Ilya Lyubushkin claims Russia’s anti-gay law as the reason he won’t participate in warmups on Sabres’ Pride Night.

Moscow-born and with Russian relatives, Lyubushkin Ilya Lyubushkin, a defenseman for the Buffalo Sabres, won’t take part in the team’s pregame warmups for Monday’s Pride Night contest against the Montreal Canadiens. The Associated Press reports that Lyubushkin has expressed reluctance to don a Pride-themed jersey because of a recent anti-gay legislation passed in Russia that […]

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The Kraken have finally arrived, handing the Bruins their first home loss in a game this year. The Kraken have finally arrived, handing the Bruins their first home loss in a game this year.

They’ve arrived. The Seattle Kraken have established themselves as one of the top teams in the NHL. The league’s newest team made its latest and biggest statement on Thursday when they defeated the Boston Bruins 3-0. It was the Bruins’ first loss at home in a regular-season game. The Kraken therefore tied their longest winning […]

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Due of his extraordinary longevity, Alex Ovechkin can surpass Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored. Due of his extraordinary longevity, Alex Ovechkin can surpass Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals scored.

After scoring his 802nd goal of his career in a victory over the Winnipeg Jets, Alex Ovechkin is now ranked second all-time in the NHL in terms of goals. Ovechkin still needs to put in some work to catch Wayne Gretzky’s 894-game streak, but he’s already proven he has the endurance to advance in the […]

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Carey Price is placed on long-term injured reserve by the Canadiens, while Cayden Primeau is given a three-year deal. Carey Price is placed on long-term injured reserve by the Canadiens, while Cayden Primeau is given a three-year deal.

Carey Price has been placed on the offseason long-term injured reserve by the Montreal Canadiens, the organization confirmed on Wednesday. The general manager of the 2021–22 season, Kent Hughes, reported that Price has not made much progress in his rehabilitation from a persistent knee problem that kept him out for the majority of the campaign. […]

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A new 5,000-seat arena at Arizona State University has been revealed by the Coyotes. A new 5,000-seat arena at Arizona State University has been revealed by the Coyotes.

For the foreseeable future, the Arizona Coyotes will reduce their roster size. The Coyotes and Sun Devils will share Arizona State’s new on-campus arena after they played in Gila River Arena from 2003 to 2022, and fans recently got a sneak peek at what it will look like. The Coyotes will play there at least […]

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Oilers extend Kailer Yamamoto’s contract for a further two years at a cost of $6.2 million, avoiding arbitration. Oilers extend Kailer Yamamoto’s contract for a further two years at a cost of $6.2 million, avoiding arbitration.

Kailer Yamamoto, a right wing, and the Edmonton Oilers have opted out of arbitration. The organization announced on Wednesday that Yamamoto and Edmonton have reached a two-year contract extension worth a total of $6.2 million. A sixth season with the Oilers has just ended for Yamamoto, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2017 NHL […]

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