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NHL’s ruling on Brad Marchand hit sparks online firestorm
After learning that Marchand will not be receiving any kind of hearing, the cries of injustice were even more prominent.
The 'Goalie Stanley Cup Playoff wins leaders' quiz
How many of the goalies with the most Stanley Cup Playoff wins in the NHL's expansion era can you name in five minutes?Good luck!
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31
Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe calls out his team after Nico Hischier fight
New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe wasn’t entirely displeased after Nico Hischier fought Matthew Knies in the third period of Tuesday’s 4-0 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
Auston Matthews News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30
Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' injury presents steep challenge for Toronto
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that star forward Auston Matthews will be out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury. Matthews suffered the injury on a blocked shot in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings.
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.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30
GM steps in to fast-track Andrew Mangiapane trade out of Edmonton
There are a couple of updates worth noting on Tuesday as news spreads that the Edmonton Oilers and forward Andrew Mangiapane are open to a trade that would see him moved to another NHL franchise.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 30
Olympic roster will be test to see if USA Hockey has learned from mistakes
The United States is expected to announce its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament on Friday, and it will be a significant test as to whether or not the organization has learned from its previous mistakes.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
NHL power rankings: Are the Buffalo Sabres a playoff team?
After a nice three-day break from watching NHL games to instead put up with our families for the holidays, we are back and even with most teams only getting a couple games in, we’ve still got a few changes, and… the Sabres are gunning for a playoff spot?!?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
Pete DeBoer explains why he told Craig Berube he isn't coming for his job as Leafs coach
According to Pete DeBoer, he won’t be behind the bench in Toronto anytime soon.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
Which big-name healthy scratch is the biggest concern for their team?
For several teams, trade speculation is already heating up, with healthy scratches towards some usual key contributors.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30
Top five NHL right wingers of 2025
With the final days of 2025 ahead, what better way to celebrate the calendar year than by highlighting some of the best performances we’ve witnessed in the past 365 days?
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31
Outrage over Oilers losing Noah Philp on waivers missing key context
The Edmonton Oilers losing Noah Philp on waivers Monday has sparked the typical overreaction from fans that comes with saying goodbye to a player for nothing.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Panthers' Sergei Bobrovsky moves up NHL's all-time wins list
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has fully reached the point in his career where he's now padding his resume to further build his Hall of Fame case with every start.
Yegor Chinakhov News / Daily Faceoff / December 29
Blue Jackets trade Yegor Chinakhov to Penguins
The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded forward Yegor Chinakhov to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a return including multiple draft picks, according to multiple reports.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 28
Red Wings' young defensive duo may help team end playoff drought
The Detroit Red Wings have not been in the Stanley Cup Playoffs since the 2015-16 season. For a team that once went 25 consecutive seasons in the playoffs, that nine-year drought is a significant fall from grace.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 29
Justin Brazeau achieves personal milestone as Penguins dominate Blackhawks
The Penguins provided Pittsburgh sports fans upset about the Steelers' loss earlier in the day, something to cheer about, thanks to their best offensive output of the season on Sunday night.
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
Senators’ Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence for personal reasons
The Ottawa Senators will be without Linus Ullmark for the immediate future after announcing Sunday that the veteran goaltender will be taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 27
Oilers' Connor McDavid is on best offensive run of career
The NHL returns from its holiday break on Saturday, and the Edmonton Oilers are coming out of that break as one of the league's hottest teams. The driving force behind this recent surge is superstar forward Connor McDavid.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 28
Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia
Hockey Canada has issued a statement after receiving backlash for not shaking hands with Czechia after the two dueled it out on the opening night of the 2026 World Junior Championship.
Tampa Bay Lightning News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 27
Lightning sign defenseman J.J. Moser to big contract extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning have locked in one of their best defensemen from this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
Who should be blamed for the Toronto Maple Leafs' recent struggles?
There’s a certain on-edge feeling to the Toronto Maple Leafs right now.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 27
New Year's hockey resolutions for 2026
Another year is in the books, and with the shift in the calendar often come New Year’s resolutions, self-imposed mission statements intended to better ourselves and/or conquer our problems.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 27
Oilers pitched to go all-on on trade for Kraken star forward
Several names across different positions have recently been linked to the Oilers, with the latest among them now being this Kraken forward.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
Top five NHL defensemen of 2025
While the names making up this list are expected, the order in which they appear may be a bit more surprising.
The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup
They say no sport's harder to win it all in than hockey. For many of the NHL's best and most recognized goaltenders, that proved true despite many heroic regular seasons and individual honors.
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