With 10 games under their belts, the Winnipeg Jets ( 7-3-0 ) and Chicago Blackhawks ( 5-3-2 ) are only separated by 2 points in the Central Division standings. The two rival franchises have had a common trait that has helped them to success this season ( graphic via MoneyPuck ):
As you can see, the Jets & Blackhawks’ starting goaltenders have been excellent to begin the 2025-26 NHL campaign. Spencer Knight & Connor Hellebuyck are chasing the lead in the Goals Saved Above Expected cat...
From Arctic Ice Hockey
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The Montreal Canadiens made two roster moves on Thursday that will greatly help the Laval Rocket. Defenders David Reinbacher and William Trudeau, who have been out since training camp, took the next step towards being able to play AHL games.
Les Canadiens ont placé le nom du défenseur William Trudeau au ballottage dans le but de le céder au Rocket de Laval. The Canadiens have placed defenseman William Trudeau on waivers for the purpose of a loan to the Laval Rocket. — Canadiens Mont...
From Eyes On The Prize
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The Blackhawks kick off a long road trip on Thursday night up in Canada against the Winnipeg Jets — and franchise icon Jonathan Toews.
The Jets are off to a solid start through their first 10 games, sitting at a 7-3-0 record and looking like a team that’s found its footing early — or at least knows how to lean hard on Connor Hellebuyck until the rest catches up. The Jets are coming off a 4–3 overtime win against the Wild on Tuesday, and it’s a recap that will be familiar to Blackhawks fan...
From Second City Hockey
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It isn’t at the United Center, but that likely won’t change the emotions for many Blackhawks fans as they watch Jonathan Toews face his former team for the first time. The Jets come in only 3-3-0 at home (they’re undefeated on the road) and in third place in the Central Division. The Blackhawks, meanwhile, are only two points behind the Jets with both teams having played ten games.
Note: Ilya Mikheyev was on the ice with the team for the morning skate, but Blackhawks head coach Jeff Bla...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The writing was on the wall with where the new salary cap market was heading and the Colorado Avalanche decided to finally lock up their top line star Martin Nečas to an eight-year extension. The contract doesn’t come cheap after an offseason of the bar continually getting raised with new contract extensions on the projected […]
From Mile High Hockey
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The Minnesota Vikings have lost three of the five games since J.J. McCarthy went down with a high ankle injury. Carson Wentz did his best and kept the team afloat for a few weeks. McCarthy took a little longer than many expected to return from the injury. The last two weeks of Wentz were two […]
From Daily Norseman
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For the 317th and 318th time in the long-standing rivalry, the Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey teams will battle at the Kohl Center to kick off conference play. Bucky endured the season sweep last year against Minnesota, but looks to get back on top when they put their six-game unbeaten streak to […]
From Bucky's 5th Quarter
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We keep talking about how limited the options are for teams to make significant improvement via free agency . One name many Blackhawks fans have liked for a couple years — including me — is now off the market for the 2026 shopping season.
On Thursday, the Colorado Avalance signed forward Martin Nečas to a blockbuster contract. The deal is reportedly an eight-year, $92M extension ($11.5M AAV).
MORE MARTY PARTIES IN COLORADO pic.twitter.com/MmnzVEAgp5 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avala...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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The Colorado Avalanche have locked up Martin Necas for the long term, agreeing on an eight year, $92 million deal at a whopping $11.5 million AAV. According to Elliotte Friedman , the contract is front-loaded with $60M in signing bonuses, and includes a full no-move clause for the first 7 years of the deal. It brings to an end, essentially, the long, drawn-out affair that began with the Avs’ sudden, shocking trade of superstar Mikko Rantanen to the Carolina Hurricanes for Necas la...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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After a week of rest and relaxation during the bye, we’re back with another installment of “5 Questions.” This week, we had the pleasure of connecting with Christopher Gates, the site manager over at Daily Norseman, to give us some insight into the Minnesota Vikings. We talked about J.J. McCarthy on the eve of his […]
From Pride Of Detroit
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Liverpool are a club on the precipice of crisis as October reaches its end, with the defending Premier League champions having now lost six of their last seven games in all competitions and with four straight defeats in the league plummeting the Reds to seventh, level with Aston Villa. Things have been especially difficult for […]
From The Liverpool Offside
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The Philadelphia Flyers have made the first significant trade of the season and it involves a once highly thought of prospect going to the Dallas Stars organization.
Announced by the team on Thursday morning, the Flyers have traded 22-year-old winger Samu Tuomaala to the Stars in exchange for fellow-22-year-old defenseman Christian Kyrou. The deal is one for one.
TRADE ALERT: We’ve acquired defenseman Christian Kyrou from Dallas in exchange for forward Samu Tuomaala. https://t.co/89I...
From Broad Street Hockey
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The New Jersey Devils , despite a stumble against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, are off to a red-hot start to the season, at 8-2-0, leading the Metropolitan Division. So far, particularly with the sizzling performance of Jack Hughes, along with the rest of their top forwards, the preseason need of a top-six boost has fallen by the wayside at this point. But as noted by New Jersey Hockey Now's James Nichols , reinforcements will be needed at some point, and they're still looking for ...
From NHL Trade Rumors
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Is Christian Dvorak going to score a goal on Thursday, when his Philadelphia Flyers meet the Nashville Predators at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided in this article, to help you make the best bet.
Christian Dvorak Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +475 (Bet $10 to win $47.50 if he scores a goal)
Dvorak Goals Betting Stats
Dvorak has registered a point in three games this season, including one multiple-point game.
In two of nine games this season, Dvo...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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When the Nashville Predators play the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday, is Ryan O’Reilly likely to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right call are available in this article, so take advantage before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Ryan O’Reilly Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers
Anytime Goal Odds: +220 (Bet $10 to win $22.00 if he scores a goal)
O’Reilly Goals Betting Stats
In every game O’Reilly has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s exceeded the prop t...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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At 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Nashville Predators will face the Philadelphia Flyers — is Cole Smith going to light the lamp? Insights and trends are available here, to assist you in making the right call.
Cole Smith Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers
Anytime Goal Odds: +750 (Bet $10 to win $75.00 if he scores a goal)
Smith Goals Betting Stats
Smith has registered a point in three of his 11 contests so far this season.
Smith has scored in three of 11 games this season, but only one...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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Is Filip Forsberg likely to score a goal on Thursday, when his Nashville Predators face the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:00 PM ET? Stats and trends are provided here, to help you make the best bet.
Filip Forsberg Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers
Anytime Goal Odds: +200 (Bet $10 to win $20.00 if he scores a goal)
Forsberg Goals Betting Stats
In each game Forsberg has played with a set points prop — one opportunity — he’s gone over the prop total.
Through 11 games played this season, F...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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At 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, the Philadelphia Flyers will face the Nashville Predators — is Owen Tippett going to light the lamp? Insights and statistics are available here, to assist you in making the best bet.
Owen Tippett Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal)
Tippett Goals Betting Stats
In every contest Tippett has played with a set points prop (out of one opportunity), he’s fallen short of the prop total.
Tippett...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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Will Bobby Brink score for the Philadelphia Flyers versus the Nashville Predators on Thursday? Stats and trends are available in this article, to help you make the best bet before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Bobby Brink Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +370 (Bet $10 to win $37.00 if he scores a goal)
Brink Goals Betting Stats
Brink has recorded a point in five games this season. He has posted two multiple-point games.
Brink has scored in three of nine gam...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
| 3 months ago
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Will Jonathan Marchessault score for the Nashville Predators versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday? Stats and trends are available below, to help you make the best wager before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET.
Jonathan Marchessault Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Flyers
Anytime Goal Odds: +275 (Bet $10 to win $27.50 if he scores a goal)
Marchessault Goals Betting Stats
Marchessault has not yet gone over a points prop bet in a game this season.
Through eight games, Marchessault has pi...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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When the Philadelphia Flyers play the Nashville Predators on Thursday, is Tyson Foerster going to score? Stats and trends to help you make the right wager are provided in this article, so take advantage before the game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Tyson Foerster Anytime Goal Odds vs. the Predators
Anytime Goal Odds: +235 (Bet $10 to win $23.50 if he scores a goal)
Foerster Goals Betting Stats
Foerster has eclipsed his points prop bet in every game he’s played with a set points prop.
In ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession
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After eight games of non-conference action, No. 4 Penn State opens Big Ten play with a Halloween road series against No. 17 Ohio State. The Nittany Lions and Buckeyes are off to solid regular season starts but are looking to find more consistency at both ends of the ice as the journey to the Big […]
From Black Shoe Diaries
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The Miami Hurricanes imposed their will in the 2nd half against Stanford to keep their playoff hopes alive. Unfortunately, USF probably saw their hopes go out the window blowing a late lead to Memphis. Coaching searches have taken over in Gainesville before their game against UGA. FSU is playing out the string, and the remainder […]
From State of The U
| 3 months ago
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On a team full of early season surprises, there might not be a bigger individual surprise than the play of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Justin Brazeau. Entering play on Thursday, the Penguins’ 12th game of the season, Brazeau is second on the team with six goals, third with 12 total points, and along with fellow free […]
From PensBurgh
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The Philadelphia Flyers are riding high after their shootout win against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night, and they’ll look to keep that going against the Nashville Predators.
There will be a few changes to the roster, though, as Rick Tocchet realigns things on defense for Thursday night’s showdown with the Predators.
Emil Andrae gets his second NHL game of the season
Emil Andrae will return to the lineup after being recalled from the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on Tuesday. H...
From Broad Street Hockey
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