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Blackhawks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Byram Update, Youth Core Spark & More
The Chicago Blackhawks are halfway through their seven-game homestand with a 2-2-0 record thus far. They got captain Connor Bedard back against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 13 and had…
3 Takeaways From Blues’ 5-2 Loss to Predators
The St. Louis Blues concluded their three-game road trip on Saturday. Unfortunately, they couldn’t end on a high note, falling to the Nashville Predators, 5-2. The Blues end the road…
Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Injury Updates, Levi’s Net & More
The Edmonton Oilers are off to a fantastic 6-1-1 start and have shown resiliency despite a depleted lineup. Head coach Mike Babcock has this team playing the right way. They…
Jordan Staal’s Injury Creates New Opportunities for Jesperi Kotkaniemi With the Hurricanes
With Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal out for at least a month with a partial calf tear, the Hurricanes now need a replacement for the key to Rod Brind’Amour’s system.…
5 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-2 Win Over Mammoth
After losing 4-2 to the Utah Mammoth on home ice, the Edmonton Oilers responded with a dominant 6-2 road win over Utah on Saturday (Oct. 17), concluding the home-and-home series.…
Ryan Reaves on What Makes the Maple Leafs a First-Class Organization
Ryan Reaves didn’t have the best run with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He’ll be the first to tell you that. But when he looks back at his time in Toronto,…
Revisiting the Penguins & Panthers’ McCann-Bjugstad Trade
Florida Panthers general manager (GM) Dale Tallon made a late-season move on Feb. 1 ahead of the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline, shipping Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann to acquire Derick Brassard,…
Nikolaj Ehlers’ Game-Winner Pushes Hurricanes’ Winning Streak to 7 After 3-2 Win
The Carolina Hurricanes kicked off their five-game road trip in Winnipeg on Saturday afternoon against the Winnipeg Jets. Heading into the game, they were without captain Jordan Staal, Taylor Hall,…
4 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-2 Loss to Capitals
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the New Jersey Devils traveled to Washington, D.C., to take on their Metropolitan Division rivals, the Washington Capitals, for the first time this season. The Devils…
Maple Leafs Have a Bigger Problem Than Hiller Benching Gavin McKenna
On the surface, it’s one game. A rookie sat for a stretch, and the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 5-4 in overtime to the Buffalo Sabers. It’s not ideal, but it…
NHL Injury News: Tanev, Dickinson, Tavares
IN today’s NHL injury news update, the status of Chris Tanev in Toronto remains unclear and the team might have lost another key player in John Tavares. Meanwhile, Jason Dickinson…
Blue Jackets Gameday Notes: Coyle, Del Bel Belluz, Rangers & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets finally have a much-needed gameday. They host the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Coming off a brutal 7-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Blue…
Should the Flyers Be Worried About Dan Vladař’s Save Percentage?
After reaching the playoffs and winning a round in 2025-26, the Philadelphia Flyers are off to the most calamitous start in franchise history: a nine-game winless streak to open the…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 16 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records…
Canucks News & Rumours: D-Petey, Öhgren, Willander & Sasson
Tonight, the Vancouver Canucks get another crack at a win in Florida as they play the Tampa Bay Lightning. They came close against the Florida Panthers but didn’t get the…
NHL Rumours: Raty’s Chance with Tavares Out, Flyers Untouchables & Luukkonen to Rangers?
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Aatu Raty and his opportunity with the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, looking to rekindle his offensive spark. Next, the Philadelphia Flyers…
Edmonton Oilers All-Trade Team
A team not known in recent times for making big trades, the Edmonton Oilers certainly have their history of making notable swaps with other teams. Since coming into the NHL…
Boston Bruins Logo History
The Boston Bruins: known worldwide as one of the National Hockey League’s Original Six…except they didn’t actually come along until seven years after the league began play. There were also…
Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History
In 2024-25, the Detroit Red Wings suited up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise played regular-season games outside of North America. It was a…
Devils Gameday Preview: Saturday Matinee in D.C.
On Saturday, Oct. 17, the New Jersey Devils are getting ready to take on the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena for the two teams’ first game of the 2026-27…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller’s Boring, McKenna’s Sits & Danford Call-Up?
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few questions to answer after Thursday’s frustrating 5-4 overtime loss to the Buffalo Sabres. They let a two-goal third-period lead slip away, rookie Gavin…
Canadiens Can’t Blame Slow 2026-27 Start on Copious Injuries
The Canadiens have been hit hard by the injury bug. That's not the reason why they've been mediocre to start 2026-27, though.
Rick Bowness: “I’m Mad at Myself” as Blue Jackets Rank 30th in Goals Against
The Columbus Blue Jackets returned to practice on Friday in the midst of another early-season lull in their schedule. They last played on Tuesday, a 7-3 home loss to the…
Josh Anderson Is Proving Why the Canadiens Need to Extend Him
The Montreal Canadiens have plenty of exciting young players who are expected to play major roles in the team’s success over the coming years. However, while much of the attention has understandably been directed toward the younger core, veteran forward Josh Anderson is once again reminding everyone just how valuable he can be to this organization. With an impressive start to the 2026-27 season, Anderson is making a strong case for the Canadiens to seriously consider keeping him around beyond ...
Senators Are Winning, But Their Offence Has Yet to Find Its Rhythm
The Ottawa Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, sitting atop the Atlantic Division and giving their fans plenty of reasons for optimism. Even more encouraging is that they have…
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