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When the Washington Capitals hit the ice on Saturday, they’ll reunite with a familiar face in a brand-new color. John Carlson, now with the Tampa Bay Lightning, will face the Capitals for the first time in his NHL career, lining up against his former team after it dealt him at the trade deadline this spring.
The New York Rangers lacked forward depth last season and frequently played Conor Sheary, who struggled, in their top six. General manager Chris Drury added a lot of new forwards…
So far, neither Edmonton Oilers goalie has looked good. Who should start Saturday night against the Seattle Kraken? On Tuesday, Tristan Jarry let in six goals, then Devon Levi let in seven goals on Thursday. It couldn’t have started worse for Edmonton’s goaltending tandem against the Vancouver Canucks. Levi has the worst save percentage in…
With the first little road trip of the season out of the way, the Flyers are returning home again tonight for perhaps their biggest matchup of this young season. The Flyers are set to face off against their rival Hurricanes, for the first time since Carolina swept them out of the second round of the playoffs last spring, and they’re looking to really get things back on track after a pretty uninspiring — if not downright disastrous — first two games of the season. This isn’t going to be an easy...
While Ben Johnson did his best to keep it a secret, it seems the Chicago Bears will start Tyson Bagent at quarterback against the New York Jets.
The Vancouver Canucks have started this season with a lot of offence and not much defence, throwing themselves back into the 80s with a 6-5 win and a 9-7 loss…
Odelein played 16 seasons in the NHL, winning a Stanley Cup with the Montreal Canadiens in 1993.
While the top of the list hasn’t seen too much movement, there are some fresh names entering the top 10 right-wingers in the NHL. As the 2025-26 season comes out…
When the Toronto Maple Leafs swung their 2023 trade with the Chicago Blackhawks, it was billed as a move to toughen up the roster for a playoff push. The deal…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are off and running for the 2026-27 season, as general manager John Chayka has flipped the roster upside down, and brought in a variety of new players throughout the lineup. There’s plenty of excitement building of what could potentially be a special season, but at the same time, Leafs Nation always…
The Toronto Maple Leafs are looking to add a defenseman; could they target Simon Edvinsson or Alexander Nikishin?
Alex Ovechkin finished the Washington Capitals‘ 2026-27 season opener with an unusual number next to his name. The Capitals captain played just 12:46 of ice time in Washington’s 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night, the lowest ice time of his NHL career in a game he completed without being injured or ejected.
As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
The Toronto Marlies’ inability to convert offensively after dominating the opening frame ultimately cost them game one of the new season. The Marlies then took too many penalties in the second period, and the Rochester Americans built a decisive lead. First Period The Marlies drew three consecutive penalties inside the opening 12 minutes but didn’t […] The post Toronto Marlies battle early rust offensively, fall to opening night defeat in Rochester appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
The Canucks will be without one of their top offensive options for their first Saturday night game of the season.
The Chicago Bears have made a surprising quarterback decision after Caleb Williams' injury. The Chicago Bears are making a surprising quarterback change for their Week 4 game against the New York Jets. With Caleb Williams unavailable because of his hamstring injury, Tyson Bagent is expected to take over as the starter, according to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. The decision comes just days after Case Keenum delivered one of the best performances of his recent NFL career. Keenum star...
The JJ Peterka era has officially begun in Boston.
Kindel sustained a lower-body injury in the preseason but will return Saturday against Montreal.
WHO: Los Angeles Kings (0-1-0) @ San Jose Sharks (1-0-0) WHAT: 2026-27 NHL Regular Season, Game 2/84 WHEN: Saturday, October 3 @ 7:00 PM Pacific WHERE: SAP Center – San Jose, CA HOW TO FOLLOW: VIDEO: ABTV + DAZN – VIDEO: ESPN LA App – TWITTER: @dooleylak & @lakings TODAY’S MATCHUP: The LA Kings are […] The post 10/3 Preview – Special Teams Remain A Focal Point + 11/7 Alignment Tonight, Laferriere on Control, ABTV Debut appeared first on LA Kings Insider .
The Vancouver Canucks (1-1) look to rebound from a wild 9-7 loss to the Edmonton Oilers in Thursday’s home opener when they host the Calgary Flames (0-1) tonight at Rogers Arena. Game time is 7 pm PT. Jake DeBrusk arrived at the rink this morning, but was sent home due to illness. The veteran…
Bengals Bengals’ veteran TE Mike Gesicki has eight receptions for 115 yards and two touchdowns through the first three games of the season. Cincinnati HC Zac Taylor said Gesicki has developed unique chemistry with Joe Burrow, which is similar to Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce‘s relationship on the Chiefs. “You kind of laugh, because you […] The post AFC Notes: Aaron Glenn, Greg Dulcich, Bengals, Dolphins, Jets appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
It was reported on social media today that NHL veteran and one-time Stanley Cup champion Lyle Odelein passed away. The veteran succumbed to a heart attack at the age of 58, Odelein began his career in the league with the Montreal Canadiens , drafted 141st overall in the seventh round of the 1986 NHL Draft. He won his first championship during the 1992-93 NHL season with the Canadiens, and would become a journeyman later in his career. Helping to set up shop in Columbus, he wa...
Mason McTavish struggled to improve on a career campaign as the Anaheim Ducks flew upward in the Pacific. Just like the St. Louis Blues, however, he’s not one to sit back.
The New York Jets elevated WR Sterling Shepard and LB Jaden Keller from the practice squad ahead of their Week 4 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears.
Ahead of Saturday’s game against the Senators, Daniel Alfredsson discussed facing his former team as a Maple Leafs associate coach, the reception from Toronto fans, Mats Sundin’s role in bringing him to the organization, and what drives his passion for coaching. How did it feel to receive such a big cheer from the Toronto crowd […] The post Daniel Alfredsson on interacting with Leafs fans in Toronto: “I thought I would be more incognito in the city, but some of them still remember my face… I...
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