Hockey

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson named NHL rookie of the year

An undersized defenceman chosen 62nd in his draft class was named the NHL's rookie of the year Tuesday. Lane Hutson is the first Montreal Canadiens player to win the Calder Memorial Trophy since goaltender Ken Dryden in 1972.

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Brad Marchand embraces Panthers' rat-throwing tradition, which goes back 30 years

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — There’s a giant, gold-outlined rat emblazoned on the hat that dangles in Brad Marchand’s locker.

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Oilers defenceman Walman fined for roughing Tkachuk, squirting Panthers' bench

NEW YORK — The NHL has fined Edmonton defenceman Jake Walman a total of US$10,000 for his role in two separate incidents in the Oilers' 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final.

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Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson earns Calder Trophy as NHL’s rookie of the year

NEW YORK (AP) — Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the 2024-25 Calder Trophy on Tuesday as the NHL’s rookie of the year.

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'Not our best': Undisciplined Oilers thumped 6-1 by Panthers in ugly Game 3

SUNRISE — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had the puck with Sergei Bobrovsky at his mercy.

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Fans in McDavid's hometown of Newmarket, Ont., show support for favourite son

NEWMARKET — With the Oilers in the Stanley Cup final again this year, the decision to bring back "Connor McDavid Square" in the hometown of Edmonton's star forward was a no-brainer for Newmarket Mayor John Taylor.

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Panthers rout Oilers 6-1 to take a 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Taking advantage of the Edmonton Oilers' worst performance in several weeks, the defending Florida Panthers pounced on mistakes to win 6-1 in a rout Monday and take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup final.

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From a massive hit to a breakaway goal: Sam Bennett's unforgettable moment in the Stanley Cup Final

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — In a single shift, Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett showed why he's been one of the most unstoppable players in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Top NHL draft prospects have breakfast with Marchand, meet McDavid at the Stanley Cup Final

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A.J. Greer makes his Stanley Cup Final debut for the Florida Panthers in Game 3

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — A.J. Greer returned for the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday night after missing the first two in the series against the Edmonton Oilers because of injury.

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