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Panthers embrace identity as NHL's ultimate road warriors: 'Us against the world'

Panthers embrace identity as NHL's ultimate road warriors: 'Us against the world'

Wild searching for new AHL coach after Brett McLean hired as Canucks assistant

Wild searching for new AHL coach after Brett McLean hired as Canucks assistant

New York Rangers expected to hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco, Ty Hennes as assistant coaches

New York Rangers expected to hire David Quinn, Joe Sacco, Ty Hennes as assistant coaches

Why this Cup final is already different. Plus: The PWHL gets expansion right

Why this Cup final is already different. Plus: The PWHL gets expansion right

Sean Monahan wins Masterton Trophy, presented in an emotional surprise by Meredith Gaudreau

Sean Monahan wins Masterton Trophy, presented in an emotional surprise by Meredith Gaudreau

Marco Sturm hired as Bruins coach: Why the ex-left wing is back behind the bench

Marco Sturm hired as Bruins coach: Why the ex-left wing is back behind the bench

Russian hockey teams remain banned from 2026 Olympics. What does it mean for NHL players?

Russian hockey teams remain banned from 2026 Olympics. What does it mean for NHL players?

As NHL free agency nears, how will players age on their new contracts?

As NHL free agency nears, how will players age on their new contracts?

John Tavares' next contract and the art of aging gracefully

John Tavares' next contract and the art of aging gracefully

Healthy Leon Draisaitl gives Oilers the edge they lacked in last year's Stanley Cup Final

Healthy Leon Draisaitl gives Oilers the edge they lacked in last year's Stanley Cup Final

Blown save: Panthers' 3-year run as NHL's best closers comes to an end in Game 1

Blown save: Panthers' 3-year run as NHL's best closers comes to an end in Game 1

Sarah Nurse to sign with PWHL's Vancouver expansion franchise: Source

Sarah Nurse to sign with PWHL's Vancouver expansion franchise: Source

PWHL expansion mock draft: The Athletic plays GM and picks players for Vancouver and Seattle

PWHL expansion mock draft: The Athletic plays GM and picks players for Vancouver and Seattle

Quote machine Paul Maurice returns to the Stanley Cup Final, drawing more eyes than ever

Quote machine Paul Maurice returns to the Stanley Cup Final, drawing more eyes than ever

NBA and NHL title guides and predictions, Pulse

NBA and NHL title guides and predictions, Pulse

Amid Canada-U.S. tension, will Canadians cheer for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final?

Amid Canada-U.S. tension, will Canadians cheer for Oilers in Stanley Cup Final?

Oilers or Panthers (again)? An updated rooting guide for 30 other NHL fan bases

Oilers or Panthers (again)? An updated rooting guide for 30 other NHL fan bases

Stanley Cup Final predictions, NHL playoff format, officiating, 2026 Olympics and more

Stanley Cup Final predictions, NHL playoff format, officiating, 2026 Olympics and more

Connor McDavid looks to join Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and others as 'revenge' Cup winners

Connor McDavid looks to join Wayne Gretzky, Sidney Crosby and others as 'revenge' Cup winners

PWHL Players Association votes to disclose salaries: Why they made the decision

PWHL Players Association votes to disclose salaries: Why they made the decision

In shocking move, Hilary Knight was exposed to PWHL expansion. Why?

In shocking move, Hilary Knight was exposed to PWHL expansion. Why?

Flyers sign Noah Cates to 4-year, $16 million extension

Flyers sign Noah Cates to 4-year, $16 million extension

PWHL releases expansion draft protected list: Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse go unprotected

PWHL releases expansion draft protected list: Hilary Knight, Sarah Nurse go unprotected

NHL highlights are now in The Athletic's app. Why this is the perfect time

NHL highlights are now in The Athletic's app. Why this is the perfect time

Submit your questions for Scott Wheeler’s 2025 NHL Draft mailbag

Submit your questions for Scott Wheeler’s 2025 NHL Draft mailbag

NHL Mock Draft 2025: Schaefer at No. 1 and Misa at No. 2 in Corey Pronman's first round projection

NHL Mock Draft 2025: Schaefer at No. 1 and Misa at No. 2 in Corey Pronman's first round projection

Canada vs. USA: Two fans forced to watch each country’s worst 2025 NHL playoff ads

Canada vs. USA: Two fans forced to watch each country’s worst 2025 NHL playoff ads

Canada’s 32-year Stanley Cup drought is now embarrassing. Can the Oilers end it?

Canada’s 32-year Stanley Cup drought is now embarrassing. Can the Oilers end it?

Why have Sergei Bobrovsky and Stuart Skinner looked so strong in the playoffs? Let's break down their highlights

Why have Sergei Bobrovsky and Stuart Skinner looked so strong in the playoffs? Let's break down their highlights

Can the Florida Panthers become hockey's 'ideal' team? The quest for perfection

Can the Florida Panthers become hockey's 'ideal' team? The quest for perfection