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ASU in talks with Avs' Hakstol to helm men's hockey program
Arizona State University is in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant coach Dave Hakstol to become the next head coach of their men's hockey program.[read more]
🏒 NHL Rank: From 1 to 100, 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]
Sturm, 31, sent to hospital after puck strikes his head in Wild's victory
Minnesota forward Nico Sturm, 31, was taken to a hospital for precautionary evaluation after he was hit in the head by a puck in his club's game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday night, a 4-2 Wild victory at Grand Casino Arena.[read more]
Bedard impresses in Blackhawks return, says playing again 'what I live for'
Teuvo Teravainen and Roman Kantserov scored two goals apiece, and the Blackhawks topped the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday night in Connor Bedard's first game of the season.[read more]
Depleted Hurricanes lose Hall to upper-body injury in win over Capitals
Carolina Hurricanes veteran forward Taylor Hall, 34, who has three goals and five points this season, suffered an upper-body injury Tuesday night and did not return to his team's 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center.[read more]
DeBrincat, Red Wings finalizing 7-year, $91M extension, sources say
Right wing Alex DeBrincat, Detroit's leading scorer who had two goals and an assist Tuesday in a loss to the New Jersey Devils, is finalizing a new deal with the Red Wings, sources told ESPN, a seven-year contract extension worth $13 million annually.[read more]
Tkachuks feed into Frozen Frenzy, combine for nine points in Panthers' win
On the NHL's Frozen Frenzy night, the Tkachuk brothers fed right into it, as Brady Tkachuk had a natural hat trick and his brother Matthew Tkachuk matched a club record with five assists as the Florida Panthers beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3 Tuesday.[read more]
What makes every NHL team a must-watch this season: Star players, tantalizing rookies, top Cup contenders
From elite scorers to exciting rookies to legit drama, here's what we love about all 32.[read more]
Weekly pickups: Goalie options to replace Igor Shesterkin
Begin your fantasy hockey week with forwards, defensemen, goalies and streamers to add to your lineup.[read more]
Goalie shakeup? Scorers struggling? Don't panic, here's how to fix your lineup
Dive into fantasy hockey trends and lineup info to find which slow starters to hold, and free agents to add.[read more]