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Shockwaves After the Sweep: How the Avalanche Season Ended

The Colorado Avalanche’s season came to a shocking end. They were swept aside by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals,...

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen (55) celebrates his goal with right wing Porter Martone (94) against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
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What Should Philly Do With Ristolainen?

When the clock struck 3:00 PM EST on March 6, many Flyers fans were surprised to find veteran defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen still on...

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Mitch Marner’s Revenge Is the Maple Leafs’ Worst Nightmare

After years of pressure, criticism and playoff heartbreak in Toronto, Mitch Marner became the focus of almost every  Maple Leafs discussion. Now in...

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis and goalie Jakub Dobes (75) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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Martin St. Louis’s Coaching Style Fits Young Canadiens Roster

Martin St. Louis retired with an Art Ross, a Hart, three Lady Byng Memorial Trophies, a Ted Lindsay Award, and one Stanley Cup...

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Montreal’s Forward Depth Continues to Deliver this Postseason

The Montreal Canadiens are a few wins away from returning to the Stanley Cup final. After winning back-to-back series in seven games, it’s...

May 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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From Rebuilding to Resilience, Sabres Season Offers Plenty To Celebrate

The Buffalo Sabres have a lot to be proud of this season. Despite a painful Game 7 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in...

May 25, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) reacts after a collision during the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes in game three of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Hockey Remains Canada’s Unquestioned Top Obsession

Hockey occupies a massive place in Canadian culture. They expect to be contenders in every major hockey tournament. Despite both the men’s and...

Apr 24, 2016; Saint Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild fans "go crazy" to Prince's hit song "Let's Go Crazy" each time the Wild score one of four goals during the third period Minnesota Wild Dallas Starsin game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. The Stars win 5-4 over the Wild. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
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Which Teams Have the NHL’s Top 10 Goal Songs?

After last week’s article covering the NHL’s top 10 goal horns, it’s only fitting that we cover the top 10 goal songs this...

Apr 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Brett Howden (21) grabs the jersey of Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Is It Too Early to Declare the JJ Peterka Trade a Bust for the Mammoth?

The second season for the Utah Mammoth was full of highs and lows. In their second season ever, they made the postseason for...

Feb 25, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe speaks to media after the game against the Buffalo Sabres at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images
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Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe Is On the Hot Seat

Sheldon Keefe will officially return as Head Coach of the New Jersey Devils heading into the 2026-27 season, as confirmed by insider Elliotte...

May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) reacts after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Who Stood Out, Disappointed in Sabres’ Playoff Run?

​The Buffalo Sabres’ season came to an abrupt end when Alex Newhook scored the Game 7 overtime goal to bring the Montreal Canadiens...

May 9, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) celebrates a goal with teammates against the Philadelphia Flyers in game four of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
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Depth Scoring Will Play a Key Role Hurricanes-Candiens Series

The Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the long-awaited Eastern Conference Final. With the Canadiens coming off their second...

May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche players celebrate after the game as Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) lies on the ice next to defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The Minnesota Wild Have A Major Offseason Ahead

The Minnesota Wild have a major offseason ahead. After blowing a 3-0 lead in Game 5 vs the Colorado Avalanche, their season came...

Apr 27, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) stretches on the ice to warm up against the Philadelphia Flyers in game five of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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The Pittsburgh Penguins Have a Litany of Questions to Answer This Summer

The Pittsburgh Penguins haven’t won a playoff series since eliminating their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers, in 2018. In 2026, those same Flyers...