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Hurricanes, Panthers, and Avalanche Favored for 2027 Stanley Cup
Florida and Carolina share +650 odds at DraftKings, while Caesars lists the Colorado Avalanche as the +600 favorite to win the title.
Gavin McKenna Debuts in Maple Leafs' 3-2 Season-Opening Loss to Canadiens
Gavin McKenna logged 15:19 of ice time in his NHL debut as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 3-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday.
NHL Players Showcase Opening Night Arrivals for 2026-27 Season
Ten NHL teams began the 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, featuring tunnel arrivals from the Chicago Blackhawks and Vegas Golden Knights.
Gustav Forsling Overtime Goal Lifts Panthers Over Hurricanes in Opener
Gustav Forsling scored the game's only goal with 4.3 seconds remaining in overtime to give Florida a 1-0 win.
Kyle Dubas Demands Certainty on Evgeni Malkin Future Ahead of 21st Season
Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas stated he will not continue year-to-year contract cycles with Evgeni Malkin following the center's one-year extension in May.
NHL 2026-27 Season Preview: Hurricanes Lead Power Rankings Ahead of Opening Night
The 2026-27 NHL season begins Tuesday with a tripleheader featuring the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes against the Florida Panthers.
Maple Leafs Acquire Kirill Marchenko in Blockbuster Trade with Blue Jackets
Toronto acquired Columbus' leading goal scorer Kirill Marchenko and signed him to a six-year extension carrying a $12.5 million cap hit.
Hurricanes Receive Stanley Cup Rings With Hidden 'Storm Surge' Tribute
Carolina Hurricanes players received championship rings on Sunday featuring 900 stones and a hidden pendant honoring their victory in Vegas.
Sharks Name Macklin Celebrini Youngest Captain in Franchise History
Macklin Celebrini, 20, was named the 11th full-time captain in San Jose Sharks history, surpassing Patrick Marleau as the youngest player to hold the role.
ESPN Fantasy Hockey Draft Board Outlines Top 20 Picks for 2026
ESPN analyst Victoria Matiash has released a 20-pick fantasy hockey draft board, naming Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon as the No. 1 overall selection.
Trevor Zegras Assessed Rare Equipment Violation Penalty in Flyers' Preseason Victory
Trevor Zegras became the first NHL player penalized for a jersey tuck violation since 2013 during the Philadelphia Flyers' 2-0 win over Boston.
Blue Jackets Sign Adam Fantilli to Record-Breaking $82.5M Contract Extension
Adam Fantilli signed a six-year, $82.5 million contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets, making him the highest-paid player in franchise history.
Andrei Kuzmenko Takes Leave of Absence Following Father's Death in Russia
Penguins forward Andrei Kuzmenko is returning to Russia after his father, Alexander, was killed by a bear on Tuesday.
PWHL Announces First All-Star Game for March 2027 in Toronto
The PWHL will host its first All-Star event on March 7, 2027, featuring a 3-on-3 tournament at Scotiabank Arena.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Addresses Expansion Interest in Texas and Other Markets
Commissioner Gary Bettman stated the NHL is not in a formal expansion round despite receiving pitches for new franchises in Houston, Austin, Atlanta, and Phoenix.
Vancouver Goldeneyes Name Alison Izzi General Manager
The PWHL appointed hockey attorney Alison Izzi as the new general manager for the Vancouver Goldeneyes on Tuesday.
Macklin Celebrini and Matthew Schaefer Lead Top 10 Fantasy Hockey Draft Targets
San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini enters the 2026-27 season as a top fantasy target after recording 115 points and 287 shots as a sophomore.
Florida Panthers Predicted to Win 2027 Stanley Cup; Dylan Larkin Expected to Remain in Detroit
The Florida Panthers are projected to win the 2027 Stanley Cup following the addition of Brady Tkachuk and a year of recovery for Aleksander Barkov.
NHL Evaluates Austin and Houston for Potential 33rd Franchise
The NHL has entered an agreement with the Friedkin family to explore a $3.5 billion investment for an expansion team in either Austin or Houston.
Brad Marchand Expected to Miss First Month of Season for Panthers
Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand is expected to miss at least the first 14 games of the season while recovering from offseason surgery.
Sharks Sign Ryan Warsofsky to Multiyear Extension After Brink of Playoff Berth
Coach Ryan Warsofsky signed a multiyear extension with the San Jose Sharks on Thursday after leading the team to a 34-point improvement last season.
Enforcer Ryan Reaves Retires After More Than 15 NHL Seasons
Ryan Reaves announced his retirement from hockey at age 39, concluding a career that included 1,075 games and 3,225 hits.
Los Angeles Kings Name Drew Doughty Captain to Replace Retired Anze Kopitar
Defenseman Drew Doughty becomes the 15th captain in Los Angeles Kings history, taking over for the retired Anze Kopitar as he enters his 19th NHL season.
Brent Burns Debuts Trimmed Look at Avalanche Training Camp
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brent Burns arrived at training camp on Wednesday with a close-cropped beard and a sterling white bridge.