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Edmonton Oilers' Josh Archibald (15) is stopped by Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko (35) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's Canadian teams likely to keep COVID-19 protocols

May. 10, 2021 06:44 PM EDT

This photo provided by the New York Rangers shows New York Rangers NHL hockey defenseman Jacob Trouba receiving a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. The New York Rangers canceled practice so players, coaches and staff could get vaccinated against COVID-19, and Trouba was front and center to take his shot off the ice. (Nick Homler/New York Rangers via AP)
NHL grapples with vaccine inequity between U.S. and Canada

By Stephen Whyno And Larry Lage Apr. 08, 2021 03:37 PM EDT

Off-ice officials pack up equipment after the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames NHL hockey game was postponed due to a positive COVID-19 test result in Vancouver, British Columbia, Wednesday, March 31, 2021. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
NHL's North Division reacts to Canucks' COVID-19 situation

By The Associated Press Apr. 04, 2021 06:48 PM EDT

Philadelphia Flyers' Travis Sanheim (6) and New York Rangers' Brendan Lemieux (48) collide during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Four separate leagues? Divisional styles develop around NHL

By Stephen Whyno Feb. 25, 2021 03:27 PM EST

Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice, left, talks to Neal Pionk (4) and Patrik Laine (29) during their NHL hockey training camp practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)
Taxi! NHL taxi squads to help teams stay on ice in pandemic

By Larry Lage Jan. 11, 2021 02:44 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 13, 1990 file photo, Boston Bruins defenseman Ray Bourque (77) reaches over the back of Hartford Whaler Dean Evason (12) trying to get to the puck behind Boston's goal during first period action in the Boston. The NHL hasn't had best-of-five playoff series since 1986. That's changing for this year with the league expanding to 24 playoff teams as part of its restart. The qualifying round will feature 16 teams facing off in best-of-five series to determine who moves on. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)
Throwback 5-game series force players to 'embrace the grind'

By Stephen Whyno Jul. 29, 2020 10:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford blocks a shot from Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Corey Crawford missed the start of training camp with the Blackhawks after he tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the veteran goaltender very little time to prepare for the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Goaltenders in spotlight for Blackhawks-Oilers series

By Jay Cohen Jul. 28, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) leads a skate during NHL hockey practice, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Emily Cave has special gifts for late husband's teammates

Jul. 24, 2020 10:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, of Russia, plays against the Columbus Blue Jackets during an NHL hockey game in Columbus, Ohio. The Edmonton Oilers’ sudden resurgence placed Connor McDavid back in the NHL MVP conversation, along with teammate Leon Draisaitl. Colorado’s Nathan MacKinnon and Boston’s David Pastrnak made their case, too, during a pandemic-shortened season. And don’t forget New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin, a late entry in the discussion. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, FIle)
Oilers have Hart? McDavid, Draisaitl are NHL MVP candidates

By John Wawrow Jun. 18, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2019, file photo, Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux controls the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights in Philadelphia. Among the unknowns about the NHL returning amid the coronavirus pandemic is what the on-ice product might look like. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
NHL post-quarantine: Recapturing team chemistry a challenge

By Stephen Whyno Jun. 02, 2020 02:12 PM EDT