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Skyler Walker

Skyler Walker

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Corey Perry
Apr 24 | By Skyler Walker

One Montreal Canadien is already on Corey Perry’s radar for game 3 Friday
Nov 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) gestures to his son Sergei (not pictured) after the Capitals game against the St. Louis Blues, where he scored his 900th NHL goal at Capital One Arena.
Apr 24 | By Skyler Walker

Alex Ovechkin's retirement takes a new turn after Elliotte Friedman's latest report
Kris Knoblauch
Apr 21 | By Skyler Walker

Oilers forced to adjust their lineup after losing veteran to injury in Game 1
Apr 5, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates against the New York Rangers during the second period at Madison Square Garden.
Apr 21 | By Skyler Walker

The Capitals finally confirmed what is next for Alex Ovechkin
Mar 15, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29), left wing Zach Hyman (18) and Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrate a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Justus Annunen (29) during the first period at Rogers Place.
Apr 20 | By Skyler Walker

Kris Knoblauch reveals major Leon Draisaitl news before Edmonton's Game 1
Jon Cooper postgame interview
Apr 20 | By Skyler Walker

‘That's just stupidity': Jon Cooper furious over costly mistake in game 1 loss to Montreal
Hospital bed
Apr 19 | By Skyler Walker

NHL veteran thought he was dying during season health scare
Mar 3, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) celebrates after scoring a goal, during the first period against the Ottawa Senators at Rogers Place.
Apr 19 | By Skyler Walker

It's now official for Leon Draisaitl ahead of Oilers Game 1
Martin St-Louis interview playoffs
Apr 19 | By Skyler Walker

Canadiens close curtains at playoff practice and fans can't believe the reason: St-Louis would risk it all
Marco Sturm
Apr 19 | By Skyler Walker

Marco Sturm takes a shot at Lindy Ruff before Game 1, and it could instantly backfire
Nov 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
Apr 17 | By Skyler Walker

A surprising Martin St-Louis lineup decision changes everything before Montreal's Game 1
NHL puck logo
Apr 17 | By Skyler Walker

NHL organization officially fires general manager right before playoffs begin: Patrik Allvin is done
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Apr 14 | By Skyler Walker

Ryan Whitney gets torched as Sabres put his awful take on a downtown billboard
Mar 14, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of an NHL logo on a jersey worn by a linesman during the third period at Bell Centre.
Apr 14 | By Skyler Walker

Three Stanley Cup playoff series are set and already look explosive
Dec 4, 2021; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza (19) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period against the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Apr 13 | By Skyler Walker

Jason Spezza's surprising return to hockey includes unexpected GM job
May 21, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving speaks during a media conference to introduce new head coach Craig Berube (not shown) at Ford Performance Centre.
Apr 13 | By Skyler Walker

Brad Treliving lands new GM job just weeks after Maple Leafs firing
Apr 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) acknowledges the crowd while playing the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.
Apr 12 | By Skyler Walker

What happened before puck drop Sunday said everything about Alex Ovechkin's NHL future
Apr 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates on the ice during warmups prior to the Capitals game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Capital One Arena.
Apr 12 | By Skyler Walker

Alex Ovechkin's emotional retirement moment leaves fans in shock
Michigan forward T.J. Hughes (13) celebrates scoring a goal against Denver during the first period of the Frozen Four semifinal at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 9, 2026
Apr 11 | By Skyler Walker

NHL's sought after free agent prospect T.J. Hughes signs with Western Conference organization
Nov 3, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman looks on before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Arizona Cardinals at ATT Stadium.
Apr 11 | By Skyler Walker

NHL sends out warning to all 32 teams after freak Pontus Holmberg injury
May 11, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) skate to control the puck during the third period in game four of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena
Apr 11 | By Skyler Walker

Why winning against the Panthers could hurt the Maple Leafs a great amount
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