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NHL 2026-27 Power Rankings: Week 1
NHL hockey has finally returned. The 2026-27 season began on Sept. 29—about a week earlier than we’re used to seeing, thanks to the expanded 84-game schedule. This is the first…
Canucks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Demko’s Timeline, Cotter’s Hot Start, Road Trip Test, and More
The Vancouver Canucks are entering an intriguing stretch of the early 2026-27 NHL regular season. Coming off high-scoring home action at Rogers Arena, the franchise faces key roster developments, distinct…
When Canadiens Should First Start Montembeault in Net in 2026-27
The Canadiens must fight the urge to play Sam Montembeault ahead of Jakub Dobes on the team's depth chart this season.
3 Takeaways from Flames’ Blowout Loss to the Kraken
The Calgary Flames’ struggles continued on Sunday night. Taking on the Seattle Kraken just one day after going up against the Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Huska’s team looked flat right off…
Alexander Nikishin’s Absence Is Contributing to Hurricanes’ Early-Season Struggles
The start of the Stanley Cup defense hasn’t been what the Carolina Hurricanes wanted. Several issues have emerged in the opening games, but perhaps the most underrated part of the…
3 Takeaways From Rangers’ First Week of Games
The New York Rangers played four games to open up their first week of the season, going 3-1-0. After a tough first game, the team won the next three and…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Loss to Rangers
Less than 24 hours after another display of dominance over the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Utah Mammoth lost their first game of the season on Sunday to the New York…
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Shuffling the Deck, Special Teams and More
With another regular season under way, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves attempting to balance immediate competitive pressure with long-term roster construction. Early-season hockey rarely offers definitive answers, but the opening…
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Depth Tested, Knies Paying Dividends
The regular season is underway, and the initial double-header at Nationwide Arena provided a stark look at the operational realities facing head coach Rick Bowness. Opening the schedule with a…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Offensive Depth Shines, Defense Under the Microscope
The opening week of the NHL campaign has provided immediate clarity on the identity of this Pittsburgh Penguins group. They possess enough offensive depth to put teams on their heels,…
Red Wings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Larkin, Edvinsson and Tactical Adjustments
Opening week in the NHL typically carries an electric atmosphere, but inside Little Caesars Arena, the current environment is defined by distinct operational tension. Interim general manager Shawn Horcoff took…
Blues Weekly Prospect Report: Dagenais and Korotky Among Prospects Heating Up
With the St. Louis Blues season underway, their prospects are also getting their seasons started across North America and overseas. Several players in the organization have already made strong early…
Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Crease Stability, Depth Scoring and More
For the New York Rangers, the start of October has offered early answers regarding roster composition and secondary depth under head coach Mike Sullivan. Coming off defensive structure tests and…
Blues’ Alexey Toropchenko to Miss Next 6 Weeks
The St. Louis Blues announced on Sunday afternoon that forward Alexey Toropchenko sustained an upper-body injury during Friday’s game against the Dallas Stars. He will be re-evaluated in six weeks.…
Maple Leafs Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Milestones, Western Swing and More
The opening phase of any campaign brings a mix of tactical experimentation and roster recalibration. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, early-season games serve less as a definitive statement and more…
Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Talent Shines, Carrier Injury and More
The real work has begun at Centre Bell. The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a dramatic 6-5 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Down 5-1 midway through…
Something Interesting Happens to Former Maple Leafs Around the NHL
This past week, the Toronto Maple Leafs got a pretty good reminder that sometimes a player just needs somebody to give him a little room. Nicholas Robertson had three points…
What Has and Hasn’t Worked in the Oilers’ Lineup in the Early Season
We’ve only seen three games of Edmonton Oilers hockey so far this season, but it’s enough of a sample size to see what has worked so far and what hasn’t.…
Canucks Gameday Preview: Homestand Finale vs. Golden Knights
After scoring 13 goals in two games to start the season, the Vancouver Canucks were in danger of being shut out against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. But thanks to…
Oilers Reportedly Exploring a Lateral Trade
The Edmonton Oilers are exploring the trade market, but their next move could be a modest adjustment rather than a major acquisition. With injuries thinning their forward group and eight…
NHL’s All-Canadian Lineup
It’s really no secret that nearly all of the best talent in NHL history belongs to the country of Canada. Over the years, it alone arguably has more talent in…
Marchenko’s First Goal With the Maple Leafs Could Spark a 30-Goal Season
While the first three games of the 2026-27 season have been a rollercoaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs, there have been some positives for the blue and white. Easton Cowan…
Leevi Meriläinen’s First Canucks Win Shows Early Promise
After a wild beginning to the 2026-27 season for the Vancouver Canucks, they had a normal game on Saturday night against the Calgary Flames. While the first two games against…
3 Takeaways From Hurricanes’ 3-2 Overtime Win Over Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes are officially in the win column for the 2026-27 season. After dropping the first two games in regulation and in overtime, they finally broke through on Saturday…
Devils Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines — Injury Updates, Lombardi’s NHL Adjustment & More
The New Jersey Devils have certainly made a statement at the start of the 2026-27 season. First, they defeated the Philadelphia Flyers in their home opener, with a thrilling 3-2…
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