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3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets
The Minnesota Wild were right back on the road for the second half of their recent home/road back-to-back when they faced the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13. It…
Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2
The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals. After losing to them 5-2…
Anaheim Ducks Roster Updates: Poehling, McQueen, Mitchell, and Gauthier
The Anaheim Ducks have made some roster moves to start the week. Ryan Poehling, Roger McQueen, and Travis Mitchell have been shuffled around within the organization. Additionally, Cutter Gauthier is…
What the Blackhawks Gain From Connor Bedard’s Return
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has preached building his roster like the Carolina Hurricanes and even the Florida Panthers, aspiring to have their level and play of hockey, and…
Stars’ Arttu Hyry Getting a Longer NHL Look With Matt Duchene’s Injury
The Dallas Stars announced Monday that third-line center Matt Duchene had surgery on a core injury and will miss about three months. This will allow Arttu Hyry, recalled from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Texas Stars…
Flames Need to Break up Middleton & Parekh Pairing
Zayne Parekh has not gotten off to the start everyone expected from the offensive-minded defenseman, playing in his second professional season. Parekh is known for his offensive prowess, edge work…
Devils Game Day Preview: Kicking Off Frozen Frenzy in Detroit
The New Jersey Devils visit the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday in the second half of a back-to-back. The Devils fell 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. The…
NHL Rumors: Flyers Frustration with Konecny, Maple Leafs and Whitecloud, Bedard Back
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers could consider moving Travis Konecny if their early-season struggles continue. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly explored a potential move for…
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Out 1 to 2 Months Following Lower-Body Injury
While the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media following morning skate. During the media availability, it was…
Canucks News & Rumours: Defensive Woes and a Pettersson Bright Spot
The Vancouver Canucks aren’t making life easy on themselves. Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers was another tough night, and Vancouver has now lost the first three games…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 14 So many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout NHL history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Del Bel Belluz, Early Goaltending & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to a 2-2-0 start to the 2026-27 season. They’ve had some bright spots. They’ve had some low moments. Overall, it’s equated to a .500…
3 Canucks Who Have Started the Season Strong Despite Losing Streak
At the start of the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks matched the Edmonton Oilers punch for punch in the first two games. However, through the first seven games, they are…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups since their inception in 1909 has helped the…
Top 10 All-Time European-Born NHL Forwards
*This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,023 players to play in at least one…
7 Things About P.K. Subban
Pernell-Karl Subban, known to most as P.K., is one of the most dynamic defensemen in recent memory. His electrifying play on the ice combined with his equally charismatic personality off-ice…
Blues’ Gameday Preview: First Trip to Canada to Begin Road Trip
After a 1-1-1 stretch at home, the St. Louis Blues head back on the road for a three-game trip. Their first stop takes them to Ontario for their first matchup…
3 Takeaways From Devils’ 4-1 Loss to Senators
On Monday night, the New Jersey Devils concluded their three-game homestand, hosting the Ottawa Senators. The club looked to earn their second consecutive win after routing the Vancouver Canucks in…
3 Underrated Starts for the Hurricanes to Begin 2026-27
The Carolina Hurricanes are 5-1-1 through seven games in 2026-27, after winning their last five contests. After dropping the first two games, they’ve been slowly getting back to their game,…
William Nylander Is the Maple Leafs’ Best Player
For most of the past decade, there hasn’t been much debate about who the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ best player is. Auston Matthews has been the face of the franchise, one…
LA Kings’ Top Line Showing Promise to Start the Season
The Los Angeles Kings are forming a new identity, one where veteran and two-time Stanley Cup champion Anze Kopitar is no longer part of the roster. Under head coach Peter…
Should Tristan Jarry or Devon Levi Be the Oilers’ No. 1 Goalie?
The Edmonton Oilers entered the 2026-27 NHL season with everyone wondering, who is their No. 1 netminder? Two weeks later, that question is no closer to being answered. Edmonton is…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Marchenko, Matthews, Roslovic & One Problem Needs Fixing
The Toronto Maple Leafs are six games into the season, sitting at 3-2-1, and I think we’re still trying to figure out exactly what this team is. There’s an interesting…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 5-3 Win Over the Panthers
It has been a rough home stand for the Buffalo Sabres. Dropping games to the Dallas Stars and Utah Mammoth have many wondering if the Sabres are coming back to…
4 Takeaways From the Wild’s 4-2 Win Over the Golden Knights
The Minnesota Wild hosted the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening, Oct. 12, after being on the road for the previous three games. Their lineup remained the same against the…
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