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3 Takeaways From the Canadiens’ 4-1 Win Over the Blackhawks
There were an abundance of questions about the Montreal Canadiens as they embarked on a four-game road swing. Could they put in a total, 60-minute effort? Are they capable of…
Gameday Preview: Devils Face Off Against Kings in Final Game of Homestand
On Saturday, Oct. 24, the New Jersey Devils will host the Los Angeles Kings at Prudential Center in the final game of their three-game homestand. New Jersey will look to…
3 Potential Trade Targets for the Maple Leafs on the Penguins
The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten out to a decent start, and while they have had strong starts from most of their star players, they still have some holes to…
3 Centres the Canadiens Should Target to Overcome Suzuki’s Injury
The Montreal Canadiens have been searching for a legitimate second-line centre for quite some time, but Nick Suzuki’s recent injury has made that need more pressing than ever. With their captain expected to miss two to four weeks, the Canadiens suddenly find themselves without their most important forward, exposing one of the biggest weaknesses in their lineup. While the organization has several promising young centres, including Michael Hage, who could eventually fill that role, Montreal need...
Blue Jackets Trying Different Looks and a Simplified Approach to Fix Last-Place Power Play
The Columbus Blue Jackets power play came out like a house of fire on opening night. They scored two power-play goals on route to a 6-3 win over the Buffalo…
Seth Jarvis’ Instant Impact Highlights Importance In Hurricanes’ Lineup
Despite Thursday night’s 6-5 shootout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Carolina Hurricanes saw one of their franchise players return to the lineup. After shoulder surgery in June, Seth Jarvis…
3 LA Kings Prospects Who Could Provide a Boost
The Los Angeles Kings picked up their second win of the regular season after 60 minutes of hockey and overtime on Oct. 22. Brandt Clarke tipped the puck into the…
Sabres’ Special Teams Need to Improve
The Buffalo Sabres are off to a 4–4–2 start, which is a very mediocre beginning in a competitive Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. They’re coming off a 3–1 loss to…
Washington Capitals Injury Updates: Desharnais, Thompson, Dubois, and Sourdif
As is typical in any given NHL season, the Washington Capitals are without a handful of key players due to illness and injury. Defenseman Vincent Desharnais and goaltender Logan Thompson…
Jets Get Strong Return for Disgruntled Hellebuyck in Trade with Devils
Has Kevin Cheveldayoff done it again? The longtime Jets general manager (GM) has a good track record of getting strong returns for players even when seemingly backed in a corner.…
Devon Levi Might Be the Goalie the Oilers Have Always Needed
Ladies and gentlemen, the Edmonton Oilers might finally have the franchise goalie they’ve been after since Dwayne Roloson left town more than 17 years ago. Devon Levi has been lights-out…
Avalanche Hurt Most by Defensive Lapses
The Colorado Avalanche may be the victims of their own expectations. That’s the cross you bear when you run the table from day one of the regular season en route…
Devils Pay High But Necessary Price to Acquire Connor Hellebuyck
The New Jersey Devils have made their intentions clear: They are prioritizing winning now. The Devils made a blockbuster move Friday morning, acquiring star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck from the Winnipeg…
Grading the Devils’ Blockbuster Trade for Jets’ Hellebuyck
The Connor Hellebuyck saga has ended. Earlier today, the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils linked up for a blockbuster trade involving Hellebuyck. Here are the full details: Devils receive:…
Devils Acquire Connor Hellebuyck in Blockbuster Trade With Jets
The Connor Hellebuyck trade saga has finally reached its conclusion, with the Winnipeg Jets trading their franchise goaltender to the New Jersey Devils in a blockbuster deal. Sportsnet insider Elliotte…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 23
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 24 One of the greatest scorers in NHL history hit a milestone on this date that very few players…
Best Rookie Seasons in Chicago Blackhawks History
This season, the Blackhawks have been consistently icing two rookies in their top six: Anton Frondell and Roman Kantserov. Since the season started, both have looked impressive in their own…
Bruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey
From fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game even take on…
Oilers’ Top 5 Goalies of the Connor McDavid Era
The Edmonton Oilers started the 2026-27 NHL season with a trio of goaltenders, Frederik Andersen, Tristan Jarry, and Devon Levi, none of whom were with the team at the start…
2020 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
The 2020 NHL Entry Draft was the first of two virtual drafts conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, six years later, we can assess the top ten picks from that…
Devils and Jets Working on Blockbuster Connor Hellebuyck Trade
The New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets are reportedly working toward a blockbuster trade involving star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, potentially bringing an end to months of uncertainty surrounding his future…
Connor McDavid Breaks Gretzky’s Record With Historic Start
There comes a point when describing Connor McDavid as the best player in hockey no longer feels sufficient. What the Edmonton Oilers captain is accomplishing goes beyond dominating his generation.…
Jets Suffering From Complete Lack of Secondary Scoring Once Again
10 games into the new season, the Winnipeg Jets are dealing with an old problem: a near-complete lack of scoring from outside their top line. Lack of Secondary Scoring Rearing…
A Shorthanded Sharks Team Passed Its First Adversity Test
Yaroslav Askarov came into Thursday night 0-4-0 in his previous four starts, a goalie on the ropes behind a team that could not stop blowing leads. He left Canadian Tire…
Nick Suzuki’s Absence Will Give the Canadiens Their Biggest Test
The Montreal Canadiens have been dealt a massive blow with captain Nick Suzuki expected to miss two to four weeks due to injury. For a team looking to build on last season’s success and establish itself as a legitimate playoff contender, losing its most important player is about as bad as it gets. Suzuki has been the heart and soul of the Canadiens for years, contributing offensively, playing against the opposition’s best players, and providing leadership every night. However, beyond losing th...
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