Good habits – and good advice – ended Hertl’s slump and made him a Stanley Cup hero
A 29-game goal drought has given way to four goals in eight games, including Game 1’s winner.
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Golden Knights become first road team to overcome multi-goal deficit to win Game 1 of Cup Final
Tomas Hertl capped off the comeback for Vegas with 3:24 to play in the third period.
Hertl’s late goal gives Golden Knights Game 1 win over Hurricanes
Vegas won a thrilling opening game of the Stanley Cup Final, needing a goal from Hertl late in regulation.
Canucks sign Ilya Safonov to one-year contract
Safonov was originally taken by the Blackhawks during the 2021 NHL Draft.
Stars sign letter of intent for proposed arena in Plano
The Stars have played at American Airlines Center since 2001.
Goldeneyes re-sign Sarah Nurse to two-year contract
With the signing, Nurse has been protected through the expansion roster building process.
‘I can’t do this forever’: NHL commissioner Bettman acknowledges early discussions on succession plan
Bettman, 74, says no changes are coming imminently. “Reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.”
Russian’s to participate in Rest of World team at 2027 All-Star Game; no decision on World Cup
Russia has been banned from IIHF-santioned tournaments since its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
NHL unveils format for 2027 All-Star Game weekend
The NHL’s 2027 All-Star Game weekend events will be held at UBS Arena on Long Island on Feb. 5 and 6.
NHL not ready to expand right now
The NHL has several looming expansion options whenever they choose to do so, including Atlanta, Houston and Phoenix.
Whose legacies will be impacted with a Cup win?
Both Vegas’ John Tortorella and Carolina’s Rod Brind’Amour have a lot to gain with a Stanley Cup win this year.
Would a Cup win be enough to make Jordan Staal a Hall of Famer?
Staal won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
Is it surprising to see Avalanche give permission to Predators to talk to Chris MacFarland?
The Colorado Avalanche will have to find a new general manager after Chris MacFarland joined the Nashville Predators this week.
Eichel, Hanifin, Slavin could make history with Stanley Cup wins
The trio are in the running to join a select group of players to have won Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup in the same season.
Eric Tulsky is the face of the new wave of NHL general managers
Jeff Marek joined Daily Faceoff Live to talk about how NHL front offices are shifting in thought process, with Tulsky being the poster child of this movement.
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic to resume GM duties following Chris MacFarland’s departure
Sakic had been Colorado’s GM from 2014 until 2022.
Malhotra’s detail-oriented style will benefit Canucks
Malhotra led the Abbotsford Canucks to a Calder Cup championship in 2025.
What makes 2026 NHL Draft prospect Ivar Stenberg special
After a hot World Championship performance last month, the scouting world has fallen in love with Stenberg again.
Torrent re-sign Alex Carpenter to three-year contract extension
With the new deal, Carpenter has been protected during this year’s expansion process.
Predators hire Chris MacFarland as GM and president of hockey operations
MacFarland, who has served as GM of the Avalanche for four years, could be eyeing an elevated role with the division rival Predators.
Who will matchup with who in the Stanley Cup Final?
With the Hurricanes having last change in Games 1 and 2, how the Golden Knights respond will dictate the Stanley Cup Final.
Former NHLer Mikko Koivu joins Blues as European development consultant
Koivu played over 1,000 games in his NHL career with the Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets.
Brind’Amour and Tortorella are so much more than their coaching caricatures
They both breathe fire when needed, but their humanity is what makes them special.
Andersen vs. Hart: Breaking down the 2026 Stanley Cup Final goaltending battle
With Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final upon us, both teams could win or lose the series on goaltending alone.
Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski wins 2026 Norris Trophy
Werenski was a key part of Columbus’ strong second half of the season, despite coming short of reaching the playoffs.
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