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How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons

Ahead of the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how other No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.

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Capitals enter 'tricky' free-agency period looking to load up after draft weekend trades

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Capitals enter 'tricky' free-agency period looking to load up after draft weekend trades

Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

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Islanders choose Erie defenseman Matthew Schaefer with No. 1 pick in NHL draft

An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal

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An 84-game season is among the changes coming to the NHL as part of the new labor deal

Capitals approach weekend's NHL draft with flexibility after playoff run

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Capitals approach weekend's NHL draft with flexibility after playoff run

NHL's first decentralized draft presents logistical challenge for creating TV event

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NHL's first decentralized draft presents logistical challenge for creating TV event

Mogilny finally gets the call as Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of class of 2025

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Mogilny finally gets the call as Hockey Hall of Fame elects him as part of class of 2025

'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate second consecutive Stanley Cup with another parade

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'This is amazing': Panthers celebrate second consecutive Stanley Cup with another parade

Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M U.S. viewers, a drop from last year's Cup

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Stanley Cup Final averaged 2.5M U.S. viewers, a drop from last year's Cup

Stanley Cup damaged as Panthers celebrate a second straight championship

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Stanley Cup damaged as Panthers celebrate a second straight championship

Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions

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Back-to-back Cats: Panthers repeat as Stanley Cup champions

McDavid is effective in Stanley Cup Final, but is that enough for the Oilers?

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McDavid is effective in Stanley Cup Final, but is that enough for the Oilers?

Washington Capitals' Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads

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Washington Capitals' Fehervary, Eller named to preliminary Olympic squads

Oilers have a debate at goalie while Panthers, one win from repeating, have Bobrovsky

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Oilers have a debate at goalie while Panthers, one win from repeating, have Bobrovsky

Oilers have a debate at goalie while Panthers, 1 win from repeating, have Bobrovsky

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Oilers have a debate at goalie while Panthers, 1 win from repeating, have Bobrovsky

Panthers visit the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final with the series tied

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Panthers visit the Oilers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final with the series tied

Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final

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Leon Draisaitl scores in OT again, Oilers beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 to tie Stanley Cup Final

Healthier Panthers near full strength in Stanley Cup Final against Oilers

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Healthier Panthers near full strength in Stanley Cup Final against Oilers

NHL commissioner rejects 'ridiculous' idea that state income tax hurts teams

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NHL commissioner rejects 'ridiculous' idea that state income tax hurts teams

Colorado's Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenseman for second time in four seasons

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Colorado's Makar wins Norris Trophy as NHL's top defenseman for second time in four seasons

Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains

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Capitals pillar T.J. Oshie hangs up skates, announces retirement at Georgetown fountains

Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida

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Southern hockey surge: NHL teams thrive in non-traditional markets, from Texas to Florida

Defending champion Panthers unfazed after losing Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final to Oilers

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Defending champion Panthers unfazed after losing Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final to Oilers

Oilers beat Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

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Oilers beat Panthers in overtime in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final

Lightning's Kucherov wins Ted Lindsay Award as NHL's most outstanding player

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Lightning's Kucherov wins Ted Lindsay Award as NHL's most outstanding player

Capitals to make T.J. Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains

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Capitals to make T.J. Oshie announcement at Georgetown fountains

Panthers, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup Final rematch of NHL powerhouses

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Panthers, Oilers face off in Stanley Cup Final rematch of NHL powerhouses

Oilers not limping into Stanley Cup Final against Panthers

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Oilers not limping into Stanley Cup Final against Panthers

Washington Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin's record-breaking goal for $1,500

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Washington Capitals offer collectibles from Ovechkin's record-breaking goal for $1,500

Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives

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Panthers and Oilers are now more alike as their Stanley Cup Final rematch arrives

Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

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Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

Alex Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

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Alex Ovechkin's wife says family will remain in Russia after next season

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 1 month ago

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 1 month 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 1 month 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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

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Nordic connection: Finnish stars shining in Stanley Cup chase

about 1 month ago

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

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

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Glitzy new suites revealed amid Capital One Arena renovations

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

'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

about 1 month ago

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

about 1 month ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

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Capitals face elimination, look to rally against Hurricanes at home

about 2 months ago

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

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

about 2 months ago

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

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago

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

about 2 months ago