Several notable player absences during the 2000s contributed to discussions about equipment standards, player protection, and ...

The first group of players on the NHL Quarter-Century team was unveiled Thursday. The group is made up of the six players voted onto the team who made their NHL debuts before 2000. The list includes ...

The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history. Over 125-plus years of hockey excellence have come and gone and it still remains one of the coolest trophies in all of sports. It's also extremely ...

Mar 8, 2020; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton (19) warms up before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA ...

Shutdown corners are fine. Dominant closers are nice. But when it comes to hockey, keeping opponents in check is a group effort. Which makes having a spectacular defensive pairing almost mandatory for ...

Editor's note: This is a part of an occasional USA TODAY Sports series on the best moments, teams, players and figures in sports over the last 25 years. The NHL trade market was pretty quiet until it ...