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Dallas Stars ban fan following apparent Nazi salute at game

Dallas Stars ban fan following apparent Nazi salute at gameThe fan will be banned for all events at the American Airlines Center, including the Stars and NBA’s Mavericks.

Playoff-bound Sabres can now set sights on bigger accomplishments

Playoff-bound Sabres can now set sights on bigger accomplishmentsThe final stretch of regular season games sees the Buffalo Sabres eyeing the spot atop the Atlatic Division.

Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Canucks’ Kevin Lankinen out day-to-day with upper-body injuryThe Canucks have six games remaining in the regular season, starting with Tuesday’s clash against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Charge coach Carla MacLeod steps away from team to continue cancer treatment

Charge coach Carla MacLeod steps away from team to continue cancer treatmentHaley Irwin will take over the head coaching role through the final five regular season games and Walter Cup playoffs.

Longtime Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Scott Oake to retire after 2025-26 season

Longtime Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Scott Oake to retire after 2025-26 seasonOake has been a fixture of Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts since the 1980s and will retire after the Stanley Cup Final.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Steve Yzerman for seventh all-time in NHL scoring

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby passes Steve Yzerman for seventh all-time in NHL scoringSidney Crosby hit his landmark points total with an assist that brought Evgeni Malkin to 1,400 career points.

Kings sign Henry Brzustewicz to entry-level contract

Kings sign Henry Brzustewicz to entry-level contractHenry Brzustewicz won the Memorial Cup and OHL Championship during his time with the London Knights, which ended in playoff heartbreak on Friday night.

4 takeaways from Week 14 of the PWHL: A quiet trade deadline and could a new playoff format help?

4 takeaways from Week 14 of the PWHL: A quiet trade deadline and could a new playoff format help?The PWHL season is creeping closer to the start of the 2026 Walter Cup Playoffs.

Is roster construction to blame for Golden Knights’ struggles?

Is roster construction to blame for Golden Knights’ struggles?The Vegas Golden Knights will look to turn things around with John Tortorella behind the bench.

Which teams need the final playoff spots the most?

Which teams need the final playoff spots the most?Missing the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs could turn catastrophic for some teams across the NHL.