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2026 NHL Season

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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
May 10, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75) makes a pad save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres in game three of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images
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The Montreal Canadiens Can Expect More Stability in Net

The Montreal Canadiens had a successful season culminating in an Eastern Conference Final appearance. Before next season, several questions remain about Montreal’s goaltending....

August 31, 2026
Feb 25, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews (7) and Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) battle for the puck during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Western Conference’s Four Best Teams

The 2025-2026 Western Conference playoffs were full of fresh faces and exciting upsets. The best teams in the Western Conference have talented and...

August 12, 2026
May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Carolina Hurricanes pose for a photo with the Prince of Wales Trophy after Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Eastern Conference’s Four Best Teams

The Eastern Conference was a battlefield last season. Each team that made the playoffs fought tooth and nail for their spot. Each round...

July 29, 2026
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...

June 12, 2026
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...

June 2, 2026
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...

June 2, 2026
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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,...

May 27, 2026
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...

May 27, 2026
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 27, 2026
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...

May 20, 2026
May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75), defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.
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Jakub Dobeš Is Becoming Playoff Hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Jakub Dobeš is becoming a playoff hero for the Montreal Canadiens. After Game 3’s dominant 6-2 win at the “Centre Bell“, the Habs...

May 14, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New Jersey Devils logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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New Jersey Devils Hit Home Run With Sunny Mehta Hire

  The New Jersey Devils have entered the “Mehtaverse” after hiring Sunny Mehta as the team’s new general manager. The former Florida Panthers...

April 17, 2026
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Detroit Red Wings Need Major Changes This Offseason

Changes are needed to fix the Detroit Red Wings after the 2025-26 season. With a 5-3 loss at home last weekend to the...

April 15, 2026