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McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov finalists for MVP McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov finalists for MVP

Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Trophy.

Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL

Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov had his KHL contract terminated, clearing the way for him to play in the NHL.

Flyers on brink after penalties pile up in G3 loss Flyers on brink after penalties pile up in G3 loss

The Flyers were frustrated by the officiating, the Hurricanes' penalty kill and their own mistakes in a Game 3 loss Thursday night that put them on the brink of elimination.

M. Tkachuk could join Triple Gold Club at worlds M. Tkachuk could join Triple Gold Club at worlds

Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is trying to become the first American-born player to join one of the most exclusive clubs in hockey.

Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Trophy Makar, Dahlin, Werenski finalists for Norris Trophy

Colorado's Cale Makar, Buffalo's Rasmus Dahlin and Columbus blueliner Zach Werenski are all finalists for the Norris Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's top defenseman.

Stars' Rantanen finished season with torn MCL Stars' Rantanen finished season with torn MCL

Mikko Rantanen sustained a torn MCL in his knee during the Olympics, an injury that Stars GM Jim Nill says kept their forward from being himself the rest of the season.

Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges Sabres take Game 1 as power play finally emerges

The Sabres defeated the Canadiens 4-2 in Game 1 of their second-round series Wednesday with a power-play showing the likes of which Buffalo hadn't been able to produce since March.

Ducks flex unexpected defense to even series Ducks flex unexpected defense to even series

Anaheim, one of the weakest goal-prevention teams in the regular season, produced a rare defensive performance in its Game 2 win in Vegas on Wednesday night.

🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick 🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick

McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?