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What Sean Monahan's return could mean for Blue Jackets
6h · Rachel Olsen-Cooper, YardbarkerOn injured reserve starting Jan. 7, Columbus Blue Jackets center Sean Monahan has returned to the lineup — a significant boost for a team in wild-card contention.
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Watch: Alexander Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 vs. Jets
24h · Austen Bundy, Yardbarker"The GR8 Chase" is still very much on in the nation's capital.
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Top available defensemen in free agency after Capitals' extension of Jakob Chychrun
Mar 25 · Alex Wiederspiel, YardbarkerWith San Jose and Chicago eliminated from postseason contention and many more to join them soon, here are the five most interesting defenseman who will hit the free-agent market.
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Capitals re-sign key defenseman to long-term contract
Mar 25 · Austen Bundy, YardbarkerThe Washington Capitals have locked up one of their best defensemen for the foreseeable future.
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How taxing issue creates competitive imbalance in NHL
Mar 24 · Alex Wiederspiel, YardbarkerOne of the NHL's foremost insiders wrote recently about a proposal for how the league could and should handle one of its more vexing issues: taxes.
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Watch: Bruins, Kings goalies tried to fight before officials stopped them
Mar 24 · Adam Gretz, YardbarkerThere are two things NHL fans love from goalies beyond highlight reel saves.
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Sidney Crosby getting closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky record
Mar 24 · Adam Gretz, YardbarkerSidney Crosby, even at 37 years old, remains one of the league's best players and is closing in on a milestone that would have him break a longstanding Wayne Gretzky record.
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Watch: Blues teammates combine for one of season's craziest goals
Mar 22 · Adam Gretz, YardbarkerThis is more lacrosse than hockey.
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Back-to-back-to-back Stanley Cup champion announces NHL retirement
Mar 22 · Austen Bundy, YardbarkerOne of the unlikeliest successful players in the NHL will be hanging up his skates at the end of the 2024-25 season.
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Can anyone stop Connor Hellebuyck's back-to-back Vezina Trophy run?
Mar 21 · Rachel Olsen-Cooper, YardbarkerWinnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is on his way to having his best NHL season yet.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin still focused on playoffs despite NHL record chase
Mar 21 · Ed Malaker, YardbarkerAlex Ovechkin helped the Capitals secure a crucial 3-2 victory over the Flyers on Thursday, scoring his 888th career goal.
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Rangers' playoff hopes take a major hit after loss to Maple Leafs
Mar 21 · Adam Gretz, YardbarkerJust a year removed from winning the Presidents' Trophy after finishing with the NHL's best record and playing in the Eastern Conference Final, the New York Rangers are facing the reality that they could miss the playoffs entirely this season.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 888 vs. Flyers
Mar 21 · Austen Bundy, YardbarkerEverything is coming up crazy eights in the nation's capital.
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Could the NHL eventually grant Houston an expansion franchise?
Mar 20 · Austen Bundy, YardbarkerTalk of expansion in the NHL has been swirling for several years.
