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In another century, another pandemic ended Stanley Cup final

Wed., April 1, 2020

The Seattle Metropolitans were on the verge of winning their second Stanley Cup in three years in the spring of 1919.

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NHL extends self-quarantine guideline until April 15

Tue., March 31, 2020

The NHL is extending its self-quarantine recommendation for players and staff to April 15.

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Alex Pietrangelo says Blues teammate Jay Bouwmeester in good health

Tue., March 31, 2020

St. Louis Blues captain Alex Pietrangelo says teammate Jay Bouwmeester is in good health some seven weeks after having a cardioverter defibrillator implanted in his chest

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Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid favorites again in NHLPA annual poll

Tue., March 31, 2020

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid is still regarded as the NHL’s top forward while Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby holds sway again in numerous categories among his peers.

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Paul Newberry: As we battle coronavirus, don’t forget 1919 Stanley Cup

UPDATED: Sat., March 28, 2020

Anyone who scoffs at the idea of shutting down sports to deal with the coronavirus outbreak needs a primer on the 1919 Stanley Cup Final

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NHL extending isolation period for players and staff

UPDATED: Tue., March 24, 2020

The NHL is extending its recommendation for players and staff to self-isolate and stay away from team facilities.

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NHL players allowed to go home, isolate until end of March

Mon., March 16, 2020

NHL players have been told they can return home and self-isolate there until the end of March while hockey is on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic,

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On ice: NHL suspends season amid coronavirus pandemic

UPDATED: Thu., March 12, 2020

The NHL is following the NBA’s lead and suspending its season amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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NHL roundup: Boston beats Philadelphia 2-0, ends Flyers’ 9-game win streak

Tue., March 10, 2020

Matt Grzelcyk and Patrice Bergeron scored, Tuukka Rask stopped 36 shots and the Boston Bruins beat Philadelphia 2-0 on Tuesday night to snap the Flyers’ nine-game winning streak.

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NHL roundup: Shea Theodore’s OT goal lifts Golden Knights over Oilers

Mon., March 9, 2020

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NHL roundup: Red Wings end 16-game skid against Lightning

UPDATED: Sun., March 8, 2020

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Hurricanes D Brett Pesce out 4-6 months after shoulder surgery

Thu., March 5, 2020

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brett Pesce is recovering from shoulder surgery that is expected to keep him out the rest of the season.

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NHL roundup: Flyers beat Capitals 5-2, extend winning streak to 7 games

UPDATED: Wed., March 4, 2020

Travis Konecny scored just over a minute after a questionable video review wiped out a goal, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Wednesday night to extend their winning streak to seven games.

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Flyers’ James van Riemsdyk breaks right hand blocking shot

UPDATED: Wed., March 4, 2020

The Philadelphia Flyers could be without James van Riemsdyk for some time because of a broken right hand.

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Isles’ Johnny Boychuk gets 90 stitches after taking skate to face

UPDATED: Wed., March 4, 2020

The New York Islanders say defenseman Johnny Boychuk needed 90 stitches to his eyelid after being hit in the face with a skate but suffered no damage to his eye.

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NHL keeping close eye on virus, limiting employee travel

Wed., March 4, 2020

The National Hockey League is not allowing its employees to make work-related trips outside of North America in response to the global fears over the coronavirus.

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NHL roundup: Sidney Crosby collects 800th assist, Penguins snap 6-game skid

UPDATED: Tue., March 3, 2020

Sidney Crosby scored and collected his 800th career assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins ended a six-game losing streak with a 7-3 win over Ottawa on Tuesday night.