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Why are so many NHL games going to overtime? Five theories from players, coaches, execs
Through 425 games, 27.3% have gone past regulation. If that holds, it would be the highest rate since 2005-06.

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NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing December game
The Capitals, Penguins and Flyers are the big risers this week, with the Ducks, Devils and Mammoth sliding.


WINNING MOMENTS
Connor Bedard capitalizes on power play in Blackhawks' win

Steven Stamkos nets OT winner for the Preds


DID THAT HAPPEN?!
Matthew Knies falls to knees, gets up to score great goal for Leafs


FANTASY HOCKEY
Injury watch: Returns, replacements and moves to make
Here are the fantasy hockey lineup moves to make for injury replacements, expected returns, and roster strategy.


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NHL Awards Watch: MacKinnon jumps to massive lead in MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.

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Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets: Game Highlights
Buffalo Sabres vs. Winnipeg Jets: Game Highlights

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Vegas Golden Knights vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New Jersey Devils: Game Highlights

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- Isles top juggernaut Avalanche with 'surprise' win
- McDavid's hat trick ties Messier; Oilers rout Kraken
- Lightning sign McDonagh to 3-year, $12.3M deal
- Stars' Seguin likely out for season with torn ACL
- Sources: NHL eyeing too-short ice for Olympics
- Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal
- 🏆 Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race
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Glenn James/NHLI via Getty Images What Mikko Rantanen learned from a double-trade 2024-25
After a tumultuous campaign, the veteran superstar is now looking ahead to big things with the Stars.
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