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‘Free Bird’: How Team USA’s U20 national team picked their goal celebration song

The rock anthem from 1973 played 10 times in Team USA’s 10-4 win over Germany on Thursday.

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Gunnar and Boomer Esiason: How a football family found solace in hockey

Throughout Gunnar Esiason’s journey with cystic fibrosis, the sport of hockey has always been huge part of his family. See their story on E60 (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).

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World Junior Championship preview: Top contenders, key players to watch

The 10-team tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are the gold medal favorites and players set to break out.

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Kakko doesn’t think Rangers criticism led to deal

Kaapo Kakko doesn’t believe his criticism of the New York Rangers led to his being traded to Seattle on Wednesday night.

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NHL Power Rankings: Capitals take No. 1 spot, plus betting trends for every team

Heading into the holiday break, here’s how all 32 clubs stack up. Plus, a key prediction markets nugget on every team.

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Six trades that NHL teams should make after roster freeze, including Provorov, Gourde, Boeser

No trades can be made from Dec. 20-27. But after that? Here are a handful of mutually beneficial deals that make too much sense.

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Blackhawks activate goaltender Mrazek from IR

The Blackhawks have activated goaltender Petr Mrazek from injured reserve ahead of Thursday’s game against the Kraken.

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D.C. mayor, Leonsis break ground on new arena

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowler, Capitals and Wizards owner Ted Leonsis and other officials were on hand to celebrate the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation Thursday.

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NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting the playoff hopes for all 32 teams

While some expected contenders are spinning out, new ones have emerged. Here’s a December look at projected Stanley Cup Playoff matchups.

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Why the Maple Leafs’ 2024-25 success hits differently — and what it means for the playoffs

Toronto is no longer relying on outscoring their problems, instead playing a more complete game. Will it result in a longer run this spring?

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