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The Capitals star, who recently signed a five-year contract, starts the season with 730 goals, sixth on the career list behind Gretzky's 894. Overtaking the Great One before he's done is not out of the question.

As the Oilers superstar begins his seventh N.H.L. season, he is finding his voice as a leader. And after outdoing himself last season with 105 points in 56 games, only the playoffs remain to be conquered.

Sidney Crosby is still recovering from a September wrist surgery and will miss the Penguins' season opener against Tampa on Tuesday.

The Canadiens have reached agreement on an eight-year, $63 million deal with Nick Suzuki.

Seattle gets the Kraken, Canadian fans return to the arena, regular divisions and cross-border travel are back, and N.H.L. players are headed to the Olympics.

Get ready for ESPN's opening-night doubleheader with intel on how to watch, players to monitor, statistical insights and more.

Can the Lightning do it again? How will the Kraken fare? Who will surprise (and disappoint) and who will win it all? Our experts weigh in.

The NHL is ready for a full season of games. Our betting experts offer best bets and props for the NHL season.

The Seattle Kraken was set to play its first-ever regular-season National Hockey League game on Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Nights