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Five NHL teams that are out of the playoffs now but will make the postseason

Five NHL teams that are out of the playoffs now but will make the postseason

The overall NHL standings are as congested as ever.  As things stand, fifth-place New Jersey is just eight points ahead of 28th-place St. Louis, so it’s safe to expect plenty of movement in the standings over the next several weeks.

Islanders’ Kyle Palmieri out 6-8 months following ACL tear
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1
Could Maple Leafs goaltender be a surprise trade candidate?

Could Maple Leafs goaltender be a surprise trade candidate?

Brad Treliving and company should certainly be willing to look into it if they truly want to shake up their roster.

Maple Leafs' performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope for the future
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'Team USA Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30
Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Leafs

Waiver claim paying off as former Oiler shines for Maple Leafs

Troy Stecher wasn’t brought in with much fanfare, but he’s quickly becoming one of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ best in-season finds.

Toronto's performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope
Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Edmonton
Sabres' only hope for success is if owner Terry Pegula sells the team
Rangers lose again, but face a bigger problem than the loss
Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s Thanksgiving standings juncture
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 29
Maple Leafs' performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope for the future

Maple Leafs' performance raises concerns, but Easton Cowan offers hope for the future

Toronto did not expect to have a rookie who already produces quality minutes, but it is a more than pleasant surprise.

Rangers lose again, but face a bigger problem than the loss
Stuart Skinner stops 26 shots as the Oilers blank Kraken
Avalanche continue early-season rampage, overwhelm Canadiens
Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers
Key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s Thanksgiving standings juncture
Adam Fox News / Yardbarker / November 29
Rangers lose again, but face a bigger problem than the loss

Rangers lose again, but face a bigger problem than the loss

Mike Sullivan's team has now recorded eight losses at home this season, and losing their best defenseman only makes things worse.

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers
Lightning handle Rangers 4-1, extend win streak to seven
Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s 2025-26 Thanksgiving standings juncture
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Quinn Hughes News / NHL Trade Talk / November 29
Analysts Float Massive Devils–Canucks Blockbuster Centered on Quinn Hughes

Analysts Float Massive Devils–Canucks Blockbuster Centered on Quinn Hughes

The Quinn Hughes conversation has officially jumped from speculation to full-on blockbuster territory. On a recent episode of Kyper and Bourne, Sportsnet’s

NHL News / Yardbarker
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

William Nylander News / NHL Trade Talk / November 28
Insider Reveals Untold Argument Between William Nylander and Former Coach

Insider Reveals Untold Argument Between William Nylander and Former Coach

William Nylander is one of, if not the most polarizing player in the NHL. His dynamic skill set allows him to produce massive numbers and make it look relatively easy in the process.

New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 28
Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice

The New York Rangers marched into Boston and authored a statement victory that reverberates beyond a single game. 

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers
Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson deal
Buffalo Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team
Which NHL teams would be wise to do some Black Friday shopping?
Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL's Thanksgiving standings juncture
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers

The Oilers are grappling with the same issues that have plagued them since McDavid joined the NHL in the fall of 2015.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 28
Which NHL teams should do some Black Friday shopping?

Which NHL teams should do some Black Friday shopping?

As we hit the American Thanksgiving checkpoint, it’s time to look at what teams might start being movers and shakers this holiday season to bolster their rosters.

Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice
Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers
Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension
Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team
Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL's Thanksgiving standings juncture
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 28
Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s 2025-26 Thanksgiving standings juncture

Five key 'swing teams' at the NHL’s 2025-26 Thanksgiving standings juncture

There’s a reason why we talk about U.S. Thanksgiving as a key checkpoint in the NHL season every year, why trade talk has seemingly heated up, why coaching changes often start happening around now: the theory is true.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Buffalo Sabres News / Yardbarker / November 28
Sabres' only hope for success is change in ownership

Sabres' only hope for success is if Terry Pegula sells the team

Bad teams that are always bad tend to stay bad for a reason. You just have to pinpoint what that reason is. It usually starts at the top of the organization. That is the case for the once-proud Buffalo Sabres franchise.

Jake Allen records 42-save shutout as Devils blank Sabres
Rangers give the rest of the NHL reason to take notice
Connor McDavid made an egregious mistake with Oilers
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Ducks have major concern pop up with Lukas Dostal update

Ducks have major concern pop up with Lukas Dostal update

Now the upstart Ducks, currently atop the Pacific Division, must move forward without their No. 1 goalie.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28
Canadiens handle business with Mike Matheson extension

Canadiens handle important piece of business with Mike Matheson's long-term extension

Another day, another high-value pending unrestricted free agent is taken off the board.

Golden Knights host Canadiens with division lead in sight
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
Tristan Jarry News / Daily Faceoff / November 27
Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?

It’s hard to look at the Edmonton Oilers’ struggles through the first quarter of the 2025-26 season and not see goaltending as the main concern.

Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes' report
The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
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The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz
 The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz
The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz
 The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz
The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz
 The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27
Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their numbers prove it

Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it

It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.

NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line
Top and bottom Eastern Conference teams battle as Devils face Sabres
Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location  
USA unveils jerseys for Winter Olympics
Is Tristan Jarry an option for the Oilers?
NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 26
Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location  

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location  

Tkachuk's first game in well over a month will be on Friday.

Are the Senators Canada's best chance at a Stanley Cup this season?
It's no surprise that the Canucks are already looking to sell
USA unveils jerseys for Winter Olympics
Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes' report
NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint
Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 26
It's no surprise that Canucks are already looking to sell

It's no surprise that Canucks are already looking to sell

The Vancouver Canucks have been one of the larger disappointments to this point in the NHL season. 

Which Vancouver Canucks may be on the move?
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 26
USA unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament

USA unveils jerseys for 2026 Winter Olympic hockey tournament

The red, white and blue have their gear for February. 

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 26
NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint

NHL trade board: 45 names to watch at U.S. Thanksgiving checkpoint

The American Thanksgiving standings juncture has long been considered a playoff standings predictor and crucial check-in point for NHL teams trying to assess how good they are.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / November 26
Are the Senators Canada's best chance at a Stanley Cup this season?

Are the Senators Canada's best chance at a Stanley Cup this season?

The only Canadian team currently in a playoff position is the Ottawa Senators.

Brady Tkachuk to make return to Senators in familiar location  
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NFL Hall of Famers and the teams they retired from' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 26
Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes’ report

Oilers, Penguins trade buzz heats up after Kevin Weekes’ report

Kevin Weekes set Oil Country buzzing after reporting that Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry is drawing significant interest, with the Edmonton Oilers listed as a potential fit.

Oilers reportedly have significant interest in Penguins’ Tristan Jarry
Pain continues for the Edmonton Oilers, and a massive thank you
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25
Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates

There is some good news for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles
Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment
Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe
Rangers' Vincent Trocheck is right and changes are needed
Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues
Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 25
Rangers' Vincent Trocheck is right and changes are needed

Rangers assistant captain Vincent Trocheck is right and changes are needed

Trocheck is correct because the competitive context can turn any stumble into a slide.

Which New York team has a better chance of making the playoffs? 
Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues
Maple Leafs get good news with latest injury updates
Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment
Does Penguins' latest decision mean Tristan Jarry is returning soon?
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 25
Maple Leafs' Benoit vows improvement after self-assessment

Maple Leafs' Simon Benoit vows improvement after critical self-assessment

Simon Benoit is holding himself accountable, admitting his play for the Toronto Maple Leafs has fallen short this season.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles
It might be time to panic for the Maple Leafs
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz

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