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Edmonton buzzing as Oilers prepare for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final
The second incarnation of the Florida Panthers against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup final opens in the opposite corner of North America from a year ago.
Draisaitl and McDavid vs. Rantanen a matchup to watch in Western Conference Final
After one day without playoff hockey, the chase for the Stanley Cup resumes Tuesday night with the start of the conference finals — and the star power still in contention is off the charts.
Journalism wins the Preakness two weeks after finishing 2nd in the Kentucky Derby
Journalism won the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, coming from behind down the stretch make good on the lofty expectations of being the favourite in the middle leg of the Triple Crown two weeks after finishing second to Sovereignty in the Kentucky Derby.
Utah unveils Mammoth as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City
Utah Mammoth is the NHL franchise's permanent, full-time name. It was unveiled Wednesday, with a profiled logo of the ice age creature featuring nods to the shape of the state, its mountain range and the same colour scheme that quickly became synonymous with the move to Salt Lake City.
NOTEBOOK
NHL reportedly to hold international event in 2026 in place of all-star weekend
The NHL is planning an international event at UBS Arena next February, the home of the New York Islanders, in lieu of the previously announced all-star weekend, a person with knowledge of the situation said Monday.
Avalanche captain Landeskog activated from IR, but not playing Game 2 against Stars
The Colorado Avalanche activated captain Gabriel Landeskog off injured reserve, but again delayed his much-anticipated return when he was scratched from playing Game 2 of their first-round series against the Dallas Stars on Monday night.
Roundup
After firing head coach Bylsma, Kraken names Francis president of hockey ops, Botterill GM
After firing head coach Dan Bylsma, the Seattle Kraken have promoted longtime general manager Ron Francis to president of hockey operations, with assistant Jason Botterill taking over day-to-day responsibilities.
ROUNDUP
Rangers fire coach Peter Laviolette after missing playoffs, underachieving season
The New York Rangers fired coach Peter Laviolette on Saturday in the aftermath of missing the playoffs.
PLAYOFF PREVIEW
Road through Western Conference to Stanley Cup final is 'war of attrition'
The path through the NHL Western Conference is a brutal one, though the tests along the way could be fit for a champion. The Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets have the chance to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought that dates to 1993.
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero, who led Penguins to 2009 Stanley Cup win, dead at 62
Longtime NHL executive Ray Shero died Wednesday. He was 62. Shero's passing was first announced by the Minnesota Wild. No cause of death was provided.