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Blain PotvinCanadiens Preparing for Early Blockbuster Deal

After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, the Montreal Canadiens finally began the season on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After an unexpected appearance in the 2025 playoffs, expectations…After an offseason filled with blockbuster moves, the Montreal Canadiens finally began the season on Wednesday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. After an unexpected appearance in the 2025 playoffs, expectations… Read More

NHL breakout tiers: From Nazar to Snuggerud to Peterka, players set to level up

From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group. Read More

Andrew ForbesIslanders’ Matthew Schaefer Sets NHL Record With First Point

It didn’t take New York Islanders’ rookie defenceman, Matthew Schaefer, long to drop his name into the NHL’s history book. In fact, it was just over 17 minutes that Schaefer…It didn’t take New York Islanders’ rookie defenceman, Matthew Schaefer, long to drop his name into the NHL’s history book. In fact, it was just over 17 minutes that Schaefer… Read More

Alex HuttonGolden Knights Pull Off Improbable Overtime Win Over Sharks

The Vegas Golden Knights scored two bizarre goals - one near the end of regulation and one in overtime - to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in their first…The Vegas Golden Knights scored two bizarre goals - one near the end of regulation and one in overtime - to beat the San Jose Sharks 4-3 in their first… Read More

Jess AmatoKraken Defeat Ducks 3-1 to Earn First Home Opener Win in 5th Season

On Oct. 9, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks for their home opener. This game marked both teams’ first game of the 2025-26 season, so both were on their…On Oct. 9, the Seattle Kraken hosted the Anaheim Ducks for their home opener. This game marked both teams’ first game of the 2025-26 season, so both were on their… Read More

Isles praise Schaefer after ‘really good’ NHL debut

New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer didn’t waste time making a first impression.New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer didn’t waste time making a first impression. Read More

Jackson SchergerFlames Stun Oilers on Opening Night With Big 4-3 Shootout Victory

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames faced off in their first games of the 2025-26 NHL season Wednesday night (Oct. 8) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Oilers are…The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames faced off in their first games of the 2025-26 NHL season Wednesday night (Oct. 8) at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. The Oilers are… Read More

Cooper KrigbaumKings Defeat Golden Knights in the Shootout, 6-5

Opening night at T-Mobile Arena had all the glitz you’d expect from Las Vegas, as the Vegas Golden Knights opened their 2025-26 campaign with a wild 6-5 loss in the…Opening night at T-Mobile Arena had all the glitz you’d expect from Las Vegas, as the Vegas Golden Knights opened their 2025-26 campaign with a wild 6-5 loss in the… Read More

Matt ParksOilers Sign Jack Roslovic to 1-Year Contract

The Edmonton Oilers continue to make moves this week. They’ve re-signed Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, and Mattias Ekholm, while also signing free-agent forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5 million…The Edmonton Oilers continue to make moves this week. They’ve re-signed Connor McDavid, Jake Walman, and Mattias Ekholm, while also signing free-agent forward Jack Roslovic to a one-year, $1.5 million… Read More

Wyshynski predicts every NHL team’s finish in 2025-26

As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery. Read More

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