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Why Sweden vs. Finland is one of the best rivalries in hockey

For much of the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, hype centered on the preliminary matchup and the final between Canada and the USA. Yet, there’s a clear reason

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Could David Pastrnak be a dark horse Olympic MVP pick?

With the men’s hockey Olympic tournament officially underway, it’s never too early to start weighing the candidates for MVP honors. In 2022, a 17-year-old Juraj Slafkovsky took home the award as he helped lead Slovakia to the bronze medal.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Switzerland could be the ultimate men’s Olympic hockey underdog

When picking Olympic men’s hockey medal favorites, the usual suspects often show up at the top. Canada, USA, Sweden, Finland and Czechia are definitely the pre-tournament favorites with NHLers back in the fold.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 3

Connor McDavid shows winning desire with Players' Tribune letter

For Connor McDavid, there’s a chance for this Team Canada experience to be an international coming-out party in front of a far-reaching audience than seen at the North American-focused 4 Nations Face-Off.

2026 Olympic men’s hockey team preview: Canada

Matthew Tkachuk issues a warning to the Panthers after injury news

Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini wanted to throw it down on center ice

Artemi Panarin would waive to join Oilers as rental in Cup chase

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Stadium Series in Tampa will go down as one of the best

While the NHL may have flooded the market, so to speak, with outdoor games ever since the resounding success of 2008’s inaugural Winter Classic in Buffalo, Sunday’s Stadium Series game between the Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning showed why the NHL keeps going back to the well.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 1

Are the Kings or Capitals the bigger disappointment this season?

As the NHL approaches the three-week Olympic break, some teams are fighting for their postseason lives, and two of those teams are the Los Angeles Kings and Washington Capitals.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 29

NHL Rumors: St. Louis Blues, and the Utah Mammoth

Tyler Kuehl of Daily Faceoff: Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton were talking about the St. Louis Blues and 34-year-old center Brayden Schenn. He’s got a couple of years left at a $6.5 million cap hit, and the Blues would get a nice return for him if they decide to move him.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 23

Which 2025 playoff team is under the most pressure right now?

Only three teams who were in last year’s eight-team playoff field are currently in the picture right now.

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Active Stanley Cup Playoffs points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Will the Senators receive some grace on forfeited first-round pick?

It’s been a difficult stretch of hockey for the Ottawa Senators, who since Dec. 21 have lost nine of 13 games and have fallen back in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 19

Golden Knights willing to take the risk on Rasmus Andersson without an extension

The Vegas Golden Knights made their big swing over the weekend when they completed a long-rumored move to land veteran defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 16

Matthews’ lack of effort late against Vegas a tough end to matchup against Marner

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered a tough defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights Thursday night, a loss that saw them give up a game-tying goal with seven seconds left in the third period, then Jack Eichel scored in overtime to give Vegas the 6-5 win.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 10

How much is Kevin Cheveldayoff to blame for Jets' poor performance?

In Gary Bettman’s NHL, anything can happen. Parity has allowed a team like the New York Islanders to go from having the first-overall pick in the draft to competing for first place in the Metropolitan Division.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Blues, Predators still lack answers about future

The St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators might not be out of the race for the Stanley Cup playoffs, but their short and long-term futures remain in

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

2026 NHL Draft’s Keaton Verhoeff makes strong impression in World Junior debut

World Juniors are in full swing, and this year’s tournament provides an exciting opportunity for fans to get an early look at many of the top prospects available in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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The 'Super Bowl winning coaches' quiz

The 'Super Bowl winning QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl MVPs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl coaches since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Which NHL team has raised their stock the most in 2025?

As we approach the end of 2025, it’s time to look back on the calendar year and see which teams took big steps forward. On Monday’s episode of Daily Faceoff LIVE, Tyler Yaremchuk and former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton are joined by The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta to discuss which team raised their stock the most in 2025.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 29

Canada’s start to the 2026 World Juniors has been underwhelming

Team Canada has not lived up to the level many would have hoped for at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship, despite winning their first two

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 21

How important is playoff experience to an up-and-coming team?

We’re near the midway point of the 2025-26 season, and rebuilding teams like the San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks are making a run at their first Stanley Cup Playoff births in years.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Jacob Fowler was impressive in his NHL debut for the Canadiens

You always remember your first, and it’s safe to say Jacob Fowler will remember his first NHL game forever. On Thursday night, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jacob Fowler made his big-league debut against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Canadiens’ two-way play a concern amidst current slump

After a scorching hot start to the season, things have cooled off considerably for the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs have dropped their past four games, including close losses to Boston and Columbus which were preceded by a 7-0 loss to Dallas and a 5-1 romp against Los Angeles.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

The Flames need to commit to selling at the trade deadline

The first quarter of the 2025-26 NHL season has gone anything but well for the Calgary Flames. While the league has shown incredible parity through the

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Which underperforming team will bounce back in November?

We’re now a month into the season, and with so few games to go off of, there’s a lot of craziness in the results we’ve seen so far. Plenty of teams are exceeding expectations, and plenty are playing far below their expectations and have disappointed thus far.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 31

Who have been the NHL’s 'treats' this season as Halloween approaches?

As Halloween arrives, it’s worth taking a look at what players have been “treats” for their respective teams in the first month of the season. While there have been surprising starts, both good and bad, around the NHL thus far, there have been a few bright spots that few could’ve expected through the month of October.