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The Rangers' forward-line tweaks helped spur a strong start and special teams were superb in a 5-3 win over the Red Wings.
Arthur Staple102
The 31-year-old defenseman has shown well in preseason and looks to have a pretty well-assured spot in the Rangers lineup.
Arthur Staple45
Life as a fringe defenceman was one Gustafsson struggled with at times. But he has embraced his role, and it could be valuable in Game 3.
Joshua Kloke21
Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said he doesn't think the hit will attract attention from NHL Player Safety.
Joshua Kloke and Sean Fitz-Gerald233
Raising children in another continent and culture raises big questions: Who are your kids, and where will they want to be in the long term?
Mark Lazerus150
Kyle Dubas knew the Leafs had a vulnerability and he’s now addressed it in hopes of finding a better result.
Jonas Siegel263
The Maple Leafs are 37-15-8 this season and have been buyers this trade deadline. The Capitals are 29-27-6 and have been sellers.
Joshua Kloke and Tarik El-Bashir93
Washington's free-agent acquisitions are significant reasons for the team's standings surge since late November.
Tarik El-Bashir22
A sluggish start, untimely turnovers and a bumble at the blue line in overtime cost Washington against Ottawa.
Tarik El-Bashir15
The Capitals beat the Rangers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Tarik El-Bashir40
In nine games under new Blackhawks coach Derek King, Gustafsson's overall game has improved.
Scott Powers59
What can we expect out of each player who made the Chicago Blackhawks' openining-night roster?
Mark Lazerus and Scott Powers77
With a week until the regular-season opener, here's what we know about how the Islanders roster is taking shape.
Arthur Staple51
The mystery of the Islanders' 2021-22 roster is slowly clearing up with less than a week until players report to the Island for physicals.
Arthur Staple61
The Canadiens are on the brink of having their Cinderella playoff run come to an end after losing Game 3 to the Lightning.
Julian McKenzie83
The Athletic's prospect expert Scott Wheeler also offers his take on the team's promising, young players.
Jeremy Rutherford and Scott Wheeler30
A closer look at the debut of the two newest Flames, who played with each other on the third pairing and helped Calgary knock off Boston.
Darren Haynes12
Dissecting the Blackhawks' interesting trade deadline on Monday.
Scott Powers and Mark Lazerus207
The Flames added defensive depth at the deadline, trading for Erik Gustafsson and Derek Forbort.
Scott Cruickshank25
It took a while, but the Blackhawks traded defenseman Erik Gustafsson.
Mark Lazerus36