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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]
🏒 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]
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]
Arizona State hockey coach put on leave amid inquiry into workout collapse
Arizona State hockey coach Greg Powers has been placed on paid administrative leave days after several members of his team asked the university to remove him pending an investigation into a teammate's collapse.[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]
Stars sign backup goalie DeSmith to 2-year, $5M extension
The Stars signed backup goaltender Casey DeSmith to a two-year, $5 million contract extension that runs through the 2028-29 season.[read more]
Knights sign franchise staple Karlsson to 2-year, $13.5M deal
The Vegas Golden Knights have locked in center William Karlsson on a two-year extension with an AAV of $6.75 million.[read more]
Avs close door on coaching questions, signing 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]
Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets
The two clubs swapped high-powered wings on the eve of opening night. Here's how each team did.[read more]