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Mar 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Leon Draisaitl (29) before the game against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
1 hour ago | By Daniel Lucente

Leon Draisaitl’s return timeline shifts as Kris Knoblauch adjusts Oilers playoff approach
Mar 25, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Sam Carrick (10) tries to block a shot by Boston Bruins center Morgan Geekie (39) during the first period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
3 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Buffalo enters the Bruins series without Sam Carrick and it matters more than it seems
Dec 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) calls for the puck in front of Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves (27) and defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and goaltender Tristan Jarry (35) during the first period at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
4 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Penguins send clear playoff message with Matt Dumba's termination as two others hit waivers
Oct 14, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gives a press conference before the game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
5 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

NHL opens the playoffs with a Game 1 slate built for speed and hate
Apr 14, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) salutes the fans as he leaves the ice after the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images
7 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Alex Ovechkin’s latest message changes everything for the Capitals this summer
Mar 7, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Tommy Novak (18) moves the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) and right wing Matvei Michkov (39) in overtime at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
8 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Opening-weekend schedule leaks could tilt four East playoff matchups
Mar 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) looks to shoot the puck while under pressure from Montréal Canadiens defensemen Lane Hutson (48) and Noah Dobson (53) during the second period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
9 hours ago | By Daniel Lucente

Surgery fallout of Noah Dobson leaves Canadiens blue line vulnerable before Tampa Bay
Dec 21, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) looks on during the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

Doug Gilmour sends Auston Matthews a blunt message about Toronto pressure
Mar 14, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes left wing Eric Robinson (50) skates with the puck against Detroit Red Wings right wing Dominik Shine (50) and defenseman Simon Edvinsson (77) during the first period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

Why Detroit put Dominik Shine on waivers before the Florida finale
Mar 24, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Anton Frondell (15) talks to center Connor Bedard (98) and defenseman Alex Vlasic (72) during the third period at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

The Blackhawks could score a real win with Anton Frondell’s potential Sweden call-up
Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz (24) is helped off the ice by left wing Jason Robertson (21) and defenseman Esa Lindell (23) and defenseman Miro Heiskanen (4) after being injured during the game between the Stars and the Avalanche at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

Dallas Stars face playoff concern after Roope Hintz setback
Feb 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during media availabilities before the Los Angeles Kings play against the Utah Hockey Club at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

NHL insider Bruce Garrioch leaks playoff schedule and just raised the stakes for Round 1
Apr 14, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) congratulates goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Connor Hamilton-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

Jordan Binnington finally said it, and the Blues’ net just got a lot more complicated
Apr 2, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness walks off the ice after the bfirst period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
Apr 15 | By Daniel Lucente

Rick Bowness unloads on Blue Jackets, putting Columbus culture in the spotlight
Feb 7, 2022; Westlake Village, CA, USA; ESPN reporter Dianna Russini at Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl LVI Opening Night at Oaks Christian High School. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Dianna Russini’s exit shows how fast NHL access can disappear
Mar 2, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube listens to a question from a reporter after a loss to the Philadelphia Flyers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Craig Berube gets more of the edge he wants as Landon Sim signs with the Maple Leafs
Nov 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Ducks officially send 2026 first-round pick to Capitals to complete John Carlson trade
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) and Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Scott Laughton (24) vie for the puck in the first period at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Toronto Maple Leafs and Los Angeles Kings have officially completed a trade
Feb 2, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Fanatics logo on the sweater of referee Francis Charron (6) during the third period between the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

The NHL playoffs just confirmed three insane first-round series
Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammates including forward Cole Caufield (13) after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Canadiens vs. Lightning is set, but Tampa Bay’s arena creates a Game 1 twist
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak (81) holds down Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie (58) in the second period at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Apr 14 | By Daniel Lucente

Erik Cernak’s viral moment summed up Detroit’s biggest problem against Tampa
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