The two-time Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers still find themselves five points out of a playoff spot at about the 50-game mark of the season. Injuries have certainly taken their toll on the defending champs, with Sasha Barkov—the best two-way center in hockey—on LTIR for the entire season thus far, and Matthew Tkachuk only just making his return to the lineup for the first time. Seth Jones recently joined Barkov on LTIR and Brad Marchand is also on IR. The Panthers find thems...
The Ottawa Senators continue to battle their way through injury troubles, and this time it's veteran winger David Perron as he's expected to miss at least 5-to-7 weeks due to sports hernia. Senators head coach Travis Green confirmed with the media on Thursday about Perron's injury, stating he's been dealing with it for quite some time, has powered through, but now, the nagging ailment has to be dealt with as surgery is on the horizon. #Sens announce David Perron will miss the next 5-7 weeks wi...
The Edmonton Oilers have been busy on the trade market already this season, and word is, general manager Stan Bowman isn't close to being finished. There's been multiple reports surfacing that the Oilers are making trade calls looking to add to their forward group, specifically to upgrade one of their top three lines. Bowman isn't pleased with how his forward group is aligned at the moment and wants to ensure he gives his team a chance to once again push for a Stanley Cup. The Athletic's Pierr...
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won four out of their last six and have a good chance of extending that to five out of their last seven as they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The Kings are one of the most aimless teams in the league, and also one of the worst. Their starting lineup […]
Game 51: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Sabres region: MSG Buffalo Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
The Montreal Canadiens’ lead over the Buffalo Sabres was reduced to three when the Sabres won a head-to-head game a week ago. However, the Canadiens have recovered with a couple of wins since, gaining ground to hold a four-point edge despite Buffalo playing three games since last Thurs...
As we get closer to trade deadline #1 (Feb. 4th Olympic Roster Freeze) and then deadline #2 (March 6th), the Trade Boards are coming fast and furious, as insiders around the sport rank the most likely players to be dealt. The latest TSN Trade Bait list came out on Thursday, and not surprisingly, it lists five centers among the Top 10 trade targets around the NHL. The demand greatly outstrips the supply of viable pivots, so they are the most in demand. Here's the Top 10: Artemi Panarin, L...
The Minnesota Wild must improve their center depth at the trade deadline. Vincent Trocheck is one of general manager Bill Guerin‘s options. Still, he’s over 30, and many fans are tired of adding older players. That concern makes sense.
Could the St. Louis Blues trade Robert Thomas to the Wild?...
Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game.
After New York suffered an embarrassing defeat on their home court on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, head coach Mike Brown stepped up to the podium and revealed that he had some ideas on which buttons he needed to press prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against Brooklyn. And while a win, even if it is […]
Thursday night hockey is upon us, folks! After a brief journey through the center of the country, the Bruins are back at the friendly confines of TD Garden tonight to host Bruce Cassidy, Mitch Marner, and a host of other familiar faces. This will be a quick, two-game homestand for the Bruins, who will host […]
It seems like any time Artemi Panarin’s name has come up with the phrase “potentially available” near it, Blackhawks fans have had the Jackson 5 ready to go.
Yes, the New York Rangers are entering a likely 6-7 teardown period during which it appears any/all of their pending free agents will be available for trade (maybe some of their veterans with term as well). The reports that Artemi Panarin, in the final year of his contract, will not receive another contract from the Blue Shirts has l...
The Edmonton Oilers have played 23 home games this season. They’ve won 12 and are only 12-7-4 and have outscored teams 83-74. In the three previous seasons, the Oilers had the eighth most home wins in the NHL and were three back of the fifth most. They have been a very good to dominant team…
Just after I wrote that a MacKenzie Gore trade seemed unlikely, Paul Toboni pulled the trigger. He sent Gore to the Texas Rangers for a five prospect haul. While the Nats did not get Sebastian Walcott, they got five quality pieces from Texas. The return consists of SS/3B Gavin Fien, RHP Alejandro Rosario, 2B Devin […]
Friday’s NHL slate features a likely competitive contest between the Seattle Kraken (22-18-9, -115 on the moneyline to win) and the Anaheim Ducks (26-21-3, -105 moneyline odds) at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can watch the Kraken try to beat the the Ducks on ESPN+.
Kraken vs. Ducks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
Favorite: Kraken (-115)
Underdo...
The Washington Capitals (24-21-6) have -142 moneyline odds to win when they hit the road in a matchup with the Calgary Flames (21-24-5), who have +119 moneyline odds, on Friday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can tune in to ESPN+ to watch as the Capitals and the Flames square off.
Capitals vs. Flames Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta
Favorite: Capitals (-142)
Underdog: ...
Friday’s NHL play includes the Colorado Avalanche (34-5-9) hosting the Philadelphia Flyers (23-17-9) at Ball Arena. The Flyers are big underdogs (+235 on the moneyline) against the Avalanche (-293) ahead of the game, which starts at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Tune in to ESPN+ to watch the Avalanche and the Flyers meet.
Avalanche vs. Flyers Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Co...
The San Jose Sharks (25-21-3) are favored at home (-131 moneyline odds to win) against the New York Rangers (21-24-6, +110 moneyline odds). The contest on Friday starts at 10 p.m. ET from SAP Center at San Jose on ESPN+.
You can watch on ESPN+ as the Sharks square off against the Rangers.
Sharks vs. Rangers Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California
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The New Jersey Devils (26-22-2) have -152 moneyline odds to win when they go on the road in a matchup with the Vancouver Canucks (17-28-5), who have +127 moneyline odds, on Friday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
You can tune in to see the Devils look to knock off the the Canucks on ESPN+.
Devils vs. Canucks Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, January 23, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
Favorite: D...
To the Rangers for 5 prospects. I'll delve into it more when we have the names but the Rangers system is weaker but in part due to injury and bad 2025s - which yes, I know but these guys can turn around pretty quickly. The name that is in there Gavin Fien, a guy that's arguably Top 2-4 in the Rangers system but also arguably outside the Top 100 overall. He is supposed to hit well and profiles to be a decent fielding 3B or a 1B/RF type (good enough glove to play SS in HS...
MLB Trade Rumors: The Texas Rangers have acquired starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals, per reports. Texas is sending five prospects, including 2025 first rounder Gavin Fein. Well, we have been saying that the Rangers needed to add another starting pitcher. It appears they have done so. Gore, who turns 27 next month, […]
Of all the debates of what the Minnesota Wild should target, might land, or will give up at the March 6 trade deadline, the talk boils down to one fundamental question.
What, exactly, is the Wild's window?
Bill Guerin has said the organization is in the third year of its five-year plan, a...
It’s been confirmed that Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie will be part of the Olympic Torch Relay ahead of Milano Cortina 2026.
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The Edmonton Oilers have a “very concrete plan” to target a top-nine forward ahead of the NHL Trade deadline, but no deal is imminent, according to TSN Insider Pierre LeBrun. LeBrun was on TSN’s Insider Trading Thursday, saying that out of the Oilers’ pro meetings last week, Edmonton decided on their path for how to…
The New York Rangers are open for business, as we know. There aren't many players on the roster who they won't be listening on, though five have no-move clauses, and we already know of two Blueshirts who will not be open to waiving those. The San Jose Sharks , meanwhile, are a team heading in the other direction. Their ascension up the standings this season has them battling for a playoff spot, and they could be looking to supercharge it with a couple of additions from the Rangers. ...
It was the best of losses, it was the worst of losses. It was the age of power-play goals, it was the age of empty-net gaffes. It was an early lead, it was a late collapse. It was a game of hope, it was a game of despair.
The Philadelphia Flyers went through the wringer on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. After ending their skid with a low-event win in Vegas on Monday night, it looked like they might be able to string two wins together after a hot start. However, after Bobby Brink’s pow...