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Bruins HC Marco Sturm provides update on Elias Lindholm

Bruins HC Marco Sturm provides update on top center Elias Lindholm after knee-on-knee collision

Lindholm was involved in a knee-on-knee collision with Buffalo forward Jordan Greenway near center ice just short of the halfway point of regulation.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31
Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Nick Schmaltz is on an eight-game point streak and has rattled off seven goals and 10 assists for 17 points in 11 games to start the year.

Martin Necas' big extension with Avalanche another blow to 2026 NHL free agency
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz
Martin Necas News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
Jordan Harris News / Daily Faceoff / October 30
Bruins' Jordan Harris out long-term after undergoing ankle surgery

Bruins' Jordan Harris out long-term after undergoing ankle surgery

The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that defenseman Jordan Harris underwent surgery on his right ankle.

The 25 greatest NHL enforcers of all time
The '1971-72 Boston Bruins' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30
Martin Necas' big extension another blow to 2026 free agency

Martin Necas' big extension with Avalanche another blow to 2026 NHL free agency

NHL fans should start preparing themselves for a very slow, boring summer of player movement during the 2026 offseason. 

Mavericks suing Stars is another step in new arena campaign
Canucks' Brock Boeser leaves game against Blues with undisclosed injury
Bruins' Elias Lindholm leaves game against Sabres with lower-body injury
Bruins' Jordan Harris out long-term after undergoing ankle surgery
Three NHL coaches in danger of getting fired midseason
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.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30
Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 
The Predators continue to unravel under GM Barry Trotz
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
Toronto Maple Leafs News / Daily Faceoff / October 30
Leafs' John Tavares joins exclusive club with 500th goal

Maple Leafs' John Tavares joins exclusive club with 500th goal

John Tavares made history Wednesday night, scoring his 500th career regular-season goal.

Mammoth sign Logan Cooley to lucrative eight-year extension
What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?
Brad Marchand takes leave of absence to volunteer as coach
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
How the NHL's Frozen Frenzy fails the marketing test — again
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 30
Mavericks suing Stars is another step in new arena campaign

Mavericks suing Stars is another step in new arena campaign

The Stars moved their headquarters from Dallas, Texas, to Plano in 2003. 22 years later, the Mavericks are suing them for breach of contract.

Mavericks battling competing timelines with Cooper Flagg benching
How do Flagg's early numbers stack up against NBA champions?
Mavericks' Brandon Williams apologizes for his recent arrest
4-0 and rolling: How the Bulls’ new lineup is delivering results
Knicks get an L — and the cold shoulder from Giannis Antetokounmpo
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 29
NHL’s Frozen Frenzy fails the marketing test — again

NHL’s Frozen Frenzy fails the marketing test — again

On Tuesday, the NHL held what it calls its Frozen Frenzy, an annual event — now in its third year — where all 32 of its teams play on the same night.

NHL announces time changes to five games in 2025-26
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
Utah Mammoth News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 29
Mammoth sign Logan Cooley to eight-year extension

Mammoth sign Logan Cooley to eight-year extension

The Mammoth announced they’ve signed center Logan Cooley to an eight-year contract extension.

Mammoth are gunning for their first playoff spot
Panthers' Brad Marchand to fill in as coach in Nova Scotia after death of coach’s daughter
What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
NHL's Frozen Frenzy fails the marketing test — again
Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz
The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz
The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
Dallas Stars News / Yardbarker / October 28
What does the Stars' Harley extension mean for Robertson?

What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?

The Dallas Stars' extension of defenseman Thomas Harley (eight years, $10.5875M average annual value) locks up a critical piece for the long-term.

Connor Bedard poised for breakout year, records first hat trick
Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 
Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game
Rangers' Matt Rempe out long-term, but help is on the way
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / October 29
Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, has first hat trick

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, records first hat trick

Bedard is showing signs that the third year of his career is going to be a potentially massive breakout performance.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 
Rangers' Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28
Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way

Rangers' Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way

New York Rangers enforcer Matt Rempe is going to be out “longer-term” after suffering an upper-body injury.

What does the Stars' Thomas Harley extension mean for Jason Robertson?
Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz
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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
 The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz
The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz
The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz
 The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz
The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
 The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28
Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem 

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers share a state, and also one of the NHL's fiercest rivalries. It is still going strong even though neither team has had much success over the past couple of years.

Penguins’ Sidney Crosby becomes ninth player to reach 1,700 points
Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '2008-09 Pittsburgh Penguins' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 28
Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results

Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results

The NHL season is approaching the three-week mark, with most teams having played around 10 games. It’s still early, but we now have a meaningful sample size to start making some conclusions about the 2025-26 campaign.

Jack Hughes scores twice to give Devils 8th straight win over Avalanche
The Devils’ defense has allowed them to take a big step forward
Pre-Scout: Utah Mammoth are the hottest team in the West right now
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
The '2002-03 New Jersey Devils' quiz
Florida Panthers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments

Panthers continue to be shorthanded with latest developments

The two-time defending Stanley Cup champions have been severely affected by injuries this season. That theme continues Monday as team reporter Jameson Oliven shared that forward Jonah Gadjovich would miss the next week after being elbowed against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Islanders’ Matthew Schaefer is living up to star billing – and so much more
The Devils’ defense has allowed them to take a big step forward
Are the Blues or the Wild off to a more concerning start this season?
What is so impressive about this season’s rookie class?
Canucks recall top prospect
Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 27
Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander

Canucks recall top prospect Tom Willander

Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK shared on Monday that the Vancouver Canucks are calling up top defensive prospect Tom Willander.

Canucks snap three-game skid as Kiefer Sherwood's OT goal beats Oilers
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL active short-handed goals leaders' quiz
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Rakell undergoes surgery, to miss six to eight weeks

Rickard Rakell undergoes surgery, to miss six to eight weeks

Saturday, Rakell took a puck to the hand vs. Columbus, was clearly bothered and did not return. 

Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin have been turning back time in Pittsburgh
Could Predators, Steven Stamkos part ways amid slow start?
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane is set to miss his fourth straight game
Brett Pesce won’t travel on the Devils’ upcoming road trip
Capitals' Mitch Love reportedly suspended for remainder of season
Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26
Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game

Red Wings’ Patrick Kane to miss his fourth straight game

Kane was injured in last week’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, after taking a hard fall into the boards. He has missed three games since — a run that will grow to four absences on Tuesday.

Red Wings erase four-goal deficit, top Blues at home
The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time
The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz
Montreal Canadiens News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Canadiens announce devastating Patrik Laine news

Canadiens get devastating Patrik Laine news for second straight season

A tough start to the season for Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine just got even tougher.  

Kings captain Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought
Penguins’ Caleb Jones to miss eight weeks with lower-body injury
Kraken place Jared McCann on IR, Montour returns from leave of absence
Alex Ovechkin plays 1,500th NHL game vs. Ottawa Senators
Karel Vejmelka has been a calming presence in net for Utah
Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to return from injury

Capitals' Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to return from injury

Dubois wound up missing a little more than two weeks with a lower-body injury.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin one goal away from previously unimaginable milestone
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought

Kings captain Anze Kopitar to return sooner than previously thought

It turns out that Anze Kopitar’s foot injury wasn’t as serious as they initially assumed.  

The 15 greatest hockey line nicknames of all time
The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz
Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Predators get bad news regarding captain Roman Josi

Predators get bad news regarding captain Roman Josi

The Predators will be without their captain and top defenseman for a little while.

Kings, Predators working through early-season challenges
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz
Seattle Kraken News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25
Kraken announce positive Brandon Montour update

Kraken announce positive Brandon Montour update ahead of bout with Oilers

The Seattle Kraken appear to be set to welcome back a key blueliner to their lineup Saturday against Edmonton.

Kraken's Joey Daccord faces big test amid early-season ups, downs
The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams
The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

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