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Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers needed a win in Game 6 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Unfortunately, they did not get it. Edmonton mustered just one goal while Evander Kane received an ejection from the game in the third period. In the end, the Florida Panthers repeated as Stanley Cup champions. And now […]

The Florida Panthers are back-to-back champions thanks to their impressive performance on Tuesday night. The Panthers dismantled the Edmonton Oilers to claim their second straight Stanley Cup. Florida star Matthew Tkachuk contributed to the victory with a goal. However, he clearly looked like he was playing hurt. To be fair, this is not a new […]

The Florida Panthers have repeated as Stanley Cup champions in 2025. Florida took down Evander Kane and the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night to claim the NHL’s ultimate prize. Kane did not get to see the end of this game, however. He was ejected during the third period of Game 6. Kane and his teammates […]

The Florida Panthers have won the Stanley Cup once again. Florida defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to claim their second consecutive championship. They could not have made it this far without the effort of forward Sam Bennett. And on Tuesday night, Bennett was recognized for his performance. Bennett has won the Conn Smythe […]

The Florida Panthers have a chance defeat the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night. The Panthers can win their second straight Stanley Cup with a win in Game 6. This series has been a wild ride throughout, and Tuesday night did not disappoint. Florida has defeated Edmonton to claim its second championship in as many years […]

The Detroit Red Wings have some tough decisions to make this summer. And one of these decisions revolves around the future of Vladimir Tarasenko. Tarasenko signed with the Red Wings last summer on a two-year contract. The hope was that he would help Detroit replace some of the offense they lost when the likes of […]

The Utah Mammoth have settled on their brand identity after a year of thought and votes. It took a bit longer than they expected, but the team got there in the end. Before they announced their new name, though, the Mammoth won big at the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. They technically won the second overall […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have a new head coach in Jeff Blashill. His mission is to take Connor Bedard and this roster to the next level. Chicago is certainly hoping things go better than his tenure with the Detroit Red Wings in the mid-to-late 2010s and early 2020s. Before all of that, though, there is the […]

The Buffalo Sabres have a decision to make regarding winger JJ Peterka this summer. Buffalo’s young winger is a restricted free agent this summer, and he is in demand. Teams have been calling the Sabres to inquire about his availability. They have been hesitant to take those calls to this point, however. This has reportedly […]

Drama has enveloped the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers at points in the 2025 MLB season. Now, the two sides have separated in rather stunning fashion. The Red Sox are trading their designated hitter to the San Francisco Giants, as first reported by FanSided insider Robert Murray. The Red Sox are receiving a package […]

The San Jose Sharks did not win the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery. This honor went to the New York Islanders, who jumped up 10 spots to claim the first overall selection. Still, San Jose is slated to pick second overall when the draft emanates from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, in two weeks. […]

The Dallas Stars have some tough decisions to make during the 2025 offseason. Jason Robertson and company failed to win the Western Conference over the Edmonton Oilers back in late May. As a result, they now have to regroup and try again in 2026. Unfortunately, they only have a little less than $5 million in […]

The Seattle Kraken missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2025. And they did not get any luck in the NHL Draft Lottery, either. It was a bit of a tough start to the offseason for Seattle. But they can make up for this with a strong showing in NHL Free Agency this summer. […]

The Anaheim Ducks completed a trade for veteran forward Chris Kreider on Thursday. This ended his 13-year tenure with the New York Rangers. New York needed cap space, and the Ducks were willing to absorb Kreider’s contract. As a result, he is taking his talents to Orange County for the foreseeable future. The newest Ducks […]

The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery, and with it, the first overall pick. This is the fifth time in franchise history that the Islanders are picking first. Their last pick certainly worked out, as it was star forward John Tavares. Though he left for the Toronto Maple Leafs back in 2018, […]

The Vancouver Canucks had a rough season in 2024-25, both on and off the ice. Vancouver struggled to match their 2023-24 form when they won the Pacific Division. Off the ice, the future of winger Brock Boeser, his potential departure in NHL Free Agency, and drama around J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson drew a ton […]

The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is in full swing with the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers competing for hockey’s ultimate prize. The NHL offseason is also getting started as fans wait for the potential Chris Kreider trade to unfold. However, there is another story taking shape that could see the return of an Atlanta NHL […]

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 […]