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2 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Edmonton Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl played hero with his overtime goal in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, but he directed the spotlight toward his team's resilience afterward. The Oilers trailed the Florida Panthers 3-1 in the second period and were behind by one to start the final frame before rallying to an impressive 4-3 win. The victory marked Edmonton's fourth this postseason when losing entering the third.
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2 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
The NHL isn't making any changes to state income tax rules in the next collective bargaining agreement, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday, according to The Athletic's Chris Johnston. Franchises in tax-free states produced Stanley Cup champions in four of the past five seasons, and whether they have an advantage over teams located elsewhere is a hotly debated topic. Teams in taxed areas have expressed concern to the league over the issue, Johnston notes.
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3 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Connor McDavid has long drawn comparisons to legends like Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby, but as he leads the Edmonton Oilers to their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, the similarities between the three all-time greats are becoming impossible to ignore. Both Gretzky and Crosby lost their first chance at a championship, only to avenge their defeats the following season against the same opponent.
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3 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett isn't worried about his next contract as he tries to chase down his second consecutive Stanley Cup. "Honestly, since the playoffs have started, it's really just taken a back seat, and I haven't really thought too much about anything other than the playoffs and getting here, and now the whole focus is on winning the Stanley Cup," Bennett said of his impending contract negotiations, per The Athletic's Michael Russo.
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4 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
The Vancouver Canucks signed defenseman Derek Forbort to a one-year, $2-million contract on Tuesday. "Bringing Derek back for another season is an important move for our group," said general manager Patrik Allvin. "His strong defensive play and solid work on the penalty kill really helped solidify our back end this past year.
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4 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry isn't considering retirement and intends to suit up for a 21st NHL season in 2025-26, he told reporters Tuesday, including The Athletic's Chris Johnston. He's scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent July 1. Perry is set to take part in the Stanley Cup Final for the fifth time in six seasons and is seeking his second championship after winning with the Anaheim Ducks in 2007.
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4 days ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
The Florida Panthers have no issue starting the Stanley Cup Final far from home Wednesday. "We're a super-confident team on the road this year," forward Sam Bennett told NHL.com's Amalie Benjamin. "I think we almost prefer it this year. It's a little different, less time at home, but we're up for the challenge."The Panthers have won five straight road games this postseason and are 8-2 overall outside of Sunrise, outscoring opponents 48-21 in those games.
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1 week ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
The New York Islanders announced new contracts for forward Kyle Palmieri and defenseman Adam Boqvist on Friday. Palmieri's pact is a two-year deal with an average annual value of $4.75 million, reports Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, while Boqvist's is a one-year contract worth $850,000, per Friedman. Both of these deals were agreed to before the Islanders hired Mathieu Darche as their new general manager, adds Friedman. Palmieri was scheduled for unrestricted free agency this summer.
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1 week ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Connor McDavid delivered a dagger to the Dallas Stars in a way only he can during Game 5 of the Western Conference Final, and his teammates were blown away by the effort. The Edmonton Oilers captain buried a slick breakaway move with Roope Hintz draped all over him. McDavid's tally, which stood as the game-winner, came two minutes after the Stars made it a one-goal game.
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1 week ago | 
thescore.com | Sean O'Leary
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby headlines the list of featured players for the second season of Amazon Prime's "FACEOFF: Inside the NHL" series. Amazon announced a second edition of the hit behind-the-scenes show in December. It will air prior to the 2025-26 campaign. Marc-Andre Fleury, who recently concluded his final NHL season, will also be included. The full cast is below. WE ARE SO BACK. 🎬 Tkachuks x 2. Flower. Sid. Season 2 of FACEOFF: Inside the NHL is coming, and it will be a movie.
