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Jacob Fowler Is Making the Canadiens’ Goaltending Decisions More Complicated
The Montreal Canadiens entered the 2026-27 season with some interesting questions surrounding their goaltending situation. With Jakub Dobes expected to carry a significant portion of the workload and Samuel Montembeault looking to bounce back from a difficult campaign, the organization appeared to have a relatively clear plan in place. However, Montembeault’s recent injury opened the door for Jacob Fowler, and the young netminder has wasted little time making his presence felt. With three impr...
Canucks News & Rumours: Meriläinen, D-Petey, Lekkerimäki & Young Defence Taking Shape
The Vancouver Canucks have given their fans plenty to grumble about early this season, but there are still some interesting things happening if we look beyond the standings. Sometimes, a…
Blue Jackets Self-Inflicted Loss to Panthers Exposes Major Discipline Issues
If games only consisted of the first period, the Columbus Blue Jackets would be one of the best teams in the NHL in the early going. Because as soon as…
Jets’ Perfetti Off to Scorching Start This Season
There is perhaps no Winnipeg Jet who needed to get off to a hot start more than Cole Perfetti, and the 24 year old has been nothing less than scorching…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over the Stars
The Colorado Avalanche may have been caught looking ahead when they dropped a 6-3 decision to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday. Staring down a home-and-away with the Dallas Stars,…
3 Takeaways From Blues’ 7-2 Win Over Senators
The St. Louis Blues faced the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday, looking for a second straight win. Pius Suter, Mason McTavish, and Jake Neighbors scored three goals as the Blues cruised…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Loss to the Canadiens
After a pair of ugly losses at home, the Buffalo Sabres finished their home stand with a convincing Monday matinee win over the Florida Panthers. This is an important week…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Hiller, 7-Defencemen Plan & Bigger Concerns
The Toronto Maple Leafs showed plenty of fight against Utah on Tuesday night, but they couldn’t quite finish the job. After falling behind 3-0, Toronto battled back, created chances, and…
3 Takeaways From the Blackhawks’ 5-3 Win Over the Penguins
The Chicago Blackhawks have been reeling, even if losing to the defending Stanley Cup champion is not necessarily unexpected. With a tough week ahead of them, the Blackhawks needed to…
5 Takeaways From Maple Leafs’ 5-4 Loss to Mammoth
The Toronto Maple Leafs made a late push against the Utah Mammoth on Tuesday (Oct. 13) as they tried to fight back from behind in hopes of forcing overtime, but…
4 Takeaways From Oilers’ 4-1 Win Over Kings
The Edmonton Oilers (5-0-1) concluded their three-game California road trip with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings (0-3-2) on Tuesday night (Oct. 13). They remain the only team…
3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 5-2 Loss to the Jets
The Minnesota Wild were right back on the road for the second half of their recent home/road back-to-back when they faced the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday evening, Oct. 13. It…
Hurricanes Push Winning Streak to 6 Games After Defeating Capitals 4-2
The Carolina Hurricanes are firing on all cylinders as they picked up their sixth consecutive win on Tuesday night (Oct. 13) against the Washington Capitals. After losing to them 5-2…
Anaheim Ducks Roster Updates: Poehling, McQueen, Mitchell, and Gauthier
The Anaheim Ducks have made some roster moves to start the week. Ryan Poehling, Roger McQueen, and Travis Mitchell have been shuffled around within the organization. Additionally, Cutter Gauthier is…
What the Blackhawks Gain From Connor Bedard’s Return
Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has preached building his roster like the Carolina Hurricanes and even the Florida Panthers, aspiring to have their level and play of hockey, and…
Stars’ Arttu Hyry Getting a Longer NHL Look With Matt Duchene’s Injury
The Dallas Stars announced Monday that third-line center Matt Duchene had surgery on a core injury and will miss about three months. This will allow Arttu Hyry, recalled from the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Texas Stars…
Flames Need to Break up Middleton & Parekh Pairing
Zayne Parekh has not gotten off to the start everyone expected from the offensive-minded defenseman, playing in his second professional season. Parekh is known for his offensive prowess, edge work…
Devils Game Day Preview: Kicking Off Frozen Frenzy in Detroit
The New Jersey Devils visit the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday in the second half of a back-to-back. The Devils fell 4-1 to the Ottawa Senators on Monday night. The…
NHL Rumors: Flyers Frustration with Konecny, Maple Leafs and Whitecloud, Bedard Back
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Philadelphia Flyers could consider moving Travis Konecny if their early-season struggles continue. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly explored a potential move for…
Hurricanes’ Jordan Staal Out 1 to 2 Months Following Lower-Body Injury
While the Carolina Hurricanes prepare for Tuesday night’s game against the Washington Capitals, head coach Rod Brind’Amour met with the media following morning skate. During the media availability, it was…
Canucks News & Rumours: Defensive Woes and a Pettersson Bright Spot
The Vancouver Canucks aren’t making life easy on themselves. Sunday’s 6-2 loss to the New York Rangers was another tough night, and Vancouver has now lost the first three games…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 14 So many historical events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout NHL history. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal…
Blue Jackets News & Rumors: Del Bel Belluz, Early Goaltending & More
The Columbus Blue Jackets are off to a 2-2-0 start to the 2026-27 season. They’ve had some bright spots. They’ve had some low moments. Overall, it’s equated to a .500…
3 Canucks Who Have Started the Season Strong Despite Losing Streak
At the start of the 2026-27 season, the Vancouver Canucks matched the Edmonton Oilers punch for punch in the first two games. However, through the first seven games, they are…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups since their inception in 1909 has helped the…
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