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Forget the asterisk, NHL playoffs present grueling test

Forget the asterisk, NHL playoffs present grueling test

Sorry, Drew Doughty.
Leafs eager to see what NHL bubble life has in store: 'Expect the unexpected'

Leafs eager to see what NHL bubble life has in store: 'Expect the unexpected'

TORONTO — John Tavares had yet to finish packing. Tyson Barrie never bothered to empty his suitcase after arriving back in town to begin preparations for an NHL restart that was far from certain.
Blackhawks goalie Crawford returns after positive virus test

Blackhawks goalie Crawford returns after positive virus test

Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford practiced Saturday after he missed the start of training camp following a positive COVID-19 test. The 35-year-old Crawford said he was in quarantine at his place in Chicago.
Hurricanes' Hamilton misses 2nd straight camp practice

Hurricanes' Hamilton misses 2nd straight camp practice

RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes All-Star defenceman Dougie Hamilton missed a second straight practice Saturday, and his status remains unclear as the team prepares for the return to play in the coming week.
Oilers to honour Colby Cave with special jerseys, raise funds for charity

Oilers to honour Colby Cave with special jerseys, raise funds for charity

EDMONTON — Emily Cave plans to have a special gift waiting for players when the Edmonton Oilers wrap up training camp.
Stars season already strange before virus, now shot at No. 1

Stars season already strange before virus, now shot at No. 1

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Stars still have a chance to be a No. 1 seed in the NHL playoffs even though they haven't won a game in five months.
Brent Seabrook won't travel with Blackhawks for playoffs

Brent Seabrook won't travel with Blackhawks for playoffs

CHICAGO — Veteran defenceman Brent Seabrook won't play for the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL playoffs after not feeling well enough following three surgeries.
NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption

NHL officials acknowledge long road to successful resumption

NHL officials acknowledged Friday there is a long way to go before celebrating hockey's return during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton

Bubbles come to life as NHL reveals restart plans for Toronto, Edmonton

TORONTO — Steve Mayer had a couple of anxious moments last week.
NHLers ready for awkward bubble moments: 'I don't think it'll be too friendly'

NHLers ready for awkward bubble moments: 'I don't think it'll be too friendly'

Tuukka Rask doesn't expect any problems living under the same roof as his rivals. He's not so sure about everyone else.