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The general school of thought seems to be that if the Florida Panthers defeat the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, they will hoist hockey’s Holy Grail for the second straight year. Well, if that assertion is indeed accurate, then the Cats’ supremacy initially seemed to be on the verge of […]

The Florida Panthers entered Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals with a 2-1 series lead after demolishing the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3, 6-1. Their offensive efficiency chased Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner. Well, the Panthers picked up right where they left off, catching fire early on Thursday night. Matthew Tkachuk got the scoring going […]

Stuart Skinner has been removed from the ice during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, on Thursday night. The Edmonton netminder started the contest in front of the net and even made a highlight goal in the first period […]

When the world’s most popular entertainer is in attendance at a Stanley Cup Finals playoff game, it is big news. Taylor Swift and her significant other, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, were in South Florida to see the home team Florida Panthers take on Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers. Taylor Swift and […]

The Dallas Stars suffered another disappointing exit in the Western Conference Final, falling to the Edmonton Oilers in just five games for their second consecutive Western Conference Final loss against them. Game 5 at American Airlines Center in Dallas was marked by controversy, ultimately leading to the dismissal of head coach Pete DeBoer. The Stars […]

The news broke several weeks ago. Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is planning to make a comeback next season and return to the National Hockey League. The hard-working two-way center has not played a game since he concluded his run with the Blackhawks at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season. Toews was slowed by […]

Despite one of his worst showings of the 2025 postseason on Monday night, Stuart Skinner will be back between the pipes for the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The 26-year-old told reporters ahead of the critical tilt against the Florida Panthers that the team is at its best when it’s […]

The NHL 26 Playtest arrives soon, and players can sign up now for a chance to play it. This Playtest offers fans of the series to try out the new game. While it won’t offer the full experience, it’ll give you a good idea of what the developers are really focusing on for NHL 26. […]

The Chicago Blackhawks missed the playoffs again after a dreadful 2024-25 season. Connor Bedard saw his numbers regress slightly in his second season, but Chicago still has hope he can be their next franchise great. Jeff Blashill is the new coach, and general manager Kyle Davidson is ready to add this summer. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The San Jose Sharks just finished their 2024-25 campaign as the worst team in the National Hockey League. Still, at 20-50-12, it was an improvement over their 2023-24 campaign. They have not made the playoffs since 2019, but they do have a young core ready to move towards making the playoffs again. The Sharks need […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are entering a transitional offseason. After nine consecutive playoff appearances with no conference final appearances, two of their key players are free agents. Many teams have an interest in the younger Mitch Marner, including the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. But veteran John Tavares could stay with his hometown squad. The Athletic’s Pierre […]

The Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers are set for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Florida pounced on Edmonton early in Game 3, winning 5-1 to take the 2-1 series lead. Kris Knoblauch did pull Stuart Skinner after two periods, so many thought he might go back to Calvin Pickard in the net. But […]

The Philadelphia Flyers missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. Now, they hope for better results, but their confidence is not always great, and it could even worsen. The Flyers’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could see them fail to address their numerous weaknesses and sink even further into the […]

The Dallas Stars are entering a disappointing offseason after losing in the Western Conference Final for the third consecutive year. Pete DeBoer is out as the head coach, and there could be a couple of free agents following him out the door this summer. But two of their most important ones — that being longtime […]

The Buffalo Sabres currently hold the longest NHL playoff drought, spanning 14 seasons. They last made the playoffs in 2011 and have not been back since. Further, they have regressed over the last two seasons, winning fewer games and having fewer points in each of the last two years than the prior year. Still, the […]

The Carolina Hurricanes lost in the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in seven years. After that loss to the Florida Panthers, they need to add scoring to their roster to compete. With NHL free agency approaching, the Hurricanes have interest in ex-Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner. But The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun says that […]

Vladislav Gavrikov has emerged into one of the more reliable defensive defensemen in the National Hockey League over the last few seasons — and there will be no shortage of suitors if the 29-year-old makes it to free agency on July 1. Although there is mutual interest between the Russian and the Los Angeles Kings […]

A historic era of New York Rangers hockey is officially over. Chris Kreider has approved a trade to the Anaheim Ducks, according to New York Post reporter Larry Brooks. Anaheim was on Kreider’s no-trade list, so this was a necessary step to certify the deal. “Kreider has signed off on the trade to Anaheim, Post […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins may be one of the few teams really willing to make moves this offseason. The organization is reportedly open to trade talks involving almost every player on the roster, except for their long-time franchise veterans. This level of flexibility makes Pittsburgh a rare seller in a market where most NHL teams are […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a dismal 2024-25 season. It ended Mike Sullivan’s run as the head coach, nearly a decade after his two consecutive Stanley Cups as the coach. Dan Muse is the bench boss now, taking his first job as a developmental-first coach and signaling a rebuild in the Steel City. That means the […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year. Still, they made improvements this year, winning 40 times and having 89 points. That was the most wins and points since the 2018-19 season. They would also finish fourth in the Metropolitan Division, their highest standing since the 2017-18 season. Momentum […]

The Florida Panthers are two wins away from their second consecutive Stanley Cup. One of the biggest differences from last year to this year has been Brad Marchand, who came over at the trade deadline. The former Bruins captain is going to hit NHL free agency on July 1 and should have plenty of suitors. […]

Minnesota Wild forward Marco Rossi has emerged into one of the top trade chips in the National Hockey League ahead of free agency next month — and there are no shortage of suitors for the Austrian’s services. As The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported on Wednesday, there are two Canadian teams currently targeting the 23-year-old. “The […]

The New York Islanders struggled to find consistency in their first full season under head coach Patrick Roy, who managed to lead them to a playoff spot in 2024 but wasn’t able to do so this season. While the Islanders have already made a notable change by not renewing the contract of former general manager […]

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 New Jersey Devils got back in the playoffs this season, but they weren’t able to have a long stay in the postseason. The Devils bowed out in the first round of the Eastern Conference bracket in five games against the Carolina Hurricanes, but things are looking up in New Jersey. Of course, the Devils […]

It was one of the more difficult seasons for the Vancouver Canucks in recent memory, as they not only failed to defend their Pacific Division crown from 2023-24 but missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs altogether. Even more so was the difficulty going on behind the scenes, as reports of internal conflict and tension between two […]

The Utah Mammoth, formerly the Utah Hockey Club, had a feisty squad in their inaugural season in 2024-25, but it wasn’t enough to truly contend and make a run at the playoffs. While the talent is lacking in some areas, the Mammoth have an incredible fanbase and in-arena atmosphere already, and now it’s time to […]

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 […]

The Edmonton Oilers left Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final searching for answers after a brutal 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers. Now trailing two games to one in the series, the Oilers are well aware of where things went wrong. Edmonton’s defenseman and alternate captain Darnell Nurse put it simply—They need to be […]

The Florida Panthers are just two wins away from winning the Stanley Cup, and they have Brad Marchand to thank for a large part of their run this postseason. After acquiring the former Boston Bruins captain at the trade deadline, the Panthers have benefitted greatly from Marchand’s excellence on both ends of the ice during […]

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 Boston Bruins traded team captain Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers at the trade deadline in March, a move that most Bruins fans never would have believed would be possible when he was named the successor to previous team captain Patrice Bergeron upon his retirement in 2023. Marchand has been a stellar addition for […]

While the season for the Colorado Avalanche ended in extremely disappointing fashion with their opening-round loss to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal, the play of defenseman Cale Makar during the regular season campaign was once again top notch. It was to nobody’s surprise that he took home the Norris Trophy for the […]

The Florida Panthers put the finishing touches on a dominating 6-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final on Monday evening and are now just two wins away from repeating as Stanley Cup champions. The third period of the contest was filled with tension, as the tempers of […]

The Edmonton Oilers are in the midst of a battle in the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers. While they are attempting to win the Stanley Cup, it’s never too early to look at the summer. The Oilers’ nightmare scenario in NHL free agency could see them struggle to retain Connor McDavid while losing much […]

Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux is reportedly interested in purchasing the franchise back from its current owner. Lemieux, who played his entire NHL career for the Penguins, bought the team in 1999 and kept the franchise in Pittsburgh before selling to Fenway Sports Group in 2021. However, Lemieux might be returning as part of the […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins endured another bad season, finishing 34-36-12 while missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the third straight season. Now, they look to break that slump and make it back. Pittsburgh hopes for better results and looks to have a productive offseason. The Penguins’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency could see them […]