Sens' Chabot (broken arm) could miss 2 months
Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm, coach Travis Green announced on Thursday.
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27th March 2026
'Don't move on, just move forward': How hockey helped Michigan's Michael Hage overcome tragedy
Fueled by the memory of his father, the Wolverines star looks to return to Las Vegas for the Frozen Four.
NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Pacific Division 'pillow fight'?
All eight clubs are in action Thursday, with postseason spots still up for grabs.
26th March 2026
'Changing of the guard': Cole Hutson poised to take big role in next wave for the Capitals
When the new era of Caps hockey begins, the young defenseman will be at the forefront.
Henry's handball, last-lap drama, Stanley Cup chaos: unjust moments in sport that could have been overturned
Following the result of the AFCON final being reversed, our writers have selected incidents where similar could have happened.
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 26, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
How bad can an NHL team be at five-on-five and still compete for the Stanley Cup?
There's no perfect path to playoff success, but controlling play at five-on-five sure doesn't hurt. But exactly how necessary is it?.
Moritz Seider is the NHL's best defensive defenseman. It's time for an award to honor that
The season Moritz Seider is putting up is special and there should be a place in the game to celebrate it.
NHL coaches to watch: Pending UFAs, the next class, and who's on the hot seat?
Two potential Jack Adams nominees are also the only coaches on expiring contracts. They're not the only ones to watch this summer, though.
Can the old Boston Garden scoreboard be saved? Or should it rest in pieces?
It's unclear what to do, if anything, about the scoreboard that was present for many of Boston's greatest sports moments and so much more.
Sabres welcome Dahlin's fiancee after heart issue
The fiancee of Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin attended her first game in Buffalo since she received a lifesaving heart transplant.
Wings sign Bernard-Docker to 2-year extension
The Red Wings have signed defenseman Jacob Bernard-Docker to a two-year extension worth $3.2 million.
Victor Hedman takes temporary leave from Lightning for personal reasons
Hedman has played in only 33 of the Lightning's 70 games in 2025-26.
Lightning captain Hedman taking temporary leave
Lightning captain Victor Hedman is taking a temporary leave of absence for personal reasons, the team announced Wednesday.
NHL bonus watch: Who's cashing in as the season hits the home stretch?
A look at which NHL players have already hit their bonuses, which ones have them in sight and which ones may not quite get there.
'We're all still learning': How NIL, big-money schools are impacting college hockey
Can competitive balance survive in the sport with the widest variety of athletic programs?.
25th March 2026
NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Sabres' first-round opponent
Wednesday's matchup against Boston could be repeated in April. Plus, updated playoff projections after Tuesday's massive slate.
Inside Dylan Garand’s NHL debut that sparked a 27-hour journey to New York
Kamloops Blazers goalie coach Dan De Palma made a long and eventful trip to New York for Garand's NHL debut Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
How Gen Z has changed the NHL, plus UNC fires Davis
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Jason Robertson's next contract and how the Dallas Stars can make it fit
Robertson has leveled up this year with one of his best regular seasons yet. What does it mean for his value this summer as an RFA?.
How to watch the Maple Leafs (when they aren't remotely worth watching)
There are a multitude of ways to enjoy a Leafs game. This late in a terrible season, fans just have to get a little more creative about it.
The rise of the NHL MVP defenseman and why the Norris threshold is increasing
It's long been rare for an NHL defenseman to be his team's best player. In recent years, though, it's happening more and more.
2026 PWHL Draft top prospects: Ranking the 10 best players available
Breaking down the top women's hockey players in the 2026 class, including Olympic gold medalists, college stars and elite European talent.
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
The Aura Shift: Macklin Celebrini and the NHL’s TikTok-bred Gen Z takeover
From $40M extensions to viral videos, the NHL’s Gen Z takeover is here. A new wave of talent is rewriting the league’s cultural DNA.
McDavid tops 400 goals: 'Something that I work at'
"Goal scoring is something that has not come easy to me," Oilers star Connor McDavid said Tuesday night after scoring twice in a 5-2 win over Utah, which gave him 401 goals for his career.
Radko Gudas expresses remorse for Auston Matthews' season-ending injury: 'I've got to learn'
"I feel terrible about the outcome," Gudas said of the knee-to-knee hit on Matthews.
Top Hawks prospect Frondell has assist in debut
Blackhawks top prospect Anton Frondell made his NHL debut Tuesday against the Islanders.
Ranking a busy night of big games. Plus: Who fed the Blue Jackets rocket fuel?
Good morning to everyone except anyone who wears one of those jerseys where it's two teams sewn together.
University of Minnesota hiring Brett Larson to coach men's hockey team: Sources
Larson had a 153-116-23 record as St. Cloud State's head coach and was recently a finalist for the Wisconsin job that went to Mike Hastings.
24th March 2026
Ranking each NHL team's top prospect: Hagens, Iginla, Martone, more
Scouting notes on the top young players set to make an impact for each club -- possibly quite soon.
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in all 15 games Tuesday
With 30 teams in action, the playoff picture will shift Tuesday night. Here's what to watch for specifically.
James Hagens, Bruins' No. 7 pick in 2025 NHL Draft, signs amateur tryout contract
Hagens, 19, will report to the Bruins' AHL affiliate after completing his career with Boston College Friday night.
The NHL's growing goaltending crisis: 'Everybody’s making bad decisions'
Goaltending is becoming increasingly volatile and the link between price and performance is broken. Here's why.
Inside Nikita Kucherov's MVP-caliber, historic season for the Lightning: 'Nobody's playing better'
Kucherov is scoring at a historic pace and leading the Lightning to another year of contention. Will it lead to a Hart Trophy?.
How the Avalanche and Stars approached the Central Division arms race
Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland and Stars counterpart Jim Nill take The Athletic inside their strategies at the NHL trade deadline.
Fraser Minten for Brandon Carlo: The trade that haunts the Maple Leafs
'It was a steal': How the deal that sent Fraser Minten and a first-round pick to Boston came to pass.
Jarmo Kekäläinen's impact on the Sabres: 'This guy has the aura around him'
The Sabres have been the NHL's best team since Kekäläinen became GM in December. What's changed in Buffalo?.
If the NHL playoffs started today: Projecting all 8 matchups and analyzing the teams
A handful of teams continue to jostle for playoff spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences, including teams just on the outside.
Sens hold Rangers to NHL's fewest shots since '03
The Senators allowed just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise history, the Rangers' lowest output since 1955 -- and the worst by any NHL team in more than two decades.
Bruins sign top prospect Hagens, 19, to AHL deal
The Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will report to the team's AHL affiliate after signing an amateur tryout agreement.
Kraken take majority ownership of home arena
The Seattle Kraken ownership group, led by Samantha Holloway, announced the creation of One Roof Sports and Entertainment on Monday.
Kraken forward Winterton takes leave of absence
Seattle Kraken forward Ryan Winterton will take a temporary leave of absence, the team said in a statement on Monday.
Blues sign Sacred Heart's Trudeau to contract
The St. Louis Blues on Monday signed college free agent forward Felix Trudeau to a two-year entry-level contract that begins next season, adding one of the top undrafted players available to their stockpile of prospects.
Canes, Kraken to play in Helsinki in November
The Carolina Hurricanes and Seattle Kraken are set to play two games in Finland next season as part of the NHL's Global Series.
Pickups: Why your playoff lineup needs Rangers, Blackhawks forwards
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Panthers' Maurice to join Bowman with 2K games
Paul Maurice is set to join Scotty Bowman as the only men to coach 2,000 games.
Breaking down the men's hockey tournament: Who will make it to Vegas?
Our experts analyze the NCAA bracket, including making their picks for the Frozen Four.
23rd March 2026
NHL playoff watch: Projecting the Senators' wild-card chances -- and who should be scared
Can Ottawa claim a spot to the dance? Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after Sunday.
Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup playoff first-round matchups
Which combos would be the most entertaining? Here's our list for 2026.
What has changed for Jack Hughes one month after Olympic golden goal?
The moment was surreal for the Devils' center and his teammates. The weeks after have been a roller coaster.
Mika Zibanejad and the lasting moments of a 1,000-game NHL journey
As Zibanejad reaches 1,000 NHL games and navigates a shifting landscape on Broadway, he reflects on the moments that got him here.
NHL awards watch: Nikita Kucherov, Zach Werenski make strong push against Avalanche's top duo
While the Calder and Selke look like safe races, the Hart is between two players, and this is the best Norris race in recent memory.
NHL weekend rankings: The Pacific Division stinks, and other emerging storylines
The "pillow fight" mess that is the Pacific Division, including the Golden Knights, who I'm not sure are even good anymore.
PWHL 2025-26 playoff chances, projected standings and player ratings
Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup.
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Panthers' Greer suspended 3 games for shove
Panthers forward A.J. Greer has been suspended three games for shoving Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary into the boards from behind.
Jessi Pierce will be remembered for the heart, humor and zest she had for the Wild — and life
Minnesota and the hockey world were devastated Sunday by the tragic news that Jessi and her three children died in a house fire.
Hockey world mourns loss of Wild reporter Pierce
Jessi Pierce, who covered the Wild as the correspondent for NHL.com for the past decade. and her three children were killed Saturday in a house fire in Minnesota.
Wisconsin defeats Ohio State to win back-to-back NCAA women’s hockey championships
The Badgers scored with about six minutes left to down the Buckeyes in their fourth consecutive matchup in the title game.
Alex Ovechkin joins Wayne Gretzky as only players with 1,000 career NHL goals
The 40-year-old Capitals superstar broke Gretzky’s previous regular-season record of 894 goals on April 6, 2025, against the Islanders.
Men's hockey tournament: Matchups, capsules for every team
The road to the Frozen Four is set. Here's a look at the complete schedule, plus key information on all 16 teams.
Blackhawks' Frondell set to make NHL debut
Anton Frondell, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 draft, is expected to make his NHL debut with the Blackhawks this week.
Ovechkin scores 1,000th career goal in Caps' loss
Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th NHL goal, combining the regular season and playoffs, but the league-leading Avalanche beat the Capitals 3-2 in overtime Sunday.
22nd March 2026
NHL playoff watch: How will the Metro Division play out?
The top four teams are in action Sunday. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings after a big Saturday.
Maple Leafs should be more disgusted about a losing season than lack of toughness
The Maple Leafs need to get "tougher" this offseason, but it can't be at the expense of getting better.
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Leafs G Stolarz out after taking puck to throat
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz missed his expected start in Saturday's loss after taking a puck to the throat during warmups.
Sharks players get emotional after Ryan Reaves injures finger in fight, stays on bench
Reaves stayed on the bench for most of the game after appearing to suffer a finger injury in a scrap with the Flyers' Garrett Wilson.
Maple Leafs' Anthony Stolarz out of hospital after taking puck to throat during warmups
Stolarz was taken to the hospital for precautionary imaging after taking a puck up high from William Nylander before a game in Ottawa.
Panthers' A.J. Greer receives 3-game suspension for boarding Flames' Connor Zary
Players can be suspended for as many as five games after a phone hearing, per the terms of the CBA.
Oilers' Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury: Reports
Draisaitl will be treated by a doctor who has worked with Auston Matthews, Ronaldo Nazario, Usain Bolt and others.
Olympic women's hockey MVP Caroline Harvey wins 2026 Patty Kazmaier Award
Harvey, who won Olympic gold with Team USA last month, has been named the top women's college hockey player in the NCAA.
NHL playoff watch: What's at stake in 11-game Super Saturday?
Here's what is on the line in each contest. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings, more.
21st March 2026
How the Senators are cracking down on rival fans invading home games this season
Ottawa has given season ticket holders access to extra seats for rivalry games at Canadian Tire Centre — but there's one catch.
NHL playoff tiers: Where each team sits and what’s at stake down the stretch
The Athletic asked its NHL staff to put all 32 teams into five playoff tiers and highlight what's at stake for each club in the stretch run.
Avalanche first NHL team to clinch playoff berth
The Avalanche became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot following their 4-1 win over the Blackhawks.
Injuries sideline Blackhawks' Crevier, Mangiapane
Blackhawks defenseman Louis Crevier and forward Andrew Mangiapane were scratched for Friday night's game against Colorado because of unspecified injuries.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman vs. critics: A lightning round on the state of the league
Plus: How the heck are the Pittsburgh Penguins so good?.
NHL Power Rankings: No. 1 hangs on, Blue Jackets surge and keep an eye on these guys
We’ve picked one player from each team to watch during the final stretch of the season.
NHL playoff watch: Who's winning the Presidents' Trophy?
Here's how the race for the top overall seed looks. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, points pace vs. preseason projections
How has each team done this season compared to its preseason over/under?.
20th March 2026
The Buffalo Sabres might be the greatest bandwagon team ever. Do their fans want this?
This year’s Sabres aren’t just the season’s best bandwagon team; they might be the single greatest bandwagon team of all time.
Brady Tkachuk rises to the occasion for Senators: 'I was ready to go through a wall'
In a season in which his physical play hasn't been as prominent, Tkachuk knew he "needed to have a big game." He set the tone early.
After trade deadline 'disappointment,' can this still be the Carolina Hurricanes' year?
Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky had an uncharacteristically quiet trade deadline, but he remains confident with his team.
How to watch 2026 NCAA Women's Frozen Four: Top players, schedule and more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 women's Frozen Four before puck drop on Friday night.
What’s the future best and worst case for Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov?
The future looks bright for Matthew Schaefer and Ivan Demidov. Just how high can they rise?.
Why an obscure rule lets NHL players become referees if officials no-show for games
NHL rule 31.11 allows players to become refs under specific circumstances. We asked GMs who they'd pick if it ever happened to their teams.
NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Islanders moving AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario
The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season.
Leafs' Matthews (MCL surgery) down 12 weeks
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful MCL surgery Thursday, with an expected recovery time of 12 weeks, the team announced.
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews undergoes MCL surgery after knee-on-knee hit
After Thursday's surgery, Matthews will face an approximately 12-week recovery time.
Islanders announce relocation of AHL affiliate from Bridgeport to Hamilton
The team will play out of the TD Coliseum starting the 2026-27 season and the move still awaits approval from the AHL's Board of Governors.
Jack Hughes puck controversy explained: Who owns it, where it is now and more
Where is the puck, who owns it, how much is it worth and does Hughes still want it back? We answer these questions and more.
NHL playoff watch: Is Mammoth-Golden Knights a first-round preview?
The clubs face off Thursday -- and maybe again in mid-April. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery standings.
19th March 2026
This Week in Sports Trivia: March 19, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Maple Leafs face biggest question under pall of injury: Will Auston Matthews stay?
Amid controversy, an unsavory discussion point has gone largely unspoken: the possibility we've seen Auston Matthews' last act in Toronto.
16 stats: The Blue Jackets have arrived as a legitimate Stanley Cup dark horse
At long last, it feels like the Blue Jackets have arrived. Plus: Matthew Schaefer is back to dominating and the Leafs are stubborn.
The 5 most consistent NHL goalies this season, and what makes each unique
These goalies aren't necessarily the Vezina Trophy favorites, but their teams know what to expect in most games.
Is Las Vegas still the right choice for NBA expansion? We asked our experts
Las Vegas is home to successful NHL and WNBA franchises, and an NFL team. Soon, MLB will join them. Could it also be fruitful for the NBA?.
