Before Mike Eruzione captained the United States to the gold medal at the 1980 Lake Placid Olympics, where he scored the winning goal in the "Miracle on Ice" upset of the Soviet Union in first game of ...

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"For an 18-year-old, playing defense isn't easy," Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said before a 4-2 loss to the ...

History was made during the first-ever sports equinox. With their 2-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles, the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

2016 — Russell Westbrook has 51 points and a triple-double and scores the winning points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-110 overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns. It’s the first 50-point ...

With one week of the 2025-26 NHL season in the books, a total of eight teams have yet to suffer a regulation loss. However, only three of those clubs played more than two games, and one of them was in ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. With the NHL 2025-26 season in full swing, it’s going to be ...

It’s almost time for the 2025-26 NHL season to begin. Headed into the regular season, all eyes are on the Florida Panthers, who will be playing in pursuit of a three-peat Stanley Cup win. But there’s ...

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Rangers begin the 2025-26 NHL ...

Auston Matthews clears $20 million once again, but the Maple Leafs star is set to lose his hockey earnings crown soon—which might actually be a good sign for a sport still waiting for a financial ...

There promises to be no shortage of drama on Tuesday as the 2025-26 NHL season gets underway with three must-see matchups. NHL Opening Night kicks off at 5 p.m. ET as the Florida Panthers prepare to ...

To kick off the start of the 2025-26 NHL season, the league is bringing back some of its freshest looks. Last year, the league partnered with lululemon and Fanatics for its "New Feel of Gameday" ...