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Nazem Kadri Ripped Out Some of Joe Thornton's Beard During Their Fight

The tussle between Joe Thornton and Nazem Kadri didn't last long, but it got hairy. → Read More

Watch: Carey Price Made an Incredible Save Against the Lightning in Overtime

Take a bow, Carey Price, that was incredible. → Read More

The Story Behind Jeremy Roenick's First NHL Goal is Ridiculous

The backstory of Jeremy Roenick's first NHL goal could be a movie script. → Read More

'I Wasn't Going to Be Deterred': How the NHL Winter Classic Became a Reality

NHL Winter Classic has become a tentpole event for the league thanks to an NBC Sports executive who pushed for it despite many obstacles. → Read More

Victoria Bach's Torrid Scoring Streak Has Her Climbing BU's Record Books

Victoria Bach hasn't stopped scoring since November, racking up the goals and points are a ridiculous rate. Here's what's keying the Boston University senior. → Read More

PyeongChang 2018: Rookie's Guide to Olympic Ice Hockey

Don't know anything about Olympic ice hockey?? No problem. Here are all the basics you need to know before the 2018 Games in PyeongChang. → Read More

Watch: Shea Theodore Scores With 2.3 Seconds Left to Lift Golden Knights over Lightning

Shea Theodore provided the heroics on Tuesday night, beating the clock to lift the Vegas Golden Knights over the Tampa Bay Lightning in a heavweight matchup. → Read More

P.K. Subban Wants to Grow the Game of Hockey. Here's How He Plans to Do It.

P.K. Subban wants to use his unique viewpoint to grow the game of hockey. → Read More

Watch: John Tortorella Holds 13-Second Press Conference After Blue Jackets’ Loss

There wasn't a whole lot to say about the Blue Jackets' 7-2 loss to Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Tuesday. → Read More

Watch: David Leggio Avoids Breakaway by Dislodging His Own Net (Again)

If the name David Leggio rings a bell, it's for a good reason, and you should know that he did that same thing again. → Read More

Watch: Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov Fist-Bumps Himself After Brett Connolly's Goal

Evgeny Kuznetsov was ready to celebrate Brett Connolly's goal, Connolly wasn't. → Read More

Watch: Brian Boyle Scores on Devils' Hockey Fights Cancer Night

Brian Boyle’s first goal of the season with the New Jersey Devils was pretty emotional. His second was pretty good, too. → Read More

Watch: Sioux Falls Stampede Goalie Mikhail Berdin Scores Goal, Celebrates Accordingly

Goalie goals are a rarity, so when one comes along, it deserves to be appreciated. → Read More

No. 1 Order: How Devils Rookie Nico Hischier Got His Own Sandwich

Nico Hischier is off to a great start as a rookie with the Devils. His namesake sandwich is just as big of a hit. → Read More

Watch: Charlie the Dog Drops Ceremonial Puck at Islanders Game

Who's a good boy? You can bet Charlie the black lab checked before dropping the puck at Thursday's Islanders-Hurricanes game. → Read More

There's no Shortage of Inspiration for Meghan Duggan in Quest for Olympic Gold

Entering her third Olympics, Meghan Duggan doesn't need any help finding inspiration in search of her first gold medal. → Read More

WATCH: Paul Kariya, Teemu Selanne Reunite for Legends Classic Game Goal

Before their Hockey Hall of Fame induction on Monday, Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne connected one more time during the Legends Classic. → Read More

AHL's Springfield Thunderbirds to Host David Ortiz Night, Wear Red Sox-Inspired Jerseys

David Ortiz saw countless sellouts during his days as with the Red Sox at Fenway Park, and now he’s the cause of one in Springfield, Massachusetts. → Read More

Kyle Turris Gives Predators Center Depth to Match Anyone in NHL

After signing former Penguins center Nick Bonino in the offseason and acquiring Kyle Turris on Sunday night, Nashville now has depth down the middle to hang with anyone in the NHL. → Read More

WATCH: Northern Michigan's Robbie Payne Scores From the Seat of His Pants

Robbie Payne has been one of the NCAA’s top goal scorers through eight games this season, and his latest goal might be his most impressive so far. → Read More