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Panthers expecting Marchand (leg) to miss six weeks
The Panthers are expecting forward Brad Marchand to miss about six weeks with his left leg injury, a timeline that coincides with Aleksander Barkov being out six to eight weeks.[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]
Predators bulk up on blue line, acquire Struble, 25, from Canadiens
The Nashville Predators bolstered their blue line on Friday night, adding defenseman Jayden Struble, 25, in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, in exchange for a second-round draft pick in 2027.[read more]
Blackhawks' Nazar suspended 2 games for head shot
Chicago Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Friday night for an illegal check to the head of New York Islanders forward Bo Horvat on Thursday night.[read more]
Senators' Eklund out for 'extended' period after injuring ankle on hard hit
Senators forward William Eklund, who left Thursday's win over the Flyers after taking a hit, will miss an "extended" period of time with an ankle injury.[read more]
Defenseman Dumba, 32, retires after 13 NHL seasons with five teams
Matt Dumba, the 32-year-old defenseman who won the 2020 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, given to the player who best exemplified leadership qualities on and off the ice, is retiring after 13 NHL seasons with five different teams.[read more]
Shesterkin injured, helped off ice in second period of Rangers' loss
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, the 30-year-old Russian who won the 2022 Vezina Trophy as the league's top netminder, had to be helped off the ice after an awkward fall into his own net in a 3-1 loss to the Washington Capitals Friday night.[read more]
Stanley Cup odds: Panthers, Hurricanes tied atop championship odds board
The Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche are favorites to win the 2027 Stanley Cup.[read more]
Wysh List: What execs think of ESPN's top 100 rankings
Who was too high or too low according to actual team personnel and players? Plus, winners and losers of the week, key upcoming games and more.[read more]
Who's leveling up? Predicting the next wave of NHL breakout stars
From players with new linemates to young stars set to hit superstardom to enticing rookies, watch out for this group.[read more]