Hockey

Brown, McDavid lead Oilers to 7-2 win over Flames in pre-season

EDMONTON — Connor Brown has made his presence felt for the Edmonton Oilers. Brown had two goals and an assist while Connor McDavid added a goal and three assists as the Oilers defeated the Calgary Flames 7-2 on Wednesday.

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Art of the chirp: NHLers weigh in on what makes a good trash-talker

Nazem Kadri has been involved in more than a few verbal sparring matches. The Calgary Flames centre certainly knows how to dish it out during an on-ice war of words.

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Nickelback to perform during NHL's Heritage Classic at Commonwealth Stadium

Canadian rock band Nickelback will take the stage at Commonwealth Stadium when the Edmonton Oilers host the Calgary Flames in the NHL's Heritage Classic later this month.

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Vasilevskiy remains the choice among NHL skaters for the title of best goalie in the world

Leon Draisaitl found it hard to answer the question of who's the best goaltender in the world. “There's too many good guys,” the Edmonton superstar said.

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Trevor Zegras' first day at Ducks training camp includes lots of work on defense

IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — New Anaheim Ducks coach Greg Cronin knows what Trevor Zegras can do on the offensive end.

Oct 3, 2023 5:13 PM Read more >

Minnesota Wild bring back same Kaprizov-led core with aim to finally escape 1st round

MINNESOTA WILD COACH: Dean Evason (142-67-23 in three-plus seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. Florida. DEPARTURES: D Matt Dumba, RW Ryan Reaves, C Sam Steel, D John Klingberg, C Oskar Sundqvist, LW Gustav Nyquist.

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McDavid and Oilers competing with NHL expansion darlings, Vegas and Seattle, in Pacific Division

Sorry, California. And good luck, Connor McDavid. This isn’t your father or grandfather’s NHL expansion era following a season in which the Pacific Division was turned upside down by the league’s two newest franchises.

Oct 3, 2023 2:20 PM Read more >

Connor Bedard breaks into NHL as Chicago Blackhawks look for more progress with rebuild

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS COACH: Luke Richardson (26-49-7 in his first season). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 at Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: C Jonathan Toews, G Alex Stalock, D Caleb Jones, F Jujhar Khaira.

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Returning Stars and a few additions should set Dallas up for another long season under DeBoer

DALLAS STARS COACH: Pete DeBoer (513-379-123 over 15 seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 12 vs. St. Louis. DEPARTURES: LW Max Domi, C Luke Glendening, D Colin Miller, C Riley Tufte.

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Anaheim Ducks hoping young core is finally ready to break 5-year postseason drought

ANAHEIM DUCKS COACH: Greg Cronin, hired on June 5. SEASON OPENER: Oct. 14 at Vegas. DEPARTURES: D Kevin Shattenkirk, F Max Comtois. ADDITIONS: F Alex Killorn, D Radko Gudas, G Alex Stalock, D Robert Hagg, D Lassi Thomson.

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