ending ‘memorable’ year for Washington

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Top Hurricanes prospect Alexander Nikishin makes his NHL debut in Game 5 at the Capitals

Hurricanes and Stars ride stellar special teams to the verge of the conference finals

Hurricanes and Stars ride stellar special teams to the verge of the conference finals

Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals

Timely 3rd-period goals from Hall, Walker keep Hurricanes in control of playoff win against Capitals

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Walker, Svechnikov score late as Hurricanes push Capitals to brink of elimination in 5-2 win

Goals by Svechnikov, Roslovic jolt the Hurricanes in Game 3 playoff win against the Capitals

Goals by Svechnikov, Roslovic jolt the Hurricanes in Game 3 playoff win against the Capitals

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals 4-0 in Game 3 of 2nd-round playoff series

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Tom Wilson leads the Capitals past the Hurricanes 3-1 with blocks, a goal and an assist

Capitals look more like themselves in beating the Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Capitals look more like themselves in beating the Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 2 to tie series

Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Mikko Rantanen and other trade deadline additions are having big impacts on the NHL playoffs

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

Utah Mammoth is the permanent name of the NHL team in Salt Lake City

Frederik Andersen returns from missing end of 1st round to help Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1

Frederik Andersen returns from missing end of 1st round to help Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1

Capitals and Hurricanes meet in a 2nd-round NHL playoff series with ‘no secrets’ and ‘no surprises’

Capitals and Hurricanes meet in a 2nd-round NHL playoff series with ‘no secrets’ and ‘no surprises’

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Capitals 5-on-5 playoff preview: Clashing with Carolina

Settle in and get ready: An ‘ultracompetitive’ 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

Settle in and get ready: An ‘ultracompetitive’ 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is here

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

Capitals to kick off second round of Eastern Conference on Tuesday against Carolina

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