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Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
Here's a look at the notable goalie mask designs across the NHL for the upcoming season.[read more]
Penguins GM wants more certainty from Malkin on his future
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas said he's "not doing this day-to-day, year-to-year thing with Geno," after Evgeni Malkin waited until May to sign a contract extension that brings the franchise legend back for a 21st year.[read more]
🏒 Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers?
We slotted all 32 NHL teams into one of six groups heading into the 2026-27 season.[read more]
Wild top-pair D-man Faber has surgery on fractured skull
Wild top-pair defenseman Brock Faber underwent surgery for a fractured skull and is out indefinitely.[read more]
Parents of ASU hockey player who collapsed want coaches to be put on leave
The parents of Matthew Mayich, the Arizona State hockey player who collapsed during an outdoor workout last month, are calling for the coaches involved to be removed until an independent investigation is completed.[read more]
Canes lift banner, Panthers win 'playoff-style' opener in OT
On a night when the NHL's last three title winners were on display, Gustav Forsling fired a shot past Brandon Bussi with 4.3 seconds left in OT, lifting the Florida Panthers past the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes 1-0 in Tuesday's season opener.[read more]
No. 1 overall pick McKenna, 18, makes NHL debut in Maple Leafs' loss
No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna, 18, made his NHL debut Tuesday night, when the Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in the season opener, and he told reporters after the loss that "to get that first one under my belt, it feels good."[read more]
Avs close door on coaching questions, sign Bednar through 2030-31
After he was set to coach on the final season of his contract, the Avalanche's Jared Bednar is getting a four-year extension.[read more]
Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania
Here's what you need to know for the matchups this evening, plus stat leaders and more.[read more]
Predictions for every team's finish: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to![read more]