4 NHL games feature tying goals in last 15 seconds
For the first time in NHL history, there were four contests that featured game-tying goals within the final 15 seconds of regulation on the same day.
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10th December 2025
Canes mark 20th anniversary of Cup title team
The Hurricanes on Tuesday wrapped up a three-day celebration of the 20th anniversary of the franchise's only Stanley Cup season.
Leafs' McMann suspended 1 game for high-sticking
Maple Leafs forward Bobby McMann has been suspended one game for high-sticking Lightning winger Oliver Bjorkstrand, the NHL announced Tuesday.
Leafs' Bobby McMann suspended 1 game for high-sticking Lightning’s Oliver Bjorkstrand
This is the first time McMann, 29, has ever been suspended or fined by the NHL's Department of Player Safety.
Bettman: NHL revenue should hit $6.8B this season
At the NHL Board of Governor meetings on Tuesday, commissioner Gary Bettman told reporters is league projects that revenue for this season will be about $6.8 billion, which is on track with what was expected and should not change the salary cap figures.
What does math tell us about the NHL standings? Plus: Let's have a poll party
Don't miss our trivia question that might simultaneously be too easy and too tough.
Penguins put Malkin on IR with upper-body injury
The Penguins placed center Evgeni Malkin on injured reserve Tuesday with an upper-body injury.
9th December 2025
Which NHL player and team trends are for real? The trend-o-meter for all 32
From Morgan Geekie's scoring rate to the "Wall of St. Paul" and more, here's what will and won't continue.
Are the Blackhawks better than numbers suggest? A public vs. private analytics debate
Blackhawks coach Jeff Blashill prefers internal analytics to public models. Is he justified, and where are the weaknesses in each approach?.
'Close to a disaster': Olympic hockey rink construction saga is history repeating itself
Jukka-Pekka Vuorinen, the ice hockey director for the 2006 Olympics, tells The Athletic that issues building the Milan rink are nothing new.
Michael Andlauer's Senators ambitions: Building a contender, a Habs rivalry — and a new arena
Andlauer on his plan to build an arena in LeBreton Flats: "We’re making progress. We have a development committee, and we meet regularly.".
Why the NHL is pushing teams for more color-on-color jersey games
The league says the response has been "really positive" from broadcast partners, teams and equipment managers.
NHL's most punchable face? From Cousins to Marchand to Makar, who players picked — and why
There are no surprises at the top of the list but a few interesting ones toward the bottom, perhaps revealing some personal animosities.
Why NHLers are deleting social media, and are they turning to burner accounts?
NHL players on the perils of social media: "They're mean behind the keyboard" and "I would be a pretzel if I (paid attention to it).".
Does state income tax matter to NHL players? Response is emphatic yes — 'Make more money'
Commissioner Gary Bettman has called it "a ridiculous issue," but players overwhelmingly say it is a factor in where they sign. Here's why.
The next unbreakable NHL record to fall? What players say, and do the stats agree?
We polled 120 NHL players, and their answers ranged from career goals (again) to D points to ironman streak to the career points (!).
NHL player poll: Where will McDavid play in 3 years? And Crosby next year?
We polled 120 NHL players asking them about two of the biggest names in the sport: Where will McDavid and Crosby play next?.
Bill Daly says NHL players won’t compete in Milan Olympics unless ice meets safety standards
Daly acknowledged being blindsided last week that the International Ice Hockey Federation approved rink dimension smaller than NHL's.
Binnington focused on Blues, not Olympics for now
Jordan Binnington, the goaltender who backstopped Canada to a 4 Nations Face-Off title, is aware some Canadians might be concerned about his game as the Olympics near, but the 32-year-old veteran is focusing on the here and now with the St. Louis Blues.
Daly: NHL players won't play if Olympic ice unsafe
Bill Daly told owners that he didn't believe construction issues with the ice hockey rink were "insurmountable," but that the league's bigger concern as it gets ready to send players to the Olympics for the first time in over a decade is the ice quality.
IIHF confirms that Olympic hockey rinks will be shorter than typical NHL sheet
The IIHF confirmed an Athletic report that the ice surfaces will be more than three feet shorter than the NHL ones agreed upon last summer.
Blackhawks defenseman Rinzel sent to AHL affiliate
The Chicago Blackhawks assigned struggling defenseman Sam Rinzel, 21, regarded as one of the team's best prospects who is in his second NHL season, to Rockford of the American Hockey League on Monday afternoon.
Collectors are paying more for cards with PSA's newest grading labels — why?
Same card, same grade, different grading label? It's become enough to alter the overall value on the secondary market.
Mammoth's Cooley out indefinitely with injury
Mammoth forward Logan Cooley is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.
Bruins' McAvoy nears return after face injury
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy is back on the ice and hopes to return soon from a face injury.
Pickups: Sam Bennett, Jason Zucker heating up in December
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.
Canada’s 2026 World Junior training camp roster: Biggest decisions, notable omissions
Hockey Canada announced its 27-player training camp roster for the 2026 World Juniors on Monday.
8th December 2025
The NHL's best this week: Terry Ryan and hockey dreams
From first-round draft pick to iconic character, Ryan's path is a unique one. Plus, this week's key NHL games.
Flyers' Michkov, Couturier have been scoring more of late. It must continue
Couturier and Michkov have been the two biggest wild cards on the Flyers' roster at forward since opening night.
How Detroit became home to Patrick Kane's 'second chapter'
After spending the first 16 seasons of his career in Chicago, Kane is still rewriting his legacy — and NHL history — with the Red Wings.
Goalie Tracking, butterfly effect: How these goalies are winning with the technique
There’s a reason why the butterfly still reigns supreme in the world of modern goaltending.
NHL weekend rankings: Naming and shaming the (many) fake .500 teams
The NHL standings have gotten entirely out of hand this season. The obvious next step is social dishonor.
Short-handed Caps place Lindgren, Leonard on IR
The Washington Capitals placed goaltender Charlie Lindgren and forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve on Sunday night, before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and recalled forward Bogdan Trineyev and goaltender Clay Stevenson from the AHL.
7th December 2025
Hicks, ex-owner of Rangers and Stars, dies at 79
Tom Hicks, the former owner of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars, died Saturday at age 79.
Jets to host Canadiens in 2026 Heritage Classic
The Winnipeg Jets and Montreal Canadiens will play an outdoor game next season, with the NHL announcing on Saturday that the Canadian franchises will face off in the Heritage Classic at Winnipeg's Princess Auto Stadium on Oct. 25.
Panthers' Brad Marchand sneakily intrudes on Blue Jackets bench during overtime timeout
Moments after the shenanigans, Marchand set up Sam Bennett for the game-winning goal as Florida beat Columbus 7-6.
6th December 2025
Jets' Gabriel Vilardi opens up about mental health struggles: 'You just see the negatives'
This story is not about Gabriel Vilardi. He is sharing the details from his life in case he can help somebody else.
Wild goalie Jesper Wallstedt's hot streak drawing praise from former coaches, NHL players
Wallstedt has been one of the best goalies in the NHL this year and is doing things that a rookie goaltender hasn't done in about 90 years.
NHL season predictions 2.0: Revised picks for Stanley Cup, playoff field, awards and more
Which teams will emerge from the East’s mushy middle? Who will make a case for the Selke Trophy, which looks the most open it has in years?.
Why the Toronto Maple Leafs are finally starting to win more games
In a season that has been very short on positives, the Maple Leafs' latest run has offered a lot of them.
Injury watch: Returns, replacements and moves to make
Here are the lineup moves to make for injury replacements, expected returns, and roster strategy.
NHL Power Rankings: A surge in the Metro, plus your team's 'leap' candidate
It’s time to take a look around the league to see which players are taking "the leap.".
Olympic-sized anxiety over the ice in Milan. Plus: Who are the NHL's most-improved players?
We know the playing surface will be smaller when the Olympics begin in February, but will the arena even be ready?.
Why are so many NHL games going to overtime? Five theories from players, coaches, execs
Through 425 games, 27.3% have gone past regulation. If that holds, it would be the highest rate since 2005-06.
NHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, each team's most intriguing December game
The Capitals, Penguins and Flyers are the big risers this week, with the Ducks, Devils and Mammoth sliding.
5th December 2025
How Dan Vladar's offseason prepared him to step up with the Flyers
Vladar, who signed as a free agent with Philadelphia in the summer, has reached another level in goal this season.
Canada Olympic roster debate: Connor Bedard's role, depth on defense and who starts in goal?
Here's who made the cut for Team Canada at the 2026 Olympics on Friday's episode of "The Athletic Hockey Show.".
USA Olympic roster debate: Which scorers will the Americans take to Milan?
Here's who made the cut for Team USA at the 2026 Olympics on Friday's episode of "The Athletic Hockey Show.".
NHL players on what a smaller Olympic rink means for them: 'Zero time and space'
Many around the NHL seemed taken aback by Tuesday's news that the Olympics will have a smaller playing surface. But how will it impact play?.
NHL rumblings: Expansion not on BOG agenda, Stamkos-Devils interest, Sherwood suitors, more
Also: Senators checking in with sellers, and clarity on how LTIR and the playoff salary cap will work as we look toward the trade deadline.
6 Patrick Roy-inspired potential Oilers goalie trades that get increasingly demented
Which goalies could be the Oilers’ Patrick Roy? Here are six not-very-plausible suggestions.
What potential trade suitors need to know about Steven Stamkos and Ryan O'Reilly
What do Stamkos and O'Reilly still have to offer, and can those skill sets thrive away from Nashville?.
Isles top juggernaut Avalanche with 'surprise' win
Islanders coach Patrick Roy's team defeated the mighty Avalanche 6-3 to snap Colorado's 17-game point streak in a statement win for the Islanders.
McDavid's hat trick ties Messier; Oilers rout Kraken
Connor McDavid had his 13th career hat trick to tie Mark Messier for fourth in Oilers history in Edmonton's 9-4 romp over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night.
Joseph Woll injury is latest mystery — and nightmare — for Maple Leafs' crease
The Leafs' crease took another hit this season when Woll left Thursday's game in Carolina with an injury. Can the team effectively adjust?.
Post announcing Winnipeg Jets vs. Canadiens in 2026 NHL Heritage Classic taken down
The date, location and teams involved went live on Thursday, but were quickly taken down.
Case against Ryan Kesler, ex-NHL center charged with criminal sexual conduct, headed to trial
The criminal case against Kesler, charged with two misdemeanor counts of criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree, is headed to trial.
Lightning sign McDonagh to 3-year, $12.3M deal
The Lightning have signed veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year extension worth $12.3 million.
4th December 2025
???? Awards Watch: Avs' MacKinnon leads MVP race
We polled PHWA voters to find out who's ahead in the major races -- and some clear favorites have emerged.
NHL panic meter: How close are 5 Western Conference teams to missing the playoffs?
Some teams that seemed playoff-bound to start the season now look troubled. Which ones can turn it around?.
16 Stats: Can the suddenly surging Sabres still salvage their season?
Dahlin’s return has been a rising tide for the Sabres, Red Wings' third pair is getting obliterated, and Tom Wilson’s ascent to the elite.
Canada to start finalizing Olympic roster, zero in on last bubble spots: Catching up with Doug Armstrong
Canada's GM says meetings starting Sunday will decide about 70 percent of the the men's hockey roster, with seven or eight spots open.
Evaluating the NHL’s 9 most surprising breakout teams: Are they contenders or pretenders?
Which breakout NHL teams are built on a sturdy, sustainable foundation that will clinch them a playoff spot in April?.
Why Auston Matthews believes he’s ‘trending in the right direction’ for Maple Leafs
Encouraging glimpses of the Matthews of old are starting to add up as Toronto inches toward a turnaround this season.
What Tyler Seguin's injury means for Stars' salary cap, approach to trade deadline
The Stars are eligible for some salary-cap relief under the league's rules covering long-term injuries.
Blue Jackets push back against Devils coach Keefe's fight criticism: 'Things were provoked'
Columbus' victory on Monday included four fights, the nature of which drew Keefe's ire.
Sources: NHL eyeing too-short ice for Olympics
While the NHL is concerned about the status of the ice hockey arena for the Olympics, sources said there are no indications the league would pull out of the event - despite reports that the ice arena surface is about 3 feet too short.
Stars' Seguin likely out for season with torn ACL
Stars forward Tyler Seguin is expected to miss the rest of the NHL season with a torn ACL in his right knee after getting tangled up with the Rangers' Vladislav Gavrikov.
3rd December 2025
What Mikko Rantanen learned from last season's double-trade campaign
After a tumultuous campaign, the veteran superstar is now looking ahead to big things with the Stars.
Are the Colorado Avalanche having the best start in recent NHL history?
At 19-1-6 through 26 games, Colorado already is in rare company and on pace to set an NHL record for points in a season.
Making 'the leap': How Celebrini, Bedard and Carlsson have become NHL superstars
The NHL’s next wave of superstar talent is here. Bedard, Carlsson and Celebrini are proving they belong with the league's best.
One reason to say 'no thanks' to all 32 NHL teams after Thanksgiving
From setting mascots on fire to cannons to ugly uniforms and much more, here's one negative for every hockey team.
Back in NHL, Hart debuts for Vegas after acquittal
Goalie Carter Hart, one of five 2018 Canada world junior hockey players acquitted of sexual assault in July, made his first NHL appearance in nearly two years Tuesday night, debuting for the Golden Knights in a 4-3 shootout victory over the Blackhawks.
Olympic ice surface being built to specs smaller than NHL rinks, per source, sparking new concerns
The Olympic rink will have a shorter length but not substantially greater width, per a source, leaving players with less room to maneuver.
Blackhawks' Brossoit (conditioning) off to minors
The Chicago Blackhawks have assigned goaltender Laurent Brossoit to Rockford of the American Hockey League for a conditioning assignment.
Drop list: It's time to move on from these four players
Fantasy hockey goalie notes, power play trends, and a look at the players dropping in the rankings.
Injury-plagued Blues lose Walker into February
Blues winger Nathan Walker is expected to miss at least eight weeks because of an undisclosed upper-body injury, putting the struggling team short another forward for an extended period of time.
Ex-NHL player Dineen reveals cancer diagnosis
Longtime NHL player-turned-coach Kevin Dineen said he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
NHL to teams: Helmets mandatory in warmups
The NHL is warning teams against taking warmups without helmets, a growing trend this season that violates NHL rules.
NHL to remind teams about mandatory helmets during warmups
Three NHL teams have taken to the ice helmetless over the last week.
Which NHL division is the best? The case for and against each
Let's lay out each division's strengths and flaws — and then you can cast your vote.
2nd December 2025
William Nylander on Craig Berube, Mitch Marner and thriving in the Maple Leafs spotlight
What’s become clear over the years is that Nylander is perfectly suited, in his approach and disposition, to play in Toronto for the Leafs.
Inside Matthew Schaefer's 'big brother' bond with the Folignos: Love, loss and life after tragedy
Marcus and Nick Foligno, whose mother died of breast cancer, reached out to Schaefer after his mother also died of the disease in 2024.
How can the Panthers stay alive long enough to be a playoff nightmare? Catching up with Bill Zito
The Panthers GM says for now his team's goal is "to stay afloat." If they do, they could be an all-time nastiest wild card team to face.
What we learned about the NHL in November: The need for a 3-2-1 point system now
The standings are very close and there are more overtime games compared to the past few years. There's a solution.
When will a defenseman win the Hart Trophy again? The case for Cale Makar
A blueliner hasn't been the league's MVP since Chris Pronger in 2000.
NHL Playoff Report: Capitals and Lightning on the rise, Canadian teams struggling
The second month of the NHL season is in the books and it’s time to look at how the NHL’s playoff race is evolving. .
Norris (2 goals, assist) stars in Sabres return
Josh Norris matched his career-best single game points total in the Sabres' 5-1 win over the Jets on Monday night, making a triumphant return to the lineup after suffering an upper-body injury in the team's season opener.
Crosby nets 2 more vs. Flyers amid Lemieux chase
Sidney Crosby scored his 58th and 59th career goals against the Flyers on Monday night. His continued excellence in the cross-state rivalry helped lead the Penguins to a 5-1 win.
Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart eligible to debut Tuesday vs. Blackhawks
Hart's suspension ended on Monday and soon he will play his first NHL game in almost two years.
Holiday gift guide 2025: Something for every sports fan on your list
From books and apparel to sports cards and art, we have something here for all ages.
Foote latest acquitted player to return to pros
Cal Foote has signed an American Hockey League contract with the Chicago Wolves, making him the fourth of five players acquitted of...
VGK's Hart to debut after sex assault acquittal
Carter Hart, who hasn't appeared in an NHL game in two years, will debut Tuesday for the Vegas Golden Knights following his leave of absence for sexual assault allegations.
Blues' Snuggerud (wrist surgery) to miss 6 weeks
St. Louis Blues rookie forward Jimmy Snuggerud will miss up to six weeks to have surgery on his left wrist, the team announced Monday morning.
Blues' Jimmy Snuggerud out long term, Alexey Toropchenko week to week: What it means
This is a significant blow for the Blues, who have won two straight games for just the second time this season.
1st December 2025
The NHL's best this week: Kyle Palmieri, 'hockey guy'
The Islanders forward tore his ACL -- then made a brilliant pass to set up a goal. Plus, what to watch this week.
NHL weekend rankings: Early offseason lessons, plus three teams with surprise arcs
Somehow it's December, which means it's not too early anymore but maybe still a bit early to check in on some offseason moves.
NHL Awards Watch: Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Matthew Schaefer dominate early races
Some expected names top the Hart and Norris projections, but the competition for the Selke might make for this year's most interesting race.
NHL goalie tandem power rankings 1.0: Evaluating all 32 teams in net this season
With scoring up this season, which goalies have helped their teams the most?.
Ottawa Charge coach Carla MacLeod announces breast cancer diagnosis
The PWHL coach said she plans to continue coaching the Charge while undergoing treatment.
