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Hockey news have waited for the first domino to fall in the 2025 NHL offseason. On Tuesday night, it appeared as if that domino was about to fall. The Anaheim Ducks were nearing a trade for New York Rangers winger Chris Kreider. However, the deal was not done at that time. This has apparently changed. […]

The Edmonton Oilers were rattled against the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Goalie Stuart Skinner allowed five goals on just 23 shots during this game. And the team just continuously took bad penalties despite the growing deficit. In the end, head coach Kris Knoblauch watched his team drop Game […]

Matthew Tkachuk and the Florida Panthers dismantled the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 on Monday night. The Oilers and Panthers dropped the gloves in the third period in what felt like a culmination of a chaotic set of events. Edmonton was rattled early in this contest, and they ended up dropping the game by the […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers were dominated by the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Edmonton lost its cool in the third period, sparking a line brawl between the teams. In the end, the Oilers dropped this game by a score of 6-1. And they now trail in this […]

The Edmonton Oilers pulled goalie Stuart Skinner in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. And that move was quite indicative of their night against the Florida Panthers. Skinner allowed five goals on 23 shots before getting benched. In the end, Jake Walman and his Edmonton teammates lost 6-1 as tensions with the Panthers […]

The Edmonton Oilers had some life entering Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. They played two extremely close games against the Florida Panthers. And they were one goal away from a 2-0 series lead. Unfortunately, they dropped the ball hard in Game 3 on Monday. Goalie Stuart Skinner was at the forefront of […]

The Washington Capitals enjoyed a largely successful season in 2024-25. Unfortunately, the Capitals were without TJ Oshie for this campaign. The veteran forward missed the entire season due to a recurring back issue. And we now know that Oshie has played the final game of his NHL career. Oshie announced his retirement on Monday. He played […]

The Buffalo Sabres have entered their offseason following a 13th straight season without playoff hockey. One item on the agenda this summer is the future of restricted free agent defenseman Bowen Byram. Byram joined the Sabres through trade at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. He was dealt in a one-for-one deal for forward Casey Mittelstadt. […]

The Vegas Golden Knights were eliminated in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. With their offseason underway, the team is weighing making a few different moves this summer. One of these potential moves is trading defenseman Nic Hague. With limited cap space, the Golden Knights may not be able to afford to […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have a new head coach in Jeff Blashill. Blashill’s arrival rings in what the team hopes is another era of championship glory. Chicago has rebuilt its roster since the late 2010s, and they feel they can finally turn the corner with Blashill and star forward Connor Bedard leading the way. The work […]

The Edmonton Oilers head into Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final seeking a 2-1 series lead. Corey Perry’s tying goal went for naught in Game 2 as the Florida Panthers evened the series in double overtime. Game 3 should be the most intense of the series, especially if Mattias Ekholm sees his goalie, […]

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final in overtime on Wednesday night. Unfortunately, they could not get a repeat performance in Game 2 against the Florida Panthers. Corey Perry tied the game with 18 seconds remaining in regulation. But it was Panthers star Brad Marchand who scored the game winner. […]

Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers experienced heartbreak in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. The Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 in overtime thanks to Leon Draisaitl’s overtime winner. In Game 2, the Panthers had to scratch and claw their way to victory. It even took overtime to seal the deal, but they […]

Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers won Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Game 2 is a crucial contest as it could set the tone for the remainder of the series. And so far, both the Oilers and Florida Panthers are laying everything on the line in what has turned into an extremely […]

The Detroit Red Wings could make a splash in NHL Free Agency this summer. They are well-positioned to make noise through any means. They have $21.34 million in available cap space, according to Puck Pedia. And they have their young core players locked up. The most notable Red Wings player hitting free agency this summer […]

The Edmonton Oilers claimed Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Leon Draisaitl scored the opening goal for Edmonton against the Florida Panthers. And he went on to score the game winner thanks to a beautiful pass from superstar teammate Connor McDavid. LEON DRAISAITL WINS GAME 1 IN @ENERGIZER OVERTIME FOR […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers kicked off the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. The Oilers gained an early lead thanks to Leon Draisaitl, but the Panthers soon gained control. They took a 3-1 in the second period and appeared likely to skate away. However, Edmonton brought the game level in the third. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are a potential Mitch Marner landing spot in NHL Free Agency. Chicago has a franchise cornerstone in Connor Bedard to build around. However, they need a star to complement him and aid in his development. Marner appears to be a perfect fit, but Chicago may be having some doubts. The Blackhawks are […]

The Stanley Cup Final is about to begin, and it’s a showdown between two familiar foes. The Edmonton Oilers play host to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night for Game 1 of this Final. This is a rematch from the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, which Florida won in a seven-game thriller. The remaining teams in […]

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final this year. And they know their opponent very well. Edmonton is set for a Finals rematch with the Florida Panthers. This series begins on Wednesday night as the Oilers host the Panthers in Game 1 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This Oilers team […]

The Edmonton Oilers signed Jeff Skinner in NHL Free Agency last summer. Edmonton hoped the veteran forward could help them return to the Stanley Cup Final after losing to the Florida Panthers in 2024. Skinner, meanwhile, hoped to simply make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in his career. Skinner and the Oilers […]

The Edmonton Oilers fell to the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. They came up short in Game 7 after falling behind 3-0 in the series. Florida celebrated its first Stanley Cup on home ice. Meanwhile, Connor McDavid and his teammates had to prepare for another season in a few months’ time. The […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning reunited with Yanni Gourde at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. Gourde and winger Oliver Bjorkstrand joined the team through trade with the Seattle Kraken. Both of these veterans were rental options on expiring contracts. However, the Lightning have kept Gourde from reaching NHL Free Agency this summer. Gourde has signed a […]

The New York Rangers had an abysmal season in 2024-25. And it led to their missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2021. It was a massive disappointment, especially considering how they began the season. New York could make some significant changes this summer, and defenseman K’Andre Miller is a player who […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins traded for Erik Karlsson before the 2023-24 campaign. Pittsburgh hoped trading for the future Hall of Fame defenseman would bring them into Stanley Cup contention status. Karlsson recorded the first 100+ point season by a blueliner since Brian Leetch in 1992-93 before joining the Penguins. And he won the Norris Trophy as […]

The Dallas Stars were eliminated by the Edmonton Oilers in the 2025 Western Conference Finals. This is the third consecutive West Final Dallas has lost. And now the team is heading toward a bit of a crossroads. They have limited cap space despite the fact that the Stars need to re-sign the likes of Matt […]

The Detroit Red Wings struggled offensively, especially at even strength, during the 2024-25 campaign. Detroit is likely to be in the market for goal scorers once NHL Free Agency begins. This especially rings true if veteran winger Patrick Kane hits the open market on July 1 once his contract officially expires. It was a tale […]

The Edmonton Oilers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. And they are facing a familiar foe in the Florida Panthers. These teams hit the ice for Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday night. Before that, though, Edmonton’s CEO had something to say about superstar captain Connor McDavid. He has not […]

The Ottawa Senators made the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs after a bit of a disappointing start. There are a number of reasons for their turnaround this past season. One of their more unsung heroes, however, was veteran forward Adam Gaudette. Gaudette had a career season for the Senators in 2024-25. Gaudette had a remarkable start […]

The Vancouver Canucks entertained Brock Boeser trade offers at the deadline back in March. However, they elected to keep the veteran winger. Boeser finished the season with 25 goals and 50 points in 75 games played. He could have attracted a decent return at the deadline. Now, he could walk in NHL Free Agency for […]

The Florida Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The three-time defending Eastern Conference champions lined up at center ice in Raleigh, North Carolina as the players participated in the traditional handshake line. Panthers coach Paul Maurice did not partake, though, and he was caught having a rather intense conversation with Hurricanes coach Rod […]

The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final for the third year in a row. The Panthers eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in five games after winning Game 5 by a score of 5-3 on Wednesday night. Florida is experiencing a golden age in its franchise history. And star forward Matthew Tkachuk is one […]

The Florida Panthers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight year on Wednesday night. Florida defeated the Carolina Hurricanes by the score of 5-3 to punch their ticket. Head coach Paul Maurice will see his team attempt to win its second straight Cup and the second in franchise history. However, it does […]

The Florida Panthers dropped Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals against the Carolina Hurricanes. However, the series remained theirs to lose. They had a 3-1 series lead and had a chance to advance to the Stanley Cup Final with a win on Wednesday night in Game 5. The Panthers fell behind the Hurricanes […]

The Edmonton Oilers received unfortunate news regarding forward Zach Hyman on Wednesday. Hyman is undergoing surgery for an injury he suffered in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. As a result, he will miss the remainder of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And depending on the injury, he could miss the start of next […]

The Carolina Hurricanes won Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals on Monday night. This marked Carolina’s first win in the East Final since 2006. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour was a player the last time they won in the East Final. And now he’s tasked with winning another three games to advance to the […]

Tyler Seguin and the Dallas Stars needed a win in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. However, they could not come up with a victory. The Oilers took Game 4 by the score of 4-1 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. And this has put the Stars up against the wall […]

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars in Game 4 on Tuesday night. However, the Oilers saw Zach Hyman leave Game 4 with an injury. Hyman came off a dynamic two-goal performance in Game 3, which makes his potential absence an issue for the team moving forward. The Oilers spoke with reporters following the Game […]

The Edmonton Oilers dominated Game 3 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Stars. This gave the team a ton of momentum heading into Game 4. And it turns out, this momentum helped carry them through to victory. The Oilers won Game 4 on Tuesday night by the final score of 4-1. The […]