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Hurricanes sign top KHL prospect Alexander Nikishin

The Hurricanes have signed top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a two-year, entry-level contract that begins immediately.

Capitals beat the Hurricanes in a shootout to secure the 1st playoff seed in the Eastern Conference

— Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout Thursday night.

The numbers behind Lane Hutson's breakout rookie campaign

Overlooked at the draft due to his size, the Canadiens defenseman now looks like a lock for the Calder Trophy.

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, predictions for 2025-26

From top Cup contenders to teams on the bubble to those still building, here's the "next year now" for all 32.

NHL playoff standings: What's at stake in Friday's games

From clinching scenarios to first-round matchups and draft lottery order, here's what to monitor.

Washington visits Columbus after shootout victory

Washington Capitals (50-19-9, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (36-33-9, in the Metropolitan Division)

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