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Dec 03, 2025

Sources: NHL eying too-short Olympic ice issue
While the NHL is concerned about the status of the ice hockey arena for the Olympics, sources said there are no indications the league would pull out of the event - despite reports that the ice arena surface is about 3 feet too short.

ESPN NHL
Dec 03, 2025

Stars' Seguin likely out for season, torn ACL
Dallas Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee after getting tangled up with the Rangers' Vladislav Gavrikov.

ESPN NHL
Dec 03, 2025

What Mikko Rantanen learned from last season's double-trade campaign
After a tumultuous campaign, the veteran superstar is now looking ahead to big things with the Stars.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal
Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Blackhawks' Brossoit (conditioning) off to minors
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Laurent Brossoit to Rockford of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Drop list: It's time to move on from these four players
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the players dropping in the rankings.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Injury-plagued Blues lose Walker into February
Blues winger Nathan Walker is expected to miss at least eight weeks because of an undisclosed upper-body injury, putting the struggling team short another forward for an extended period of time.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

NHL to teams: Helmets mandatory in warmups
The NHL is warning teams against taking warmups without helmets, a growing trend this season that violates NHL rules.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Ex-NHL player Dineen reveals cancer diagnosis
Longtime NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen said he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

ESPN NHL
Dec 02, 2025

Crosby nets 2 more vs. Flyers amid Lemieux chase
Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers on Monday night. His continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

Norris (2 goals, assist) stars in Sabres return
Josh Norris matched his career-best single game points total in the Sabres' 5-1 win over the Jets on Monday night, making a triumphant return to the lineup after suffering an upper-body injury in the team's season opener.

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

Foote latest acquitted player to return to pros
Cal Foote has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Wolves, making him the fourth of five players acquitted of...

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

VGK's Hart to debut after sex assault acquittal
Carter Hart, who hasn't appeared in an NHL game in two years, will debut Tuesday for the Vegas Golden Knights following his leave of absence for sexual assault allegations.

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

NHL futures: Risers, fallers and why playoff odds haven't caught up to the Sharks
The biggest risers in the NHL's future odds, as well as why the long shot San Jose Sharks could be a good bet.

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

Blues' Snuggerud (wrist surgery) to miss 6 weeks
St. Louis Blues rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud will miss up to six weeks to have surgery on his left wrist, the team announced Monday morning.

ESPN NHL
Dec 01, 2025

The NHL's best this week: Kyle Palmieri, 'hockey guy'
The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.

ESPN NHL
Nov 30, 2025

Sources: Rangers' Fox (upper body) set for LTIR
The Rangers will place defenseman Adam Fox on long-term injured reserve with an upper body injury, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan. Fox is considered week-to-week but should be ready for the Olympics if selected by Team USA.

ESPN NHL
Nov 30, 2025

Mammoth's Keller thanks Blues for tribute to dad
Mammoth captain Clayton Keller expressed gratitude to the Blues, who held a pregame moment of silence Saturday for his father, who died on Thanksgiving Day.

ESPN NHL
Nov 29, 2025

Rangers' home woes reach 'unacceptable' level
A 4-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden dropped the New York Rangers to 2-8-1 on home ice this season, a baffling stretch in which the team has scored just three goals total in those eight regulation defeats.

ESPN NHL
Nov 29, 2025

'No Plan B' if Olympic hockey arena is not ready
An official for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics said "there is no Plan B" if the main ice hockey arena, which is still under construction, is not ready for the Winter Games.

ESPN NHL
Nov 29, 2025

Islanders' Palmieri has torn ACL, out 6-8 months
Islanders forward Kyle Palmieri tore his left ACL in Friday's loss to the Flyers and will miss the next six to eight months.

ESPN NHL
Nov 29, 2025

Keller plays in Utah loss after death of father
Utah Mammoth captain Clayton Keller played in Friday night's 4-3 loss to the Dallas Stars, one day after the unexpected death of his father, and as a tribute, the 27-year-old forward was named the game's first star at the American Airlines Center.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Sabres' Thompson evens beef with Devils' Noesen
Sabres forward Tage Thompson settled an old score with Stefan Noesen by squaring off against the New Jersey forward on the ice Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Ducks goalie Dostal (upper body) out 2-3 weeks
Ducks goalie Lukas Dostal will miss two to three weeks with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Mammoth's Keller to play following dad's death
Mammoth captain Clayton Keller will play in Friday night's game against the Stars in the wake of his father's unexpected death the night before.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Canadiens' D-man Matheson gets $30M extension
The Montreal Canadiens signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year, $30-million contract extension on Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

December schedule hacks: Stack your lineups with Devils, Mammoth players
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for December, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Matt Boldy rising and Connor Hellebuyck out injured.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Fantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2025-26
Here are the highest-ranked fantasy hockey players, with Matt Boldy rising and Connor Hellebuyck out injured.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

? Grading all 32 teams at the quarter mark
From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

Standouts, key takeaways from the CHL-USHL Prospect Challenge
The top players met for a showcase this week ahead of the 2026 NHL draft. Who (and what) stood out most?

ESPN NHL
Nov 28, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, reasons for hope for each team
The Lightning, Wild and Kings make a jump, while the Penguins, Jets and Blackhawks fall.

ESPN NHL
Nov 27, 2025

Stone returns with clutch goal, but Knights lose
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, who missed more than a month because of a wrist injury, was back on ice and scored a tying power-play goal in the third period, but Vegas dropped a 4-3 shootout loss to the Senators

ESPN NHL
Nov 27, 2025

U.S. takes prospects challenge in OT tiebreaker
Victor Plante scored at 5:53 of an overtime series tiebreaker and the U.S. National Team Development Program won the CHL-USA Prospects Challenge over the Canadian Hockey League on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
Nov 26, 2025

Golden Knights captain Stone back to face Sens
Golden Knights captain Mark Stone participated in the morning skate Wednesday and will play for Vegas against the Senators.

ESPN NHL
Nov 26, 2025

Panthers' Tkachuk skating, but return date TBD
Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk is skating again following offseason surgery, but a timetable for his return to game action remains unclear.

ESPN NHL
Nov 26, 2025

Team USA hockey reveals 2026 Milan Olympic jerseys
The uniforms are an homage to the 1960s squad, which won America's first ice hockey gold medal.

ESPN NHL
Nov 26, 2025

The Thanksgiving Panic Index: Which NHL teams are the most concerned?
Teams in playoff position on the holiday tend to stay there (77.1% since 2005). Who is in the best and worst shape?

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

Lucic comeback on hold after release from tryout
Milan Lucic has been released from his professional tryout with the Blues.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

?? CHL-USHL Prospects Challenge watchlist
The hockey scouting world will descend on Alberta this week for a look at top draft-eligible players.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

Key players to watch at the CHL-USHL Prospects Challenge
The hockey scouting world will descend on Alberta this week for a look at top draft-eligible players.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

?? Players to watch at CHL-USHL Prospects Challenge
The hockey scouting world will descend on Alberta this week for a look at top draft-eligible players.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

Can the Predators turn their season around?
Nashville is the NHL's worst team in the standings. Is there any hope of contention -- or is it time to make trades?

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

December schedule hacks: Stack your fantasy hockey lineups with Devils, Mammoth players
Your essential guide to lineup strategy for December, including how to use the NHL schedule to your advantage.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

Best this week: The case for a new 'playoff cutoff' date
We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here's a better date for hockey fans to use.

ESPN NHL
Nov 25, 2025

Who's making the grade, and who's failing at the NHL quarter mark? Grades for all 32 teams
From multiple A's down to two F's, here's what has gone right (and wrong) for every club.

ESPN NHL
Nov 24, 2025

Weekly waiver pickups: Add these defensemen for assists, power-play points
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Nov 24, 2025

NHL's best this week: The case for a new 'playoff cutoff' date
We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here's a better date for hockey fans to use.

ESPN NHL
Nov 23, 2025

Wedgewood authors shutout as Avs run streak to 9
Scott Wedgewood made 22 saves for his first shutout of the season, and the Avalanche extended their winning streak to nine games with a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday night, moving Colorado to 11-0-2 since its lone regulation loss Oct. 25.

ESPN NHL
Nov 23, 2025

Isles' Romanov has surgery, to miss 5-6 months
Islanders defenseman Alexander Romanov will be out for five to six months following surgery on his right shoulder.

ESPN NHL
Nov 23, 2025

Stars' Rantanen gets automatic one-game ban
Stars forward Mikko Rantanen received an automatic one-game suspension after getting ejected from his second game in a three-game span.

ESPN NHL
Nov 22, 2025

Blackwood makes 35 saves as Avs win 8th straight
The Colorado Avalanche won their eighth straight game on Saturday night, a 3-0 victory over the Predators.

ESPN NHL
Nov 22, 2025

Flyers honor late Parent with tribute before game
- The Flyers celebrate the star of each victory this season by presenting him with a replica Bernie Parent goalie mask. The white mask with the Flyers logo on each side of the temples looks much like the one Parent wore as a cover boy in the 1970s on...

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Canadiens recall Florian Xhekaj, brother of Arber
The Canadiens recalled forward Florian Xhekaj, the younger brother of defenseman Arber Xhekaj, from the Laval Rocket of the American Hockey League on Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Don't be surprised if ... these five unlucky forwards start scoring more goals
The goals should start coming for these high-volume shooters with unlucky goal luck. Who should you trade for or away?

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Top trending players to add
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Source: Jets goalie Hellebuyck to miss 4-6 weeks
Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck will miss four to six weeks to have knee surgery.

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, each team's quarter-season MVP
The Avalanche's reign atop the list continues, and the Blackhawks break into the top 10. Here's the full list.

ESPN NHL
Nov 21, 2025

Caps' Strome learns during game wife gave birth
Capitals center Dylan Strome reflected on the emotions of learning during the first intermission Thursday that his wife, Tayler, had given birth to their third daughter.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Ovechkin's hat trick puts him 10th on points list
Alex Ovechkin had his 33rd career hat trick and added an assist to move into 10th place on the NHL points list, helping the Capitals beat Montreal 8-4 on Thursday night.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Isles' Schaefer earns Team Canada consideration
Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer, who is just 18 years old, has earned Canadian Olympic team consideration with his stellar play this season.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Kings' Doughty to IR after taking shot off foot
Kings defenseman Drew Doughty went on injured reserve after being hit by a shot on his left foot.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Panthers, Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams
Some of our wild takes from September don't look so wild anymore. Others are way off-base. Here's an update.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Which 16 teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
Here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.

ESPN NHL
Nov 20, 2025

Flyers to honor young cancer patients with pregame SkateSkins
The custom skate accessories were designed as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Bruins' McAvoy, hit in mouth by puck, has surgery
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy had surgery Wednesday to repair facial injuries after being hit in the mouth by a slap shot. He will be sidelined indefinitely.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Jets sign captain Lowry to 5-year, $25M extension
The Winnipeg Jets signed captain Adam Lowry to a five-year, $25 million contract extension Wednesday. The deal starts next season.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Panthers say Luostarinen out after BBQ 'mishap'
Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen is out indefinitely after what coach Paul Maurice described as a "barbecuing mishap."

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Source: Neck guards mandatory at '26 Games
Neck guards will be mandatory for all hockey players at the upcoming Olympic Games in Milano-Cortana, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Which 16 NHL teams will make the playoffs? Projections for all 32 at the quarter mark
At the quarter-season mark, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Source: No further discipline for Stars' Rantanen
The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided Stars forward Mikko Rantanen will not receive any supplemental discipline for his boarding major against the Islanders, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Florida Panthers, New York Rangers reveal Winter Classic jerseys
The teams will wear the jerseys when they play one another outdoors at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

NHL Bubble Watch: Projecting playoff hopes for all 32 teams
At the quarter-season mark, here's a rundown of the locks, teams with work to do and long shots.

ESPN NHL
Nov 19, 2025

Roy rips into Stars' Rantanen for 'disrespectful' hit
Islanders coach Patrick Roy ripped into Stars forward Mikko Rantanen after he was ejected to injuring New York defenseman Alex Romanov.

ESPN NHL
Nov 18, 2025

Leafs GM fully supports Berube amid tough start
Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving put his full support behind coach Craig Berube.

ESPN NHL
Nov 18, 2025

Follow the public and add Scott Wedgewood, Justin Faulk and these trending players
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the most added and dropped players this month.

ESPN NHL
Nov 18, 2025

Canadian junior hockey player in 'sin bin' receives staredown from angel mascot
When a visiting player is in the penalty box during a TV timeout, Chucky skates over and stands in front of the glass in silent judgment.

ESPN NHL
Nov 18, 2025

'Cool and new thing for me': Zdeno Chara on entrepreneurship, his new job with the Bruins and more
Since retiring from the NHL, Chara hasn't slowed down at all. We caught up with the former Bruins captain, who opened up about his life and goals outside of the rink.

ESPN NHL
Nov 17, 2025

Ovechkin passes Howe in goals at single venue
Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for the most regular-season goals scored at a single venue in NHL history with his 442nd goal at Capital One Arena.

ESPN NHL
Nov 17, 2025

Slump's over! Svechnikov, Seguin and others bouncing back after slow start
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Nov 17, 2025

The NHL's best this week: How the Devils move forward minus Jack Hughes
One of the game's elite players will be out eight weeks for a division leader. Plus, a look at the week's key games.

ESPN NHL
Nov 17, 2025

Kempe signs 8-year, $85M contract with Kings
The Los Angeles Kings have signed winger Adrian Kempe to a new eight-year contract worth $10.625 million annually, the team announced Monday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 16, 2025

Rangers coach Sullivan out due to personal matter
Rangers coach Mike Sullivan is missing Sunday's game against the Detroit Red Wings because of personal reasons.

ESPN NHL
Nov 16, 2025

Sources: Kempe, Kings reach 8-year, $85M deal
Adrian Kempe, who has led the Kings in scoring in each of the past two seasons, has reached an 8-year, $85M deal through the 2033-34 season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Nov 16, 2025

Injury-depleted Habs without Dach for 4-6 weeks
Kirby Dach becomes the latest injured Canadiens player as he will miss the next four-to-six weeks with a fractured foot.

ESPN NHL
Nov 16, 2025

?? Marchand, Stamkos, other shock performers
After one month of the season, these 15 players have been better (or worse) than projected. Will it continue?

ESPN NHL
Nov 16, 2025

Foligno takes puck off hand, will miss 4 weeks
Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno injured his hand when he was struck by a puck in Saturday's game and will miss four weeks.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

B's McAvoy hit in mouth by puck vs. Canadiens
Boston defenseman Charlie McAvoy was hit in the mouth by a slap shot, and he left the Bruins' game at the Montreal Canadiens midway through the second period Saturday night and didn't return.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Canucks sign ex-Leaf Kampf to one-year deal
David Kampf signed a one-year contract Saturday with the Vancouver Canucks just a day after his previous deal was terminated by the Toronto Maple Leafs.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Devils' Hughes out 8 weeks after finger surgery
Devils star Jack Hughes had successful surgery on his finger with an expected recovery time of eight weeks.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Dahlin rejoins Sabres with fiancée getting better
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin has rejoined the team following his leave of absence to be with his fiancée in Sweden, where she continues to recover from a heart transplant.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Leafs' Matthews (lower body) set to miss week
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is set to miss a week of action after being placed on injured reserve.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Top pick Schaefer, 18, youngest to score OT goal
At 18 years, 70 days old, Matthew Schaefer became the youngest to score an overtime goal in a regular-season NHL game, lifting the Islanders to a 3-2 win over the Mammoth.

ESPN NHL
Nov 15, 2025

Sources: Devils' Hughes injured at team dinner
Devils star Jack Hughes is being evaluated for a non-hockey injury on his hand, the team announced on Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 14, 2025

Devils' Hughes suffers 'freak' non-hockey injury
Devils star Jack Hughes is being evaluated for a non-hockey injury on his hand, the team announced on Friday.

ESPN NHL
Nov 14, 2025

?? Chelios lists Malibu house for almost $60M
Chelios' former property is over $15,000 per square foot and contains two separate buildings.

ESPN NHL
Nov 14, 2025

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, one fantasy add for each team
Another week in, and the Avalanche remain at No. 1. Plus, get your fantasy team on track with a pickup for all 32.

ESPN NHL
Nov 13, 2025

Panthers' Marchand hits 1,000-point milestone
Panthers star Brad Marchand became the 102nd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, getting to the milestone in Thursday night's win over the Capitals.

ESPN NHL
Nov 13, 2025

Marchand reaches 1,000-point milestone in win
Panthers star Brad Marchand became the 102nd player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points, getting to the milestone in Thursday night's win over the Capitals.

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