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Nathan MacKinnon scores twice, fights Brandt Clarke as Avalanche beat Kings 8-4

World star Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals as Colorado defeated Los Angeles 8-4 in the NHL opener. But it was his fight with opposing defenseman Brandt Clarke that stole the headlines.

Avalanche extend Jared Bednar with new four-year contract ahead of season opener

Swedish NHL star Gabriel Landeskog's coach in Colorado, Jared Bednar, continues to have the club's trust. Just hours before Colorado's season opener, it was announced that the coach had signed a new four-year contract.

Barry Melrose dies at 70, NHL mourns former Kings coach and ESPN analyst

NHL figure Barry Melrose has died at the age of 70. Melrose led the Los Angeles Kings, with Wayne Gretzky, to the Stanley Cup Final before building a career as a popular television analyst for nearly 30 years.

Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Florida rolled over Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the "Battle for the Sunshine State" – where the two rivals meet in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. An even better position has Toronto in the settlement against Ottawa. One more win and Toronto is in the quarterfinals.

Adrian Kempe Shines as Kings Edge Oilers in Stanley Cup Thriller

It was a real sea battle when Los Angeles beat Edmonton in the first Stanley Cup eighth-final. And right in the middle of it all stood Swedish Adrian Kempe, steering the ship. The Swede accounted for three points when Los Angeles won 6–5.

Wayne Gretzky Faces Criticism Over Silence on Canada-US Tensions

The friendship with Donald Trump and silence instead of support for Canada has made the aura around ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's head end up on the chopping block. We have always felt that he is Canadian. But not anymore, says Brantford resident Kat Philp.

Kempe Scores Twice as Kings Set New Home Win Record

Los Angeles Kings rolled over San Jose Sharks with 8–1 – and simultaneously set a new club record. The victory was the 27th of the season at home.

Noble was celebrated in his return to Vancouver

Alexander Edler was hailed one last time when he returned to Vancouver, the NHL club where he played the majority of his career. I am very proud of the tribute, said Edler in a TV interview with Sportsnet during the first intermission.

Oscar Möller: "I will not play hockey anymore"

Skellefteå's Oscar Möller was on sick leave due to burnout syndrome the entire last season. Now the former team captain announces that his career is over.

World Championship Swede is traded – to the bottom of the table

Guide: Edmonton on the Brink of Historic Comeback

From 0-3 deficit to 3-3. Tonight, Edmonton Oilers can complete a historic turnaround in the Stanley Cup Final against Florida Panthers as the seventh and decisive match is played. In that case, as the first team in 82 years.