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Jan 21, 2026
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.
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Jan 21, 2026
Devils defenseman Luke Hughes was put on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, but sources told ESPN that he will avoid surgery and instead rehab his upper-body injury.
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Jan 21, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres are closing in on a seven-year contract extension for Josh Doan that is worth $6.95 million per season, sources told ESPN.
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Jan 21, 2026
Panthers defenseman Seth Jones won't play for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics because of an upper-body injury and has been replaced by Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe.
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Jan 21, 2026
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.
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Jan 21, 2026
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many from playing.
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Jan 20, 2026
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
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Jan 20, 2026
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had become increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
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Jan 20, 2026
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many who'd otherwise be playing.
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Jan 19, 2026
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.
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Jan 19, 2026
Jonathan Toews returned to Chicago on Monday night with his hometown Jets, but it was clear that his first NHL city still counts him as one of its own.
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Jan 19, 2026
Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Washington as a precaution.
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Jan 19, 2026
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said it was imperative to acquire defenseman Rasmus Andersson before the Olympic break.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Professional Women's Hockey League issued the harshest suspension in its three-year history on Monday by banning Sirens forward Taylor Girard for four games.
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Jan 19, 2026
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
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Jan 19, 2026
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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Jan 19, 2026
The Sharks have acquired forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Canucks.
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Jan 19, 2026
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
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Jan 19, 2026
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.
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Jan 19, 2026
Leo Carlsson, Brayden Point and Seth Jones are among those ailing ahead of Milan Cortina. Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.
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Jan 19, 2026
Ottawa acquired Michela Cava, Brooke McQuigge and Emma Greco. It sent Anna Shokhina, Mannon McMahon and Anna Meixner to Vancouver.
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Jan 18, 2026
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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Jan 18, 2026
Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar practiced with the team Sunday and could return as soon as Thursday at Carolina.
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Jan 18, 2026
The Golden Knights acquired Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, a 2027 conditional first-round pick and a 2028 conditional second-round pick.
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Jan 18, 2026
Phil Goyette, who helped the Canadiens win Stanley Cup titles in his first four seasons and was the Islanders' first coach, has died.
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Jan 18, 2026
The Golden Knights acquired Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud and two high draft picks, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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Jan 18, 2026
Here are the highest-ranked players, with Macklin Celebrini taking over the top spot.
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Jan 17, 2026
Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family member's illness in Germany, the team announced Saturday.
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Jan 17, 2026
A day after general manager Chris Drury outlined in a letter to fans that his last-place franchise will embark on a "retool," Mika Zibanejad scored three goals and the New York Rangers cruised to a 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.
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Jan 17, 2026
Jordan Kyrou scored the only goal in a shootout, and the St. Louis Blues beat Tampa Bay 3-2 to snap the Lightning's franchise-record-tying 11-game win streak.
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Jan 16, 2026
Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to treat a left thigh injury, putting his Olympic participation for Sweden in question.
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Jan 16, 2026
While Nozzolillo didn't get into the game, he did get to suit up -- and have a night to remember.
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Jan 16, 2026
Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick says he hasn't talked much about the future with Alex Ovechkin.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Ducks have acquired forward Jeffrey Viel from the Bruins in a trade for a fourth-round draft pick.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Carolina Hurricanes acquired minor league defenseman Kyle Masters and a fourth-round pick this year from the San Jose Sharks for a fifth-round selection in 2027.
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Jan 16, 2026
New York Rangers GM Chris Drury sent a letter to fans saying that the team will embark on retooling the roster.
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Jan 16, 2026
While Nozzolillo didn't get into the game, he did get to suit up -- and have a night to remember.
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Jan 16, 2026
The Golden Knights and Sabres charge into the top 10, while the Flyers, Penguins and Rangers drop.
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Jan 15, 2026
William Nylander, who leads the Maple Leafs in scoring, exited late in the first period against the Golden Knights with a lower-body injury on Thursday night.
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Jan 15, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Adin Hill started his first game in nearly three months, returning to the ice Thursday night to face Toronto after being on injured reserve with a lower-body injury.
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Jan 15, 2026
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
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Jan 15, 2026
The Boston Bruins retired Zdeno Chara's number in a ceremony before Thursday night's game against the Seattle Kraken.
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Jan 15, 2026
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Macklin Celebrini taking over the top spot..
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Jan 15, 2026
The St. Louis Blues put leading scorer Robert Thomas on injured reserve Thursday and said the veteran center will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
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Jan 15, 2026
The rosters are set, the rink is (mostly) ready. Here are the key players to watch at the 2026 Games.
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Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. is confident going into the Olympics despite not winning a "best-on-best" international competition at the adult level since the 1996 World Cup of Hockey or men's Games gold since the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team.
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Jan 14, 2026
With trade rumors swirling around the underachieving New Jersey Devils, general manager Tom Fitzgerald said Wednesday he is making regular phone calls to improve the team.
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Jan 14, 2026
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
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Jan 13, 2026
Rick Bowness, 70, who was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Ohio on Monday, was officially welcomed as the new coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, and later, he led the team to a 5-3 win over the Calgary Flames.
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Jan 13, 2026
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power-play trends and which players to add to your lineups.
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Jan 13, 2026
Rick Bowness, 70, who was enjoying time on his boat in Florida when he received a call from Ohio on Monday, was officially welcomed as the new coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, telling reporters that he absolutely "did want to coach again."
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Jan 13, 2026
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
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Jan 13, 2026
The Games will be missing one of the sport's top countries. Here's what the group could look like if they were competing.
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Jan 13, 2026
Following a hot start, the Ducks are now on the outside looking in at the playoff race.
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Jan 12, 2026
Sergei Fedorov said leaving the Red Wings was "a huge mistake" as the franchise retired his jersey Monday night.
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Jan 12, 2026
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard didn't play in Monday night's loss to Edmonton because of an illness. Teuvo Teravainen departed in the first period because of an upper-body injury.
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Jan 12, 2026
There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were pleased, adding that it was a "a good trial run and provided important insight" as next month's Games near.
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Jan 12, 2026
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard has been ruled out for Monday night's game against Edmonton because of an illness.
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Jan 12, 2026
The Buffalo Sabres will host the 2026 NHL draft at their home arena, KeyBank Center, on June 26-27.
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Jan 12, 2026
The start time of Florida's game against San Jose on Jan. 19 has been moved up to 6 p.m., one hour ahead of the previously scheduled puck drop in Sunrise.
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Jan 12, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets, last in the Metropolitan Division, have fired coach Dean Evason, the team announced Monday, and immediately hired Rick Bowness to replace him, president of hockey operations and general manager Don Waddell confirmed.
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Jan 12, 2026
There was an Olympic ice testing event in Milan last week, at Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, and the NHL and NHLPA said in a statement they were "pleased," adding that it was a "a good trial run and provided important insight" as next month's Games near.
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Jan 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins have signed veteran forward Blake Lizotte to a three-year extension, which runs through the 2028-29 season and is worth an average of $2.25 million a year.
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Jan 12, 2026
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
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Jan 12, 2026
The NHL has selected the Buffalo Sabres to host its 2026 draft in June, according to multiple reports. The draft will be held at the Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center.
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Jan 12, 2026
From trade chatter in multiple cities to epic blowouts to a hole in the Olympic ice, hockey fans have lots to digest.
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Jan 11, 2026
With most of the seating in place, the IOC is pleased with the progress of the almost-ready ice hockey arena for the Winter Olympics amid construction delays.
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Jan 10, 2026
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024.
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Jan 10, 2026
The St. Louis Blues signed defenseman Philip Broberg, 24, recently named to Sweden's team for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, to a six-year, $48 million contract extension, the team announced on Saturday, after originally signing him in August 2024.
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Jan 10, 2026
Veteran forward Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick, and teammate Marat Khusnutdinov added four more goals, as the surging Boston Bruins coasted past the New York Rangers 10-2 on Saturday afternoon, their fourth win in the past five games.
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Jan 10, 2026
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart is week to week with a lower body injury.
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Jan 09, 2026
Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard returned to the ice on Friday after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury.
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Jan 09, 2026
Who are the favorites heading into the men's and women's 2026 Olympic ice hockey tournaments?
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Jan 09, 2026
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Connor Hellebuych dropping this week.
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Jan 09, 2026
The Blackhawks are "excited" to get forward Connor Bedard back after his 12-game absence with a right shoulder injury.
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Jan 09, 2026
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
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Jan 09, 2026
We go on record picking this year's champions, beginning with the CFP and ending with the World Series
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Jan 09, 2026
The Lightning are up to No. 2 -- and are tops in players on Olympic rosters. Here's who each team will send.
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Jan 09, 2026
A look at the top storylines, players to watch and Frozen Four picks as we hit the season's second half.
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Jan 09, 2026
The Original Six contenders collide on Saturday on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's how to tune in, and what to watch.
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Jan 09, 2026
Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson had two goals, two assists and a fight to complete the Gordie Howe hat trick in front of his father Dave Manson, a former player who once had his own Howe hat trick.
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Jan 09, 2026
Anaheim Ducks winger Troy Terry, who shares the team lead with 42 points, missed his first game of the season Thursday night due to an upper-body injury and isn't expected to be sidelined for an extended period.
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Jan 09, 2026
Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart appeared to injure his left leg in the first period Thursday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Jan 08, 2026
Patrick Kane became the 50th player in NHL history to reach 500 goals, scoring his second goal of the game into an empty net with 3:53 left to help the Detroit Red Wings beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 on Thursday night.
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Jan 08, 2026
The Sharks acquired goaltender Laurent Brossoit in a trade with the Blackhawks on Thursday.
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Jan 08, 2026
Need to replace a goalie? Here are the fantasy hockey crease situations to watch and the pickups to make.
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Jan 08, 2026
While the rink won't be perfect, there's also an overwhelming sentiment shared by all stakeholders: The men's Olympic hockey tournament will go on.
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Jan 08, 2026
A look at the top storylines, players to watch and Frozen Four picks as we hit the season's second half.
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Jan 07, 2026
Glenn Hall, a Hockey Hall of Famer whose streak of 502 consecutive starts as a goaltender remains an NHL record, has died. He was 94.
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Jan 07, 2026
Haydn Fleury rejoined the Jets on Wednesday in the aftermath of crashing into the boards and getting taken off the ice on a stretcher. Coach Scott Arniel said the 29-year-old has a broken nose and a bruised back.
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Jan 07, 2026
The Mammoth will make their first appearance in an outdoor game in 2027, when they host the Avalanche in the Winter Classic at University of Utah's Rice-Eccles Stadium.
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Jan 07, 2026
The American Hockey League and the Professional Hockey Players' Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement.
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Jan 07, 2026
Here's what we learned following the tournament of the top under-20 hockey players.
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Jan 07, 2026
On a night when the hometown fans had a chance to serenade former Carolina forward Mikko Rantanen with boos, the Hurricanes rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, even though the right wing was able to post a goal and an assist.
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Jan 07, 2026
It took 28 games for Berkly Catton to score his first career NHL goal. His second took just over 28 minutes of game time.
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Jan 07, 2026
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury, 29, was alert and moving his extremities after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher after a violent collision with the boards during his team's 4-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights Tuesday at Canada Life Centre.
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Jan 07, 2026
The New Jersey Devils, struggling for nearly two months after a scorching 8-1 start, are now searching for answers after a 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders Tuesday, one in which goaltender Jacob Markstrom gave up goals on the first two shots he faced.
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Jan 07, 2026
On a night when the hometown fans had a chance to serenade former Carolina forward Mikko Rantanen with boos, the Hurricanes rolled to a 6-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, even though the right wing was able to post a goal and an assist.
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Jan 06, 2026
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury, 29, was taken off the ice on a stretcher -- and sent for further medical evaluation -- after a violent collision with the boards in the first period on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights at Canada Life Centre.
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Jan 06, 2026
Flyers general manager Danny Briere said Tuesday he's not yet willing to risk a big swing with moves that could mortgage the team's long-term future, even if it might guarantee their first playoff appearance since 2020.
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