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Lauren Theisen

Robin Lehner fights to keep the puck out of the net

Anaheim Ducks v Vegas Golden Knights

Too Many Injuries

Edmonton Oilers v Vegas Golden Knights

Leon Draisaitl Has Thrown His Hat Into The Scoring Race

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Barry Petchesky

during the 2018 NHL Awards nominee media availability at the Encore Las Vegas on June 19, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

2018 NHL Awards ¬ñ Nominee Media Availability

Kevin Cheveldayoff Played Dumb And The NHL Bought It

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Ray Ratto

SUNRISE, FL - JANUARY 7: Florida Panthers Head coach Joel Quenneville of the Florida Panthers looks on during third period action against the Arizona Coyote at the BB&amp;T Center on January 7, 2020 in Sunrise, Florida. the Coyotes defeated the Panthers 5-2. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joel Quenneville

Arizona Coyotes v Florida Panthers

Joel Quenneville Is A Warning

Chicago Blackhawks v Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings’ Kids Are Even Better Than Advertised

An Indian elephant with a 'For Sale' sign attached to its tail, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Elephant For Sale

This All Really Sucks


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Diana Moskovitz

PHILADELPHIA - JUNE 09: The Chicago Blackhawks pose for a team photo after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime and win the Stanley Cup in Game Six of the 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Wachovia Center on June 9, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Stanley Cup Finals – Chicago Blackhawks v Philadelphia Flyers – Game Six

There Will Be More John Does

during the 2017 NHL Draft at the United Center on June 23, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois.

2017 NHL Draft – Round One

The Blackhawks Were Rotten All The Way Through

Dallas Stars coach Rick Bowness yells at his players.

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Rick Bowness Turns Purple And Convinces The Dallas Stars To Fuck Off

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The Leafs Are Losing Everything, Even Their Teeth

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 24: Erik Gustafsson #56 of the Chicago Blackhawks falls after getting his stick caught around Pius Suter #24 of the Detroit Red Wings at United Center on October 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

The Blackhawks Have Earned This Dive Into The Toilet

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 16: Buffalo Sabres players celebrate a goal by Cody Eakin #20 during the second period of a NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes at KeyBank Center on October 16, 2021 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Joshua Bessex/Getty Images)

Arizona Coyotes v Buffalo Sabres

OK, What The Heck Is Going On With The Sabres?

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Nick Seeler Really Wanted To Fight Jamie Oleksiak

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 18: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers skates against William Nylander #88 of the Toronto Maple Leafs during an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on October 18, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Artemi Panarin; William Nylander

New York Rangers v Toronto Maple Leafs

Watch This Overtime

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 27: Evander Kane #9 of the San Jose Sharks warms up during the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena on March 27, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Coyotes defeated the Sharks 4-0. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Jose Sharks v Arizona Coyotes

Defector Up All Night

Evander Kane Suspended 21 Games For, Uh, Something

Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes skate in warm-ups

Vancouver Canucks v New Jersey Devils

The Hughes Boys Are Just Delightful

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Wins Another Round Against The Clock

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 13: Hendrix Lapierre #29 of the Washington Capitals (L) celebrates his first career NHL goal with teammate T.J. Oshie #77 against the New York Rangers during the second period at Capital One Arena on October 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Hendrix Lapierre Was Just So Happy

Picture taken in the 30s shows France's ice hockey players. (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)

ICE HOCKEY-FRA-TEAM

They Just Keep Adding More Teams: Your 2021–22 NHL Season Preview

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: Drake Caggiula #91 of the Buffalo Sabres reacts during the second period against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on May 01, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v Boston Bruins

Meet The Sabres, Whoever They Are

Dave McKenna

A Centralian carpet python lies coiled at Sydney Wildlife World on September 11, 2009 which features Australian flora and fauna set amongst natural habitats and eco-systems. The non-venomous Centralian carpet python found only in Australia's Northern Territory, uses its colouring to help it blend in with the red sand and rock found in its usual arid desert habitat. Like other carpet pythons it is mainly nocturnal and feeds on small mammals, birds and reptiles. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

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Life's Rich Pageant

Death Of A Snake Salesman

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 22: Jack Eichel #9 of the Buffalo Sabres prepares to skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on February 22, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Buffalo Sabres v New York Islanders

Nothing Good Can Last, Not In Buffalo

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Nathan MacKinnon #29 of the Colorado Avalanche warms up before a game against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena on May 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Avalanche defeated the Golden Knights 2-1.

Colorado Avalanche v Vegas Golden Knights

Nathan MacKinnon Announces That He Is Normal, Regular Guy

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The Hurricanes Try To Save Their Summer With Petty Spite

Trevor Bauer of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 26, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Trevor Bauer

League Anti-Violence Policies Are Just A Smokescreen For Owners