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My Top 5 | Francois Beauchemin

By: Chris Lomon

Having recently announced his retirement, Francois Beauchemin, who was drafted in the third round (75th overall), by the Montreal Canadiens in 1998, spoke with NHLPA.com about the things he’ll miss most about the game.

May 22, 2018

Holtby a humble standout, even from a young age

By: Chris Lomon

He has 225 career NHL wins and 32 career shutouts. Not bad for the “quiet kid from Saskatchewan.”

May 22, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | T.J. Oshie

By: Nadia Vocaturo

With the Washington Capitals facing elimination, T.J. Oshie came through for his team with a pair of goals, including the game-winner, in a 3-0 victory that forced Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final.

May 22, 2018

Stanley Cup-bound Vegas turning impossible into possible

By: Canadian Press

The stunningly successful expansion squad is headed to the Stanley Cup Final after beating the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 on Sunday to win the Western Conference final series in five games.

May 21, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Alex Tuch

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Alex Tuch scored his sixth goal of the postseason and earned the game's first star Sunday as he helped guide the Vegas Golden Knights to a 2-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets in Game 5, to win the series and reach the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural campaign.

May 21, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Ryan Callahan

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Ryan Callahan tallied the go-ahead goal while posting his first multi-point outing of the postseason to help the Tampa Bay Lightning take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference Final as part of a 3-2 Game 5 win over the Washington Capitals Saturday night.

May 20, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Reilly Smith

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Reilly Smith buried the game-winner at 13:02 of the third period to move the Vegas Golden Knights within one win of the Stanley Cup Final after a 3-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets Friday night.

May 19, 2018

KHV USA 2018 to feature Sabres and Blue Jackets in NHL preseason matchup

By: NHL media release, NHLPA Media Release

Clinton, New York to Host September 25, 2018 NHL Preseason Game

May 18, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Andrei Vasilevskiy

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Andrei Vasilevskiy stole the show and another win on the road for the Tampa Bay Lightning with 36 saves in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals to even the Eastern Conference Final Thursday.

May 18, 2018

Be A Player: Rewind | Brian Leetch

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Originally aired January 29, 2001, this episode features Brian Leetch, the prolific, long-time New York Rangers defencemen who made his mark on the ice, and in the community with “Skate with the Greats”.

May 17, 2018

First Kentucky Derby experience a winner for Bjugstad

By: Chris Lomon

What exactly was Nick Bjugstad doing horsing around in Kentucky with five of his Florida teammates?

May 17, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Marc-Andre Fleury

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Marc-Andre Fleury picked up his 10th win of the postseason by making 33 saves in a 4-2 win for the Golden Knights to take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Final.

May 17, 2018

Visa Presents: Player Q&A | Fredrik Claesson

By: NHLPA Staff

The best meal Fredrik Claesson knows how to make, the special ingredient, and more in this week's Player Q&A!

May 16, 2018

Hockey a love passed up through Rodrigues household

By: Tim Wharnsby

Hockey is a love that is usually passed down from generation to generation. For the Rodrigues family, it was the other way around.

May 16, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Victor Hedman

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Victor Hedman scored his first goal of the 2017-18 Stanley Cup Playoffs to extend his point streak (1-10–11) to eight games in a 4-2 Game 3 win over the Washington Capitals to cut their opponent’s Eastern Conference Final series lead in half.

May 16, 2018

My Top 5 | Postseason shot leaders

By: Chris Lomon

Who are the big shots (on the teams still competing for hockey’s top team trophy) when it comes to taking the most shots in this year’s Stanley Cup Playoffs?

May 15, 2018

'Fast and fearless', Point making waves this postseason

By: Chris Lomon

Brayden Point was determined to make a point when he was added to the Team Orr squad. And did he ever.

May 15, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Jonathan Marchessault

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Jonathan Marchessault scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, in Monday's 3-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets to even the Western Conference Final to one game apiece. 

May 15, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | John Carlson

By: Nadia Vocaturo

John Carlson picked up a pair of assists for his 11th this postseason, to lead all defencemen in the category, while helping the Washington Capitals to a 6-2 victory in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday night.

May 14, 2018

Playoff Performer of the Night | Mark Scheifele

By: Nadia Vocaturo

Mark Scheifele scored his league-best 12th goal of the postseason, as part of his eighth multi-point effort, to help the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights Saturday night.

May 13, 2018