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Lauren Theisen

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PSA: Points Lie

Michael Bunting celebrates his second goal

Montreal Canadiens v Toronto Maple Leafs

The Leafs Are Stepping Out Of Their Comfort Zone

Chicago Blackhawks v Minnesota Wild

Kirill Kaprizov Needs A Friend

Senators goalie Kevin Mandolese in action

Ottawa Senators v New York Islanders

The Senators Are Great Spoilers

Anaheim Ducks Goalie Anthony Stolarz sits on the ice

NHL: FEB 07 Ducks at Blackhawks

Let’s Survey The Carcasses Of The NHL Season

Bo Horvat is congratulated by Mat Barzal after scoring

Seattle Kraken v New York Islanders

Don’t Worry, Bo Happy

Calgary Flames v New York Rangers

You’re Better Off Ignoring Jacob Trouba

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Ray Ratto

MONTREAL, CANADA - JANUARY 24: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman addresses the media prior to the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins at Centre Bell on January 24, 2023 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Boston Bruins defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-2. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins v Montreal Canadiens

NHL Ratings Are Not Your Problem

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 23: A general view of Climate Pledge Arena with the center ice logo prior to the Kraken's inaugural home opening game between the Seattle Kraken and the Vancouver Canucks on October 23, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Vancouver Canucks v Seattle Kraken

The Kraken Will Not Abide Between-Periods Entertainment Being Slightly Mean To Jeff Bezos

Los Angeles Kings v Carolina Hurricanes

Nobody Can Stop The Hurricanes Right Now

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Barry Petchesky

(Original Caption) Chicago Black Hawk Bobby Hull skids to a stop on the ice.

Bobby Hull Skidding to Stop on the Ice

Bobby Hull Was Not Complicated

Lou Lamoriello attends Islanders practice

New York Islanders Training Camp

Islanders GM: It’s My Fault We Suck

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 25: Head coach Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks looks on during the third period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on January 25, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

The Vancouver Canucks Have Already Left Their New Coach Speechless

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Samer Kalaf

Collin Delia #60 of the Vancouver Canucks skates up ice during their NHL game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Rogers Arena January 18, 2023 in Vancouver.

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This Is So Stupid

Vancouver Canucks Goalie Says There Was No Fart, Just Skate

Columbus Blue Jackets v Calgary Flames

The Flames Sure Could Use A Player Like Johnny Gaudreau

ELMONT, NEW YORK - JANUARY 21: &lt;&gt; at UBS Arena on January 21, 2023 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Mike Stobe/NHLI via Getty Images)

Carolina Hurricanes v New York Islanders

Sebastian Aho Definitively Won The Battle Of Sebastians Aho

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Head coach Bruce Boudreau of the Vancouver Canucks looks on from the bench during their NHL game against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Arena January 21, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Edmonton Oilers v Vancouver Canucks

The Canucks Did Bruce Boudreau Dirty

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Possible Fart Briefly Disrupts Vancouver Canucks Broadcast

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Kelsey McKinney

Anaheim Ducks v Philadelphia Flyers

John Tortorella Stands Behind Ivan Provorov’s Homophobic Refusal To Wear Pride Jersey

Mikko Rantanen and Colin White jostle on the ice

COLORADO AVALANCHE VS FLORIDA PANTHERS, NHL

The Panthers Won The Battle Of The Anxious Giants

Edmonton Oilers v Seattle Kraken

The Kraken Have An Offense Now!

Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman celebrate a Bruins win

Boston Bruins v San Jose Sharks

The Bruins Are Kicking Ass In The Preseason

Jack Hughes stickhandles the puck before scoring

New Jersey Devils v Detroit Red Wings

The Red Wings Are Still A Long Way From New Jersey

Tage Thompson celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal

Buffalo Sabres v Washington Capitals

Put Buffalo In The West And Then Put The Sabres In The Playoffs

Connor Bedard skates toward the net with the puck

Canada v Slovakia: Quarterfinals – 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship

Connor Bedard Is Your Shitty Team’s Savior