With the Montreal Canadiens in a losing funk, François Legault has expressed concern about the declining number of Quebec-born pros and vowed to get to the bottom of it.
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Fighting in the N.H.L. Reveals Few, if Any, Winners
When the Rangers and the Capitals dropped their gloves to settle a score, the old-school spectacle was greeted with disgust, nostalgia and excitement.
N.H.L. Returns to ESPN in a 7-Year Deal With an Emphasis on Streaming
The agreement assures hockey a higher profile on SportsCenter and gives ESPN the perfect sport for its streaming ambitions
The N.H.L. Is Coming Back, Pending a Few (Dozen) Questions
Hockey’s tentative plan to resume this summer with a 24-team playoff hinges on resolving outstanding logistical, health, competitive and economic issues.
N.H.L. Announces Plan to Return Straight Into the Playoffs
Commissioner Gary Bettman and the N.H.L. Players’ Association agreed to terms on resuming the season with a 24-team playoff format that would yield a champion in early autumn.
National Hockey League Edges Toward Restart With Detailed Plans
A modified playoff format, restricted practices and other considerations are being discussed between league executives and the players’ union.