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The Toronto Maple Leafs are having an uncharacteristically quiet season. They have bought in on Craig Berube’s defense-first coaching style and are in second place in the Atlantic Division. While things are going well, they are still looking to add at the trade deadline. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports that the Maple Leafs […]

The Dallas Stars have made a big move before the NHL trade deadline. They sent a first and third-round pick to the San Jose Sharks to acquire forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci. Shortly after that move, defenseman Miro Heiskanen went out with a lower-body injury that could be long-term. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports […]

Although the Anaheim Ducks have played some of their best hockey of the 2024-25 season recently, they remain seven points out of a crowded playoff picture in the Western Conference. While there is a chance this version of the Ducks could go on a second half run, the more likely scenario is that it will […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning have fallen on hard times as of late, with the depth of their team being a real concern, and general manager Julien BriseBois reportedly is going to try to address those areas ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. “I think they’re going to look at both areas,” Davis Pagnotta of The […]

After winning the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman in 2023-24, Vancouver Canucks superstar Quinn Hughes has again been one of the league’s premier blue liners this season. The 25-year-old is leading all D-men with 59 points through 47 games, and the captain continues to drive the bus in British Columbia. But Hughes has […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins had a serious injury scare on Tuesday night involving Sidney Crosby. He collided awkwardly with New Jersey Devils forward Erik Haula and was evaluated for an upper-body injury. After returning to the game, Crosby left again and missed practice on Wednesday. Practice on Thursday was going to be key for Crosby’s availability […]

The New Jersey Devils have had a rough five weeks to start 2025. After a roaring start to the season, they are 6-6-3 since January 1, falling behind in the Metropolitan Division race. More bad news came on Thursday, as Devils captain Nico Hischier was placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury. #NEWS: We […]

The Winnipeg Jets were Stanley Cup contenders last season when the Stanley Cup Playoffs began. The Jets found a system of play that took a lot of the reliance off star goalie Connor Hellebuyck. Winnipeg was one of the best defensive units in the NHL, and it seemed as if they were destined for a […]

The Washington Capitals took some big chances in the offseason as they tried to retool the roster. The Capitals made intriguing trades like the Pierre-Luc Dubois deal with the Los Angeles Kings. These moves looked rather risky on paper. Washington added underperforming players with a previous track record of success. But none of these players […]

The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the worst teams in the NHL this season. Chicago wanted to be more competitive on the ice in 2024-25. And the Blackhawks added veteran talent in NHL Free Agency to surround Connor Bedard with a better cast of teammates. Unfortunately, the moves did not change anything, and Chicago is […]

The Vancouver Canucks traded for Marcus Pettersson last Friday to bolster their blueline. The Canucks paid a steep price — including a first-round pick — to acquire the veteran defenseman from the Pittsburgh Penguins. On Wednesday, Vancouver ensured their new acquisition would be around for a long time. The Canucks signed Pettersson to a six-year […]

It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin inched closer to the record during Tuesday night’s victory on home ice over the Florida Panthers; he scored into the […]

The Vancouver Canucks traded for Marcus Pettersson in a big deal with the Pittsburgh Penguins. At the time, some criticized the Canucks for moving a first-round pick in this deal. Pettersson was a free agent at the end of the season. Without a contract extension, the price for the former Penguins defender felt a bit […]

The National Hockey League Department of Player Safety suspended Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman for 10 games following his actions against Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle during their recent matchup on Saturday night. Despite this being the fifth suspension of Hartman’s NHL career, he’s got some high-profile backers in his corner now. On Wednesday evening, […]

The St. Louis Blues are fighting for their playoff lives in 2024-25. The Blues made bold moves in NHL Free Agency to try and compete for the postseason. No move was more bold than signing Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to offer sheets as restricted free agents. In a league where offer sheets are usually […]

The Vancouver Canucks enter this game fresh off their first win in the post-JT Miller era. The San Jose Sharks have been struggling for months now and sit in last in the league after losing to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. It might not get any easier for them in this game, as the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs have had no problems with the Seattle Kraken since they joined the league, winning six of seven matchups. Their most recent victory was a 4-1 result at home on Halloween this season, which extended their winning streak to four games. It isn’t surprising that the Leafs have so much success against […]

The Colorado Avalanche and Calgary Flames face off for the first time this season in a crucial Western Conference matchup. The Flames and the Vancouver Canucks remain in a tie for the last wild-card spot in the conference, five points behind the Avalanche, who are in the first wild card. The good news for the […]

The St. Louis Blues have lost the power of the new head coach bump, as Jim Montgomery is beginning to fall into the same issues as the previous coaches. The Blues’ offense has been terrible, scoring two or fewer goals in six consecutive games and getting shut out in two of the past five. The […]

The Carolina Hurricanes continue their road trip as they face the Minnesota Wild.  It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Hurricanes-Wild prediction and pick. The Hurricanes come into the game at 32-18-4 on the year, placing them in second place in the Metropolitan Division. The Hurricanes have already acquired Mikko Rantanen and […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for a playoff spot as they host the Utah Hockey Club. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Utah Hockey Club-Blue Jackets prediction and pick. The Utah Hockey Club comes into the game at 22-22-9, sitting in fifth in the Central Division. Last time out, […]

It is a Metropolitan Division battle as the Washington Capitals visit the Philadelphia Flyers. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Capitals-Flyers prediction and pick. The Capitals come into the game 35-11-7 on the year, the top team in the Eastern Conference. In their last game, the Capitals faced the Florida […]

The Vegas Golden Knights continue their long road trip as they face the New Jersey Devils. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Golden Knights-Devils prediction and pick. The Golden Knights come into the game at 31-17-6 on the year, placing them in second place in the Pacific Division. Still, they […]

The Pittsburgh Penguins suffered a 3-2 overtime loss to the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday, but the departure of Sidney Crosby in the third period after a collision with Luke Hughes and Erik Haula was arguably the most concerning moment of the game for Pittsburgh fans. Sidney Crosby has gone to the Pens locker room […]

It is an Atlantic Division battle as the Ottawa Senators face the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Senators-Lightning prediction and pick. The Senators enter the game at 29-21-4 on the year, which is good for third place in the Atlantic Division. This has the Senators looking […]

While the Calgary Flames remain very much alive in the postseason hunt for 2025, there is still one key type of player that they’re looking for in their lineup. According to Flames general manager Craig Conroy, the Flames are in the market for a forward that shoots right-handed, via The Fourth Period. “I’ve talked about […]

Heading towards the NHL trade deadline, there likely won’t be a ton of goaltenders available. But, Karel Vejmelka may be one of them. Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson remains an option, but his contract could still be a concern for interested teams. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Blackwood was already moved and subsequently signed to a big extension […]

The Los Angeles Kings will host the Montreal Canadiens on their second night of a back-to-back. The Canadiens are in the middle of their West Coast road trip, hoping the camaraderie will help them turn things around. Montreal had lost five games in a row entering their Tuesday night matchup with the San Jose Sharks. […]

The Buffalo Sabres were raked over the coals on Sunday when they failed to step in after star forward Tage Thompson was rocked with a dirty hit from New Jersey Devils forward Stefan Noesen. No Buffalo Sabre standing up for Tage Thompson here is unbelievable and unacceptable #sabrehood pic.twitter.com/LGqieOQt7E — Alex Micheletti (@AlexMicheletti) February 2, […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are set to take on the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome, but Toronto could be without one of their top players. Mitch Marner, who is on pace for a career-high in points, may be unable to play against the Flames after having missed two-straight practice sessions and is […]

The Vancouver Canucks have made a series of trades in the last week that included sending the disgruntled J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers for Filip Chytil while also acquiring Drew O’Connor and Marcus Pettersson from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Danton Heinen and Vincent Desharnais. Could the Canucks already be looking to […]

The Dallas Stars are fighting with the Winnipeg Jets for the Central Division title. They fell short of the Stanley Cup Final last year and can represent the West this year with a great playoff run. But injuries have taken a toll on the team, starting with Tyler Seguin and more recently Miro Heiskanen, the […]

While the NHL world was reacting to the trade that sent JT Miller to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins made a sly move. They swiped the first-round pick New York sent to the Vancouver Canucks for Marcus Pettersson and Drew O’Connor. Pettersson, a lefty defenseman, was Pittsburgh’s top asset this season. But a […]

The New York Rangers made a monumental trade on Friday night, bringing JT Miller back to the place where he spent the first six seasons of his National Hockey League career. Miller has made an immediate impact after being acquired from the Vancouver Canucks, and general manager Chris Drury is reportedly not done making moves […]

The Vancouver Canucks are having a drama-filled season. A rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson forced a trade of Miller and rumors surrounding the Swede. While that plays out, the team is fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Captain Quinn Hughes has been leading the defense but is out with an […]

With the Chicago Blackhawks all but throwing in the towel on the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, it makes sense that the organization would look to let the young guys get some late-campaign experience. And that’s exactly what they’re doing with top prospect Artyom Levshunov, who was recalled from the Rockford IceHogs of the American […]

The Edmonton Oilers hit the road as they face the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Oilers-Blackhawks prediction and pick. The Oilers come into Tuesday night sitting at 32-16-4 on the year, which is good for first place in the Pacific Division. They had lost two in a row […]

The Florida Panthers have returned to form after a middling stretch at the end of 2024, and are back to first place in the Atlantic Division after winning six of their last eight. In the quest to capture back-to-back Stanley Cup championships come spring, general manager Bill Zito is looking to make the roster even […]

The Boston Bruins play the second of back-to-back games as they face the New York Rangers. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Rangers prediction and pick. The Bruins enter Tuesday night at 26-22-6 on the year, which places them in sixth in the Atlantic Division. They will be finishing their homestand […]