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NHL Finals Film Room: How Did Jordan Staal and the Canes Steal the Vegas Chip?

The Carolina Hurricanes took home their first Stanley Cup since 2006, taking down the Las Vegas Golden Knights in six games. Jordan Staal...

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The Golden Knights’ Run Shows How Close the Mammoth are to Contention

Over the past few weeks, all eyes in the NHL have been fixed on the Stanley Cup Finals. Two titans in the Vegas...

May 27, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis during the third period in game four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Who Is the Best Offseason Target for the Montreal Canadiens?

Montreal’s biggest need this offseason is clear. It’s time to commit to finding the team a second-line center. After Oliver Kapanen’s surprise rookie season and...

Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Justin Carbonneau is selected as the 19th overall pick to the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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What Can the St. Louis Blues Do in the First Round of the NHL Draft?

With the two-week warning period for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft approaching, the St. Louis Blues face some big decisions that will shape...

May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) skates against the Carolina Hurricanes in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the third period at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Montreal Canadiens’ 2026 Playoff Run Reveals a Lot About Their Cup Timeline

The Montreal Canadiens reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2021. And what Juraj Slafkovsky, Lane Hutson, and Martin St....

Jun 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates after scoring during the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Who’s Leading the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy Race?

Each year, the Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. In this vote, the writers evaluate a...

Unknown Date, 1992; Chicago, IL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Chicago Blackhawks right wing Steve Larmer (28) in action against the Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK
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Who Are the Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks?

As draft season approaches, prospects rise and fall. The Chicago Blackhawks have built through the draft since day one of the Kyle Davidson...

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The Golden Knights’ Front Office Is Ruthless, but the Best

​Since joining the NHL in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights have been one of the league’s top teams. They have made it to...

Jan 17, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Members of the 2010, 2013 and 2015 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champions being honored before an NHL hockey game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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What Can the Blackhawks Learn From Their Rise of the 2000’s?

The Blackhawks’ rebuild should be nearing its end. In many ways, the time spent building through the draft mirrors the construction of their...

Apr 16, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Michael Misa (77) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images
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Grading Every San Jose Shark Player’s 2025-26 Season

Finishing the 2025-26 NHL season with 86 points, the most since they last made the postseason seven years ago, the San Jose Sharks...

Apr 26, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins center Marat Khusnutdinov (92) gets set for a face-off during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Buffalo Sabres at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
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Who Will Form the Boston Bruins’ Future Core?

The Boston Bruins increasingly relied on a new wave of young players in the 2025-26 season. Their speed and energy became an intrinsic...

Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals Are Going to Be a Defensive Clinic

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. There are a lot...

Oct 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; aVegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joel Nystrom (64) during the second period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Who Will Swing the Stanley Cup Finals for Golden Knights, Hurricanes?

The Stanley Cup Finals are here. The Vegas Golden Knights battle the Carolina Hurricanes for the hardest trophy to win in sports. Both...

May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights right wing Mark Stone (61) checks Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) during the first period in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Mark Stone’s Return Showed Why He’s Golden Knights’ Glue Guy

The return of Mark Stone put the Las Vegas Golden Knights in their fourth Stanley Cup Finals in their nine-year history. He’s one...