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The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in overtime to take Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. After falling down 3-0 in the first period, Kris Knoblauch pulled Stuart Skinner once again. The Oilers went with Calvin Pickard again, and he was phenomenal, making 22 saves on 23 shots to win the game. […]

The Edmonton Oilers won Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime. Leon Draisaitl scored in overtime to secure the 5-4 win and cap off a historic comeback. Edmonton was down 3-0 after the first period, staring down a 3-1 series deficit. Draisaitl told the media that Oilers veteran Corey Perry gave an intermission […]

The Winnipeg Jets did not deliver the Stanley Cup Playoffs performance they had expected. After winning the Presidents’ Trophy, they lost in the second round to the Dallas Stars. Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck has his struggles in the postseason, but had a historic regular season once again. He was awarded the Vezina Trophy as the […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Florida Panthers 5-4 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. They came into the game down 2-1 in the series after an embarrassing defeat in Sunrise on Monday. Then, Florida jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first period of Game 4. The Oilers pulled off an incredible […]

The Edmonton Oilers delivered an unforgettable Game 4 performance in the Stanley Cup Final, but it was their social media team that stole part of the spotlight before the puck even dropped. As the arena buzzed with anticipation, the Oilers surprised fans with a photo of Taylor Swift holding a Jeff Skinner jersey, setting the […]

The Edmonton Oilers forced a Game 7 after trailing the Florida Panthers 3-0 in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, so a Game 4 loss on Thursday night would not necessarily have guaranteed an end to their championship hopes. Still, one can only live on the edge for so long. And besides, they did ultimately lose […]

Before joining the Edmonton Oilers ahead of the NHL trade deadline, six-year defenseman Jake Walman had only played 15 and a half minutes during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. He patiently waited for the opportunity to compete on the big stage, knowing full well he was unlikely to seize the spotlight on a team that features […]

Taylor Swift watched boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in overtime in Super Bowl 58, so she is no stranger to epic finishes in a championship matchup. But they say nothing is quite like playoff hockey, and the music icon’s reaction to Game 4 of the  Stanley Cup […]

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in overtime, 5-4. In what turned out to be an incredible hockey game, Leon Draisaitl proved to be the hero. A little more than midway through overtime, Draisaitl beat Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky five-hole for the overtime game-winner. In doing […]

With just seconds left in regulation of Game 4 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, and with the defending NHL champions seemingly circling down the drain amid a one-goal deficit, Sam Reinhart stepped up and delivered a massive game-tying goal that eventually forced overtime. SAM REINHART SCORES […]

The Edmonton Oilers entered Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final looking to even the series with the Florida Panthers at two wins apiece. Things did not look very good early, as the Panthers jumped out to a 3-0 lead after the first period. That prompted the Oilers to remove their goalie, Stuart Skinner, for […]

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 […]