Jets beat Canadiens in OT after trailing 4-0 with 3 minutes left, setting NHL record
The Winnipeg Jets snapped a nine-game winless streak with one of the most unlikely wins in NHL history on Tuesday.
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4th November 2026
Jets set NHL record with latest 4-goal comeback win in league history vs. Canadiens
The Jets scored their first goal with 2:39 remaining in the third period and won 5-4 in overtime.
Canadian prime minister says Russian athletes won't compete for their country at World Juniors
The decision comes after a ruling Friday that Russia must be allowed to compete in IIHF events again, starting with the World Juniors.
Kucherov trade request heightens NHL's soap opera era. Plus: Your votes on Larkin-Red Wings spat
Let's get you caught up on the Nikita Kucherov mess and the rest of the drama around the league.
Sweden, Norway among nations refusing to play Russian hockey teams after CAS decision
Last week, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled that Russia should be allowed to compete in international hockey events again.
3rd November 2026
Why NHL expansion should also lead to expanding and improving the playoff field
Expansion gives the league a chance to recharge the competitive balance and fix a flawed playoff system.
2027 NHL Draft ranking: Landon DuPont leads Pronman's top 25 prospects
Early on this season, the 2027 NHL Draft class looks about average, with DuPont and Dima Zhilkin standing out as the best prospects.
Why do NFL leaders turn to a husband-wife duo for advice? The secret behind the Blancks
Ryan and Amanda Blanck have worked with coaches of executives from around the NFL, college sports and the NHL.
Finland seeks united front against Russia's return to international hockey
Finland is seeking allies to oppose Russia's return to international hockey after a court ruling cleared the way for its reinstatement.
NHL rumblings: Nikita Kucherov trade request has teams lining up — if Lightning will move him
One NHL GM estimated that "31 teams" will try to acquire Nikita Kucherov if he's available.
Nikita Kucherov explains trade request: Lightning 'made it clear that I’m free to walk on July 1'
Speaking for the first time since Friday's bombshell, Kucherov said he wants out because of "poor communication and respect.".
Which NHL team has the best Hometown Remix jersey? Ranking all 32
There wasn’t much consensus among our panel about which teams would wear Fanatics’ first foray into a league-wide alternate look the best.
NHL, Fanatics release Hometown Remix jerseys for all 32 teams
Teams across the league are currently expecting to wear the new alternate jerseys several times during the 2026-27 season.
Inside Hockey Canada's new big push to fix its national goaltending woes
In hiring former Oilers goalie coach Dustin Schwartz as its first director of goaltending, Hockey Canada is making the position a priority.
'Dear Hockey': Ryan Reaves debuts on TNT panel after emotional NHL retirement
After carving out an unlikely NHL career of 962 games as an enforcer, Reaves is bringing his knowledge of the game to the broadcast booth.
2nd November 2026
NHL weekend rankings: Nikita Kucherov shocker, plus early stories I'm starting to buy
With the Lightning facing a trade request from their best player one week after the Hellebuyck trade, it's a tough month for the top five.
NHL trade board 3.0: Rumor mill in high gear after Nikita Kucherov's seismic trade request
Kucherov now sits atop a Big Board that already featured Olympic and Stanley Cup champions, Norris winners and a Conn Smythe winner.
Why a Canadian NHL streaming shift is hitting Maple Leafs fans harder than most
The move to paywalled Monday games on Sportsnet+ comes as parent company Rogers takes full ownership of the Maple Leafs.
Seattle Kraken trade Shane Wright to Nashville Predators for Matthew Wood: Sources
A top-five draft pick in 2022, Wright subsequently struggled to find his footing with Seattle, registering just 27 points last season.
1st November 2026
How Canada's new time zones are impacting NHL teams: Travel plans, start times and more
The new time zone is an additional complication for Vancouver while juggling the usual flow of the regular season.
Nikita Kucherov's current, former teammates react to trade request: 'A tough day'
Kucherov’s shocking trade request from the Lightning did not seem to impact his play or change how his teammates feel about him.
Team USA announces roster for 2026 Women’s World Championship
The roster includes 20 returning players from Team USA's gold medal Olympic team.
31st October 2026
What's next for the Lightning and Nikita Kucherov after a shocking trade request?
The messy situation between Kucherov and Tampa Bay changes the landscape of league, and where it goes from here will be beyond fascinating.
Every NHL team's biggest surprise early in the 2026-27 season
What has been each team’s biggest surprise so far, good, bad or ugly? Here’s what The Athletic's NHL staff said.
The airline lost my (hockey) bag: Inside an NHL player's delayed season debut
After a flight to Seattle, the Leafs' Dakota Joshua came to the helpless realization many travelers come to: His luggage was not coming.
If the L.A. Kings fall from the NHL's mushy middle, is a housecleaning ahead?
If the Kings can't find sustained success or chart a new path, perhaps it's time for big changes.
Will Russia return to the 2027 World Juniors? Here's what it could look like
The first event the CAS has ordered the IIHF to allow Russia to participate in is the upcoming World Juniors in Alberta.
Unmasking the NHL's Halloween obsession, featuring the elaborate Golden Knights
The annual Halloween party is a marquee event on the social calendar for most NHL teams.
Senators' Hayden Hodgson suspended 2 games for hit on Kings' Brandt Clarke
The incident occurred in the second period of Thursday night's game, a 6-5 overtime win for the Kings. Hodgson was ejected from the game.
Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade from Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov has reportedly requested a trade, becoming the latest high-profile NHL player to ask to leave his longtime home.
Nikita Kucherov informs Lightning he won't re-sign, asks for trade: Sources
The two-time Hart Trophy winner and three-time scoring champion is set to hit unrestricted free agency after this season.
Russia's return to international hockey means the NHL has a World Cup decision to make
The CAS ruled on Friday that the IIHF must allow Russia back into its international hockey events immediately.
How is this NHL season different than last? Analyzing trends after a month of hockey
The 2026-27 season has crossed the 200-game mark, meaning we're already 16 percent of the way through. So, what's changed?.
NHL Power Rankings: A new No. 1 — and a Treehouse of Horrors for every team
The Hurricanes, Wild and Canadiens are on the rise in our very special Treehouse of Horror Power Rankings.
30th October 2026
Russia allowed to return to international hockey after CAS ruling
The International Ice Hockey Federation had banned Russia from its competitions following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
November sports watch guide: College basketball returns, NWSL Championship, 'Madden' movie
In surveying the sports month ahead, we did our best to cover the major events and promote some sleepers.
The NHL's next frontier in scoring-chance generation: Passing out of the slot
As counterintuitive as it may seem for hockey players and coaches, feeding the puck in the slot can be more dangerous than shooting.
NHL rumblings: Breaking down Larkin's 10-team list, plus latest on Robertson and Edvinsson
Which teams on Dylan Larkin's trade list are realistic and which are most interested? Here's what I'm hearing.
PWHL star and Olympic gold medalist Kendall Coyne Schofield announces pregnancy
Coyne Schofield signed a two-year contract extension in August to remain with the Minnesota Frost through 2027-28.
Wild are pushing hard for Dylan Larkin. Can they finally land him after his breakup with Red Wings?
Larkin informed the Wings on Thursday that he is done playing for them, and they responded by suspending him without pay.
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin without pay as he waits for trade
Larkin, 30, requested a trade from the Red Wings in May but remains with the team nearly a month into the season.
PWHL increases minimum salary and roster size, eliminates 'reserve player' designation
The agreement between the league and players association brings incremental raises in each of the next five seasons.
Red Wings' Dylan Larkin has 'had enough,' won't play as trade stalemate continues
The Dylan Larkin situation is reaching another boiling point in Detroit.
U.S., Canada women could wear generic jerseys at hockey worlds amid IIHF legal dispute
USA Hockey and Hockey Canada are appealing a decision in Swiss court that would give the IIHF commercial rights to their jerseys.
Ducks must re-learn how to win after squandering 3-goal lead against Canucks
After a three-goal lead with less than eight minutes left became an overtime loss, the Ducks are left to do some early soul searching.
29th October 2026
This Week in Sports Trivia: Oct. 29, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
The real stakes of the Vancouver Canucks' rebuild: Becoming a destination NHL franchise again
There are a few areas the Canucks need to address if they're going to emerge as a relevant, competitive organization.
NHL’s scariest starts: Players starting the 2026-27 season frighteningly slow
Let’s get in the Halloween spirit by building our annual team made up of players off to disappointing starts.
What we learned about the NHL in October: Devils are complete, Blackhawks can't defend
Newfound finishing and a new reliable goalie make the Devils formidable, David Pastrnak is scoring again and more.
16 NHL stats: How the Boston Bruins got their groove back
Are the Bruins back to being a legitimate threat? The early numbers suggest their hot start might be for real.
2027 NHL Draft ranking: Landon DuPont tops Wheeler's preliminary top 64 prospects
The 2027 class is headlined by Canadian star Landon DuPont and the best collection of Russian prospects in years.
Alexis Joseph makes statement at QMJHL Prospects Game: Top draft takeaways
Joseph was the talk of the night and the player of the game after a two-goal, 3-point, six-shot performance.
Maple Leafs' Kirill Marchenko week to week as Gavin McKenna takes spot on top line
McKenna was moved to the top line as Marchenko deals with what the Leafs are calling a lower-body injury.
28th October 2026
Do the Washington Capitals have an Alex Ovechkin problem?
The NHL's all-time leading goal scorer has found the back of the net just once so far this season. At 41, does he have more to offer?.
Elias Pettersson looks like a star again. But is his resurgence real?
Is this the beginning of a greater resurgence, or just another brief stretch of promise that will eventually fizzle out?.
How have the Kraken responded to Robertson, Panarin misses? Catching up with Jason Botterill
The Kraken are off to a good start to the 2026-27 season after a challenging stretch. They've made the playoffs only once in five seasons.
Inside Connor Hellebuyck's first days with the Devils: 'A road trip and a Halloween party'
From facing practice shots to playing cards on the Devils' plane to hastily finding a costume, the goalie has fit in on the fly.
If any NHL player can hit 200 points, it's Connor McDavid. How can he get there?
Wayne Gretzky is the only player to ever top 200 points in one season. With 34 points in 12 games, Connor McDavid might be the next.
Matthew Schaefer becomes first NHL player to skate entire 5-minute overtime period
The sophomore defenseman never left the ice in five minutes of overtime against the Predators, the longest shift by an Islander on record.
Connor Hellebuyck gets Olympic flashback with Jack Hughes' lost tooth: 'Gotta stop doing that'
Hughes lost a tooth after getting high-sticked and scored a goal in front of Hellebuyck, just like he did 247 days ago in Milan.
A week after health episode, Ben Kindel returns to practice with Penguins
The 19-year-old center took part in a long practice Tuesday and reported no concerns afterward. His return is still to be determined.
Connor Hellebuyck to make New Jersey Devils debut, play for first time post-trade
Hellebuyck arrived over the weekend in a blockbuster deal from the Winnipeg Jets after making a trade request and sitting out training camp.
MSG Sports splits Knicks, Rangers into separate publicly traded companies
About $300 can buy you one share of the Knicks, and about $200 can buy you a share of the Rangers.
Now that Connor Hellebuyck has been traded, who's the next NHL player to be dealt?
Erik Karlsson? Jordan Binnington? Elias Pettersson? The rumor mill could be in for a busy year.
27th October 2026
Why these 5 NHL stars aren't scoring and whether it's time to worry
When players don’t have as many goals as expected, the ‘how’ becomes more important. Let's take a look under the hood at five strugglers.
NHL trade board 2.0: Expanding the list to 20 top targets after a big week of moves
Connor Hellebuyck landed with the New Jersey Devils and Alexander Nikishin ended his stalemate. How will those moves affect the market?.
Landon DuPont headlines NHL Central Scouting's preliminary players to watch list for 2027 NHL Draft
NHL Central Scouting released its preliminary players-to-watch list for the 2027 NHL Draft on Monday.
State of the Flames: Craig Conroy on the rebuild timeline, the new arena and potential trade pieces
The Flames general manager is trying to balance being "competitive every night" while being realistic about the team's timeline.
26th October 2026
The 2026 sports equinox is Monday. Here’s the ideal viewing schedule to watch all leagues
Here's our plan to maximize Monday's unofficial holiday. Remote hands should be strong.
Ranking which NHL teams on Dylan Larkin's trade list can pull off a deal
The list of teams Larkin would accept a trade to stands at 10. But which of those teams have the assets to get a deal done?.
The Hockey 100: Connor McDavid's greatness was obvious from a very early age
How did McDavid become the most talented player of hockey's most talented generation?.
NHL weekend rankings: A blockbuster shakes the league, but how much does it change?
Connor Hellebuyck is now a New Jersey Devil instead of a Winnipeg Jet. Now what?.
NHL Heritage Classic: How to watch the Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens game tonight, start time, channel and more
The 2026 Heritage Classic will be this Sunday between the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens.
Hurricanes, defenseman Alexander Nikishin agree to one-year, $3 million deal
Nikishin was an everyday contributor to Carolina’s Stanley Cup season, averaging 18 minutes per night while scoring 11 goals and 33 points.
New York Rangers sign goalie James Reimer to 1-year contract: What it means and why now
Reimer has played in 539 NHL games, going 7-4-2 with an .886 save percentage for the Ottawa Senators last season.
25th October 2026
Go ahead, boo Quinn Hughes, but his Canucks legacy should be appreciated
In the annals of Canucks history, Hughes should be remembered differently than for simply being a villain who left.
Why Connor Hellebuyck is uniquely suited to solve the Devils’ biggest problem
The Devils haven't had stellar goaltending in years, and Connor Hellebuyck could change that. Here's how.
How Carter Meyer, through family and competitiveness, became 2027 NHL Draft's 'full package'
Meyer is playing his draft year with the QMJHL Québec Remparts after leaving the U.S. NTDP.
For NHL’s first Finnish on-ice official, a happy birthday and a historic debut
After working the men's gold-medal game at the 2026 Olympics, linesperson Onni Hautamäki took the next step for both his career and country.
Jets relieved to no longer have Hellebuyck 'cloud hanging over our heads'
"It’s nice we can look forward and we don’t have to keep talking about it," captain Adam Lowry said. "We’ve got guys that want to be here.”.
Quinn Hughes says his 'feet are planted’ in Minnesota, Wild deal 'could happen soon'
A day after Team USA teammate Connor Hellebuyck was traded to the Devils, Hughes said his "feet are planted" in Minnesota.
Connor Hellebuyck joins Devils pledging he’s 'here to win' but avoids addressing Jets fans
"The one thing I got left on my resume is a Stanley Cup," the three-time Vezina Trophy winner said after Winnipeg traded him to New Jersey.
24th October 2026
Behind Dylan Garand's trying journey to New York Rangers starting goalie: 'G's ready'
The team has rallied around Garand and collected points in five of his eight starts.
In Hellebuyck trade, poker pro-turned-Devils GM Sunny Mehta makes biggest bet yet
The Hellebuyck trade enhances the Devils' reputation — and signals to their stars that the organization is serious about improving.
Inside the Connor Hellebuyck trade: Devils GM Sunny Mehta's full-court press ends the Jets' saga
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on Sunny Mehta and the Devils' pursuit: “When Sunny got serious, he got serious real quick.”.
Leo Carlsson reflects on Flyers' offer sheet: 'A lot going on those five days'
The Anaheim Ducks center said Philadelphia's offer sheet last summer was "an offer that I couldn’t say no to.".
NHL rumblings: Hellebuyck trade fallout — what it means for the Canes, Larkin, Hughes and more
Will the Hellebuyck deal spur the Wild to push even harder for Larkin, to entice Hughes to re-sign?.
NHL trade grades: Connor Hellebuyck makes the Devils a contender
There's some risk in acquiring Hellebuyck but it's a worthy gamble for the Devils. For the Jets, the best news is that the saga is over.
Connor Hellebuyck trade saga finally ends as Jets ship goaltender to Devils
Darcy Finley via Getty ImagesThe Winnipeg Jets have traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils, ending a saga that started at the end of the 2025-26 NHL season.
Connor Hellebuyck traded to Devils, ending long, messy saga with Jets
Hellebuyck made his trade request public in late August and is in the third season of an eight-year deal worth $8.5 million a year.
NHL Power Rankings: Every team's most impactful newcomer so far
Let's look at some of the new names making their GMs look smart early on.
23rd October 2026
Alex Tuch speaks on playing the Sabres, Buffalo memories, his exit and more
Tuch is preparing for his first game against his former team when the Sabres travel to play the Capitals on Saturday night.
What to expect in Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver with Wild: 'He'll be the villain, for sure'
Former teammates on Hughes' return to Vancouver: "You have to assume, coming back, he’s going to be looking to put on a show.".
What are teams offering for Hellebuyck? Is NHL on verge of superteam era? Ask CJ
There were also queries about the Canadiens' inconsistent start, the future of the cap, the impact of Leo Carlsson’s contract and more.
Gavin McKenna’s ice time and the age-old question: How much should a No. 1 pick play?
The Leafs' opponent Thursday, the Rangers, offered a comparable prospect in fellow No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière.
A subtle movement has helped Jake Oettinger be the NHL's top goalie
It’s early, but the signs are there: This could be the monster season we’ve been waiting for from Oettinger.
A hockey player's interview went viral. It's a perfect lesson in mental performance
In less than two minutes, Flames goalie Devon Cooley offered a rare glimpse into the psychology behind peak athletic performance.
Isolation and identity crises: For injured NHLers, the mental grind is worse than the physical
Most people care about their jobs. Few people are their jobs the way professional athletes are. To lose that sense of self is terrifying.
Matthew Tkachuk, Nick Cousins fined by NHL after scrap-filled Senators-Panthers game
Tkachuk was fined for punching Ottawa forward Dylan Cozens, while Cousins was fined for grabbing Tkachuk from the bench.
