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👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teams
We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might![read more]

'Times fly': Capitals' Ovechkin to retire at end of season
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin announced Monday that this will be his final season in the NHL.[read more]

Celebrini scratched with lower-body injury before Sharks' 5-0 loss
San Jose Sharks star center Macklin Celebrini, the franchise's recently named captain, was scratched before his club lost to the Dallas Stars, 5-0, on Monday night because of a lower-body injury.[read more]

Avs could get O'Connor, L'Heureux back on 2-game road trip
Banged-up Colorado forwards Logan O'Connor and Zachary L'Heureux could make their season debuts this week during a two-game road swing.[read more]

Scoreless Leafs rookie McKenna on slow start: 'Still believe in myself'
Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna is experiencing first-hand the pressure of being a first overall pick -- one who still hasn't scored an NHL point.[read more]

Panthers' Barkov avoids surgery, will miss 6-8 weeks
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov got good news on his lower-body injury as he won't need surgery, but will miss six to eight weeks.[read more]

Larkin expected to debut for Red Wings despite trade request
Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, 30, is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night against the Senators after demanding a trade in the off-season.[read more]

Who has a high floor and a path to power play points? These fantasy hockey picks!
Hits plus blocked shots with a dash of power-play time could be the recipe for fantasy hockey success.[read more]

Get ready for Round 1 of the Battle of New York
Rangers-Islanders is the marquee matchup on the NHL's nine-game slate. Here's what to watch in each contest.[read more]

NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, who will be the best players in 2026-27?
Connor McDavid remains No. 1, but who lands after him? Here are the players our panel believes are the best this season.[read more]