NHL
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Since the playoffs began, he has stopped 91.7% of the shots he’s faced—second best in the NHL among goalies with over 10 appearances.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Two of his former charges now play in the NHL.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
St. Louis might not have been handed a chance to test his coaching chops in the NHL so soon if Montreal hadn’t imploded in such spectacular fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The goal was Howden’s eighth of the playoffs, temporarily giving him the NHL postseason lead, while the assist gave Marner 18 postseason points, also best in the league.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
He’d been a competitive swimmer and boxer in school, too, and as an adult was a fan of every televised sport, from professional golf to the NHL.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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