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Feb 05, 2026

Blue Jackets' Werenski enters Games on hot streak
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski recorded his seventh-straight game with a point in Columbus' 4-0 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Fantasy hockey impact of Artemi Panarin trade: Which Kings, Rangers will benefit?
How does the Artemi Panarin trade affect the fantasy hockey fortunes of the Kings, Rangers, and Panarin himself?

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Devils acquire Bjugstad from Blues before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Pens' Jones banned 20 games for PED violation
Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Top NHL prospect McKenna charged with assault
Penn State forward Gavin McKenna, a top NHL prospect, has been charged with felony aggravated assault and other counts, according to Pennsylvania Magisterial District Court documents.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead in Artemi Panarin trade?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Devils acquire from Blues Bjugstad before freeze
The New Devils acquired forward Nick Bjugstad in a trade with the Blues on Wednesday that was completed just before the Olympic roster freeze.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Rangers' Panarin traded to Kings, gets extension
The Rangers on Wednesday traded forward Artemi Panarin to the Kings, who gave him a two-year, $22 million extension.

ESPN NHL
Feb 04, 2026

Oilers' Draisaitl to carry German flag after vote
Oilers center Leon Draisaitl has been named as one of Germany's flag-bearers for the Milan Cortina opening ceremony after he won both an internal poll of German athletes and a public vote.

ESPN NHL
Feb 03, 2026

Canada adds Bennett to replace injured Cirelli
Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada.

ESPN NHL
Feb 03, 2026

Sources: Canada adds Bennett for injured Cirelli
Panthers center Sam Bennett has been named an Olympic injury replacement for Lightning center Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Feb 03, 2026

Finland taps Korpisalo as replacement goalie
Finland named Joonas Korpisalo as an injury replacement in its Olympics roster on Tuesday, with the Boston goaltender taking the place of Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen.

ESPN NHL
Feb 03, 2026

Gold or bust? X factors for all 12 men's Olympic hockey teams
Who's going to win at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics? How these specific players perform could make the difference.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Three Alberta junior hockey players killed in crash
Three Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey players -- JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso and Caden Fine -- were killed Monday morning in a vehicle crash while heading to practice.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's biggest February game
How high will the Sabres climb? Plus, here are the upcoming dates to circle on the calendar.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Panthers reveal custom 'Vamos Gatos' uniforms designed by Jonathan 'Rekal' Torres
The Panthers' uniforms they'll wear against Buffalo were designed by Jonathan "Rekal" Torres.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power p...
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Pickups: Justin Sourdif, Sam Rinzel seeing power play minutes
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Preds' Trotz retiring, staying until new GM found
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found and will play a role in that process.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Lightning say goalie fight key in historic comeback
The Lightning credited the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game -- between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman -- for helping to spark their historic Stadium Series comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

How do Olympic 'snubs' react to not making the tea...
Since not making the Olympics, Cole Caufield has been racking up goals. Why do some players use a 'snub' to lift their play? Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

How do Olympic 'snubs' react to not making the teams?
Since not making the Olympics, Cole Caufield has been racking up goals. Why do some players use a 'snub' to lift their play? Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Sources: Trotz set to retire as Predators GM
Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will stay on until a successor is found, sources confirmed to ESPN's Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Lightning say goalie fight key in historic comebac...
The Lightning credited the first goalie fight in an NHL outdoor game -- between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jeremy Swayman -- for helping to spark their historic Stadium Series comeback win over the Bruins on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Lightning stun Bruins with historic four-goal rall...
Tampa Bay's four-goal comeback is the largest in NHL outdoor game history and the largest comeback victory in franchise history.

ESPN NHL
Feb 02, 2026

Pastrnak vents about nullified OT goal: 'A joke'
David Pastrnak said it was "a joke" that his apparent game-winning overtime goal was nullified by a penalty in the Bruins' eventual 6-5 loss to the Lightning on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Feb 01, 2026

Hagel sets outdoor record with goal 11 seconds in
Lightning winger Brandon Hagel scored 11 seconds into his team's Stadium Series game against the Bruins at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, the fastest anyone has scored in an NHL outdoor game.

ESPN NHL
Feb 01, 2026

Snow in Tampa? Flurries and more top scenes from t...
The NHL's annual Stadium Series game is in Tampa, Florida.

ESPN NHL
Feb 01, 2026

Arrrrgh!!!! What to watch in the pirate-themed Sta...
The Bruins and Lightning take it outdoors on ESPN (6:30 p.m. ET). Here's everything you need to know.

ESPN NHL
Jan 31, 2026

Bruins and Lightning excited for colder-than-expec...
Game-time temperatures below 40 degrees will give the Stadium Series a decidedly non-Floridian feel.

ESPN NHL
Jan 31, 2026

Chuck Lefley, 2-time Cup champion, dies at 76
Chuck Lefley, a two-time Stanley Cup champion center with the Montreal Canadiens who also played for the St. Louis Blues, has died at the age of 76.

ESPN NHL
Jan 31, 2026

Lightning expect Hedman OK for Stadium Series
Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman is expected to return to the lineup for Sunday's Stadium Series game against the Bruins. Hedman has been out since early December due to an elbow injury.

ESPN NHL
Jan 31, 2026

Pens' Letang (broken foot) out at least 4 weeks
Penguins defenseman Kris Letang will miss at least four weeks after suffering a broken foot, the team said Saturday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

How to take full advantage of a short fantasy hock...
With the Olympic break interrupting next week's fantasy matchups, here are picks and tips to stack your lineup.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

Trade value index: Rest-of-season rankings to shak...
Rest-of-season rankings to help guide your trade offers and lineup moves heading into the NHL Olympic break.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

Key matchups, stats to know for Avalanche-Red Wing...
It's an NHL doubleheader Saturday on ABC and the ESPN app. Here's how to tune in, and what to watch.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: Updated 1-32 poll, each team's...
How high will the Sabres climb? Plus, here are the upcoming dates to circle on the calendar.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

The three key factors that helped the Avalanche tu...
Colorado is flirting with NHL records for team performance. We dive deep on the league's most dominant team.

ESPN NHL
Jan 30, 2026

Canes score 3 in final 1:59 to shock Mammoth
With three late goals, the Hurricanes became the first team in more than 30 years and third overall to rally from two goals down in the final two minutes to win in regulation, beating the Mammoth, 5-4.

ESPN NHL
Jan 29, 2026

Kane passes Modano, sets U.S.-born points mark
Patrick Kane passed Mike Modano on Thursday night to become the highest-scoring U.S.-born player in NHL history.

ESPN NHL
Jan 29, 2026

Devils' Hughes exits game early with injury
New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes left the team's game against Nashville in the first period and did not return at the start of the second.

ESPN NHL
Jan 29, 2026

Gold or bust? X factors for all 12 men's Olympic h...
Who's going to win at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics? How these specific players perform could make the difference.

ESPN NHL
Jan 29, 2026

Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why Ma...
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Sources: Rangers sidelining Panarin until freeze
It's likely Artemi Panarin has played his final game with the Rangers as they work to facilitate a trade, sources said.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

PWHL reduces Girard's suspension to 3 games
Sirens forward Taylor Girard's four-game suspension for leaving the bench to join an altercation was reduced to three games following an appeal.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

NHL passes discipline calls to Player Safety dept....
The NHL Department of Player Safety will now determine supplemental discipline for players who violate all league rules rather than just those who commit physical infractions.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Devils trade Palat, picks to Islanders for Tsyplak...
The Devils traded 34-year-old winger Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 sixth-rounder to the division rival Islanders on Tuesday night for 27-year-old Maxim Tsyplakov.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Flyers activate Czech Olympian Vladar off IR
The Flyers activated goaltender Dan Vladar, who was chosen to play for Czechia in the Olympics, off injured reserve following a lower-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Caps' Duhaime fined $2,500 for poke from bench
Capitals forward Brandon Duhaime was fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct for poking Seattle's Jacob Melanson while on the bench during Tuesday night's game.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Habs fire goalie coach Raymond; Marciano interim
The Montreal Canadiens fired goaltending coach Eric Raymond on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 28, 2026

Wings sign Chiarot to 3-year, $11.55M extension
The Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday signed veteran defenseman Ben Chiarot to a three-year contract extension worth $11.55 million.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

Kane ties Modano for U.S.-born NHL points mark
Patrick Kane of the Detroit Red Wings has tied Dallas' Mike Modano as the highest-scoring U.S.-born players in NHL history.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

Devils trade Palat, picks to division rival Islanders
The Devils traded 34-year-old winger Ondrej Palat, a 2026 third-round pick and 2027 sixth-rounder to the division rival Islanders on Tuesday night for 27-year-old Maxim Tsyplakov.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

NHL passes discipline calls to Player Safety dept.
The NHL Department of Player Safety will now determine supplemental discipline for players who violate all league rules rather than just those who commit physical infractions.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

Penguins' Rust suspended 3 games for Boeser hit
Penguins forward Bryan Rust has been suspended three games for an illegal check to the head of Canucks center Brock Boeser.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

Canucks goalie Demko out for rest of season
Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko is going to miss the rest of the season with a hip injury.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

Avs sign defenseman Malinski to 4-year extension
Sam Malinski, 27, who has already set career highs with 21 assists and 24 points, signed a four-year extension with the Avalanche on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 27, 2026

The three key factors that helped the Avalanche turn into a juggernaut
Colorado is flirting with NHL records for team performance. We dive deep on the NHL's most dominant team.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Isles acquire Soucy in rare trade with Rangers
The Rangers traded defenseman Carson Soucy to the Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Sources: Rangers, Isles make rare trade for Soucy
In a rare deal between the in-state rivals, the Rangers have agreed to trade defenseman Carson Soucy to the Islanders for a 2026 third-round pick, sources told ESPN on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Pastrnak sixth Bruins player to reach 900 points
Bruins forward David Pastrnak became the sixth Boston player with 900 career points when he picked up his third assist in Monday night's game.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Boeser, Buium placed on IR for ailing Canucks
The Canucks placed winger Brock Boeser and defenseman Zeev Buium on injured reserve Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

NHL fines Leafs' Nylander for obscene gesture
The NHL fined Maple Leafs star William Nylander $5,000 for flipping his middle finger to a broadcast camera that was shown on-air during the game broadcast of a Sunday matinee.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Blackhawks send forward Lardis back to minors
The Chicago Blackhawks assigned forward Nick Lardis to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Pickups: Anthony Cirelli, Cam York and more weekly lineup adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

Reports: Soucy out vs. Bruins amid trade rumors
New York Rangers defenseman Carson Soucy will reportedly be held out of Monday night's game against the Boston Bruins, according to multiple reports that cite "roster management reasons." Soucy is the focus of trade rumors.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

?? Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

ESPN NHL
Jan 26, 2026

The two sides of Mitch Marner's return home to Toronto
The duality of mankind was on display at the Scotiabank Centre for the star forward's reunion.

ESPN NHL
Jan 25, 2026

Ducks' Sennecke caps 1st hat trick with OT winner
Rookie Beckett Sennecke scored at 2:54 of overtime for his first NHL hat trick as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 Sunday night.

ESPN NHL
Jan 25, 2026

Senators' Ullmark returns from leave as backup
Linus Ullmark was in uniform as the backup goalie for the Ottawa Senators' game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 25, 2026

Minnesota teams, NBPA call for peace amid unrest
The Vikings, Wild, Timberwolves, Lynx as well as the NBPA spoke out Sunday about the fatal shootings by federal agents in the state, calling for a deescalation of tensions and peace.

ESPN NHL
Jan 23, 2026

Marner gets chilly, loud greeting in Toronto return
Mitch Marner was booed loudly before even touching the puck Friday night at Scotiabank Arena in his first game in Toronto since a long, drawn-out divorce from the Maple Leafs was finalized last summer.

ESPN NHL
Jan 23, 2026

NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, plus each team's top celebrity fan
The Canes move into the Top 3, while the Penguins and Mammoth rise too. Which team was the biggest faller?

ESPN NHL
Jan 22, 2026

Kuemper cleared to rejoin Kings after neck scare
Kings goaltender Darcy Kuemper, one of three netminders on Canada's upcoming Olympic hockey roster, has been cleared to return after suffering a neck injury against the New York Rangers on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jan 22, 2026

Wild's Brodin undergoes surgery, to miss Olympics
Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin had surgery for a lingering lower body injury that will prevent him from playing for Sweden in the Olympics next month.

ESPN NHL
Jan 22, 2026

Slafkovsky, Cuylle and other fantasy hockey specialists who help in other categories
Need help in your H2H category or roto leagues? Here are the stat specialists to help you win each category.

ESPN NHL
Jan 22, 2026

Stanley Cup odds: Red Wings odds improve as they continue winning
The Avalanche are Stanley Cup and Presidents' Trophy favorites, but the Red Wings and Lightning are rising.

ESPN NHL
Jan 22, 2026

Why Frank Nazar is the Blackhawks' perfect complement to Connor Bedard
The 22-year-old center is slated to make his return on Thursday to a team still fighting hard to get in the playoff mix.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

Sources: Devils' Hughes opts not to have surgery
Devils defenseman Luke Hughes was put on long-term injured reserve Wednesday, but sources told ESPN that he will avoid surgery and instead rehab his upper-body injury.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

Sabres sign Doan to 7-year, $48.65M extension
Josh Doan, who has 15 goals and 20 assists in 49 games for the Sabres this season, has signed a seven-year, $48.65 million extension through the 2032-33 season.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

Sources: Sabres, Doan close to 7-year extension
The Buffalo Sabres are closing in on a seven-year contract extension for Josh Doan that is worth $6.95 million per season, sources told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

Seth Jones to miss Games, replaced by LaCombe
Panthers defenseman Seth Jones won't play for the U.S. at the Milan Cortina Olympics because of an upper-body injury and has been replaced by Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many from playing.

ESPN NHL
Jan 21, 2026

Ranking the top 50 players in the Olympics: Why MacKinnon is No. 1
As 12 teams face off for gold in Milan Cortina, here are the players who will have the biggest impact.

ESPN NHL
Jan 20, 2026

Kings goalie Kuemper leaves game after collision
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.

ESPN NHL
Jan 20, 2026

Sharks roll as goalies engage in rare fisticuffs
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had become increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.

ESPN NHL
Jan 20, 2026

'Obviously, we would have a great team': What Russian NHLers are saying about missing the Olympics
Russia is suspended from international competition due to the war in Ukraine, sidelining many who'd otherwise be playing.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Tkachuk makes return in Panthers' loss to Sharks
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Toews gets rousing ovation in return to Chicago
Jonathan Toews returned to Chicago on Monday night with his hometown Jets, but it was clear that his first NHL city still counts him as one of its own.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Avalanche hold out Nichushkin after car accident
Valeri Nichushkin was involved in a car accident on his way to the rink Monday and was held out of the Avalanche's 5-2 victory over Washington as a precaution.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Girard issued PWHL-record 4-game suspension
The Professional Women's Hockey League issued the harshest suspension in its three-year history on Monday by banning Sirens forward Taylor Girard for four games.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Knights GM: Adding Andersson before break key
Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon said it was imperative to acquire defenseman Rasmus Andersson before the Olympic break.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Panthers, Sharks goalies throw punches in scrum
A goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game Monday night between the Panthers and Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Kiefer Sherwood swap?
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Sharks acquire winger Sherwood from Canucks
The Sharks have acquired forward Kiefer Sherwood from the Canucks.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Fantasy hockey pickups: Ryan Hartman, Hampus Lindholm and more weekly lineup adds
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

'Throw me in the fire': Tkachuk back for Panthers
Matthew Tkachuk is back in the Panthers lineup for Monday's game against the Sharks after being sidelined the entire season following offseason core surgery.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Which injuries will have the biggest impact on the Olympic hockey tournament?
Leo Carlsson, Brayden Point and Seth Jones are among those ailing ahead of Milan Cortina. Plus, what to watch in the NHL this week.

ESPN NHL
Jan 19, 2026

Charge, Goldeneyes complete record 6-player deal
Ottawa acquired Michela Cava, Brooke McQuigge and Emma Greco. It sent Anna Shokhina, Mannon McMahon and Anna Meixner to Vancouver.

ESPN NHL
Jan 18, 2026

NHL trade grades: Why the Andersson swap could be a big win for both teams
Hockey trade season has begun! Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.

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