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Panthers lift banner, open 'new chapter' with win
Moments before opening the regular season with a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Florida Panthers, in commemoration of their latest title, watched the Stanley Cup championship banner get raised to the rafters on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena.[read more]
🏒 Season preview: Teams' strengths, weaknesses
Will Florida win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Here's key intel on every club.[read more]
Sharks without captain for 1st time since '14-'15
The Sharks will not have a designated captain, instead rotating among alternates Tyler Toffoli, Macklin Celebrini, Barclay Goodrow, Mario Ferraro and Alexander Wennberg.[read more]
Sullivan's debut as Rangers coach spoiled by Pens
Mike Sullivan, a former New York assistant hired to be the next Rangers head coach in the offseason, made his debut Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden, but his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins, stole the show and skated off with a 3-0 victory.[read more]
Oilers follow McDavid extension with Ekholm deal
The Oilers have signed defenseman Mattias Ekholm to a three-year, $12 million extension.[read more]
Jets lock up forward Connor with $96M extension
The Winnipeg Jets have signed star forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million extension, the team announced on Wednesday.[read more]
Eichel lands 8-year extension with Golden Knights
Jack Eichel has signed an eight-year contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights that carries a $13.5 million average annual value.[read more]
Wyshynski predicts every NHL team's finish in 2025-26
As the season begins, we reveal which teams will make the Stanley Cup Final, the playoffs and the draft lottery.[read more]
Expert picks for the NHL season: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Panthers three-peat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.[read more]
Why the 2025-26 season is different for 'perfect ambassador for the game' Sidney Crosby
Crosby is still one of the best players in the NHL. But with the Penguins possibly rebuilding, could his future lie somewhere other than Pittsburgh?[read more]