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Nazem Kadri provides the gritty offense Colorado needs to slay Arizona
by Ryan Kennedy on August 12, 2020
The second-line center brings a playoff-ready dimension to the high-octane Avalanche and the team sure needed it in Game 1 when Coyotes Darcy Kuemper […]
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What must change to free the Toronto Maple Leafs from first-round Hell?
by Matt Larkin on August 12, 2020
Why can't the current Leafs core get over the hump to win a series? What changes must be made to the roster? The players, coaching and management weighed in […]
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Mature and poised Lightning make a statement in Game 1 marathon
by Ken Campbell on August 11, 2020
The Tampa Bay Lightning probably don't win a game like this a year ago. But after suffering one of the most ignominious defeats in NHL history in 2019, they […]
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Milan Lucic has turned back the clock with the Calgary Flames
by Ryan Kennedy on August 11, 2020
The power forward had been struggling in recent years, but the 2020 post-season has seen a rebirth for the veteran. Don't look now, but Lucic is a […]
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Despite exciting qualifying round, NHL confirms it won’t change playoff format (thank goodness)
by Ken Campbell on August 11, 2020
There has been a lot of talk for the NHL to include more teams in the playoffs and go back to reseeding after every round based on the qualifying tournament […]
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The New York Rangers win the Alexis Lafreniere sweepstakes
by Ryan Kennedy on August 10, 2020
Just days after getting bounced from the bubble by Carolina, the Blueshirts get some excellent luck in the lottery. Now New York can add a powerful, high-end […]
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Toronto eliminated by Columbus: Are the Maple Leafs too cute to win?
by Ryan Kennedy on August 9, 2020
All of Toronto's flash evaporated in the face of a staunch defensive stand by the Blue Jackets and superb netminding from Joonas Korpisalo. If the Maple Leafs […]
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First-round bound Vancouver Canucks are growing up right before our eyes
by Ken Campbell on August 8, 2020
Regardless of what happens in the first round of the playoffs against either St. Louis or Dallas, the Vancouver Canucks have already proven something to […]
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Maple Leafs’ stars stepped up in a big way. Now they’ll have to do it again
by Ken Campbell on August 7, 2020
With a few exceptions, the Toronto Maple Leafs' top players have looked dreadful and brilliant and everything in between. It's why they find themselves facing […]
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The Edmonton Oilers still haven’t learned how to win big games
by Ryan Kennedy on August 7, 2020
They came into the series as the overwhelming favorite but couldn't get the job done against Chicago. Perhaps the Oilers need to look at the path the […]
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Blackhawks did not contact police after sexual assault allegations involving video coach, per report
by Gabriel Fernandez on June 17, 2021
The incident happened back in 2010, when Chicago won the Stanley Cup
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2021 NHL Playoffs: Stanley Cup playoffs scores, bracket, complete schedule, standings, games, TV channels
by Shanna McCarriston on June 17, 2021
Everything you need to know for the 2021 NHL Playoffs
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Islanders coach Barry Trotz 'disappointed' in refs for missed too-many-men call in Game 2 loss to Lightning
by Shanna McCarriston on June 17, 2021
The Lightning had seven players on the ice when they scored their second goal of the game
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Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as head coach, adding one-time NHL coach of the year, per report
by Chris Bengel on June 14, 2021
The former Golden Knights coach will look to turn around the Rangers
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Trae Young will eventually cool off, right? Plus, stop disrespecting the Mets and other best bets
by Tom Fornelli on June 8, 2021
The Sixers were a bit rusty against Young in Game 1
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Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy fined $25K for criticizing officiating after Game 5 loss to Islanders
by Chris Bengel on June 8, 2021
The Bruins were called for four penalties throughout Monday's Game 5 while the Islanders were whistled for just two
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Why Khris Middleton will struggle from three against the Nets again, other best bets for Monday
by Tom Fornelli on June 7, 2021
Middleton is 4-for-20 from three against Brooklyn this season
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Taya Currie, 16, becomes first woman drafted in OHL history
by Chris Bengel on June 7, 2021
The Sarnia Sting selected the goaltender with the 267th pick in the draft
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NHL reaches agreement with Canadian government to allow teams to travel across US/Canada border
by Steven Taranto on June 6, 2021
The agreement clears the way for the next round of the playoffs when a Canadian team has to play a U.S. team
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Jets' Mark Scheifele suspended four games by NHL after charging Canadiens' Jake Evans
by Chris Bengel on June 3, 2021
The league responded swiftly after the violent hit
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Damian Lillard -- not LeBron James -- is going to come up big in a Game 6, other best bets for Thursday
by Tom Fornelli on June 3, 2021
LeBron is one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he's not right now
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2021 NHL Draft Lottery: Explaining how the draw will work, every team's odds of winning top pick
by Shanna McCarriston on June 2, 2021
Everything you need to know about the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery
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Bruins' Jake DeBrusk fined for cross-checking Islanders' Scott Mayfield in head
by Gabriel Fernandez on June 1, 2021
He was given the max fine allowable under the CBA
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The Maple Leafs blew a 3-1 lead, plus Naomi Osaka steps away from French Open
by Chris Bengel on June 1, 2021
The Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup drought is now at 54 seasons
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NHL, Canadian authorities trying to clear path for cross-border travel for teams in playoffs, per report
by Shanna McCarriston on May 31, 2021
The league says the travel exemption is a 'work in progress'
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Wayne Gretzky mint condition rookie card sells for $3.75M, breaks record for most expensive NHL card
by Shanna McCarriston on May 28, 2021
It is the highest price ever paid for a hockey card
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Avalanche's Nazem Kadri suspended eight games for illegal check on Blues' Justin Faulk
by Chris Bengel on May 21, 2021
Kadri delivered the illegal check to the head of Blues defenseman Justin Faulk on Wednesday
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Maple Leafs' John Tavares ruled out indefinitely after taking knee to the head
by Gabriel Fernandez on May 21, 2021
Tavares was discharged from the hospital on Friday
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Why it will be no Caris LeVert, no problem for the Pacers, plus other best bets for tonight
by Chris Bengel on May 20, 2021
The Pacers are 6-0-1 in their last seven games ATS
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NHL 2021 Draft Lottery: Which team has the best odds to be awarded the No. 1 pick?
by Chris Bengel on May 20, 2021
It's the first draft lottery that will feature the league's newest team, the Seattle Kraken