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The New York Rangers returned to action on Thursday night as they took on the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers are unlikely to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, as they are dead last in the Eastern Conference. Unfortunately, Adam Fox and his teammates were unable to make any progress toward getting out of the basement on […]

The Detroit Red Wings returned to action on Thursday night, and it was a golden return for captain Dylan Larkin. He won gold with the United States in Milan at the 2026 Winter Olympics. And on Thursday, he made a statement for his hometown team with a record-breaking performance against the Ottawa Senators. Larkin scored […]

The New York Islanders are back in action after the NHL’s Olympic break ended. The Islanders have something to play for down the stretch, as they are currently third in the Metropolitan Division. They need all the points they can get, and they got off on the right foot on Thursday night. The Islanders defeated […]

After a long Olympic break, the entire NHL is back to its grind in the 2025-26 season, and New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer immediately announced that he’s back doing business on the ice with a huge night Thursday against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The rookie defenseman played a […]

The Boston Bruins are in a playoff spot as play resumes across the NHL. Boston got off on the right foot with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday, as well. They could be buyers at the NHL Trade Deadline, and they seem ready to go for broke if they can bolster their […]

The Vancouver Canucks (18-33-7) are almost certain to be a team that will be a sure-fire seller at the NHL’s trade deadline. One of the top targets that multiple teams are likely to look at include defenseman Tyler Myers. He has size, strength and experience, and that makes him a very attractive players to any […]

News broke on Saturday that the Vancouver Canucks and Detroit Red Wings came together on a Tyler Myers trade. Myers did not play on Wednesday when the Canucks returned to the ice from their Olympic break. Pending his approval, his next game would be with Dylan Larkin and Detroit. However, that approval may not come. […]

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was one of 20 members of Team USA’s gold medal-winning Olympic roster that visited the White House at the invitation of President Donald Trump — but he didn’t agree with all of the decisions the administration made. Shortly after Jack Hughes scored the winning goal in overtime against Team Canada, […]

The Colorado Avalanche are fresh off defeating the Utah Mammoth in their first game back from the Olympic break on Wednesday night, improving to an NHL-best 38-9-9 on the 2025-26 campaign. The Avs are right at the top of the Stanley Cup contender list, and have already made one trade this week, shipping out longtime […]

Add the Calgary Flames to the list of Canadian NHL teams that will become sellers at the 2026 NHL trade deadline. With the Vancouver Canucks already starting what looks to be a fire sale, there are rumors that the Flames could also be in the middle of trading away some of their top players. Things […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Calgary Flames, as they sit in seventh place in the Pacific Division. This has led to rumors of the Flames trading away some key parts of their roster. Some of the trade buzz for Flames players is the movement of Nazem Kadri, and he is speaking out […]

The Vancouver Canucks’ 2025-26 season has been such a disaster that players are getting lost in the shuffle in trade rumors. At the start of the season, Conor Garland was a name many were circling, but the Quinn Hughes trade made it clear that the Canucks were open for business. It isn’t time to forget […]

The Utah Mammoth lost their first game after the Olympic break on Wednesday, falling to the Colorado Avalanche 4-2. They are hanging onto the top Western Conference Wild Card spot as March approaches. The Mammoth are in a good spot now, but David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period says they almost replaced coach Andre Tourigny […]

Everything is coming up for Mike Sullivan after winning a gold medal behind Team USA’s bench earlier this week and now returning to a relatively healthy New York Rangers lineup after the break. New York has been struggling through injuries over the past month, which hasn’t helped their quest to stay relevant in the Eastern […]

Athletes have returned home from the Winter Olympics in Milan. Some came home with nothing, while others had medals. Jack Hughes’ overtime goal against Canada got Team USA gold medals to bring back. While Team USA and Team Canada brought home different medals, they also brought home stuffed animals handed out before the medal ceremonies. […]

The USA’s men’s Olympic team was able to come back to the States with a gold medal after defeating Team Canada, and it was a great experience for the players all the way to the coaching staff. New York Rangers head coach Mike Sullivan was the coach of Team USA, and he was asked about […]

Sidney Crosby was not able to help Team Canada in the gold medal game after suffering an injury in the quarterfinal match against Team Czechia in the Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, his injury will affect his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the original report was that he would miss four weeks on ice with the […]

The 2026 NHL Trade Deadline is just over a week away. As teams make decisions on the future of their clubs, one team, the Vancouver Canucks, already decided to sell long ago. One of the players who could be on the move is Tyler Myers. Myers is currently considering his trade options, according to Darren […]

Team USA came home golden from the Olympics. As players are welcomed back, they are being celebrated for their Olympic performances. Auston Matthews has been celebrated by his teammates, and he should expect cheers when he plays at home for the first time despite playing for a Canadian franchise. He probably did not expect a […]

The New York Rangers are headed into a retool, as they sit in last place in the Eastern Conference coming out of the Olympic break. Artemi Panarin is already gone, as he was traded to the Los Angeles Kings before the break. But the NHL trade deadline could see more movement from the Rangers, and […]

NHL players have returned from the Olympic break and are re-joining their respective teams. The 2026 Winter Olympics put the spotlight on some of the best in the NHL, and Macklin Celebrini burst onto the national scene at the Games. Now, back with the San Jose Sharks, he was asked if he had any empathy […]

The Dallas Stars came back from the Olympic break with a resounding 4-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. They are in the high-flying Central Division and need wins to keep up with the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. In the Stars’ win, Wyatt Johnston scored two goals, including a powerplay goal to ice […]

Sidney Crosby has long been one of the biggest stars in the NHL. He has returned from the Olympics, but the Team Canada captain will not be on the ice for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Crosby will be out for four weeks due to an injury suffered at the Olympics. Crosby is not letting his newfound […]

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin isn’t afraid to swing for the fences. Most executives wouldn’t consider trading a haul for a player like Quinn Hughes without an extension in place. The general manager knows that he has a two-year window to win with the superstar defenseman, and the rest is unknown for now. It […]

The Edmonton Oilers came back from the Olympic break with a 6-5 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday. They are still hanging onto the third spot in the Pacific Division, four points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings. Before the game, Oilers captain Connor McDavid spoke with reporters for the first time since a […]

The Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-5 on Wednesday night, and with the win, Joel Quenneville became the second head coach in NHL history to win 1,000 games, joining Hall of Famer Scotty Bowman, who finished with 1,244 victories in 2,141 games. Quenneville, 67, achieved the milestone in his 1,825th game and […]

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger returned to Dallas instead of joining Team USA on Tuesday at the White House and the State of the Union address, three days after the United States secured a 2-1 overtime victory over Canada to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The 27-year-old, whose 23 victories rank […]

One of the highlights of the 2026 Winter Olympics was Jack Hughes scoring the overtime goal to give the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team the gold medal. Since then, the team has been on a whirlwind, with Hughes front and center. On Wednesday, Hughes provided testimony before a New Jersey Devils game against the Buffalo Sabres, […]

The Buffalo Sabres are one of the great stories of the 2025-26 season. Frozen out of the playoffs since 2011, the Sabres (32-19-6) have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL since mid-December. They are currently in the No. 1 Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and they are just two points […]

Vincent Trocheck has returned to the New York Rangers a hero after helping Team USA win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan — but he might not be long for the Big Apple. With general manager Chris Drury commiting to a retool, and Artemi Panarin already shipped to the Los Angeles Kings, the […]

The Nashville Predators are in a difficult spot ahead of the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline. Only four points out of a wildcard berth in the Western Conference, there’s a realistic path to the postseason for the club — but they don’t project as legitimate Stanley Cup contenders. For that reason, GM Barry Trotz, who […]

It has been a disappointing season for the Winnipeg Jets thus far. After winning the President’s Trophy in 2024-25, the Jets are currently in seventh place in the Central Division and well outside of the playoff picture. Now, there are rumors of a potential sell-off of players, according to The Fourth Period. According to the […]

The Los Angeles Kings are a much better team with superstar forward Artemi Panarin in the fold — but they are looking to get even better after the devastating season-ending injury Kevin Fiala suffered while playing for Team Switzerland at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Although it’s no secret that general manager Ken Holland […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning return from the Olympic break on Wednesday night, hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs. Multiple players and coaches have returned from Milan and are set to resume the NHL season, which includes Lightning and Team Canada’s coach Jon Cooper. Now, it has been announced by the club that Cooper will be away […]

Connor Hellebuyck has gone from a top-tier National Hockey League goaltender to an American hero in a matter of days after his incredible performance against Canada in the gold medal game of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. Hellebuyck — who made 41 saves on 42 shots in USA’s 2-1 overtime victory over their northern […]

The Montreal Canadiens (32-17-8) are clearly coming of age. After making the playoffs a year ago, the Canadiens are in second place behind the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Atlantic Division. Executive Vice President Jeff Gorton and head coach Martin St. Louis have built an exciting offensive team that regularly comes through with winning efforts […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins are right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race as NHL hockey resumes on Wednesday night — but things are going to get exponentially harder without their captain. Sidney Crosby, who was injured in Team Canada’s quarterfinal victory over Team Czechia at the Winter Olympics in Milan, will miss at […]

The Winnipeg Jets have had a tough season, sitting at 22-26-8 and well outside the playoff picture in the competitive Western Conference. With the NHL trade deadline approaching, there’s growing speculation that the team may look to make moves to reshape the roster for the future. Despite the struggles, coach Scott Arniel still has options […]

The Boston Bruins (32-20-5) are ready to resume their surprising season as they hold on to the eighth and final playoff position in the Eastern Conference. While this is far better than most observers expected from them this season, there’s no reason why they can’t finish the job and earn their spot in the playoffs […]