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The Edmonton Oilers may have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past two seasons, though they would ultimately fall short on both occasions at the hands of the Florida Panthers. The success of the Panthers in both series came in large part thanks to the goaltending of Sergei Bobrovsky, who has […]

It was nothing short of a frustrating loss for the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks scored a whopping seven goals against them as part of a 7-3 blowout victory in the Windy City. Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark was victimized for six goals on just 19 shots against; Chicago’s seventh goal […]

The Dallas Stars have built a serious Stanley Cup contender, mostly through the draft. Trading for Mikko Rantanen was supposed to be the final piece, but they lost in the Western Conference Final again last year. But they still believe in their core, evidenced by the massive extension Thomas Harley just signed. But cap space […]

The Frozen Frenzy is a day where all 32 NHL teams play in conjunction with an ESPN whiparound. It was on Tuesday, October 28, for the 2025-26 season, the third year of the show. Following the NFL RedZone model, John Buccigross and Kevin Weekes show viewers as many goals as possible for eight hours. The […]

As the Chicago Blackhawks start the season strong, there have been big contracts signed by young players across the league. The Utah Mammoth signed Logan Cooley to an eight-year deal worth $10 million per season. As the third-overall pick from the 2022 season signs a deal, the attention is beginning to turn to the top […]

The New York Rangers moved to 5-5-2 with a thrilling 4-3 overtime win over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. Captain J.T. Miller scored the game-winning goal at 2:49 in the extra frame, but there could have been a completely different outcome for New York after a disappointing initial 40 minutes. The Rangers failed to […]

The New York Rangers are looking to have a better season than last year, and they have started 5-5-2. It’s still early, but if they can’t keep up the form to stay competitive as the year continues, a lot can change. One of those things is the future of Artemi Panarin, who is looking for […]

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-2 on Thursday to end a two-game losing streak. New York was without one of their top forwards, as Mathew Barzal was scratched for being late to the morning skate. Carolina took advantage, taking an early 3-0 lead and never looking back. But Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis […]

It’s so far, so good for New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer, who has lived up to his billing as the top overall selection in this year’s NHL Draft. The Islanders, who won the NHL Draft Lottery despite having been to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in five of the last seven seasons, made Schaefer […]

The New York Rangers are finally picking up some steam after an ugly stretch. They won their second game in a row on Thursday night in Alberta in thrilling fashion, completing a come-from-behind 4-3 victory against Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers with an overtime goal by New York captain JT Miller. With a little […]

The Anaheim Ducks have high hopes of climbing in the Pacific Division standings this year and competing for a spot in the playoffs. They have a core of young players that includes Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry, Mikael Granlund, Cutter Gauthier and Mason McTavish, and they also added veteran Chris Kreider from the New York Rangers. […]

Jonathan Toews has made a return to the NHL this year and he hopes to become a key player for the Winnipeg Jets as they make a run at the elusive Stanley Cup. Jonathan Toews on facing the Blackhawks for the first time tonight in Winnipeg, his time in Chicago and what he sees in […]

The Edmonton Oilers have had to begin the 2025-26 NHL season without Zach Hyman, who suffered a dislocated right wrist during Edmonton’s Western Conference Final matchup this spring against the Dallas Stars on May 27. Not only was he unavailable for their second consecutive loss in the Stanley Cup Final to the Florida Panthers, but […]

Tyler Seguin has enjoyed quite a National Hockey League career, winning the Stanley Cup in his rookie year with the Boston Bruins in 2010-11 and playing for a consistently good Dallas Stars team for over a decade. The 33-year-old, who has managed three goals and five points in 10 games in 2025-26, is gearing up […]

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill has once again secured the long-term future of a player he clearly sees as a foundational piece for the foreseeable future, as defenseman Thomas Harley agreed to an eight-year contract extension that keeps him a member of the team through 2034. His new contract includes a $10.59 million salary […]

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. In the game, Michael Kesselring made his debut with the Sabres after missing the start of the season with an injury. The team will now have another player returning from injury as Jordan Greenway is expected to […]

The New York Rangers are one of the worst teams in the NHL this year. The Rangers’ defense has already been called out for its poor performances in 2025-26. The team made a blockbuster trade last season to bring in now captain JT Miller, and after the poor start, the front office may be making […]

The Colorado Avalanche continued their electric start to the season with some off-ice news on Thursday, signing Martin Necas to an extension. Reports from the offseason indicated that the two sides were far apart in negotiations before the puck dropped. But now, just 11 games into the season, he is locked in for eight years. […]

The San Jose Sharks are one of the most exciting teams in the NHL, but their offensively talented youth movement hasn’t translated to many wins, which is why they still have one or two more years of selling at the trade deadline and pursuing top draft picks. The Sharks currently sit near the bottom of […]

Connor Bedard was only 4 years old when Jonathan Toews won his first Stanley Cup with the Chicago Blackhawks. While the hockey prodigy was likely closely watching games even when he was that young, he was likely more tuned in when Toews won his two other Stanley Cups in 2013 and 2015. Still, it’s a […]

The New York Islanders are off to a rollercoaster start to the 2025-26 NHL season. After losing the first three games, they won four straight to bounce above .500. They have now lost two in a row, with a divisional back-to-back coming up. The Islanders will be without Mathew Barzal for the first leg against […]

The Calgary Flames are off to a slow start in the 2025-26 season, and trade rumors are heating up for some of their veteran players, namely Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson. While Andersson’s rumors stem from his being in the last year of his deal, the Kadri rumors are somewhat surprising, considering he has four […]

The Colorado Avalanche are off to a roaring start to the 2025-26 NHL season. After an 8-4 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, they are tied for the top spot in the Central Division with 16 points from 11 games. The Avalanche made October even better for their fans by signing Martin Necas […]

Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers has had an emotional year. Marchand was seen crying in his return to Boston. He has now left the team to help a friend who lost his daughter due to cancer. Marchand missed the Panthers’ game on Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks, a game Florida lost 3-2. He […]

The Utah Mammoth are off to an incredible start to the 2025-26 campaign. After a loss to the Edmonton Oilers, though, they had five days off before their next game. They used this time to reward young star Logan Cooley. The Mammoth star signed an $80 million contract extension on Wednesday. Cooley has found his […]

The Chicago Blackhawks achieved a 7-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night. In the game, Connor Bedard notched his first career hat trick. After the game, Bedard not only addressed his hat trick but also the prospects of playing for Team Canada in the 2026 Olympic Games. “Of course, if that’s something that […]

Jonathan Quick stole the spotlight in JT Miller’s return to British Columbia on Tuesday night, making 23 saves to help his New York Rangers shut out the Vancouver Canucks 2-0 at Rogers Arena. It was the 64th career shoutout for the two-time Stanley Cup champion, tying Rangers legend Henrik Lundqvist for the 17th most in […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have already celebrated milestones this year, such as Nikita Kucherov joining the 1,000-point club. On Tuesday night, the team celebrated another major moment in an NHL career. Charle-Edouard D’Astous scored a goal for the first time in his NHL career, helping in a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators during Frozen […]

The Boston Bruins notched their fifth win of the 2025-26 campaign with a convincing 5-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night. Center Morgan Geekie scored a key goal that put the Bruins up 4-2 and was a critical component of the holistic effort. Teammate David Pastrnak was sure to praise Geekie’s effort […]

The St. Louis Blues have lost a fifth straight game. Last time out, it was a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Head coach Jim Montgomery has been harsh when discussing his team so far this season. He continued that when discussing the defense after the disappointing loss […]

Victor Olofsson didn’t just put himself in the Colorado Avalanche’s history books on Tuesday night. He put himself in a company that includes some of the most recognizable names in franchise lore, further proving that adding the veteran scorer to this roster was one of the more savvy moves of the past summer for the […]

The NHL has a long and storied history, with the league being around since 1917. We have never seen a faster or more entertaining brand of hockey than what is currently on the ice. However, that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some great players to play in the league over its 106-year history.  Today, we […]

Logan Cooley’s hot start to the 2025-26 season convinced the Utah Mammoth to give him the third-most lucrative contract extension coming out of a player’s entry-level deal in league history. Cooley reportedly turned down a $77 million contract extension earlier this year, but the $10 million annual salary was enough for the Mammoth to get […]

The St. Louis Blues are having a rough journey in the 2025-26 NHL regular season, and injuries are adding to the team’s headaches. The Blues, who are already without star center Robert Thomas, will also have to continue with their season sans key forward Jake Neighbours in the next several weeks. St. Louis announced on […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are looking to break through into playoff contention in 2025-26. Young stars Frank Nazar and Connor Bedard have been a big piece of that early in the season, with ten points from nine games. The Blackhawks hosted the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, and Connor Bedard’s first career hat trick helped them […]

The New Jersey Devils are off to the best start in the NHL. They have an 8-1-0 record and an eight-game winning streak. While things have been going well, New Jersey has been dealt its fair share of injuries. Goalie Jacob Markstrom was out, and now a key piece of the defense will miss time. […]

The Dallas Stars are 5-3-1 to start the 2025-26 NHL season. They have high expectations for the season with Mikko Rantanen in tow for the entire campaign. After losing in the Western Conference Final again, they have their eyes on the Stanley Cup. The Stars are locking in more of their core, as they signed […]

The Buffalo Sabres face the Columbus Blue Jackets during Tuesday’s Frozen Frenzy, which features all 32 NHL teams. After a dreadful first three games of the season, Buffalo has won four of its last six to jump back into contention. Their team did not change much in the offseason, but one key piece is debuting […]

The New York Rangers have the worst record in the Metropolitan Division, ten games into the season. There are plenty of reasons for the sluggish start, including the injuries that have hampered their forward core. Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan gave a mixed bag of injury updates on forwards Matt Rempe and Vincent Trocheck. “Matt […]