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Oilers’ Mathieu Joseph Could Be Rejuvenating His Career with Early Season Success
The Edmonton Oilers got busy this summer shoring up all departments for another playoff run. One addition the team made on July 1 for forward depth was journeyman Mathieu Joseph,…
3 Takeaways From the Blues’ 6-2 Win Over the Golden Knights
The St. Louis Blues continued their five-game homestand with a dominant 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night. Pavel Buchnevich and Justin Barron scored in the first…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Cowan, Stecher & the Fourth Line Make Their Case
The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to find some momentum. Thursday night’s 5-4 win over the New York Rangers, sealed by Troy Stecher’s goal with 26.3 seconds remaining, gave Toronto…
3 Takeaways From Oilers’ 6-5 Shootout Win Over Hurricanes
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 6-5 in a thrilling game that went to a shootout at Rogers Place on Thursday (Oct. 22). Oilers forwards…
Canadiens Need to Look to Laval to Weather the Storm
The Montreal Canadiens are looking more pedestrian than the pre-season projections suggested. What’s more, critical player injuries are suddenly piling up – most notably the alarming Nick Suzuki news. The club…
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Calgary Flames
The Minnesota Wild continued their road trip on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, when they faced the Calgary Flames. They had some good and bad news in the injury department as…
Bruins Should Reform the “Kids” Line With Fraser Minten, JJ Peterka & Marat Khusnutdinov
The NHL regular season is underway, and after 11 games, the Boston Bruins’ lineup is taking shape. The younger stars are taking over, becoming bright spots in a lineup that…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Nylander, Matthews, OEL, Cowan, McKenna & Stecher
The Toronto Maple Leafs had one of those nights when their offensive talent was difficult to ignore. In a 6-2 road win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Toronto showed what…
NHL Concern-O-Meter: How Worried Should These 7 Teams Be?
The NHL season is only nine or 10 games old for each team, but it is never too early to start making wild assumptions or jumping to ridiculous conclusions. After…
Oilers’ Hot Start Hides Questions About Their True Potential
The Edmonton Oilers have opened the 2026-27 season with a 7-1-1 record, collecting 15 of a possible 18 points through their first nine games. Under new head coach Mike Babcock…
Senators Met the Moment Against the Panthers
In hockey, there is no shortage of talk about answering the bell, standing up for your teammates and showing up when it matters most. On Wednesday night, the Ottawa Senators…
Devils Gameday Preview: Homestand Continues Against Ducks
On Thursday, Oct. 22, the New Jersey Devils will host the Anaheim Ducks in the second matchup of their three-game homestand. Tonight will also mark the first-ever K-Pop Night at…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in NHL history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever…
NHL Rumors: Larkin and Hughes Link, Hellebuyck Offer, Suzuki and Ullmark Injuries
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Dylan Larkin’s expanded trade list has raised questions about whether the Detroit Red Wings captain could have a connection to Quinn Hughes’ future plans. Meanwhile,…
Top 5 Kansas City Scouts of All-Time
The Kansas City Scouts existed for all of two seasons in the National Hockey League. 160 games played, but a mere 27 wins. The team scored a total of 374…
Top 10 Swedes in the NHL Today
During the 2021-22 NHL season, a writer at The Hockey Writers tackled a complex list of who are the best Sweden-born players in the league. Historically, the country ranks among…
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
*This was last updated in October 2026 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) has a history of naming things after former players, coaches…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sissons, Paul, Blueger, Matthews, Cowan & McCabe
The Toronto Maple Leafs are starting to find their footing after a three-game losing streak. Two straight wins, including Tuesday’s 6–2 victory over Columbus, have given the team some momentum…
Blues GameDay Preview: Golden Knights Visit St. Louis
The St. Louis Blues continue their five-game homestand Thursday night when they host the Vegas Golden Knights at Enterprise Center. St. Louis opened the homestand with a 2-1 victory over…
Can Avalanche’s New Power Play Leadership Unlock a New Level of Success?
Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol has left the bench for another role. The Arizona State Sun Devils are searching for a new head coach after putting previous head coach…
Pyotr Kochetkov Is Finding Success Behind Challenging Hurricanes System
Pyotr Kochetkov has started the season red hot. The netminder’s 6-0-0 record has helped the Carolina Hurricanes stay near the top of the standings despite the chaos happening elsewhere on…
Canadiens’ Blown Leads Are Becoming a Concerning Early-Season Trend
The Montreal Canadiens were one of the NHL’s most resilient teams last season, regularly finding ways to battle back from deficits and steal games that appeared to be slipping away. Their ability to stay competitive regardless of the score was a major reason behind their success. However, through the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Canadiens have seemingly flipped the script, and not in a good way. Instead of being the team that comes from behind, Montreal has repeatedly been the one a...
Each Western Conference Team’s Biggest Concern Early in 2026-27
We’ve had enough of a sample size to get a good grasp on what each team is so far through the 2026-27 NHL season. There was a lot of talk…
Rangers Must Translate Home Ice Success Into Road Victories
One of the better stories in the NHL to start this season has been the success of the New York Rangers, especially at Madison Square Garden. They are 6-0-0 at…
3 Takeaways from the Sabres’ 3-1 Loss to the Flyers
Coming into Wednesday night’s nationally televised showdown with the Philadelphia Flyers, it felt like the Buffalo Sabres had real momentum. Earning points in four straight games, albeit two of them…
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