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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.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
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
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' 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?
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.

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
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25
Does Penguins' decision mean Tristan Jarry is returning soon?

Does Penguins' latest decision mean Tristan Jarry is returning soon?

Is Tristan Jarry returning soon?

Penguins’ Tristan Broz to make NHL debut against Sabres
Penguins’ Harrison Brunicke among players sent to AHL
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25
Key Oilers return, but Knoblauch’s latest comments the real story

Key Oilers return, but Knoblauch’s latest comments the real story

A couple of familiar faces returned to the ice for the Edmonton Oilers on Monday as Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Kasperi Kapanen took part in a practice at the Downtown Community Arena.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / NHL Trade Talk / November 25
Maple Leafs’ 2019 Trade Remains the Team’s Biggest Misstep of the Matthews Era

Maple Leafs’ 2019 Trade Remains the Team’s Biggest Misstep of the Matthews Era

When the Toronto Maple Leafs shipped out Nazem Kadri in the summer of 2019, the move felt more like damage control than roster building. Kadri had just put himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons — back-to-back playoff suspensions that derailed Toronto’s chances against Boston.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 24
Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic consideration

Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan are fast approaching, and excitement is building across the NHL for its return to the Games for the first time since Sochi in 2014.

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues
Auston Matthews has become a better player despite Leafs' struggles
Toronto could find the answers to its bad form in Europe
Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles
Sabres are finally getting some offense
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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
The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz
The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz
 The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz
New York Rangers News / Yardbarker / November 24
Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win

Rangers HC Mike Sullivan's roster gamble pays off in win over Blues

Good news for the New York Rangers. And it's not only about their 3-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues, but also about the right call from the coaching staff.

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles
Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe
Flames defender Rasmus Andersson named NHL’s first star of the week
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 24
How Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has gotten better

Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has become a better player despite team struggles

Maybe more was expected from Auston Matthews before the season started, but the forward has managed to evolve into a more complete player with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe
Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error
Five NHL players who surprisingly merit Olympic team consideration
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The '60-goal NHL seasons' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 24
Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe

Maple Leafs could find answers to their bad form in Europe

As the franchise looks for a younger, faster and hungrier roster, two former prospects who returned to Europe after their ELCs — Topi Niemela and Roni Hirvonen — are putting on performances that invite a reconsideration of their fits in Toronto.

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles
Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23
Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat

Maple Leafs' William Nylander leads NHL in elite stat amid team struggles

Not all is bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs. William Nylander, for example, is one of the positive aspects of the franchise this season.

Toronto must urgently correct this roster management error
Why Brad Lambert is a smart long-term option for Maple Leafs to consider
Craig Berube’s time with Toronto parallels his post-Cup Blues seasons
Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen gets suspended for one game
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker / November 23
Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error

Maple Leafs must urgently correct a roster management error

The Toronto Maple Leafs cannot continue choosing their lineups based on sentimental value. Craig Berube must understand that the best players must play.

Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '1961-64 Toronto Maple Leafs' quiz
Dallas Stars News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 23
Mikko Rantanen suspended one game

Mikko Rantanen suspended one game

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Dallas Stars forward Mikko Rantanen has been suspended one game.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The '1998-99 Dallas Stars' quiz
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 23
Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era

Oilers' 2015 trade still stands as biggest blunder of Connor McDavid era

Looking back at the Connor McDavid era, no move by the Oilers has aged worse than the 2015 trade for Griffin Reinhart.

Jack Roslovic scores twice, Oilers get back on track vs. Panthers
Getting to know Connor Clattenburg, Edmonton’s recent call-up
Do the Leafs or Oilers have a higher chance of missing the playoffs?
Did Stuart Skinner seal his fate with Oilers after latest comments?
Senators eye home run trade, Canucks; Sharks remain sellers
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 22
NHL rumors: Senators eye home run trade, Canucks/Reichel, Sharks remain sellers

NHL rumors: Senators eye home run trade, Canucks/Reichel, Sharks remain sellers

In the latest NHL rumor rundown, three teams are making waves.

Canucks forward Lukas Reichel could get traded for second time this season
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone despite loss 
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 22
Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard reaches career milestone despite loss 

The Chicago Blackhawks have nothing to celebrate after suffering a 9-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. 

Jets will be tested without star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck
Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury
OHL player suspended for rest of the season after slashing opponent in head
Who are the inner-circle Stanley Cup contenders so far this season?
Younger teams have the potential to be outer-circle Stanley Cup contenders
Samuel Honzek News / Daily Faceoff / November 21
Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek underwent surgery on Thursday to address an upper-body injury and will miss up to six months while recovering, according to multiple reports.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 21
Younger teams have the potential to be outer-circle Stanley Cup contenders in short order

Younger teams have the potential to be outer-circle Stanley Cup contenders in short order

The 2025-26 NHL season to this point has been marked by several young, up-and-coming teams playing like they may be closer to legitimate contender status than previously thought.

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '2006-07 Anaheim Ducks' quiz

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