When He Needs Advice, a Philadelphia Flyer Turns to His Brother the Dancer

Taylor Leier is in his first full season in the N.H.L. while his brother, Keaton, is in his first year in the company of the Atlanta Ballet.

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Rangers 4, Oilers 2: Rangers Beat Edmonton for a 6th Straight Win

Two power-play goals in the second period made the difference on Saturday for the Rangers, who have rallied from a terrible start to the season.

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Canadian Filmmakers Get a View of North Korea Through Hockey

Over the past year, a Canadian film crew has been shadowing two men’s hockey teams in North Korea for a documentary.

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LiAngelo Ball and Two Other U.C.L.A. Players Reportedly Detained in China

Multiple news media accounts said the players were suspected of shoplifting.

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Women’s Hockey Rivals Prepare for the Olympics by Playing Each Other — Again and Again

The U.S. and Canada are expected to meet in the gold medal game in South Korea in February. But in the lead-up to the Games, they will face off up to eight times.

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Rangers 5, Panthers 4 in overtime: Rangers Beat the Panthers as Kevin Shattenkirk Scores Twice

Shattenkirk delivered the overtime winner for the Rangers’ third consecutive victory.

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The N.H.L. Redefined Slashing, and the Penalty Box Got Crowded

During the first month of the season, there have been more than five times as many slashing penalties as last season. And, by the way, scoring is up too.

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