Penguins vs. Capitals Rivalry, Explained: Crosby, Ovechkin and the Battle for NHL Bragging Rights

From early beginnings to the matchups between Crosby and Ovechkin, here's a breakdown of the heated rivalry between the ...
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Crosby, Ovechkin meet again with Capitals star, storied rivalry in final season

Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged the Capitals “have to” put Ovechkin in the starting lineup at left wing for his final home ...
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USA-Canada hockey rivalry reignites ahead of Olympic clash

Recent brawls between Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel highlight rising tension between the U.S. and Canada as the longtime ...

Rolling Rangers ready to host Islanders in early-season rivalry game

In the opening week of the season, many things are going right for the New York Rangers and their retooled roster.Their next ...
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Maple Leafs, Canadiens to open season with another chapter in historical rivalry

For the 24th time in the NHL history of their franchises and for the seventh consecutive season, the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs will begin their seasons against each other. The ...

The NHL Tried to Win Over ‘Heated Rivalry’ Fans With ‘Hot for Hockey’ Ad Campaign. Now It’s Backtracking Amid Backlash

The ad campaign drew criticism as the league continues to wrestle with how to appeal to an unexpected new group of fans.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ has a fan in NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: ‘I binged it in one night’

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman called the hit TV show a "wonderful" and "compelling" story but said the content "might be a little spicy" for young people. Hunter Dyke / NHLI via Getty Images ...