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The Edmonton Oilers may have lost a heartbreaker to the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Friday, but Connor McDavid made more NHL history. The three-time Hart Trophy winner finished with three assists in the contest and in the process, joined an exclusive club with Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier: […]

Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand was mobbed by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Friday. But in the stands, another person was also cheering. That is Marchand’s mom, who went viral for her celebration following Florida’s win. Brad Marchand's mom was LOVING her son's double OT […]

The Florida Panthers picked up a hard-fought 5-4 victory in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night, giving them yet another victory on the road in what has been a recurring theme throughout the postseason. After the game, star winger Matthew Tkachuk kept it real when discussing the […]

Florida Panthers star Brad Marchand opened up about what it meant to even the Stanley Cup Final series with Edmonton. Marchand lifted his club to a massive 5-4 double overtime win on Friday night over the Oilers. “Pure excitement, adrenaline for our whole group,” Marchand said, per The Athletic. “It was a very important game […]

The Florida Panthers managed to tie up their 2025 Stanley Cup Final series against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 on Friday night, picking up a 5-4 double overtime victory. Brad Marchand was the hero for the Panthers in this one, and after the game, head coach Paul Maurice delivered some effusive praise of the […]

The Florida Panthers survived an instant classic with the Edmonton Oilers on Friday night to even the Stanley Cup Final at a game apiece. After a hectic first 27 minutes of overtime between two squads that are about as evenly-matched as it gets, new Panthers acquisition Brad Marchand was the hero. The former Boston Bruin, […]

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. […]

The titanic rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers has more than lived up to the hype so far. In Game 1, the Oilers won at the end of the first overtime on a goal by Leon Draisiatl, and Game 2 was arguably even better. After a back and forth affair that saw […]

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 […]

The Edmonton Oilers are trying to take command of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. After winning a 4-3 epic in overtime in Game 1, the Oilers have a 3-2 lead at the end of an action-packed first period in Game 2 at home on Friday night. While the Oilers will be thrilled […]

The legend of Florida Panthers star Sam Bennett continues to grow. Bennett has led the defending champions in these playoffs, and he was the main man in their Game 1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday, scoring twice. Bennett added another to open up the scoring in Game 2, and that goal put him […]

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 Colorado Avalanche are slated to begin the 2025-26 NHL season without forward Logan O’Connor in their lineup after he recently underwent hip surgery. According to the post the Avalanche made on their official social media account, O’Connor’s recovery timeline is set for between five and six months, meaning he could potentially be unavailable until […]

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 […]

There were quite a few rumblings during the latter stages of the Dallas Stars playoff run that Peter DeBoer needed to direct his team to the Stanley Cup — or at least a spot in the Finals — if he was going to remain as the team’s bench boss. That did not happen, as the […]

After three seasons — and three losses in the Western Conference Final — the Dallas Stars fired Pete DeBoer on Friday. Despite a sparkling regular season record, the veteran bench boss was unable to get the squad over the hump in the postseason. The way he threw Jake Oettinger under the bus after a Game […]

The New Jersey Devils had a fantastic season that came crashing down to Earth when they lost Jack Hughes to a season-ending injury. Now, they hope for better health and prosperity. However, things could go terribly wrong if they fail to accomplish specific goals. A Devils’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL free agency would include […]

The Florida Panthers lost to the Edmonton Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. Even as they prepare to defend their title, it’s not too early to look ahead to the summer. The Panthers have spent money in NHL free agency recently, and it has worked to perfection. It’s nearly impossible […]

The Florida Panthers are hoping for a better result when they hit the ice for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers. The Cats lost 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday in Game 1 following a costly delay of game penalty, putting them behind 1-0 in the best-of-seven series. But as they […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning had a great season that ended in disappointment after losing to the Florida Panthers in Round 1 of the playoffs. Now, they believe they can make things right and overcome the Eastern Conference champions. The Lightning’s dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency involves making small changes that could vault them […]

The Dallas Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer after a third straight loss in the Western Conference Final. After the loss to the Edmonton Oilers, DeBoer threw goalie Jake Oettinger under the bus, citing his poor numbers against Edmonton. That did not sit well with the goalie or any of the players, according to […]

The Edmonton Oilers have been dominant for most of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and although Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are again the catalysts, it’s the depth that has really put the Western Conference juggernauts over the top this postseason. Kasperi Kapanen is one unheralded forward who has stepped up tremendously. He was excellent […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are coming off a disappointing postseason where they fell to the Edmonton Oilers in five games in Round 2. Now, they hope to make an impact in NHL free agency and snag that player who could help them win the Stanley Cup again. If the Golden Knights’ dream scenario in 2025 […]

The New York Rangers endured a challenging 2024-25 season, with an abysmal stretch ruining any chance of making a strong run. Therefore, they missed the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But there is optimism in the air, and New York might bounce back. If the Rangers’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency materializes, it could […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final to the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday. They beat Edmonton to win their franchise’s first title last year, which signaled the crowning accomplishment of a lengthy rebuild. Before 2022, they had not won a playoff series since 1996. Aaron Ekblad lifted the Cup as the […]

The Dallas Stars lost to the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference Final for the second consecutive year. It was their third straight loss, one step short of the Stanley Cup Final. Before their offseason begins, they have made a stunning decision at head coach. The Stars have fired head coach Pete DeBoer after three […]

The Carolina Hurricanes were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final. In seven years with Rod Brind’Amour as the coach, they have made the playoffs in seven years and the East Final three times. But in those three appearances, they have only won one game. The Hurricanes and general manager Eric Tulsky […]

The Colorado Avalanche had an eventful regular season. They made a bevy of in-season trades, from re-forming their goalie room on the fly to parting ways with a franchise legend in Mikko Rantanen, general manager Chris MacFarland was busy. One of those moves was trading for Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders at the […]

The Edmonton Oilers gained the early edge in the Stanley Cup Final, defeating the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton. Hall of Famer and former Oilers captain Wayne Gretzky was in attendance to watch the game, working with the studio crew of the NHL on TNT. Gretzky has […]

The 2024-25 season was a disaster for the Boston Bruins. This perennial playoff team stumbled badly at the start of the season and head coach Jim Montgomery was fired early in the year. After a brief surge that indicated a return to playoff form was possible, the Bruins fell of a cliff in the Eastern […]

The Florida Panthers are not about to panic after losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals to the Edmonton Oilers. This is their third consecutive trip to the championship round and they are the defending champions after beating the Oilers in seven games a year ago. However, there were some troubling moments in the […]

The Chicago Blackhawks have missed the playoffs for five straight seasons now. This is the longest stretch of missing the playoffs since the 2002-03 season through 2007-08. Still, there could be some positives. After that long stretch, the Blackhawks became a contender, winning three Stanley Cups from 2010 to 2015. The Blackhawks have a young […]

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 […]

The Ottawa Senators had a great season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first round, there are a lot of positives to take from this season. But those positives might turn into negatives if things don’t come to fruition. If the Senators’ nightmare scenario in 2025 NHL […]

The Minnesota Wild returned to the playoffs for the fifth time in the last six seasons. The Wild were also eliminated in the first round for the fifth time in the last six seasons. While making the playoffs has become the expectation, they need to find a way to move beyond the first round. This […]

The Montreal Canadiens had a great season, making the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the second wildcard. While they lost to the Washington Capitals in the first round, it was a successful effort, and the expectations have risen. If the Canadiens’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency comes to fruition, it might help them advance […]

The Florida Panthers lost Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final 4-3 in overtime to the Edmonton Oilers. Their championship rematch is off to a much different start than last year’s. Florida took a 3-0 series lead, blew that, but won Game 7 at home to lift the Cup. Now, the Oilers have a series […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the Stanley Cup Final. It’s a much better start than last year, as Edmonton went down 3-0 before forcing Game 7. Connor McDavid was ridiculous for the Oilers in Game 1, notching two assists to help lift the team […]

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the ninth consecutive season, and know they must make changes. Ultimately, they fell short again and hope to get the right pieces to get back into the postseason party. If the Red Wings’ dream scenario in 2025 NHL free agency comes true, it could instantly […]