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Penguins/Kraken Recap: Pens pull away to start road trip with a win

Pregame Pittsburgh gets Ryan Graves into the lineup and gives Jack St. Ivany a night off. Stuart Skinner gets the start in goal. First period It’s not the smoothest start for the Penguins, though you wouldn’t know if from the scoreboard. Skinner has to stop Eeli Tolvanen on a clean breakaway early. Pittsburgh gets the […]

2026 CFP National Championship Game Open Thread

Tonight, the #10 Miami Hurricanes (13-2) face the #1 Indiana Hoosiers (15-0) in the CFP National Championship Game presented by AT&T.  The success of these schools may come as a shock to some, but should not be considered a surprise to fans that have payed attention to these programs over the last couple of years. Miami […]

National Championship Game Thread

When: Today, 4:30 pm PT Where: Who cares, the Ducks aren’t in it Watch: ESPN We aren’t doing anything productive, so let’s see if Indiana takes it all the way, shall we?

Flyers @ Golden Knights: How to watch, lineups, and gamethread

After a truly brutal showing against a struggling Rangers team on home ice on Saturday afternoon, and seeing their losing streak stretch on to six games, the Flyers are still looking around for answers and hoping that a trip out West will see their luck change. They have quite a steep hill to climb here — not only have they dug themselves quite a deep hole with their own play, but their first stop is Vegas to face off against the Golden Knights, who sit at the top of the standings in the Pacif...

NHL News: Golden Knights acquire Rasmus Andersson, Panthers to activate Matthew Tkachuk, and more

We’ve got ourselves a couple of trades between Pacific Division rivals. On Sunday, the Calgary Flames dealt defenceman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defence prospect Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick. The second-round pick will become a first-round selection if the…

“Magic Bus” – Hurricanes 2, Sabres 1

Brandon Bussi made a few spectacular saves and the Carolina Hurricanes rode him to defeat the Buffalo Sabres, 2-1 on Monday afternoon at the Lenovo Center. Bussi, who has been setting NHL records since his time with Carolina, set another one on Monday. He won his first 18 NHL games in the shortest period of […]

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #49 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info

Can the Maple Leafs avoid the road-trip hangover and kick off a five-game homestand on the right note against the Minnesota Wild? (7:30 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime). Game Day Quotes Wild head coach Jon Hynes on the challenge against the Leafs:  I think they are playing really strong hockey. They look like they’re playing a […] The post Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Minnesota Wild – Game #49 Projected Lines, Preview & TV Info appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

MBB: Better Effort, Same Result

Coming off a loss that Head Coach Dana Altman himself called an embarrassment, and others probably called it something less family friendly, Men’s Basketball seemed to be due for more with the pregame announcement that neither Nate Bittle or Jackson Shelstad, the teams most consistent players, would be suiting up. Bittle, as it turns out, […]

Sharks at Panthers game 48: Lines, game thread and how to watch

San Jose Sharks fans are waiting to see what happens as General Manager Mike Grier makes moves from the front office. Earlier today, the team added Kiefer Sherwood in a trade with Vancouver, a move that will have a significant impact on the forward grouping, though we’re not sure how just yet. It’s just the latest move. Yesterday, San Jose Hockey Now’s Sheng Peng was the first to report that defenseman Nick Leddy was placed on waivers. Leddy is going on waivers — Sheng Peng (@S...

Stars vs. Bruins: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Dallas Stars (27-13-9) have -172 moneyline odds to win when they host the Boston Bruins (28-19-2), who have +144 odds, on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. Tune in for the Stars-Bruins game on TNT. Stars vs. Bruins Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Live Stream: Fubo Where: American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas Favorite: Stars (-172) Underdog: Bruins (+144) Over/under: 6 Stars vs. Bruins Prediction Puck Li...

Blue Jackets vs. Senators: How to Watch, Odds, Picks & Predictions

The Columbus Blue Jackets (22-19-7) have -110 moneyline odds to win when they host an expected tight matchup with the Ottawa Senators (22-19-7), who have -110 moneyline odds, on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. ESPN+ is the spot to tune in to watch the Blue Jackets and the Senators hit the ice. Blue Jackets vs. Senators Game Info & Odds When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: ESPN+ Live Stream: Fubo Live Stream: ESPN+ Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio F...

Canadiens Rumors: Patrik Laine's Future NOT in Montreal

It's been three months since Patrik Laine suited up for the Montreal Canadiens , and following his long recovery from his core muscle surgery, he's been the forgotten man as the Habs have established themselves as a true contender in the Eastern Conference.  Laine practiced with teammates for the first time on Friday, but there really isn't a spot for him in the lineup when he's ready to return.  Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette says the pending UFA will be on his last legs with the...

Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ injury situation: “It’s bothered him a lot for quite some time, and it hasn’t really gotten much better… It’s an ongoing issue”

Ahead of Monday’s game against Minnesota, Craig Berube discussed Matthew Knies’ injury, Scott Laughton’s ability to elevate in the lineup, William Nylander and Anthony Stolarz’s status, and the upcoming five-game homestand. What has been the biggest change or shift for your team in the last 10-15 games? Berube: I think we’re just really coming together […] The post Craig Berube on Matthew Knies’ injury situation: “It’s bothered him a lot for quite some time, and it hasn’t really gotten much ...

Wild's Injuries Require Kaprizov To Return To MVP Form

The Minnesota Wild are back on their "Everyone Is Injured" bulls*** again. After a plague of devastating injuries in the 2024-25 season, the Wild managed to get through about half the season relatively unscathed. But the specter of missed time comes for everyone, eventually, and it's Minnesota's tur...

Flames' Nazem Kadri Trade Linked to 2 Teams

The Calgary Flames have pulled off one blockbuster trade already this season, moving defenceman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, and now, their attention has reportedly turned to veteran center Nazem Kadri. Kadri's been in the trade rumor mill early on this season once the Flames were struggling and completely out of the playoff picture. The former Stanley Cup champion is signed through the 2028-29 season at $7 million AAV, and owns a 13-team no-trade clause. TSN's Darren Dreger r...

Utah Mammoth ‘Lurking’ For A Big Swing at Deadline

    There are teams that are always ready to take the 'big swing' on the trade front. We saw the Vegas Golden Knights hit their home run already this weekend by obtaining Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames. Carolina is another team always ready to go big game hunting. Dallas, even San Jose now, are others. But don't count out the NHL's newest ownership group: the Utah Mammoth.  David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period told Jeff Marek on The Sheet that he expects Utah to be "agg...

NET: Snapshot

Let’s all agree, NO MORE WEEKS OFF! Against Georgia Tech the Wolfpack was the more talented team as evidenced by playing with very little energy, apparently having forgotten the positive steps forward made in the previous two games, and our primary scorers barely scoring at all in the first half, and yet still having an […]