worldwide news: February 2020

Saturday, 29 February 2020

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl becomes first player to reach 100 points in 2019-20 season

The Edmonton forward is the first player in the league to reach 100 points this year.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores 45th goal, keeps pace with Bruins' David Pastrnak

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Steven Stamkos injury update: Lightning captain out six to eight weeks

Stamkos will undergo surgery to repair a core muscle injury that has plagued him throughout the season.

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Friday, 28 February 2020

Chris Kreider injury update: Rangers winger suffers fractured foot

Kreider was injured while blocking a shot in New York's loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday night

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Mike Green injury update: Oilers defenseman out 3-4 weeks with knee injury

The newly minted Edmonton player will have to wait a while to play his third game with his new club.

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NHL power rankings: Golden Knights, Rangers, Oilers shift after trade deadline

The trade deadline has passed. Did your team make the right moves? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as all eyes turn to the postseason.

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NHL Mock Draft 2020: Red Wings move to the top, get Alexis Lafreniere; Senators select forwards back-to-back

The NHL's trade deadline has come and gone and now it's time to focus on June's draft and Alexis Lafreniere, the expected No. 1 overall pick. Sporting News' second mock draft of 2020 says the Canadian phenom will land in Hockeytown.

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Thursday, 27 February 2020

Senators' Bobby Ryan nets hat trick, hockey world reacts on Twitter

It was an emotional night in Ottawa for the veteran forward.

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Patrik Laine injury update: Winnipeg Jets forward leaves game after blocking shot

The Finnish forward left Thursday night's game and appeared to need assistance down the tunnel.

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Bobby Ryan scores emotional first goal since rejoining Senators

Bobby Ryan received a standing ovation after scoring in his first home game since his return to the team.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores 44th goal, keeps pace in Rocket Richard Trophy race

Matthews' career year continues to roll on.

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Wednesday, 26 February 2020

With mounting injuries, Maple Leafs to rely on young defensemen during playoff push

Maple Leafs are thin on the blue line after Jake Muzzin was ruled out for four weeks.

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Tuesday, 25 February 2020

New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Edmonton Oilers' Tyler Ennis score in debuts

Forwards Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Tyler Ennis scored in their debuts with new teams.

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Jake Muzzin injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman leaves game after blocking shot

Jake Muzzin did not return after suffering a hand injury in the Leafs' 4-3 road victory over the Lightning.

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David Ayres, Carolina Hurricanes EBUG, embraces newfound fame

Ayres has been on a tour of the U.S. after his appearance in Saturday's game against the Maple Leafs made national headlines.

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NHL trade deadline 2020: Joe Thornton, Tyson Barrie among notable players not moved

Rumors swirled for weeks but none of these veterans were shipped out of town when the dust settled.

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Mark Giordano injury update: Flames captain a game-time decision against Bruins

The loss of the Flames' captain — and best defenseman — left a gaping hole on interim head coach Geoff Ward's blue line.

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NHL trade deadline 2020: Analyzing top players, prospects and picks that were moved

The trade deadline involved some splashy moves as top prospects and picks aplenty changed teams.

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NHL trade deadline 2020 winners, losers: Oilers, Hurricanes, Johnny Gaudreau seize the day, Maple Leafs do not

The NHL's trade deadline day always brings out the best and the worst deals. Let's break down who won, who lost and who's moves are still to be determined.

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Monday, 24 February 2020

With Scott Cochran hire, Georgia lands rare psychological blow on Alabama

Georgia hired Scott Cochran on Monday, providing an off-the-field win against Alabama that could help shift the SEC heavyweight battle.

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Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas' best trade deadline day quotes: 'Not going to come up and bulls—'

The Toronto GM faced the media after a disappointing deadline day for fans.

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How long is Morgan Rielly out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman

The initial diagnosis sees the longtime Leaf blueliner missing eight weeks of action.

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Jacob Markstrom injury update: Canucks acquire Louis Domingue, All-Star goaltender's status in question

After a surprising trade at the deadline for goalie Louis Domingue, news broke of a potential injury to the Canucks' star netminder.

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Scott Cochran reportedly leaves Alabama for on-field coaching role at Georgia

Cochran, considered one of the best strength and conditioning coaches in college football, has left Alabama for an on-field role at Georgia under Kirby Smart.

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Flames' Johnny Gaudreau freaks out hockey Twitter, but the man just 'had to pee'

It was an interesting 30 minutes at the Calgary Flames' practice on Monday

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Andreas Athanasiou trade grade: Oilers acquire speedster to play with Connor McDavid

The Oilers have acquired another piece to set them up for a deep playoff run.

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NHL trade rumors: Live grades, news updates on 2020 trade deadline day

The 2020 NHL trade deadline day is here, and Sporting News will bring you live updates, grades and analysis of each deal as it happens.

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Jean-Gabriel Pageau trade grades: Senators stockpile draft picks by sending center to Islanders

Pageau has had a career year in Ottawa despite the Senators' struggles this season.

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Oilers superstar Connor McDavid returns from injury — and of course scores

The Edmonton Oilers' star got a goal and two assists in a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings.

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Sunday, 23 February 2020

Ilya Kovalchuk trade: Capitals add offensive weapon from Canadiens

The veteran joins the Capitals as they prepare for another run at the Stanley Cup.

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Could the Rangers trade Henrik Lundqvist? Breaking down the situation in New York

Drafted in 2000, Lundqvist has done it all in New York but may need to head out of town to get the sports Holy Grail — the Stanley Cup.

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Black History Month: Ex-Capitals forward Joel Ward opens up about racism, importance of representation in hockey

Ward spent four seasons in Washington, D.C., and left a lasting impression after netting one of the biggest goals in franchise history.

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Saturday, 22 February 2020

Who is David Ayres? Everything you need to know about the EBUG that helped beat the Maple Leafs

Ayres, an occasional Zamboni driver, was forced into action on Saturday night after Carolina's two main goaltenders were injured.

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David Ayres wins as Carolina Hurricanes EBUG, Twitter goes wild

After losing goalies James Reimer and Petr Mrazek to injuries, the Carolina Hurricanes brought in a 42-year-old Toronto Marlies Zamboni driver to close out a 6-3 win.

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Alex Ovechkin 700: Twitter reacts to Capitals captain's milestone goal

Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th career goal Saturday against the New Jersey Devils and an outpouring of congratulations flooded Twitter.

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Alex Ovechkin 700: Can 'The Great 8' catch Wayne Gretzky?

Ovechkin scored goal No. 700 Saturday against the Devils.

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Alex Ovechkin 700: Capitals star nets milestone goal against Devils

The 34-year-old became the second-youngest player to reach the milestone.

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Alex Ovechkin 700: Top 7 goals from Capitals superstar's legendary career

The Washington Capitals superstar has a laundry list of highlight-reel goals throughout this career.

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'We were just trying to win a hockey game': 1980 USA Olympic assistant coach Craig Patrick remembers 'Miracle on Ice'

The United States defeated the Soviet Union and eventually won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, 40 years ago.

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Friday, 21 February 2020

Detroit Red Wings approach trade deadline already eliminated from playoff contention

It has been a long, long season in the Motor City.

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Ottawa Senators' Bobby Ryan 'doing great' in recovering from alcohol problem

The 32-year-old says he has progressed in the player assistance program and is close to returning to the Senators' lineup.

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NHL trade deadline 2020: Latest rumors involving top trade bait ahead of deadline day

Could Chris Kreider, Sami Vatanen or Jean-Gabriel Pageau switch teams over the next few days? Sporting News rounds up the latest news and rumors on the NHL's top trade targets.

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Thursday, 20 February 2020

Kings' Gabe Vilardi scores 10 seconds into first NHL shift

The 20-year-old battled through injuries to get an NHL opportunity, which he took beautifully.

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Penguins vs. Maple Leafs: Three takeaways from Toronto's complete victory

Toronto followed up back-to-back losses with a shutout of Pittsburgh.

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Blue Jackets' Nick Foligno scores between-the-legs goal, adds to growing list in 2019-20

The Columbus captain became the latest star to net the highly skilled goal.

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Alex Ovechkin No. 699: Capitals star now one shy of 700 milestone

The legendary Capitals winger is now just one goal away from the 700 goals mark.

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Jeff Hafley's blend of NFL, big-time college experiences will pay off for Boston College

Boston College opens spring practice Saturday under first-year coach Jeff Hafley, and that is when an experiment worth watching begins.

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Patrick Sharp hones in on NHL trade deadline, Maple Leafs, Connor McDavid and Stanley Cup picks

It's that time of year when everyone's talking trades, playoffs and Cup contenders. Sharp gives his predictions and the one Canadian team he thinks can go all the way.

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Wednesday, 19 February 2020

NHL trade deadline: History of first-round draft picks dealt for players

From Peter Forsberg to Martin Hanzal and everyone in between, a history of the first-round draft picks that have changed NHL teams at the trade deadline in the last 13 years.

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NHL trade deadline 2020: Top candidates to be moved by position

Sporting News rounds up the best available players at each spot on the ice as the NHL trade deadline inches closer.

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Tuesday, 18 February 2020

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores 43rd goal, takes Rocket Richard lead

Auston Matthews scored his 43rd goal Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins to take over as the league's leading goal scorer.

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Brenden Dillon trade grades: Capitals add defensive depth as Sharks begin anew

Capitals acquired the defenseman in preparation for another deep playoff run.

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NHL power rankings: Tampa Bay Lightning, Vancouver Canucks highlight 'Schitt's Creek' edition

In an ode to "Schitt's Creek," here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head down the stretch run.

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College football 2020: Answering 20 coaching questions, from new hires to hot seats

Sporting News answers 20 questions about FBS coaches heading into the 2020 college football season.

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Monday, 17 February 2020

NHL trade deadline 2020: Do Flames still need top-six forward after recent offensive outburst?

The Calgary Flames have scored at least three goals in five of their last six games. Is acquiring a top-six forward before the trade deadline a necessity?

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How long is Brock Boeser out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Canucks' star

Boeser sustained a rib cartilage fracture in early February.

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Tyler Toffoli trade grade: Vancouver Canucks pay hefty price for offensive threat

The Vancouver Canucks made a big splash Monday night acquiring Tyler Toffoli from the Los Angeles Kings.

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Sunday, 16 February 2020

New Jersey Devils, once thought of as contenders, move forward with rebuild

The Devils dealt away two more of their top players Sunday as they continue to look to the future.

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When is the NHL trade deadline 2020? Date, time, top targets

The trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what to know, including biggest trade targets.

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Blake Coleman trade grades: Lightning gain depth, Devils add top prospect Nolan Foote

New Jersey's roster dismantling began in earnest on Sunday.

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Paul Bissonnette accuses Daniel Carcillo of racist behavior: What we know

Daniel Carcillo responded to Paul Bissonnette's accusations that the former called the latter the N-word while they were minor league teammates.

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Flames' Milan Lucic considered retiring after November benching: 'It just wasn’t fun for me anymore'

Just 20 games into the season, the power forward was benched during a game and was contemplating retirement.

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Saturday, 15 February 2020

Paul Bissonnette draws Daniel Carcillo into 'mud' with claims of racist behavior

On Saturday night, Bissonnette and Carcillo exchanged tweets taking aim at each other.

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NHL Stadium Series 2021: Carolina Hurricanes to host, play in first-ever outdoor game

The 2021 Stadium Series is heading to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews scores 42nd goal, keeps pace with Bruins' David Pastrnak

Matthews' career year continues in Ottawa Saturday night.

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San Jose Sharks' Evander Kane criticizes NHL Department of Player Safety after receiving suspension

Kane was suspended three games for elbowing Neal Pionk in the head on Friday.

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Sharks star Erik Karlsson to miss rest of season with broken thumb

Karlsson broke his left thumb during Friday's game against the Jets.

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Friday, 14 February 2020

NHL trade rumors 2020: Is Sami Vatanen the most valuable Devils trade chip?

New Jersey has not had the season it expected and is ready to be active ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

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NHL Stadium Series 2020: TV channel, time, how to watch Kings vs. Avalanche

For the second time ever, Colorado will host an outdoor game as the Los Angeles Kings face the Colorado Avalanche.

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By the numbers: Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' career-best 41-goal season

Here's an in-depth look at Matthews' 41 goals in the 2019-20 season.

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Minnesota Wild fire head coach Bruce Boudreau

Boudreau had coached the Wild since the start of the 2016-17 season.

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Justin Bieber taught Jimmy Fallon how to play hockey on 'The Tonight Show'

The singer-comedian duo premiered a genius idea: "Backhanded shots and backhanded compliments."

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Thursday, 13 February 2020

Toronto Maple Leafs' coach Sheldon Keefe says Andreas Johnsson's injury 'not going to be short term'

The Maple Leafs winger left Thursday's game with a knee injury.

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Oilers' Zack Kassian kicks opponent in chest with skate during game

It's the latest in a long line of discipline issues for Edmonton's Kassian.

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[DNP] NHL Stadium Series 2020: TV channel, time, how to watch Kings vs. Avalanche

For the second time ever, Colorado will host an outdoor game as the Los Angeles Kings face the Colorado Avalanche.

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Alexander Radulov injury update: Dallas Stars place forward on IR

Radulov, 33, missed Saturday's game against the Blues with an upper-body injury but played Tuesday against the Hurricanes.

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Wednesday, 12 February 2020

'What a night for Canucks fans': Twitter reacts to Sedins' jersey retirement ceremony

Henrik and Daniel Sedin had legendary careers with the Vancouver Canucks, and on Wednesday the team lifted their numbers to the rafters.

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Bruins' David Pastrnak scores hat trick vs. Canadiens, claims lead in race for Rocket Richard Trophy

Boston's 23-year-old star now has 41 goals on the season.

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Canadiens captain Shea Weber's injury not career-threatening but still significant

The Canadiens announced Wednesday that the defenseman will be out four to six weeks.

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Five reasons why the Winnipeg Jets were right to extend Paul Maurice's contract

The veteran head coach has been with the Jets for six years and just signed a long-term extension.

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Winnipeg Jets extend head coach Paul Maurice, colorful quotes here to stay

Maurice's contract was up at the end of 2019-20.

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Jeremy Roenick will not return to NBC Sports: 'I am very disappointed and angry'

Roenick was suspended indefinitely for comments he made on Barstool's 'Spittin' Chiclets' podcast in December.

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Eric Bieniemy leads Colorado's six best coaching candidates, but will he take job?

Eric Bieniemy is the most logical candidate to take the Colorado coaching job, but the Buffs needs to have other options in place.

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College football 2020: Answering 20 questions about this season's schedule

Sporting News answers 20 questions about the 2020 college football schedule, and we locate the biggest game of the year.

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Mel Tucker a solid hire for Michigan State after Spartans' messy coaching search

Michigan State landed a capable coach in Mel Tucker despite its messy coaching search.

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Tuesday, 11 February 2020

Detroit Red Wings' Brendan Perlini cut in face by skate, receives stitches after scary play

Perlini seems to have narrowly avoided a major injury on this scary play.

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Jay Bouwmeester reportedly awake after collapsing during Blues vs. Ducks game

The game was postponed to a later date.

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Henrik and Daniel Sedin's jersey retirement: Top five moments from legendary Vancouver Canucks' careers

Two words: twin telepathy.

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Chris Kreider, Kasperi Kapanen and the 10 players most likely to be moved at NHL trade deadline

With the deadline two weeks away, the trade market is bubbling to life.

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How long is Seth Jones out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Columbus Blue Jackets' All-Star

Jones finished the game on Feb. 8 against the Colorado Avalanche after crashing into the net in the first period.

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How long is Connor McDavid out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Edmonton Oilers star

McDavid underwent an MRI that revealed a quad injury unrelated to the leg injury that cut his season short last year.

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Matthew Tkachuk's latest between-the-legs goal is a reminder of Flames winger's undeniable stardom

The 22-year-old added to his NHL highlight reel Monday with a ridiculous goal, and Calgary can expect many more to come.

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Monday, 10 February 2020

Firmly in win-now mode, Pittsburgh Penguins gamble big on Jason Zucker

Pens GM Jim Rutherford has long coveted the 28-year-old winger, and on Monday he paid a steep price for his services.

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Michigan State must know its coach candidates won't be next Mark Dantonio

Who will be Michigan State's next football coach? We reset the board with a look at three familiar names that could fit.

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How long is Ilya Mikheyev out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Toronto Maple Leafs rookie

The 25-year-old rookie underwent surgery on his right wrist on Dec. 27 after it was cut by a skate blade during a game against the New Jersey Devils.

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With Luke Fickell staying at Cincinnati, Bearcats would be wise to make his stay more comfortable

Luke Fickell has declined the Michigan State job. Now Cincinnati must make it so he leaves only when he wants to — not when he needs to.

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Sunday, 9 February 2020

Coronavirus' impact on life in China could potentially cause NHL stick shortage, per report

NBC Sports analyst Pierre Maguire first suggested during an NHL broadcast on Thursday that many players are worried where their next sticks could come from.

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Saturday, 8 February 2020

Montreal Canadiens' Ilya Kovalchuk pumped after scoring OT winner vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Kovalchuk, 36, netted a rebound in overtime to push the Canadiens past the Maple Leafs 2-1 on Hockey Day in Canada.

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Connor McDavid suffers bruised knee, Edmonton Oilers say it's 'nothing serious'

The 23-year-old captain was able to finish the team's game Saturday.

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Friday, 7 February 2020

What TV channel is Alexander Ovechkin’s next game? Schedule, time for Flyers vs. Capitals

Ovechkin is two goals shy of 700 for his career — and his insane scoring pace this season means he just may reach that milestone on Saturday against the Flyers.

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Mr. Consistency: Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews scores 40th goal of season

The 22-year-old sniper grabbed a share of the NHL scoring lead despite only having one hat trick this season.

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'We were just trying to win a hockey game': 1980 USA Olympic assistant coach Craig Patrick remembers 'Miracle on Ice'

The United States defeated the Soviet Union and eventually won the gold medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, 40 years ago this month.

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Mississippi State's Mike Leach hire excites Dak Prescott; Gardner Minshew issues warning about coach

A couple NFL quarterbacks, one a Mississippi State legend and the other a guy who recently played for Leach, told us what they expect from the new coach in Starkville, Miss.

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Thursday, 6 February 2020

Jordan Burch's NLI drama ends with South Carolina getting nation's No. 8 recruit

The defensive lineman from Columbia, S.C., and his family created confusion when he didn't fax his national letter of intent (NLI) on National Signing Day. That issue has been resolved.

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NHL trade rumors 2020: Los Angeles Kings should go all in, trade Alec Martinez and Tyler Toffoli

The Kings traded goaltender Jack Campbell and forward Kyle Clifford to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

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National Signing Day: 11 weird stories from college football's top recruits

National Signing Day is not without its weird moments. Here are some that have stood out over the last 10-plus years:

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Nick Saban rips reporter: 'Do you guys take math?'

A reporter assumed Nick Saban wasn't busy on National Signing Day. The Alabama football coach let him know he was very wrong.

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Shea Weber injury update: Montreal Canadiens defenseman placed on IR

Weber, 34, blocked a shot against the Devils on Tuesday. He would play one more shift before ending his night without playing in the five-minute overtime.

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Jordan Burch, nation's top unsigned recruit, still hasn't sent NLI to South Carolina

The curious recruiting saga of Jordan Burch has continued past National Signing Day.

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Detraveon Brown pulled a National Signing Day hoax with commitment to Ole Miss

Detraveon Brown made a big announcement on National Signing Day, but his decision has left many puzzled.

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Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Toronto Maple Leafs trade grade: Much-needed goaltending, grit come over from Los Angeles Kings

The deal came through about an hour after the Leafs lost their second consecutive game.

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Toronto Maple Leafs acquire Jack Campbell, Kyle Clifford from Los Angeles Kings

Toronto sent forward Trevor Moore and a pair of third-round draft picks to Los Angeles.

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NHL trade tracker 2020: List of deals completed before the deadline

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's a list of every completed deal before the 2020 cutoff on Feb. 24.

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National Signing Day: Final rankings reveal precious few college football champion contenders

Five schools can truly say they can win it all, and they reeled in the five best recruiting classes on National Signing Day.

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National Signing Day: Georgia, Alabama lead top-10 classes again

Sporting News breaks down the top 10 classes after National Signing Day, and it's a SEC-heavy field with seven schools.

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Alabama's 2020 recruiting class faces real pressure to get Crimson Tide back to No. 1

Alabama did not have the No. 1 class for the second time in three seasons. That puts even more pressure for Nick Saban to get the Crimson Tide back on top.

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NHL power rankings: Vancouver Canucks, Edmonton Oilers contending while Toronto Maple Leafs drop

Who is trending up? Who is, unfortunately, trending down? Here are the latest NHL power rankings as we head into the stretch run.

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Rising Stars: A look at the impact of Dallas' young talent

Miro Heiskanen, Roope Hintz and Denis Gurianov quickly became integral pieces for the Dallas Stars, all before their 24th birthdays.

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National Signing Day tracker 2020: Live updates, top recruits & classes for college football signing day

Follow along as Sporting News provides updates and signings for the top recruits and classes for the 2020 National Signing Day.

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National Signing Day player rankings 2020: Top 100 recruits, post-early signing period

Breaking down the top 100 2020 college football recruits in the country ahead of National Signing Day:

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Tuesday, 4 February 2020

Joe Thornton records 1,500th point in San Jose Sharks win

The 40-year-old forward had a pair of assists to help power San Jose past Calgary on Tuesday.

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Mark Giordano injury update: Calgary Flames defenseman leaves game with lower-body injury

The loss of the Flames' captain — and best defenseman — would leave a gaping wide hole on head coach Geoff Ward's blue line.

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40 for Ovi: Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin takes lead in goal-scoring race with 27th career hat trick

The 34-year-old sniper scored the game's final three goals as Washington defeated the LA Kings on Tuesday.

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Why did Mark Dantonio retire from Michigan State? Lawsuit, contract cloud timing of decision

Mark Dantonio resigned as Michigan State's head coach on Tuesday after 13 years at the position. Here's what to know about the circumstances surrounding his sudden retirement.

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When is the NHL trade deadline 2020? Date, time, top targets

The trade deadline is fast approaching. Here's what to know, including biggest trade targets.

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National Signing Day 2020: Updated recruiting class rankings & top unsigned players

Here are the top recruiting class rankings and unsigned players ahead of college football's 2020 National Signing Day.

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NHL trade rumors 2020: Canadiens, Ducks and the teams that could weaponize their cap space at the deadline

Montreal, Anaheim and other clubs may use the pressure-filled trade deadline to target contenders looking to free up cap space.

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Luke Fickell leads Michigan State's five best coaching candidates to replace Mark Dantonio

Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell is the best choice to replace Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio, but there are four other options worth considering in the program's search.

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Mark Dantonio resigns at Michigan State after 13 seasons

Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio resigned as head coach on the same day he was named in a lawsuit.

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IIHF Hall of Fame: Five players and one builder announced in Class of 2020

Alexei Yashin, Mark Streit, Kimmo Timonen, Mathias Seger and Ryan Smyth are joined by Mong-Won Chung as inductees into the IIHF Hall of Fame.

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Where will Zachary Evans sign? Looking at twists, turns of running back's recruitment

Where will Zachary Evans sign? A look at the saga — one that won't end on National Signing Day — involving one of the nation's top recruits.

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Ranking the No. 1 recruiting classes since 2000

Which class was the best: Alabama in 2011 or 2012, USC in 2005 or Texas' loaded 2002 class?

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Monday, 3 February 2020

Three positives to take from Toronto Maple Leafs loss to Florida Panthers

Toronto couldn't hold a 3-1 lead in the third and lost 5-3 to the Florida Panthers.

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Frederik Andersen injury update: Toronto Maple Leafs goalie leaves game after collision against Florida Panthers

The Maple Leafs All-Star goalie made seven saves on eight shots before leaving the game.

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Jets, Dustin Byfuglien reportedly working to mutually terminate contract

Byfuglien has not played at all for the Jets this season and reportedly has not yet started skating again as part of his rehab from an October ankle surgery.

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Sunday, 2 February 2020

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisatil calls Calgary Flames goalie David Rittich's stick toss 'disrespectful'

Draisaitl still appeared bothered by Rittich's celebration on Wednesday even after the Oilers scored six goals on him during Edmonton's 8-3 win on Saturday.

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