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Zach Werenski has struggled mightily to stay healthy for the Columbus Blue Jackets over the past two seasons, and that unfortunate trend continues in 2023-24. The star defenseman is expected to be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury, the team announced on Thursday. “He’s still getting evaluated by our docs,” Blue Jackets head coach Pascal […]

The emotions were high at the United Center on Wednesday night, as 18-year-old rookie phenom Connor Bedard scored his first overtime game winner in the National Hockey League. It was jubilation for Hawks fans after the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft sniped the OT winner, earning Chicago a 2-1 win coming […]

The Carolina Hurricanes are having difficulty gaining any meaningful momentum through 35 games of the 2023-24 National Hockey League campaign. The Canes are 18-13-4 and fourth place in the Metropolitan Division, which certainly isn’t bad, but is inconsistent with the massive expectations put on the shoulders of this team at the beginning of the season. […]

Despite Connor Bedard keeping the Chicago Blackhawks interesting in 2023-24, the roster itself is one of the worst in the National Hockey League. At 11-22-1, the Hawks are second-last place in both the Western Conference and overall NHL standings, with a minus-42 goal differential through 34 games. It’s no surprise that Chicago will be selling hard […]

Mika Zibanejad has been on a heater along with his New York Rangers lately, and that continued during the Swedish star’s 800th career National Hockey League game on Wednesday night. The Rangers easily beat the Washington Capitals in the first game after the Christmas break at Madison Square Garden, and Zibanejad was a big reason […]

The Boston Bruins snapped an uncharacteristic four-game losing streak on Wednesday night, emerging from the Christmas break with a convincing 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Western New York. It was the team’s first win since Dec. 15; the Bruins lost to the New York Rangers, Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets and Wild again to […]

Connor Bedard played maybe his best game as a pro in the Chicago Blackhawks’ 2-1 overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday. He scored the two goals for the Blackhawks, with the overtime winner beating Connor Hellebuyck from the high slot. Bedard reacted to the overtime winner after the game. “It’s always nice to […]

Pittsburgh Penguins star Kris Letang went off on Wednesday night against Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders. In fact, Letang’s performance made history never seen in the NHL before. In total, the veteran blueliner recorded six assists as Pittsburgh defeated New York on Long Island. After the game, Barzal spoke with reporters for his […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard has had quite the week. His “Michigan” goal against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday earned massive praise from Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky. On Wednesday, he followed that up with a huge overtime goal to give his team a much-needed win over the Winnipeg Jets. Bedard’s goal came […]

The Detroit Red Wings received big-time goals from Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat on Wednesday night. Their goals helped tie the game against the Minnesota Wild. However, Detroit soon fell apart. The Wild scored four goals in the final frame to skate away with a home-ice victory. After the game, DeBrincat joined Bally Sports Detroit’s […]

Kris Letang and the Pittsburgh Penguins came out of their holiday break hoping to claw their way back into playoff contention. They were seventh in the Metropolitan Division despite major moves made in the offseason to bolster their team. On Wednesday night, Pittsburgh took an emphatic step forward with a win over the New York […]

The Detroit Red Wings have struggled since signing future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane. However, Kane himself has not struggled. In fact, there’s an argument to be made that the 35-year-old is the team’s best player. And the feat he achieved on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Wild may add to that argument. Kane scored […]

The Nashville Predators are surprising everyone in 2023-24. Most of the hockey world fully expected this team to go into a rebuild after failing to qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and in the early going, that looked like the case. The Preds were 5-10 on Nov. 14 and struggling to gain any meaningful […]

After a relatively slow start to the 2023-24 NHL campaign, the New York Islanders went on a tear ahead of the Christmas break. The Long Island dwellers suffered through a seven-game slide between Nov. 4-16, falling to 5-6-5 and looking nothing close to a playoff team in the Metropolitan Division. Fast forward about six weeks […]

The Washington Capitals were uncharacteristically poor in 2022-23. In fact, the Capitals missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs altogether as they couldn’t find their stride in time. This season, though, Washington finds themselves in the mix for postseason hockey. And this is despite a down season from one Alex Ovechkin. Ovechkin is chasing down Wayne Gretzky’s […]

The Buffalo Sabres entered the 2023-24 NHL season with a ton of hope. Many expected the Sabres to challenge for at least a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Some even argued they could have challenged, or even won, the Atlantic Division title. However, they are far below those heights right now. The Sabres are […]

There are always a few surprising teams in the NHL in any given season. This year, there are a few teams that fit that description. One of them is the Philadelphia Flyers, who find themselves in a playoff spot after Christmas. In fact, you could make an argument that they have an outside chance at […]

To say the Ottawa Senators have been a disappointment this season would be an understatement. Ottawa found themselves in the hunt for the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season, though they ultimately fell short. This year, they are closer to the battle for the top odds in the NHL Draft Lottery than they are playoff contention. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are not having a good season so far. In fact, they are the second-worst team in the league based on points percentage. Star rookie Connor Bedard has certainly impressed, even drawing high praise from The Great One himself. As a team, though, the Blackhawks definitely could be better. The Blackhawks have dealt […]

The New York Rangers are riding high at Christmas time. They entered the NHL’s holiday break as the top team in the Eastern Conference. They are second in the league by points, sitting behind only the Vancouver Canucks. However, if you go by points percentage, it’s the Blueshirts sitting at the summit. The Rangers have […]

The Vancouver Canucks may very well be a wagon. Their win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night left the NHL in a state it hasn’t seen in nearly 20 years. Vancouver is in first place in the entire NHL right now, making them the first Canadian club to sit at the summit of […]

A frustrating second period in a frustrating season for the Buffalo Sabres erupted in anger at the referees in the team’s 4-3 overtime loss to the New York Rangers Saturday night. Leading the charge was defenseman Erik Johnson, who felt victimized by some inexplicable decisions from the men in stripes. “It was absolutely effing ridiculous, […]

The Vancouver Canucks are entering the NHL’s Christmas break riding high. They defeated the San Jose Sharks by a score of 7-4 on Saturday to mark their seventh win in their last nine tries. In the process, Vancouver has achieved a major feat not seen in the league since the 2005-06 season. The Canucks sit […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard broke the internet Saturday night with a truly bonkers goal. He scored a “Michigan” against the St. Louis Blues in a game that was chaotic throughout. Though the Blackhawks eventually lost, the goal impressed everyone, including Wayne Gretzky himself. “The Great One” appeared on the Blues broadcast on Saturday after […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard took the internet by storm with his impressive goal on Saturday night. Even Wayne Gretzky sang the star rookie’s praises during the game. However, it was the St. Louis Blues who skated away with a major victory. And Blues head coach Drew Bannister couldn’t be happier with what he saw. […]

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Sean Kuraly left Saturday night’s game near the end of the first period. The veteran forward took a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs stars Auston Matthews and Jake McCabe prior to leaving the ice. As he went down the tunnel, the Columbus bench motioned for medical personnel to assist Kuraly. The […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had an interesting 2023-24 season so far, if you will. In a season where they host the NHL All-Star Game, their star players have been inconsistent. At times, Toronto has looked like a legitimate playoff contender. But they’ve also been completely run off a rink, much like they were Thursday […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are engaged in a Western Conference battle against the St. Louis Blues. The Blackhawks had the lead during the first period of play, but something else got fans on their feet. Rookie center Connor Bedard scored a sick behind-the-net goal that left fans in awe. Connor Bedard puts on a show in […]

Despite losing both Alex Newhook and Kirby Dach to devastating injuries, the Montreal Canadiens are playing some pretty impressive hockey through 33 games in 2023-24. The Habs are 15-13-5, and have been especially above average lately, picking up at least a point in eight of their last 10 games. It was easy to think that […]

As I write this sentence, the Florida Panthers are taking to the ice for their first matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights since Game 5 of the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. After a thrilling run through the Eastern Conference, the dream ended for the Cats at T-Mobile Arena in downtown Las Vegas in June, and […]

The Anaheim Ducks are having another tough National Hockey League season as the rebuild continues. The Ducks are 12-20, have won just three of their last 10 games, and currently sit in third last place in the Western Conference. But there may be some good news on the horizon. Trevor Zegras, who has missed the […]

The Philadelphia Flyers needed a spark against the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. They fell behind a Detroit team that came out swinging in search of their second win in nine games. And Philadelphia entered the second period down 5-1. This is where veteran defenseman Nick Seeler came in to help his team. Seeler […]

The New York Rangers didn’t play their best brand of hockey on Friday night. Star forward Mika Zibanejad echoed a similar sentiment after the game in which the Edmonton Oilers won 4-3 at Madison Square Garden. The most painful aspect of the loss is the manner in which it happened. The Rangers entered the final […]

The 2024 IIHF World Juniors are nearly upon us. As such, it’s time to take a look at one of the contenders for gold at the upcoming event. Team USA are seeking a measure of redemption. The Americans fell short of gold in 2023, settling for bronze while their Canadian rivals won it all. This […]

Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings came away victorious on Friday night. It was a massive win for a Detroit team that was sliding down the standings in a major way. In fact, this win over the Philadelphia Flyers marks just the second win for the Red Wings in their last nine games. Kane […]

Patrick Kane and the Detroit Red Wings needed a win in the worst way. Their 5-2 loss against the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday marked their seventh in their last eight games. They were also rapidly falling behind in the Eastern Conference Playoff race. On Friday, Kane ensured the Red Wings received the win they desperately […]

The New York Rangers have been one of the NHL’s best teams in the first half of the season. They have built a 6-point lead over the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division, and they have responded very well to first-year head coach Peter Laviolette. The Rangers have won 3 […]

The Boston Bruins have a mission during the 2023-24 season. The team that set the NHL regular season record for wins and points last year, is determined to bounce back from the shocking first-round loss that knocked them out of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year. The Bruins were beaten in 7 games by the […]

The Detroit Red Wings’ star, David Perron has finally returned from his six-game suspension. Many believed it was justified, but Perron seems to think it was a bit over the top. The star right winger finally breaks his silence on the situation. Perron was originally suspended for six games after delivering a massive hit on […]