Hurricanes under real pressure for first time this postseason
The Golden Knights are winning the battle at even strength through three games of the Stanley Cup Final, something rarely said in a series involving Carolina, Travis Yost writes.
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IIHF reveals groups for 2027 men’s worlds with no mention of Russia
The International Ice Hockey Federation has announced the groups for next year’s men’s world championship without listing Russia, after last month saying the country’s eligibility would be decided “on an event-by-event basis.”
Off-Season Watch: Blues F Thomas set to stay put in St. Louis?
While the rumour mill was sent abuzz as word leaked last week that Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, it appears another star centre is off the market.
Golden Knights were NHL’s best 3rd-period team until two Hurricanes comebacks
The NHL’s best third-period team this season suddenly can’t hold a lead. Vegas paid for it in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina and barely escaped after an even more improbable Hurricanes comeback in Game 3.
Pavelski among Maple Leafs’ head coaching candidates as search enters second phase
Joe Pavelski is among the candidates the Toronto Maple Leafs are considering in their head coaching search as the process moves to its second phase, reports TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Oilers’ star McDavid wins fifth Ted Lindsay award
Edmonton Oilers superstar captain Connor McDavid has been named the winner of the Ted Lindsay Award for a record-tying fifth time. The honour is voted on by the NHL Players’ Association for “the most outstanding player in the NHL.”
Veteran F Lucic announces retirement after 17 NHL seasons
Milan Lucic is calling it a career. The 17-year veteran officially announced his retirement on Sunday morning after skating in 1,177 regular-season games during the course of his NHL career.
Vegas-Carolina Stanley Cup Final by the numbers through three games
The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes has made plenty of NHL history through the first three games.
Theodore scores 2OT winner, Marner has hat trick as Golden Knights take 2-1 series lead
Shea Theodore scored the double overtime winner as the Vegas Golden Knights held off a furious rally to beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 and take a 2-1 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final.
Impressive combine effort bolsters McKenna’s bid to go first overall
Gavin McKenna surged down the stretch in the second half of the season with Penn State. The 18-year-old winger carried that momentum into the NHL scouting combine this week, Mark Masters writes.
Sabres winger, former GM Meehan dead at 79
Buffalo Sabres winger and former general manager Gerry Meehan has died at the age of 79. The Sabres announced Meehan’s death on their website and social media channels Saturday.
Game 3 looms large as Hurricanes and Golden Knights trade stunning comebacks
Teams that take a 2-1 series lead in the final went on to win the Cup 46 of 57 times, or 80.7 per cent.
Tortorella: No update on Golden Knights’ McNabb ahead of Game 3
Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella isn’t tipping his hand on defenceman Brayden McNabb’s status for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final Saturday night.
Bolts’ Vasilevskiy takes home Vezina Trophy
Tampa Bay Lightning netminder Andrei Vasilevskiy has been named the 2026 Vezina Trophy winner, the NHL announced on Saturday.
From Carolina jeers to Vegas cheers, Hart faces a different Stanley Cup Final test
Between the boos and “no means no” chants, Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart was the top target for vitriol in Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final at Carolina.
Chayka impressed by McKenna’s ‘real resolve’; Leafs see five, six players in top tier of draft
Maple Leafs GM John Chayka spoke with reporters Friday in Buffalo at the NHL Scouting Combine and discussed potential first overall pick Gavin McKenna, the Leafs' timeline for hiring a new head coach and the latest on Max Domi. Mark Masters has more.
From Whitehorse to No. 1? Maple Leafs GM Chayka travels north to meet with McKenna
Gavin McKenna left his family and friends behind in Whitehorse, Yukon, some six years ago to pursue his NHL dream. Now, the NHL is traveling to one of Canada’s most remote regions to meet with McKenna — the 18-year-old forward projected to be the No. 1 pick in the draft later this month.
Golden Knights - Hurricanes Stanley Cup Final is ‘a new series’ going into Game 3 after Canes’ comeback
The topsy-turvy ride that followed ended with Carolina winning in emotional fashion and making this a competitive series between two of the best teams in the NHL. Game 3 is Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Hockey Hall of Famer Fletcher dead at 90
Long-time NHL general manager Cliff Fletcher has died at the age of 90, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Friday.
Predators hire Blake as executive VP of hockey ops
The Nashville Predators announced on Friday that Rob Blake has been hired as the executive vice president of hockey operations.
Chayka to keep No. 1 pick under wraps until draft day, weighs in on Matthews, coaching search
The Toronto Maple Leafs will hold the suspense around the first overall pick until draft day, general manager John Chayka told TSN’s Gino Reda on Friday.
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