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Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Trevor Zegras (46) celebrates his goal with teammates in the penalty box 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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Is the NHL Going Too Far With the Jersey Tuck Rule?

The game of hockey is constantly changing, in terms of money, pace, skill and, of course, the rules. One of the newest rules...

September 30, 2026
Sep 21, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram (24) celebrates with left wing Nick Lardis (76) and center Anton Frondell (16) after he scored the game winning goal during the overtime period against the Minnesota Wild at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Can the Blackhawks Survive the Start of the Season Without Connor Bedard?

The Chicago Blackhawks play their first game of the 2026-27 season tonight. They will be without their captain, Connor Bedard. Bedard is still...

September 29, 2026
Sep 19, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) plays the puck against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Are Canadiens Ready To Win Division?

The Atlantic Division is a gauntlet. There are no easy points won. Every team in this division expects to make the playoffs and...

September 28, 2026
Jun 14, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; the Stanley Cup is brought to the ice to present to the Carolina Hurricanes after the win against the Vegas Golden Knights in game six of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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How Will the 2026-2027 NHL Season Play Out?

After a long three-month hiatus, the NHL season is finally here. Training camp and preseason games are winding down, and the regular season...

September 28, 2026
Jan 2, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Czechia defensemen Adam Jiricek (5) controls the puck as Switzerland forward Nolan Cattin (9) gives chase during the first period in the quarterfinals of the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship at 3M Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-Imagn Images
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The Blues Are Smart to Be Patient with Adam Jiricek

When St. Louis Blues defenseman Tyler Tucker went down with a knee injury, some fans thought it would open the door for Adam...

September 28, 2026
Apr 16, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Los Angeles Kings center Scott Laughton (21) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images
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NHL Pacific Division Preview: Are the Kings Playoff Bound?

Last year, the Pacific Division featured some intriguing rosters. Regardless, it was largely considered the weakest in the NHL. It had the lowest...

September 25, 2026
Apr 21, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) react after beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime during game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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NHL Atlantic Division Preview: Can Tampa’s Core Make One Last Run?

Last season, the story in the Atlantic centered on which of the strongest teams would win the division. With five teams in this...

September 25, 2026
Dec 11, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) defends during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Can Capitals Steal Division Title?

The top half of the Metropolitan Division will have some unfamiliar faces in the top four this season. The Eastern Conference is always...

September 23, 2026
May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his goal with center Martin Necas (88) and center Brock Nelson (11) and ]center Nazem Kadri (91) and defenseman Brent Burns (84) in the third period against the Minnesota Wild 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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NHL Central Division Preview: Can the Avalanche Repeat?

In part one of The Lead’s division preview, the non-playoff teams were intriguing. Last season’s Central Division playoff teams seem likely to stick...

September 22, 2026
Jun 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Victor Eklund is selected as the 16th overall pick to the New York Islanders in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Mathew Barzal’s Injury Creates Space for Victor Eklund on Islanders’ Roster

With the 2026-2027 NHL season set to begin soon, the New York Islanders began training camp on Wednesday. Unfortunately, they will be without...

September 22, 2026
Nov 22, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Florian Xhekaj (63) celebrates the win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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Which Canadiens Prospects Have the Best Chance of Making the Roster?

Training camp for the Montreal Canadiens began on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Canadiens are hosting 57 players for their 2026-2027 training camp. This roster...

September 21, 2026
Jan 24, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward David Gustafsson (19) jostles for position with Utah Hockey Club forward Kevin Stenlund (82) in front of Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images
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Should the Utah Mammoth Pursue Connor Hellebuyck?

The sports landscape continues to change, perpetually generating news in this country. In the NBA, scandals of owners cheating dominate the headlines. In...

September 21, 2026
Mar 8, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar (91) and center Ryan Donato (8) celebrate the game tying goal scored by center Connor Bedard (not pictured) against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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NHL Central Division Preview: Are the Blackhawks Prone to Rise?

The NHL’s Central Division was arguably the most competitive in the 2025-26 season. In a season with more competitive rosters than usual, the...

September 19, 2026
Apr 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) controls the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period in game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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NHL Metropolitan Division Preview: Can Penguins Stay in Playoffs?

The Metropolitan Division boasts the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. As the division shaped up last season, several teams made surprise...

September 18, 2026