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Are the Canes and Oilers cooked? Is the Cup headed to Dallas? Grading trade deadline overreactions

A wild final week resulted in many big trades -- and many hot takes. We identify which takeaways are legit, and which are way off base.

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McDavid, Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after win over Stars in Game 5

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McDavid, Oilers going back to Stanley Cup Final after win over Stars in Game 5

about 2 hours ago

Clinching a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating for Panthers

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Clinching a third consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final didn't lead to celebrating for Panthers

about 2 hours ago

Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin's playing future after email mistake

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Capitals say no decision has been made on Ovechkin's playing future after email mistake

about 10 hours ago

Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final

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Hurricanes get another home-ice shot at Panthers with Game 5 in Eastern final

Dallas needs more goals from its stars to avoid elimination against Edmonton

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Dallas needs more goals from its stars to avoid elimination against Edmonton

U.S. wins ice hockey world championship gold with overtime win against Switzerland

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U.S. wins ice hockey world championship gold with overtime win against Switzerland

Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

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Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

Denmark stuns Canada, U.S. beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

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Denmark stuns Canada, U.S. beats Finland to reach semifinals at ice hockey worlds

Nazar rallies U.S. past Czechs at ice hockey worlds

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Nazar rallies U.S. past Czechs at ice hockey worlds

Capitals' Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington

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Capitals' Alex Alexeyev charged with public intoxication after reported fight in Arlington

Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

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Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

Oilers' Draisaitl-McDavid duo against Stars' Rantanen to be conference finals' focal point

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Oilers' Draisaitl-McDavid duo against Stars' Rantanen to be conference finals' focal point

Washington Capitals' Brandon Duhaime, Ryan Leonard to support NHL's 'Stanley Pup' rescue dog event

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Washington Capitals' Brandon Duhaime, Ryan Leonard to support NHL's 'Stanley Pup' rescue dog event

Panthers rout Maple Leafs in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference final

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Panthers rout Maple Leafs in Game 7 to advance to Eastern Conference final

LOVERRO: Don't think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals

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LOVERRO: Don't think about it too hard and, sure, it was good year for the Capitals

'Overwhelmed' Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season

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'Overwhelmed' Capitals reflect on loss to Hurricanes, postseason exit after milestone season

Winnipeg Jets' Scheifele scores after dad's death, receives outpouring of support in loss to Stars

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Winnipeg Jets' Scheifele scores after dad's death, receives outpouring of support in loss to Stars

Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final

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Svechnikov breaks late tie as Hurricanes beat Capitals to reach Eastern Conference final

Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

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Thompson scores overtime winner as U.S. edges Norway at ice hockey worlds

Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

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Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

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LOVERRO: Long day's journey into never-ending night

NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

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NHL suspends Panthers' minority owner for calling Canada '51st state'

Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

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Capitals pushed to brink of elimination by Hurricanes with Game 4 loss

Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

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Capitals 'turn the page' for Game 4 after blowout loss to Hurricanes

Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

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Svechnikov, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Capitals in Game 3 of second-round playoff series

Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

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Hurricanes return home for Game 3 battle with Capitals after splitting two road games

Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

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Capitals look more like themselves in beating Hurricanes in Game 2 to tie series

Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

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Utah Mammoth revealed as permanent name of NHL team in Salt Lake City

Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

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Capitals rely on 'short memory' as they look to even series against Hurricanes

LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

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LOVERRO: Time for Carbery to break out his particular set of skills

Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

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Slavin scores in overtime as Hurricanes beat Capitals in Game 1 of second-round series

NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

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NHL fans sound player-safety alarm after Toronto goalie leaves arena on stretcher

Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

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Islanders win NHL draft lottery, securing the No. 1 selection

NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

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NHL to hold an international event at Islanders' arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

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Rested Capitals ready for rivalry matchup with Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Ovechkin leads Capitals into second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

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NHL unveils Capitals-Hurricanes schedule; Game 1 set for Tuesday

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

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Alex Ovechkin leads the Capitals into the second round against Carolina by scoring and hitting

LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

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LOVERRO: Capitals get over the first-round playoff hump

Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

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Caps get over the first-round playoff hump

Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

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Capitals stay even-keeled to win their first playoff series since 2018

Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

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Ovechkin scores as Capitals eliminate Canadiens in Game 5, advance to play Hurricanes

NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

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NHL players rely on same, tried-and-true pregame routines

Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

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Capitals seek 'killer instinct' to knock out Canadiens in Game 5

Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

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Commanders, D.C. officials envision major potential of new stadium at RFK site

NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

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NCAA decision has the potential to alter junior hockey and with it the pipelines that feed the NHL

Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

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Man arrested following death of ice hockey player Adam Johnson won't face charges

Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

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Penguins split with two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

about 1 month ago

NHL fines Capitals' Wilson, Canadiens' Anderson for brawl on bench

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NHL fines Capitals' Wilson, Canadiens' Anderson for brawl on bench

about 1 month ago

Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1

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Oilers beat Los Angeles 7-4 to cut the Kings' series lead to 2-1

about 1 month ago

Canadiens beat Capitals to cut their first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1

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Canadiens beat Capitals to cut their first-round playoff series deficit to 2-1

about 1 month ago

Capitals goalie Thompson, Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

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Capitals goalie Thompson, Canadiens counterpart Montembeault each leave Game 3 with injuries

about 1 month ago

Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

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Judge declares mistrial in Hockey Canada sexual assault case

about 1 month ago

LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error -- but it's still an improvement on recent history

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LOVERRO: Capitals have little room for error -- but it's still an improvement on recent history

about 1 month ago

Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

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Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

about 1 month ago

Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

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Thompson dazzles late as Capitals beat Canadiens in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead

about 1 month ago

Home-ice advantage paying off in Stanley Cup playoffs

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Home-ice advantage paying off in Stanley Cup playoffs

about 1 month ago