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Penguins acquire 3-time Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Erik Karlsson in a trade with the Sharks

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a blockbuster trade with the San Jose Sharks.

NHL free agency: Devils sign Palat, Capitals add Strome

The New Jersey Devils have agreed to terms with left winger Ondrej Palat on a $30 million, five-year contract.

Flurry of trades, signings expected before NHL free agency

Executives around the NHL expect plenty of movement before free agency opens Wednesday.

Avalanche, Lightning show importance of making smart trades

The Colorado Avalanche winning the Stanley Cup showed the value of speed and skill in a league dramatically tilting in that direction.

Lightning win Game 5, deny Avs chance to take Stanley Cup

The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party and they are still in the hunt for a third straight Stanley Cup title after beating the Avalanche 3-2 in Game 5.

Chytil scores twice, Rangers rout Lightning 6-2 in Game 1

Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers routed the two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on Wednesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Kucherov shines, Lightning beat Islanders 4-2 in Game 2

Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat delivered early goals and NHL playoff scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had three more assists to help the Tampa Bay Lightning rebound from a series-opening loss and beat the New York Islanders 4-2 in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup semifinals.

Semyon Varlamov, Islanders beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 1

Semyon Varlamov made 30 saves and the New York Islanders got goals from Mathew Barzal and Ryan Pulock to beat the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup semifinals.