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On YouTubeNHL 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.
The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz
Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?
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.
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.
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.
David Tomasek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 26
Oilers to terminate veteran forward David Tomasek's contract
Edmonton Oilers forward David Tomasek is expected to sign with the Swedish Hockey League’s Färjestad BK after the holiday roster freeze lifts on Sunday.
Minnesota Wild News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 25
A Christmas present for all 32 NHL teams
Merry Christmas, Daily Faceoff family! For the third year running, our staff is doing its darndest to help out the neediest among us.
Marc-Andre Fleury News / NHL Trade Talk / December 26
Marc-Andre Fleury and the 'right opportunity' with Oilers or Canadiens
Fleury may be 39 years old and technically retired, but the idea of a comeback isn’t being dismissed inside NHL circles — especially if the situation is right.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24
Maple Leafs need to make a decision on Easton Cowan
Toronto's handling of Cowan doesn't make a lot of sense.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 24
Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving gives vote of confidence to coach Craig Berube
After the Toronto Maple Leafs fired assistant coach Marc Savard on Monday, there were some questions regarding if that would be the only move made amid a massive slide, particularly with Craig Berube.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 23
Team USA would be setting itself up for Olympic failure if Stars' Jason Robertson is left off roster
As things stand entering play on Tuesday, Robertson's 23 goals are fourth-most in the entire NHL.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Airing hockey grievances for this Festivus day
If you exist within the hockey world at all, you probably have no shortage of grievances to air on this Festivus Day.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
What Christmas gifts do NHL teams need heading into the second half of the season?
If you could get your favorite team one gift for the holiday season, what would it be?
Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Matvei Michkov and Rick Tocchet's relationship continues to garner attention despite Flyers' success
The Philadelphia Flyers are hanging with the best teams in the league, but their success is being overshadowed by the relationship between one of the team’s star players and its bench boss.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 22
Three underperforming NHL players who must step up
We’re deep enough into the NHL season now that patience is starting to wear thin for some around the league.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 22
Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis must address Nick Suzuki problem soon
When Martin St. Louis sent his captain, Nick Suzuki, over the boards to try and tie the game in a shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Canadiens' fate was almost sealed.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / December 23
Why is Marc Savard the only change the Maple Leafs made?
While the power play has been a massive issue for the Leafs, it’s far from the only thing plaguing the group.
Montreal Canadiens News / Yardbarker / December 22
Why did Canadiens reverse course on goalie Samuel Montembeault?
The Canadiens' explanation raised eyebrows among some observers.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 22
Why Mario Lemieux remains greatest Penguin despite Sidney Crosby's achievement
On Sunday, Crosby reached a cherished franchise milestone, passing Lemieux for the most total points in Penguins history.
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