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Carolina, Vegas haven’t created environments for goalies to thrive
Both Frederik Andersen and Carter Hart have given up at least eight goals in the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final.
Broadcasters’ failure to vote on Jack Adams is embarrassing
Just under half of the broadcasters in the NHL didn’t cast ballots for the coach of the year award.
Leafs not planning to trade first overall pick
Leafs GM John Chayka quelled speculation that he is shopping the first overall pick.
Leafs talked to over 50 coaching candidates; no timeline in place for hiring
The Toronto Maple Leafs are being incredibly thorough in their search for the 33rd coach in franchise history.
Predators hire Rob Blake as executive VP of hockey operations
Blake was last the general manager of the Los Angeles Kings before parting ways after the 2024-25 season.
Trading Dylan Larkin while improving is a near impossible situation for Red Wings
Larkin’s trade request will make it even harder for the Red Wings to snap their postseason appearance drought next season.
Marcus Johansson signs one-year deal with Farjestad
Johansson has spent 16 seasons in the NHL, and is coming off a strong season with the Minnesota Wild.
Blown lead makes road split feel disappointing for Golden Knights
Thursday’s Game 2 slipped away from Vegas after holding a 2-0 lead in in the third period.
Canadiens’ Cole Caufield wins 2026 Lady Byng Trophy
Caufield is the third player in Montreal Canadiens history to win the Lady Byng Trophy, joining Mats Naslund (1988) and Toe Blake (1946).
Islanders sign Marshall Warren to one-year, two-way contract
Warren, a Long Island native, made his NHL debut with the Islanders this year, appearing in eight games.
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki wins 2026 Selke Trophy
Suzuki joins a decorated list of former Canadiens to have been named the NHL’s best defensive forward.
Five candidates for change-of-scenery trades in 2026 NHL offseason
They’re high in talent but not trusted enough by their current clubs. Time for someone else to buy low?
‘Somebody had to step up.’ How the Hurricanes found their backbone in Game 2
The Canes’ lunchpail mentality has fuelled them all year and came through in a thrilling comeback over Vegas.
Golden Knights’ John Tortorella would challenge potential goal “10 out of 10 times”
Tortorella’s challenge in the third period of Game 2 led to a go-ahead goal by Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal.
Jarvis OT winner caps Hurricanes’ rally to level Stanley Cup Final
Game 2 between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights went to overtime after a furious third-period rally by Carolina.
Flyers sign Jacob Gaucher to one-year contract extension
Gaucher appeared in four games with the Flyers in the 2025-26 regular season.
Golden Knights’ Brayden McNabb exits game after taking slap shot to face
McNabb quickly left the ice and was reportedly transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
How the Canadiens nearly acquired Matthew Knies from the Maple Leafs
Knies collected 23 goals and 66 points in 79 games with the Maple Leafs in the 2025-26 season.
Maple Leafs close to narrowing down coaching candidates
John Chayka and the Leafs have reportedly interviewed veteran head coaches like Peter Laviolette and Patrick Roy in recent days.
Hurricanes still feel like they haven’t got to their game yet
Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was only Carolina’s second loss this postseason.
IIHF unveils six-player shortlist for 2026 IIHF Female Player of the Year award
Caroline Harvey, Marie-Philip Poulin and Laila Edwards are among the finalists for this year’s award.
Report: Dylan Larkin requests trade from Red Wings
Larkin scored a career-high 34 goals in 74 games with the Red Wings in the 2025-26 season.
USA moves to top spot in IIHF’s women’s world rankings for 2026
The Americans are coming off a historic gold-medal performance at the Winter Olympics last February.
The Mammoth need to take the next step as a contender
After making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history, the Utah Mammoth are primed to take the next step.
Switzerland takes over top spot in 2026 IIHF Men’s World Rankings
Next year’s rankings will help determine the guaranteed entries for the 2030 Winter Olympics in France.