Canada said Russia will not play at the world junior tournament after a CAS ruling required the IIHF to reinstate Russian teams, prompting Sweden, Norway and other hockey powers to pledge boycotts ahead of the men's worlds.
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Nikita Kucherov said his trade request to the Lightning was about lack of communication and respect, then posted two assists in his first home game since the request amid warm fan reception.
Nashville sent forward Matthew Wood to Seattle in exchange for forward Shane Wright, a swap between two recent high draft picks.
Dylan Samberg scored in overtime as Winnipeg won 5-4 to snap a nine-game losing streak, with the club's playoff odds falling to single digits during the slide.
With NHL expansion under discussion, The Athletic argues the league should also expand and improve its playoff format.
An NHL insider reported that a trade landing Dylan Larkin with Buffalo is viewed as a no-go despite Larkin listing the Sabres.
ESPN ranked all 32 Hometown Remix jerseys for 2026-27 while detailing how Florida's tropical-sunrise design came together.
San Jose's inconsistent goaltending could undermine its hopes of contending for a playoff spot this season.
Daily Faceoff surveyed which NHL head coaches are under pressure roughly a month into the 2026-27 season.
Pyotr Kochetkov's strong early play in Carolina is being framed as another win for general manager Eric Tulsky.
A cancer center on Long Island dedicated a room to the late mother of Islanders player Matthew Schaefer.
The Athletic published updated 2026 playoff projections while NHL playoff watch tracked clinching scenarios on a busy Thursday slate.
ESPN's fantasy hockey coverage highlighted consistent per-game producers, goalie streamers and a case for rostering Travis Konecny.
Sportsbooks posted 2027 Stanley Cup championship betting lines, with Carolina listed at +600.
NHL.com compiled the best goals from the fifth week of the season.
ESPN's NHL Tonight previewed Vegas at Boston and the rest of Monday's games.