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3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to the Devils
The Edmonton Oilers capped off their three-game road trip last night with a game against the New Jersey Devils, but were unable to keep their perfect road record alive. While…
Devils Gameday Preview: Kicking Off Homestand Against the Oilers
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the New Jersey Devils will open up their two-game homestand by hosting the Edmonton Oilers. The club is looking to put together a win streak after…
Shuffling the Deck: Blue Jackets Switch Up Lines in Search of More Offense
Through 12 games in this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets have just seven players with at least two goals, and they rank last in the NHL with just 29 goals…
Ryan Huska’s Seat Still Warm Despite Flames’ Recent Success
Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska has been at the centre of much discussion about the Flames’ short- and long-term future, with much at stake for such a young team…
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies
Goaltending: hockey’s most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 MPH slap…
Top 10 NHL Backup Goaltenders
*Article was updated in November 2026 Backup goalies in the NHL are tragically underappreciated. It’s hard enough for a team to find a starting goaltender that they can rely on…
A Brief History of NHL Uniforms
Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 3
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this…
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Set to Break Oilers’ All-Time Games Played Record
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is set to break the franchise’s all-time games-played record when he suits up tonight (Nov. 3) against the New Jersey Devils. Kevin Lowe held the…
Devils News & Rumors: Hometown Remix Jersey, Poirier Traded, & More
The New Jersey Devils are beginning to show all the makings of a winning team, kicking off the season with a 9-5-0 record. All four lines are hard at work,…
Canucks News & Rumours: Quillan Makes a Case & Meriläinen Earns More Trust
The Vancouver Canucks are still looking for answers as they work through a difficult start to the season, but not every encouraging development has to come from the scoreboard. Sometimes…
Blues GameDay Preview: Taking on the Rangers in the Big Apple
The St. Louis Blues head to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night to take on the New York Rangers, looking to extend their winning streak to three games. Coming off…
NHL Rumors: Sabres and Larkin, Kucherov on Trade Request, and the Teams Involved
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are still trying to find a way to acquire Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin, but there’s one major obstacle standing in…
What the Nashville Predators Get in Shane Wright
Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland has made several blockbuster trades since he’s taken over, and on Nov. 1, 2026, he made another shocking trade. He struck up a deal…
Everything to Know About Oilers’ Hometown Remix Uniform
On Monday (Nov. 2), the NHL unveiled its “Hometown Remix” program, revealing special-edition uniforms for all 32 teams. Manufactured by Fanatics, the Hometown Remix ensembles feature designs that are “fresh…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 5-2 Win Over the Blackhawks
It has been an up-and-down start for the Colorado Avalanche. The good news is that they rolled into Monday evening’s matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks, having posted back-to-back 5-2 victories…
LA Kings’ Early-Season Defensive Breakdowns and Shot Production
The 2026-27 season for the Los Angeles Kings has been an interesting one by far. Through their first 13 games played, the Kings hold a 4-7-2 record, with 36 goals…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hlavaj, Joshua, Groulx, Valis & Sullivan
The Toronto Maple Leafs have a few interesting developments to sort through as the season moves along. Some encouraging signs are coming from the organization’s American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate,…
Avalanche Rookie T.J. Hughes Has More to Offer Than the Numbers Show
The depth of the Colorado Avalanche has been a key weakness over the past week during their difficult skid of games as of late. The lack of production from the…
Insider Claims Oilers Targeting “Ground & Pound” Forward in Trade
The Edmonton Oilers have gotten out to a red hot start to their 2026-27 campaign, currently sitting with an 11-2-2 record. They haven’t had much to complain about as they…
Grading the Canadiens’ Month of October
As the calendar flips to November, the Montreal Canadiens have a little over a month of hockey and 14 games in the archives. As they commence the new month with…
3 Blockbuster Moves the Maple Leafs Could Pull Off Before 2027 Trade Deadline
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hoping they can make a deep playoff run this season, and that was made evident when general manager John Chayka made plenty of additions in…
Hurricanes’ Välimäki & Kotkaniemi Are Making the Most of Their Opportunities
As the calendar turns to November, the Carolina Hurricanes will head to Helsinki, Finland, next week for the 2026 NHL Global Series to take on the Seattle Kraken. It’s the…
How the Red Wings Can Facilitate a Nikita Kucherov Trade
I, like most hockey fans, was surprised when Connor Hellebuyck publicly announced his trade request from the Winnipeg Jets. I was similarly shocked when Dylan Larkin’s trade request went public…
Carolina Hurricanes Unveil City of Oaks-Inspired Hometown Remix Jerseys
After weeks of teasers and leaks, Fanatics unveiled the 2026-27 Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 NHL teams. Some are perfect 10 out of 10 jerseys, and some miss the…
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