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In preparation for the NHL's April 3 trade deadline, Sean Allen looks at the fantasy impact of deadline deals. Plus, Allen's updated Top 100 forward rankings.

• There's no forgetting Nicklas Lidstrom. That goes without saying. But here's to Niklas Kronwall for at least helping Wings' fans with the separation anxiety that comes with losing the greatest defenseman of his generation to retirement. ...

A quarter of the way into the season, we're starting to see some separation in the NHL standings. Using some detailed statistical analysis, Neil Greenberg provides the playoff odds for the contenders, pretenders and those who should be booking tee times.

Story | Conversation | February 12, 2013

Adam Henrique and Bobby Butler scored power-play goals during a 2:12 span in the third period, and the New Jersey Devils extended their winning streak to four games with a 3-1 victory over Pittsburgh on Saturday.

Sidney Crosby and Chris Kunitz each had a goal and two assists, and the Pittsburgh Penguins picked up their first home victory of the season by beating the New Jersey Devils 5-1 Saturday.

• On a night full of wacky stuff, you could hardly find a wackier game than the Buffalo Sabres' 7-4 win over Northeast Division-leading Boston. The Sabres had been winless in four. At one point, they trailed the Bruins 3-1 after the teams ...

ESPN will stream Kontinental Hockey League games online as NHL stars play overseas during the lockout.

Ottawa's Erik Karlsson has won his first Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman at the league's awards ceremony.

New York Rangers (1) vs Ottawa Senators (8) -The Rangers posted a .682 winning percentage when outshooting opponents, the highest of any team in the league. -The Rangers blocked 1,338 shots this season, fourth-most in the NHL and the highest tot...

In the final regular season edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Evgeni Malkin completes the season as the No. 1 skater, and Phoenix's Mike Smith takes the top goalie spot.

Story | Conversation | April 09, 2012

Evgeni Malkin has been sensational. So has Shea Weber. But the statistical perspective argues for some less-renowned stars winning the NHL's major awards.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2012

In the latest edition of the Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, Jonathan Quick dethrones New York's Henrik Lundqvist as the No. 1 goalie. Evgeni Malkin maintains his spot as the top skater.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2012

Who will be on the cover of "NHL 13"? EA Sports is leaving that decision up to fans thanks to the first ever "NHL" cover vote campaign hosted on NHL.com. The voting process begins today with a teammate versus teammate round that will run through Ap...

From the official NHL release: MALKIN, MILLER AND OVECHKIN NAMED NHL 'THREE STARS' OF THE WEEK NEW YORK (March 26, 2012) - Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin, Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller and Washington Capitals left wing...

In the latest edition of Player Power Rankings from Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus, a new Penguin cracks the top 10 skaters, but a familiar one remains No. 1. Dallas' Kari Lehtonen makes an appearance in the goalie rankings.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2012

Sidney Crosby scored in his second straight game and added an assist to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Sunday night.