Could the PWHL leave Ottawa? City approves new arena, raising doubts about future of Charge
Ottawa City Council approved a $419 million arena project on Friday that PWHL officials say jeopardizes the Charge’s financial viability.
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8th November 2025
Sabres' Dahlin leaves team to support fiancée
Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin is taking a leave of absence from the team to join his fiancée in Sweden, where she continues to recover from a heart transplant.
Rasmus Dahlin takes leave from Sabres as fiancee continues recovery from heart transplant
Dahlin’s fiancee, Carolina Matovac, experienced sudden heart failure while the two were vacationing this summer.
Penguins' Filip Hållander diagnosed with blood clot in leg, will miss at least 3 months
Days before the Penguins embark on a weeklong voyage to Sweden, one of their three Swedish players has been diagnosed with a scary injury.
What is happening in the NHL's head-scratching Atlantic Division?
You know what? I think I’m done pretending that I understand the Atlantic Division.
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus Olympic roster bubble boys
The Avalanche climb into the top spot as we look around the league to see who's playing their way onto — or off of — Olympic rosters.
7th November 2025
Behind Senators goalie Linus Ullmark's struggles, and how he's pushing back against them
Ullmark's struggles to start the season have been well-documented in a year when the Senators have been trying to keep themselves afloat.
NHL Power Rankings: Every team's current pace vs. preseason projections
Colorado remains atop the pecking order, but new contenders have emerged.
Mammoth's Nick Schmaltz is taking a big step at the right time, with playoffs and a payday in sight
"I try not to think about it too much," Utah's leading scorer said of pending free agency. "But obviously it’s on your mind at some point.".
Laila Edwards, the ‘Queen of Cleveland,’ has her sights on Olympics, PWHL Draft
Edwards, who was back in her hometown of Cleveland for the Rivalry Series this week, is preparing for a big year ahead.
NHL Rules Court: Loaning stars to other teams? Officiating based on coolness?
Plus, should the NHL be required to advertise the time of puck drop, rather than the beginning of the broadcast for games?.
Staal marks milestone game with 1st fight since '17
Jordan Staal played in his record 910th game in a Hurricanes jersey and made it a memorable one with his first fight since February 2017 in Thursday night's 4-3 win over the Wild.
Team Canada unveils hockey jerseys for Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympics, Paralympics
Hockey Canada has unveiled the jerseys that the Canadian men’s, women’s and para teams will wear at the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics.
Devils' Glass scores in return; Hamilton injured
Devils center Cody Glass scored an unassisted goal Thursday in his return to help the Devils win 4-3 in overtime, but defenseman Dougie Hamilton exited with a lower-body injury.
Blues, seeking spark, win with Kyrou on bench
Blues forward Jordan Kyrou was a healthy scratch for Thursday night's game at Buffalo.
Blues' Jordan Binnington 'had full intention' of returning Alex Ovechkin's historic 900th goal puck
Jordan Binnington said he wasn't really going to keep the historic goal puck scored by Alex Ovechkin on Wednesday night when the Washington Capitals star became the first NHL player to ever reach 900 career goals. The St.
Blues goalie had 'full intention' to give Ovi puck
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington said he fully intended to give Capitals star Alex Ovechkin his 900th goal puck back after hiding it down his pants.
Blues to make Jordan Kyrou a healthy scratch against Sabres
Kyrou is in the third year of an eight-year, $65 million contract. He has eight points and a minus-8 rating in 14 games this season.
Ranking PWHL team names and logos: Vancouver Goldeneyes lead our updated list
How do the Seattle Torrent and Goldeneyes stack up against the league's original six?.
New PWHL expansion names: Torrent, Goldeneyes
The PWHL unveiled logos and nicknames for its two expansion franchises, with the Seattle Torrent and Vancouver Goldeneyes taking the ice against each other on Nov. 21.
PWHL Seattle, Vancouver unveil team names and logos ahead of 2025-26 season
The PWHL's first expansion franchises now have names and logos.
NHL reviewing Arthur Kaliyev gambling, finance allegations: Source
The 24-year-old forward joined the Senators this offseason after stops with the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers.
Matchups, preview, how to watch Penguins-Capitals on ESPN+
How many more times will we see Crosby vs. Ovechkin? Here are the stats to know, broadcast details and more.
The Mammoth have arrived as an NHL playoff contender ahead of schedule, with room left to grow
The Mammoth are on pace for 105 points in their second season in Utah — a long way from the pain the team was in just a few years ago.
Scoring trends: Which players drive their line's scoring?
Goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at which players are driving the best scoring lines.
NHL prospect pipeline rankings: Sharks, Islanders, then ...?
As the 2025-26 season gets rolling, here's an updated ranking of each club's players in the system.
6th November 2025
Inside Ivan Demidov’s hockey brain and how it's helped him excel as an NHL rookie
Ivan Demidov is one of the most electrifying rookies in the NHL, and two plays he made in his last two games exemplify why.
16 stats: What should Artemi Panarin, Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch get on their next deals?
In this current cap environment, it’s impossible to know just how much the remaining big-name free agents can get on the open market.
Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin's intertwined, intergenerational legacies: 'They are giants'
“They showed us what it is like to be best," one player said. "They have done in (the) NHL what other Russians dream.".
Meet Keaton Verhoeff, the former goalie who became the 2026 NHL Draft's top defense prospect
The biggest reason Verhoeff made the jump from the CHL to North Dakota was to test himself in his draft year.
Binnington tries to hide puck from Ovi's 900th goal
Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was seen tucking away the puck from Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal into the back of his pants, before he eventually handed it over to a linesman.
Blues' Jordan Binnington tries to hide Alex Ovechkin's 900th goal puck in his pants
As the Capitals celebrated Ovechkin's 900th goal, Binnington pulled the puck out of the net and put it in his pants. He gave it back later.
Ovechkin founding member of NHL's 900-goal club
The NHL now has a 900-goal club after Capitals star Alex Ovechkin pushed his record total to a new level Wednesday night, scoring against the Blues to reach 900.
Alex Ovechkin continues to make history, becoming first NHL player to score 900 goals
Ovechkin became the NHL’s all-time goals leader after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record last season.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes first NHL player to score 900 career goals
Alex Ovechkin became the first player in NHL history to reach 900 career goals scored when he scored Wednesday night against the St. Louis Blues.
Maple Leafs assign Easton Cowan to AHL Marlies: Why they made the move and what's next
The 2023 first-round pick recorded four points in 10 games with the Maple Leafs this season.
NHL Playoff Report: Mammoth on the rise, Wild and Maple Leafs falling off
The first month of the NHL season is in the books, and it’s time to look at how the NHL’s playoff race is shaping up.
How the Kraken's Joey Daccord uses VR for goalie excellence
Sense Arena is the first NHL/NHLPA-licensed virtual and mixed-reality platform, and players are using it to train.
New deal brings NHL players into VR experience
NHL stars like Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk are being brought into virtual reality for the first time as part of a licensing deal between the NHLPA and Sense Arena.
5th November 2025
Re-evaluating Hockey Hall of Fame cases for John Tavares, Jamie Benn, Corey Perry and more
We've debated these stars' qualifications for hockey's highest honor before. Have they helped or hurt their cases in the meantime?.
Who makes the Olympic hockey cut? Roster predictions for U.S., Canada, more
The NHL is back at the Games (Feb. 11-22). Here's a look at which players will make the cut for the big five.
Winners and losers of NHL’s skyrocketing cap: Kirill Kaprizov, small markets, and more
Based on market trends and conversations The Athletic had with agents and executives, here's a look at the implications of the cap rise.
These chimpanzees starred in a hockey movie. Their lives are much different now
The chimps who starred in "MVP" 25 years ago are long removed from wearing hockey gear, but the impacts of their show business days linger.
2026 NHL Draft prospects: Gavin McKenna leads Wheeler’s preliminary top 64 ranking
This top 64 list of draft prospects is Scott Wheeler's third of what will be seven rankings of the 2026 class.
Kyle Dubas on the Penguins, Crosby, Olympics and what he wouldn't change about his Maple Leafs exit
Dubas reflected on his time as Leafs GM while back in Toronto with the Pens: "The goal was to win, and we didn’t get it done. That’s on me.".
Preds irked as Wild score winner on displaced net
The Minnesota Wild scored a controversial overtime goal with the net displaced Tuesday night, and the Nashville Predators, who fell 3-2, addressed it after the loss, with coach Andrew Brunette saying the team disagrees with the opinion of the officials.
Wild's Marcus Johansson scores 'confusing' OT winner with net off its moorings
"When it happened originally … I wasn't sure," John Hynes said. "But when I went back and watched it, I understood the call for sure.".
Five surprising NHL stats. Plus: Who's the best recent No. 1 pick?
Good morning, hockey folks. Here’s some math homework.
4th November 2025
???? Awards Watch: Eichel, Makar lead MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races after one month of the 2025-26 season.
Early concerning NHL trends: Contenders' offensive woes, goaltending gaffes and the Wild
With most teams about a dozen games into the season, there's still time to turn these trends around before they derail the season.
Josh Harding opens up on MS, his Wild comeback attempts and life after the NHL
“I feel like the ending of my career overshadowed my actual career and who I was. … I just hope that fans can recall the good times.".
Dvorsky nets 1st NHL goal; Blues end 7-game skid
Dalibor Dvorsky, 20, the No. 10 overall pick in 2023, scored his first NHL goal to start a rally, and Pius Suter provided the game-winner with 1:23 to play as the St. Louis Blues snapped a seven-game skid by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday.
Dallas Stars to host NHL's 2027 Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium
The smashing success of the 2020 Winter Classic prompted the NHL to bring another outdoor game back to Texas.
Blackhawks recall Moore, 20, from AHL affiliate
Center Oliver Moore, 20, the No. 19 pick in the 2023 draft who played in nine NHL games last season, was recalled by the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, and is expected to make his regular-season debut on Monday night against the Seattle Kraken.
Stars, Jerry World land 2027 Stadium Series game
On Monday night, on ESPN, it was announced that the Dallas Stars will host the 2027 NHL Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 20 against an opponent to be determined, the first hockey contest at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys.
Submit your NHL questions for James Mirtle’s next mailbag
We’re through the first month of the NHL season and teams are starting to approach the 15-game mark. The Penguins are good. The Wild are bad.
Pickups: Johansson, Burakovsky make the most of top-line opportunity
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
3rd November 2025
The NHL's best this week: Caufield, Canadiens now a must-watch
The 24-year-old is setting franchise records for the Habs. Plus, a look at key games coming up around the NHL.
Connor Ingram is 'building a foundation on rock bottom' in road back to NHL
Ingram is playing in the AHL after being traded to the Edmonton Oilers organization in October.
NHL weekend rankings: The spiraling Blues, lackluster Leafs, and a mediocre East
The NHL is proud of its parity, but all but four teams in the Eastern Conference sitting on either 13 or 14 points is probably overkill.
World Juniors stock watch: Who's making their case for Canada and USA rosters?
These prospects are trending up or down in their efforts to crack their respective World Junior teams.
How does Canada find players who can handle the pressure? Ryan Getzlaf's Olympic role, NHL future
Ryan Getzlaf, who won Olympic gold with Canada twice as a player, is serving in a role something like an adviser to GM Doug Armstrong.
D Schaefer, 18, authors historic multigoal game
New York's Matthew Schaefer, 18, added yet another milestone to his fast start with the Islanders on Sunday night, scoring two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, to become the youngest defenseman in NHL history with a multigoal game.
2nd November 2025
Leafs' Tanev taken to hospital after scary collision
Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev was hospitalized after an on-ice collision in Saturday's 5-2 win over Philadelphia but had movement in all extremities.
Marchand nets 'special' goal for pal's late daughter
Panthers star Brad Marchand, back on ice after being away from the team to support a close friend whose 10-year-old daughter died of cancer, pointed to the sky after scoring in Saturday's shootout victory.
Maple Leafs' Chris Tanev released from hospital after on-ice collision vs. Flyers
Tanev took accidental head-to-head contact in his first game back from a concussion he suffered Oct. 21 against New Jersey.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. wears Marie-Philip Poulin Team Canada jersey ahead of World Series Game 7
The Blue Jays first baseman walked into Saturday's winner-take-all World Series finale with a nod to Canada's most clutch athlete ever.
1st November 2025
Ryan Lindgren braces for 'weird' feeling against ex-team; season debut likely for Kaapo Kakko
"It’s going to be weird competing against them," said Lindgren, who's looking forward to Saturday's game against the Rangers.
Can Alex Lyon's hot start with Sabres lead to an uncommon late-career breakout?
The Sabres’ new starting goalie has accumulated plenty of wisdom and dealt with a career’s worth of adversity.
Devils, goalie Markstrom agree to 2-year extension
The Devils have agreed to a two-year extension with goalie Jacob Markstrom, with an average annual value of $6 million.
Devils, Jacob Markström agree to 2-year, $6 million AAV contract extension
The 35-year-old Swede has an .830 save percentage and 5.13 goals-against average in four games this season.
Bruins say Lindholm to be sidelined a few weeks
Bruins center Elias Lindholm will miss at least a few weeks because of a lower-body injury.
November schedule picks: Stack your lineup with Islanders, Blackhawks
Here are the NHL teams and players you want to maximize your fantasy hockey lineups with in November.
Time for Wild to dig deep, keep homestand from spiraling into a lost season
After three wins in 12 games, it's time for GM Bill Guerin to seriously look at who actually wants to be here.
What's real and what's a trick? Sorting the NHL's early-season surprises
Today marks the end of October, meaning 177 NHL games have been played – or 13.5 percent of a full season — in a little less than a month.
Blackhawks' past, present and future collide in loss to Jonathan Toews' Jets: Observations
It's hard to avoid the pull of nostalgia watching a star of Chicago's most recent golden era on the ice. He won. The Blackhawks did not.
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1, plus your team's top Halloween costume
We’ve rounded up our favorite Halloween costumes from around the league for our first-ever power rankings costume contest.
NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, Halloween identity for teams
The Avalanche stay at No. 1, with major shifts elsewhere in the top 10.
31st October 2025
One scary statistic from each NHL team early in the 2025-26 season
It’s Halloween, and we are almost a month into the season. Here are some early stats from across the league that are downright terrifying.
Surprise NHL breakouts? Top 7 under-the-radar rookies from Ben Kindel to Arseny Gritsyuk
These youngsters may not be realistic bets for Calder Trophy contention, but they've gotten off to impressive starts to the 2025-26 season.
NHL Grab Bag: A handy-dandy guide to the difference between the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays
Featuring the inimitable Alan Thicke, technology crossovers and two players with the same name and same major-league fate.
NHL rumblings: Star re-signings set a new market, plus latest on Panarin, Zacha, Robertson, more
Two more stars inked long-term deals this week as NHL teams continue to grapple with a rising-cap environment.
U.S. Olympic bubble watch: What hot starts for Keller, Knies, Caufield, others mean for the roster
U.S. GM Bill Guerin on roster hopefuls' early play: "It is great for USA Hockey, and it’s great for our process. We want hard decisions.".
Blackhawks' past, present and future collide in loss to Jonathan Toews' Jets: Observations
It's hard to avoid the pull of nostalgia watching a star of Chicago's most recent golden era on the ice. He won. The Blackhawks did not.
Inside the talks on Logan Cooley's $80 million Mammoth contract
The deal locks in one of the NHL's rising young stars through 2033-34.
Avalanche sign forward Necas to 8-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Martin Necas to an eight-year extension, a deal that includes $60.4 million in signing bonuses, a source tells ESPN.
Islanders star Barzal misses game for discipline
Islanders star Mathew Barzal did not play against the Hurricanes after he was late to the rink, coach Patrick Roy announced.
Martin Nečas re-signs with Avalanche for 8 years, $11.5 million AAV — Here's how it got done
Nečas is off to an excellent start this season, with seven goals and six assists in 11 games.
Islanders scratch Mathew Barzal for being late: 'That’s the culture of our team'
Barzal will not play in the Islanders' game Thursday night against the Hurricanes after showing up late to a morning practice.
What we learned about the NHL in October: The Sam Reinhart problem, Mammoth's hot start
Plus, an Avalanche of power-play goals, Dylan Larkin the faceoff specialist and Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson’s chemistry.
30th October 2025
This Week in Sports Trivia: October 30, 2025
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
For Connor McDavid, contract extension with Oilers was 'not a hard calculation to figure out'
Keeping his salary steady was a choice McDavid felt he had to make to help the Oilers compete for the Stanley Cup.
???? Top prospect ranks: Schaefer, Hagens, Martone
Who are the best under-23, NHL team-affiliated players in the world? Here are the top 50 right now.
NHL’s scariest starts: Players starting the 2025-26 season terrifyingly slow
It’s time for our annual roster of the NHL’s scariest starts, relative to expectations.
The 11 youngest NHL players in 2025-26, from Buium and Demidov to Celebrini and Schaefer
Locking down a job in the world's best hockey league before you're 20 is no easy task. Here's a look at the 11 players who have done it.
Red Wings rookie Emmitt Finnie's surge from seventh-round long shot to top-line surprise
Picked in the final round of the 2023 NHL Draft, Finnie has excelled with the Red Wings on the top line with Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
Maple Leafs' John Tavares becomes 49th NHL player to score 500 career goals
Tavares has scored 228 goals for the Maple Leafs in just 526 games.
Marchand steps away to help friend after tragedy
Brad Marchand is stepping away from the Panthers to help coach a junior hockey team in place of friend JP MacCallum, whose daughter died last week of cancer.
Why Zach Hyman's return to the Oilers from injury is delayed
The Edmonton winger won’t be ready in his first opportunity to come off LTIR from a dislocated right wrist, and his status is week to week.
Brad Marchand takes leave from Panthers to coach junior team after tragedy
Marchand is stepping away from the Panthers to go behind the bench in Halifax on Wednesday night after a tragedy in his friend's family.
