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New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer didn’t waste time making a first impression. New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer didn’t waste time making a first impression. ​Read More

With a talent pool as rich as any country’s, GM Bill Guerin had many difficult decisions. Here’s the inside scoop on his thought process.

– As new Blues coach Jim Montgomery appeared before reporters Monday at Madison Square Garden sporting a dark blue sweatshirt emblazoned with the team’s famed blue note logo, there was no hesitation about his emotions.

The Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said. The Stars will begin the playoffs without top goal scorer Jason Robertson, who suffered a lower-body injury in their last regular-season game, coach Pete DeBoer said. ​Read More

Like so many around the NHL, Red Wings forward Patrick Kane, who won three Stanley Cup championships with the Blackhawks playing alongside Jonathan Toews, is eager to see the return of his former teammate, who signed with the Jets this offseason. Like so many around the NHL, Red Wings forward Patrick Kane, who won three Stanley…

Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Friday night had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first postseason shutout since 2021 to help the Jets even their series with the Stars at one game apiece. Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck, who entering Friday night had been the worst goalie statistically in these playoffs, posted his first…