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The Point · EAST MEADOW, N.Y. — Don’t look now, but the Edmonton Oilers lead the National Hockey League in rush chances against, and rank 25th in rush chances for. Connor McDavid played just 18:50 last game. Tristan Jarry had a shutout. Up is down in Oilers land. Down is up. And like the…
The Point · Sergei Murashov IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Who is the next Pittsburgh Penguins franchise goaltender? Is he on the 2026-27 roster? That question is as relevant as ever – maybe more so even though it’s just 13 games into the season. The…
The Point · Connor Hellebuyck’s first night as the New Jersey Devils’ No. 1 goaltender was rather stress-free. His new teammates made things easy for him as he shook off some rust in the Devils’ 5-1 win against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. “He not only seems like he’s in mid-season form…
The Point · One full month of NHL action is behind us. With more than five months of regular-season play still ahead of us, there is still so much that can happen. What we think we may know about the season less than 20 per cent of the way in could change drastically by April — or, some…
The Point · The Nashville Predators haven't won a Stanley Cup playoff series since 2017-18, and since 2018-19, they haven't finished higher than fourth place in the Central division. But with a new GM and president of hockey operations in Chris MacFarland, along with a strong start to the…
The Point · It might seem crazy, but we are moving into a world where Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson might have meaningful trade value. Not just a bit of value, but potentially a decent amount if he keeps producing at the rate he has through 14 games this year. So far this…
The Point · DETROIT – Dylan Larkin wasn’t buying whatever the Detroit Red Wings front office was trying to sell to get him to stay.
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Big Show here Here's what Katie Gaus, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 1:02: Ryan shares what he is doing in Austin Texas this weekend. 2:10: Reacting to the Detroit Red Wings’ statement in regards to Dylan Larkin’s…
The Point · Sidney Crosby Besides the goaltenders, who are often the first ones on the ice for practice, the first Pittsburgh Penguins skater glided out a few minutes before the others Friday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, bag of pucks in his hand. And then Sidney Crosby, team captain…
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL. Calgary Flames Devin Cooley is week to week for the Flames because of lower-body injury. The goalie stopped eight of the nine shots he faced in a 4-0 win against the Edmonton Oilers on…
The Point · BLUES (6-6-1) at RED WINGS (6-4-3) 1 p.m. ET; BN+, STLNHL, DSN Blues projected lineup Jake Neighbours -- Robert Thomas -- Jimmy Snuggerud Pavel Buchnevich -- Mason McTavish -- Jonatan Berggren Dylan Holloway -- Dalibor Dvorsky -- Connor McMichael Alexey Toropchenko -- Pius…
The Point · The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) ruled on Friday that Russia must be eligible to return to ice hockey world championships, and hockey's governing bodies have responded. The ruling has the chance to impact Russian participation in five upcoming international events, with…
The Point · The Calgary Flames have a few fires to put out. The team is dealing with a few injuries currently, according to Pat Steinberg. They announced that they have recalled forward William Stromgren and goaltender Arsenii Sergeev from the AHL Wranglers to the big club. These moves…
The Point · The Calgary Flames will be without Devin Cooley for a while. The team placed the goaltender on injured reserve Friday with a lower-body injury after he was forced to exit Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers. Head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that Cooley will be…
The Point · NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we take a look at three underlying metrics storylines behind Montreal Canadiens rookie goalie Jacob Fowler’s rapid rise…
The Point · Throw out the Xs and Os and join Short Shifts for our own weekly power rankings. What is our criteria? Whatever makes us smile, laugh, cry or any other wholesome feeling. This list is updated every Friday with our top moments of the week. 1. Joel Hanley's son {{twitter:0}} Joel…
The Point · Hayden Hodgson will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Friday. The Ottawa Senators forward is facing discipline for boarding/charging against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Thursday. The incident occurred at 11:15 of the second period of…
The Point · Hayden Hodgson will have a hearing today for his hit on LA Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke, NHL Player Safety announced. This was first reported by Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen. That injury came at 11:15 of the second period, following a dump-in by the Kings’ Thursday…
The Point · • As Larkin walks away from Red Wings, where does that leave Simon Edvinsson? • Minnesota's tricky situation with Quinn Hughes • The most fitting endorsement ever Honestly, it’s for the best. The Dylan Larkin Detroit Divorce became official Thursday, with the team’s former…
The Point · OILERS (9-2-2) at ISLANDERS (7-4-2) 2 p.m. ET; MSGSN, SN Oilers projected lineup Vasily Podkolzin -- Connor McDavid -- Leon Draisaitl Colton Dach -- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins -- Kasperi Kapanen Alex Formenton -- Owen Michaels -- Trent Frederic Mathieu Joseph -- Jason Dickinson --…
The Point · JETS (4-6-3) at PANTHERS (7-4-2) 7 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, TSN3, TVAS Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Cole Perfetti Isak Rosén -- Adam Lowry -- Gabriel Vilardi Alex Iafallo -- Viggo Bjorck -- Dawson Mercer Cole Koepke -- Morgan Barron -- Brad Lambert Dylan…
The Point · Jason Robertson cannot sign a new contract until January of 2027. But it’s not entirely likely that Robertson, who inked a one-year, $12MM contract to remain with the Stars for the 2026-27 season, will ink a deal right away. According to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic, he…
The Point · The Dylan Larkin saga took an interesting twist on Thursday when the Detroit Red Wings announced they were suspending the 30-year-old center without pay. This was a response to a statement from Larkin's agent, Pat Brisson, that his client refused to play for them and would sit…
The Point · It’s a scary time of year. Haunted houses and horror movies abound, but perhaps most terrifying is the sight of kids full of sugar after a night of trick-or-treating. There are reasons for some NHL squads to be scared, too. Every off-season plan looks perfect in September, but…
The Point · New this season, Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne from Sportsnet 590 The FAN's Real Kyper and Bourne will debate two questions around the Maple Leafs or the league at large once a month. Their passionate producer, Sam McKee, will round it out by giving his take as the certified…
The Point · There are three games on the NHL schedule Friday, including one televised nationally in the United States and Canada. Here are five things to watch today, along with the complete game schedule. Connor Hellebuyck could make his second start with the New Jersey Devils (8-5-0)…
The Point · Welcome to The Hockey News Morning Skate, where we give a quick recap of all the action from the NHL every weekday morning so you stay up to date. 82 goals were scored across Thursday's 11-game slate, with a ton of intriguing matchups to break down. Let's run through the…
The Point · Russia is making its return. According to Frank Seravalli, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled today that the IIHF must allow Russia to participate in its international tournaments. This would end a ban that has been in effect since the nation invaded Ukraine, which…
The Point · The road trip did not go how the Boston Bruins wanted it to, but they don’t have much time before their two-game homestand starts up tomorrow afternoon. The Bruins dropped both games of the road trip, falling 2-1 to Carolina on Tuesday before an uninspiring 4-1 loss to the St.…
The Point · The Court of Arbitration for Sport has ruled that Russia will be allowed to return to international hockey for 2027. And the International Ice Hockey Federation is not happy. On Friday, the IIHF released a statementsaying it"expresses its disappointment with the decision."…
The Point · Oct 22, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Detroit Red Wings forward Alex DeBrincat (93) handles the puck against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images With Dylan Larkin saying he doesn’t want to spend any more…
The Point · The Los Angeles Kings announced that defenseman Brandt Clarke would not return to last night’s game with an upper-body injury. That injury came at 11:15 of the second period, following a dump-in by the Kings’ Thursday night opponent, the Ottawa Senators. Forward Hayden Hodgson,…
The Point · Russia must be allowed to return to the hockey world championships, the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled on Friday, overturning an exclusion in place since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The first tournament the ruling affects is the world junior championship,…
The Point · Oct 24, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings, despite the limited expectations set in front…
The Point · DETROIT – The first game back from a Western trip is always tricky, even more so when the face of the franchise and former captain declares he’s done playing for the team.
The Point · The Boston Bruins are coming home empty-handed. The Bruins (9-4-1) dropped their second straight game in a 4-1 loss to Jim Montgomery’s St. Louis Blues (6-6-1) on Thursday night at Enterprise Center. James Hagens scored the lone Bruins goal, and Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves in…
The Point · The Vancouver Canucks were following their first win in 11 games with their best game of the National Hockey League season. Then, suddenly, they weren’t. Until Jonathan Lekkerimaki followed a risky neutral-zone turnover with his second interference penalty of the game at 6:59…
The Point · LOS ANGELES — Quinton Byfield scored at 3:37 of overtime and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 on Thursday night after blowing a four-goal lead in the third period. Byfield beat goalie Samuel Ersson with a snap shot from the high slot, with Drew Doughty picking…
The Point · SAN JOSE -- Will Smith scored twice for the San Jose Sharks, who scored three goals in a 2:50 span in the third period en route to a 3-2 come-from-behind win against the Vancouver Canucks at SAP Center on Thursday. Smith scored a power-play goal at 8:00 of the third period to…
The Point · ANAHEIM -- Tage Thompson had a natural hat trick and two assists for the Buffalo Sabres, who scored six straight goals and held on for a 7-6 win against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Thursday. Thompson completed his 10th NHL hat trick by scoring 15 seconds apart late in…
The Point · LOS ANGELES -- Quinton Byfield scored with 1:23 remaining in overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings recovered from blowing a four-goal, third-period lead for a 6-5 win against the Ottawa Senators at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. Byfield scored on a wrist shot from the top of the…
The Point · SAN JOSE, Calif. — Will Smith scored twice, including the tying goal just 11 seconds before Mason Marchment’s go-ahead goal, and the San Jose Sharks rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Thursday night. Marchment had a goal and an assist, while…
The Point · No Nick Suzuki, no Ivan Demidov, no Mike Matheson, no functional power play, no problem for the Montreal Canadiens. They beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 Thursday to cap a perfect road trip against all odds, and did it exactly as suggested they’d have to in the absence of their…
The Point · Born and raised in the hockey hotbed of Ornsköldsvik, hockey came naturally for Gunnar Nordstrom. The 73-year-old hockey reporter and columnist for Swedish daily Expressen is this year's recipient of the Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award, earning him induction into the Hockey Hall…
The Point · The Scouts Room is a bi-monthly feature throughout the 2026-27 season by NHL scouts and evaluators who examine the game’s top prospects and explain the details that shape their evaluations. In this edition, Karl Stewart, director of NHL Central Scouting, former scout with the…
The Point · Future NHL stars are developing in Europe this season. Every other week, NHL.com will highlight a few of the top NHL-affiliated prospects outside of North America. In this installment, a look at eight defensemen contributing offensively in European professional and junior…
The Point · Close to 20 goalies, across seven teams in the NHL, are using a new type of goggles to optimize the way a goalie moves his head to track pucks and initiate movement. The goggles do come with one risk: A good chance you're getting teased if teammates see the Trac Optics goggles,…
The Point · LOS ANGELES — Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson received a game misconduct and major penalty for boarding Los Angeles defenseman Brandt Clarke in the Kings' 6-5 overtime victory Thursday night. Hodgson took a run at Clarke, charging in at 21 mph according to the game…
The Point · ST. PAUL, Minn. — Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game on a wrist shot at 33 seconds of overtime to give New York a victory over Minnesota. Schaefer beat goalie Jesper Wallstedt from the right circle on a break. Schaefer also had an assist, Bo Horvat scored a…
The Point · DETROIT -- Viktor Arvidsson had a hat trick and an assist for the Detroit Red Wings in a 4-1 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. The win came on the day Detroit suspended former captain Dylan Larkin, who informed the team that he was no…
The Point · The Ottawa Senators are down a forward. Winger Andre Burakovsky left Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Kings due to a lower-body injury, the team announced. Burakovsky, 31, logged 4:54 of ice time, putting one shot on goal before he was ruled out for the remainder of the…
The Point · Moritz Seider is looking ahead as his former captain waits at home for a trade. The Detroit Red Wings' top defenceman said,"It's good to put it in the past and turn the page," after Dylan Larkin left the team and was suspended without pay on Thursday. "Whoever we get, whatever…
The Point · RALEIGH, N.C. -- Pyotr Kochetkov made 24 saves to extend his season-opening winning streak to nine games for the Carolina Hurricanes, who held off the Columbus Blue Jackets for a 3-2 victory at Lenovo Center on Thursday. Kochetkov set the franchise record for longest winning…
The Point · PITTSBURGH -- Logan Cooley completed a hat trick with one second remaining in the third period, allowing the Utah Mammoth to rally for a 4-3 overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on Thursday. Cooley, a Pittsburgh native who began playing in Sidney…
The Point · NASHVILLE -- Alex Tuch scored the go-ahead goal at 10:09 of the third period, and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-3 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Tuch collected Jordan Kyrou’s feed from…
The Point · ST. PAUL, Minn. – Matthew Schaefer scored his second goal of the game 33 seconds into overtime, and the New York Islanders recovered for a 4-3 win against the Minnesota Wild at Grand Casino Arena on Thursday. Schaefer skated into the offensive zone on a 2-on-1 rush and put a…
The Point · ST. LOUIS -- Robert Thomas and Philip Broberg each had a goal and two assists, and the St. Louis Blues ended a two-game scoring drought in a 4-1 win against the Boston Bruins at Enterprise Center on Thursday. “That’s one of the hottest teams in the League,” Thomas said of the…
The Point · DALLAS -- Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook each scored twice, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 at American Airlines Center on Thursday. Phillip Danault scored a goal and added an assist, and Noah Dobson had two assists for Montreal (8-3-2), which won its…
The Point · DALLAS — Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook scored two goals each as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday night. Jakub Dobes made 17 saves in his first win since opening night as the Canadiens won their fourth consecutive game, all in Central Division rinks.…
The Point · The Boston Bruins (9-4-1) gave up four unanswered goals and dropped their second straight game in a 4-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues (6-6-1) at Enterprise Center on Thursday night. James Hagens (5) scored the lone goal for the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman made 14 saves on 18 shots in…
The Point · PITTSBURGH — Logan Cooley completed a hat trick against his hometown team with a second left, Mikhail Sergachev scored at 3:27 of overtime and the Utah Mammoth stunned the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Thursday night. After Ben Kindel put Pittsburgh ahead 3-2 with 25 seconds left,…
The Point · TAMPA, Fla. — Pontus Holmberg set a career high with four points on a goal and three assists, Brandon Hagel and Anthony Cirelli each had a goal and two assists, and the Tampa Bay Lightning remain unbeaten at home with a 6-4 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.…
The Point · TAMPA -- Pontus Holmberg had an NHL career-high four points, and the Tampa Bay Lightning handed the Winnipeg Jets their seventh straight loss, 6-4 at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday. Holmberg, who entered the game with three goals and three assists in 11 games this…
The Point · DETROIT – Patrick Kane returned to Little Caesars Arena after three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings and received a warm reception during a video tribute in the first period.
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins Game 4-3 Loss OT Utah Mammoth The teams threw caution to the wind, and the final minutes of the game were a track meet, and a thrilling final minute in which the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-2) scored the go-ahead goal with 24 seconds remaining, but…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings began their Life After Dylan Larkin Era Thursday with a 4-1 triumph against the Chicago Blackhawks. Earlier in the day, Larkin informed the Red Wings that he was not going to play with the Red Wings anymore. Earlier in the summer, he had asked for a trade.…
The Point · The Tampa Bay Lightning fully appreciate the artistry of Nikita Kucherov. The team recognized Kucherov for becoming the franchise's all-time leading scorer in a game against the Utah Mammoth on Saturday. Kucherov notched his 1,138th NHL point with an assist on a Brayden Point…
The Point · The Dallas Stars have placed forward Cameron Hughes on waivers after activating him off of season-opening injured reserve per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Hughes sustained an upper-body injury during the preseason. Now that he’s back to full health, Dallas will try to pass…
The Point · This probably wasn't how the Winnipeg Jets wanted their newest goalie to make his debut. Nico Daws replaced Stuart Skinner to start the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning, with the Jets trailing 5-1 Thursday night. Daws made nine saves in the third period as the Jets…
The Point · Lane Hutson is etching his name into the Montreal Canadiens record book. With a helper on Alex Newhook's goal on Thursday night, the 22-year-old defenceman broke a Canadiens record for most assists recorded before 23 years old. Hutson has 136 dishes before turning 23, breaking…
The Point · Patrick Kane will always have a place in Hockeytown. The Chicago Blackhawks forward received a standing ovation from Detroit Red Wings fans in his first game back at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. On the arena video board, the Red Wings aired a tribute video featuring…
The Point · DETROIT -- Dylan Larkin has sealed his legacy in his hometown. Whatever goodwill he had rebuilt is gone. The former captain left the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, and they suspended him without pay. The question now is when Detroit will trade him, to whom and for what, but the…
The Point · Barry Trotz was enshrined in gold forever on Thursday. The Nashville Predators inducted their former head coach and general manager into the Golden Hall before the team’s game against the Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. Predators owner Bill Haslam, former general…
The Point · The creator of Hellebucks.com has launched a new website. LarkinLosses.com will track Dylan Larkin's lost wages after the former Detroit Red Wings captain was suspended without pay on Thursday. Larkin is expected to lose more than $41,000 a day while he sits out and waits for a…
The Point · The Rangers will catch their breath this week after being dealt the most difficult hand possible just three weeks ago. Losing star goalie Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending knee injury shortly after backup netminder Joonas Korpisalo contracted a foot infection is the kind of…
The Point · DETROIT – Nearly five months after news broke of Dylan Larkin’s trade request, the situation came to a head Thursday, with the former captain refusing to report and the Detroit Red Wings suspending him.
The Point · Taylor Hall has fallen back out of the Carolina Hurricanes lineup with a day-to-day injury. The 34 year old sustained a new injury in Tuesday’s practice, unrelated to his upper-body injury sustained on October 13th, per ESPN’s Emily Kaplan. Hall has not played since his initial…
The Point · Some were shocked this morning when former Red Wings captain and top line center Dylan Larkin’s agent, Pat Brisson, told Hockeytown that his client was no longer planning to play for the team after participating in team activities through the first month of the season. As a…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings didn’t say goodbye to Michal Postava Thursday as much they said “See, you later.” Postava grabbed everyone’s attention with a memorable 4-3 shootout win against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. The Czech netminder showed he is next in line for a Detroit…
The Point · The Montreal Canadiens will be down a veteran presence on the blue line against the Dallas Stars. Defenceman Mike Matheson will not play Thursday night's game with a lower-body injury and will be reevaluated when the team returns to Montreal, the Canadiens announced shortly…
The Point · Dylan Larkin was suspended by the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday and has likely played his last game with the team. The forward, who requested a trade in the offseason, will be held out of the lineup without pay until a trade is worked out, interim general manager Shawn Horcoff…
The Point · Although they aren’t dealing with as many injuries as last season, the Florida Panthers are still awaiting the return of two high-impact forwards: captain Aleksander Barkov and Brad Marchand. Although they aren’t returning immediately, George Richards of Florida Hockey Now…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings have suspended former captain Dylan Larkin. “Dylan Larkin has informed us that he will no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings,” Red Wings interim GM Shawn Horcoff said in a statement. “We are disappointed by his decision, particularly given his…
The Point · The next step in the Dylan Larkin-Detroit Red Wings trade saga is here. This morning, Red Wings coach Todd McLennan announced that Larkin would not play tonight against the Chicago Blackhawks and that interim GM Shawn Horcoff would issue a statement. Reports from Elliotte…
The Point · DETROIT — The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said he told the team he will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade. “We are…
The Point · DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin Thursday following his refusal to continue playing while awaiting a trade.
The Point · According to a team announcement, the Buffalo Sabres are expected to activate forward Sam Carrick from the injured reserve ahead of tonight’s contest against the Anaheim Ducks. Unfortunately, the Sabres also announced that forward Konsta Helenius will not finish the road trip…
The Point · Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley remains under evaluation after suffering a lower-body injury during Wednesday's 4-0 loss in Edmonton. The 29-year-old was injured in a collision with Oilers forward Colton Dach in the crease with 12 seconds remaining in the first period.…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The ticket prices are high, but the barn isn’t getting any bigger and there are no plans to move. So Scotiabank Arena, through the parental supervision of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and Rogers Communications,…
The Point · Although the Detroit Red Wings are working to resolve Dylan Larkin’s trade request, the team made another transaction ahead of tonight’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. According to a team announcement, the Red Wings recalled forward Sheldon Dries under emergency…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Wraparound here Here's what Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Jacob Tye discussed in this episode: 1:05: Reacting to Dylan Larkin being held out of the Detroit Red Wings’ lineup 5:26: How concerned should the Maple Leafs be with Sergei Bobrovsky’s…
The Point · DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings on Thursday reassigned goaltender Michal Postava to the Grand Rapids Griffins.
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas took a page from the Tampa Bay Rays’ playbook by signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year, $32MM extension this past summer. As the Rays have done for years, Dubas locked up an unproven player with a big extension at a…
The Point · Detroit returns home from a 2-2 West Coast road trip to host Chicago at Little Caesars Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+.
The Point · Long-time Philadelphia Flyers fans remember diminutive Andre Lacroix as the shiftiest and most exciting player on the franchise's original team in 1967-68. Former teammates and friends remember the 5-foot-8, 175-pound center as fun-loving, gregarious man with a knack for…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source Give Anthony Stolarz the ball. Or the puck, the opportunity, the chance — whatever you want to call it. Doesn’t that amount to a no-brainer for the Maple Leafs regarding their goaltending right now? Poor netminding by…
The Point · The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting back a pair of depth players. Forward Ben Kindel and defenceman Sam Girard were activated from the injured reserve on Thursday, the team announced. Kindel returned to practice on Tuesday after a scary incident where the 19-year-old centre…
The Point · DEVILS (8-5-0) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (9-4-1) 6 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MSGSN, NHLN, SN+ Devils projected lineup Arseny Gritsyuk -- Jack Hughes -- Jesper Bratt Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Luke Evangelista Anthony Mantha -- Evan Rodrigues -- Jesper Boqvist Amadeus Lombardi -- Cody Glass…
The Point · While it’s still very early in the 2026-27 season, it’s not too early to begin looking at players who may be setting themselves up to earn a big pay raise in the summer. With the salary cap rising at a steep rate, promising individual performances can have even more weight as…
The Point · Dylan Larkin felt he had waited long enough for the Detroit Red Wings to trade him, and now he is trying to force their hand.
The Point · SABRES (5-4-3) at DUCKS (5-6-1) 10 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+ Sabres projected lineup Peyton Krebs -- Tage Thompson -- Zach Benson Josh Doan -- Noah Ostlund -- Jack Quinn Jason Zucker -- Ryan McLeod -- Josh Norris Tyson Kozak -- Sam Carrick -- Beck Malenstyn Rasmus…
The Point · The good thing for most of the teams in the Pacific Division is that the NHL playoff format guarantees that three teams will make it to the post-season. The bad news is that two of those spots are spoken for. Nobody is surprised that the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights…
The Point · SENATORS (8-5-0) at KINGS (3-6-2) 10 p.m. ET; ABTV, TSN5, RDSI Senators projected lineup Fabian Zetterlund -- Tim Stutzle -- Claude Giroux Andre Burakovsky -- Dylan Cozens -- Drake Batherson Ridly Greig -- Shane Pinto -- Michael Amadio Hayden Hodgson -- Stephen Halliday -- Nick…
The Point · The Ottawa Senators have their captain back. Thomas Chabot will return to the lineup Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings, head coach Travis Green told reporters after morning skate. Fellow blue-liner Carter Yakemchuk will be a healthy scratch, while Warren Foegele will miss…
The Point · CANUCKS (3-10-1) at SHARKS (6-6-1) 10 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SN Canucks projected lineup Jake DeBrusk -- Elias Pettersson -- Brock Boeser Drew O'Connor -- Filip Chytil -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki Paul Cotter -- Max Sasson -- Linus Karlsson Arshdeep Bains -- Marco Rossi -- Liam Ohgren…
The Point · A familiar face returns to the state of hockey. Defenceman Cameron Crotty was claimed by the Minnesota Wild on Thursday after being placed on waivers by the Ottawa Senators. The fourth-year player has struggled for playing time throughout his time in the NHL, appearing in just…
The Point · ISLANDERS (6-4-2) at WILD (9-3-2) 8 p.m. ET; Wild+, MINNHL, MSGSN Islanders projected lineup Simon Holmstrom -- Bo Horvat -- Kyle Palmieri Emil Heineman -- Brayden Schenn -- Victor Eklund Ondrej Palat -- Jean-Gabriel Pageau -- Anthony Duclair Kyle MacLean -- Casey Cizikas --…
The Point · According to multiple sources, the Detroit Red Wings were informed Wednesday night that Dylan Larkin made the decision to sit out until he is traded. Those same sources indicated Larkin felt he had done right by them playing through his trade request, but “had enough” and it is…
The Point · The Los Angeles Kings have swapped depth forwards on their NHL roster. Per a team announcement, winger Jared Wright has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign. In his place, the Kings called up winger Martin Chromiak. Wright has been on the Kings’ NHL…
The Point · Artem Duda's journey from U Sports to the NHL will be completed on Thursday night. The former Toronto Metropolitan University defenceman will make his NHL debut with the Utah Mammoth against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the team said after Thursday morning skate. A second-round…
The Point · CANADIENS (7-3-2) at STARS (7-4-1) 8 p.m. ET; Prime Video, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield -- Alex Newhook -- Juraj Slafkovsky Chris Kreider -- Oliver Kapanen -- Josh Anderson Zachary Bolduc -- Phillip Danault – Alexandre Texier Florian Xhekaj -- Jake Evans…
The Point · CALGARY — Morgan Frost wants to remain a Calgary Flame long-term. It’s a refreshing declaration in a city where a steady stream of Flames veterans have spent the last three years lining up for the exits, looking for warmer/greener pastures, bigger opportunities, more money or…
The Point · FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Aleksander Barkov could return to the lineup for the Florida Panthers in about four weeks after skating for the first time Wednesday since injuring his left knee Oct. 1. Brad Marchand, out with a left knee injury since Oct. 6, also skated for the first…
The Point · With a 6-2-0 record coming out of the gate this season, the New York Rangers surprised many observers who wondered about their overall skill and composition. It was even more impressive when, after a season-ending injury to star goaltender Igor Shesterkin, youngster Dylan…
The Point · BRUINS (9-3-1) at BLUES (5-6-1) 8 p.m. ET; BN+, STLNHL, NESN Bruins projected lineup JJ Peterka -- Pavel Zacha -- David Pastrnak Marat Khusnutdinov -- Fraser Minten -- Morgan Geekie Casey Mittelstadt -- Elias Lindholm -- James Hagens Tanner Jeannot -- Matthew Poitras -- Mark…
The Point · CAPITALS (7-4-0) at PREDATORS (4-3-5) 8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MNMT Capitals projected lineup Alex Tuch -- Dylan Strome -- Jordan Kyrou Alaiksei Protas -- Pierre-Luc Dubois -- Tom Wilson Alex Ovechkin -- Ilya Protas -- Anthony Beauvillier Boone Jenner -- Justin Sourdif -- Ryan…
The Point · The Dylan Larkin saga has come to a head. The Detroit Red Wings' former captain will not play until a trade occurs, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported on Thursday. The development follows head coach Todd McLellan's announcement that Larkin will not play against the Chicago…
The Point · Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer when the one-year, $12MM deal he signed in July is set to expire. Per the league’s CBA rules, the Stars are not able to sign Robertson to a contract extension before January. Pierre…
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/INJURY news around the NHL. Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Kindel returned for the Penguins against the Utah Mammoth on Thursday, nine days after collapsing while aboard the Penguins team plane. On Oct. 20, the 19-year-old…
The Point · BLUE JACKETS (5-5-0) at HURRICANES (10-2-2) 7 p.m. ET; CBJHN, HHN, CBJNHL, CARNHL Blue Jackets projected lineup Valeri Nichushkin -- Adam Fantilli -- Kent Johnson Matthew Knies -- Charlie Coyle -- Mathieu Olivier Sean Monahan -- Cole Sillinger -- Conor Garland Danton Heinen --…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source As part of our Maple Leafs coverage at the Toronto Sun, we’re keeping regular tabs on the club’s prospects and other hopefuls, checking in with some potential Leafs across the hockey landscape. Today, we talk to…
The Point · JETS (4-5-3) at LIGHTNING (7-3-1) 7 p.m. ET; The Spot, TSN3 Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Cole Perfetti Isak Rosén -- Adam Lowry -- Gabriel Vilardi Alex Iafallo -- Viggo Bjorck -- Dawson Mercer Cole Koepke -- Morgan Barron -- Brad Lambert Dylan Samberg…
The Point · BLACKHAWKS (4-8-0) at RED WINGS (5-4-3) 7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+ Blackhawks projected lineup Roman Kantserov -- Connor Bedard -- Teuvo Teravainen Tyler Bertuzzi -- Anton Frondell -- Ryan Donato Oliver Moore -- Frank Nazar -- Patrick Kane Cole Smith -- Jordan…
The Point · 10/29/26: The Flyers announced that Gaucher has been reassigned back to AHL Lehigh Valley. During his brief stint on the Flyers’ NHL roster, he was able to play in one game for the team. He skated 8:55 time on ice in last night’s 5-2 loss to the Washington Capitals, registering…
The Point · Mike Babcock has made no bones about his desire for the Edmonton Oilers to become tougher to play against. He isn’t seeking just a mindset approach, either. Babcock has campaigned internally for more size and brawn in his forward group, which GM Stan Bowman is now examining on…
The Point · The Minnesota Wild announced today that defenseman Carson Lambos has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild. This move returns Lambos to the Wild’s active roster one week after he was reassigned back to the AHL. Lambos was returned to Iowa after captain…
The Point · MAMMOTH (8-5-0) PENGUINS (5-6-1) 7 p.m. ET; Mammoth+, Utah16, SN-PIT, SN, TVAS Mammoth projected lineup Clayton Keller -- Nick Schmaltz -- Lawson Crouse Logan Cooley -- Vincent Trocheck -- Dylan Guenther Anders Lee -- Barrett Hayton -- Kailer Yamamoto Jack McBain -- Kevin…
The Point · Pumpkins are to October what pucks are to hockey. OK, that’s a slight exaggeration, but the month begins with pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and ends with the gourds turning ghoulish, hollowed out and illuminated for Halloween. Autumn vistas are dotted by pumpkins’ bright orange…
The Point · Dylan Larkin was not at Thursday’s game-day skate for the Detroit Red Wings. It appears he may be done skating with the Wings forever. Pat Brisson, Larkin’s agent, issued a statement indicating that his client will no longer be playing for the Red Wings. “Dylan’s had enough of…
The Point · Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Pittsburgh Penguins have done a fair amount of roster shuffling over the last 18 hours. Thursday morning, Penguins coach Dan Muse confirmed that Ben Kindel, Evgeni Malkin, and Egor Chinakhov would return to the lineup…
The Point · DETROIT -- Dylan Larkin might have played his final game with the Detroit Red Wings.
The Point · Dylan Larkin will not play for the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, coach Todd McLellan said. Speaking after the morning skate prior to their game against the Chicago Blackhawks (7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+, HULU, ESPN+, SN+), McLellan said interim general manager Shawn Horcoff would…
The Point · Dylan Larkin has been at the forefront of trade rumors this year ever since his trade request out of the Detroit Red Wings in the off-season. It appears that this file may finally be settled. Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan provided an update, saying that the former captain…
The Point · The Florida Panthers could be about a month away from nearing full forward health. Captain Aleksander Barkov and veteran winger Brad Marchand both resumed skating Thursday as they take a step toward a return from injury, head coach Paul Maurice told reporters. Barkov remains…
The Point · 4:40 p.m.: The Red Wings have responded with their own statement from Horcoff: “Dylan Larkin has informed us that he will no longer play for the Detroit Red Wings. We are disappointed by his decision, particularly given his obligations to the organization and his teammates. We…
The Point · The Carolina Hurricanes will be without Taylor Hall for a bit longer. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour said Thursday that the forward will miss the next couple of games, per Ryan Henkel of The Hockey News. Brind'Amour revealed Hall is dealing with an upper-body injury after he…
The Point · Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson left yesterday’s 5-1 win over the New Jersey Devils with a lower-body injury. After the game, head coach Jared Bednar told the media (including Bailey Curtis of DNVR Sports) that Manson is “going to miss some time” recovering from the…
The Point · There's another development in the Dylan Larkin saga. The Detroit Red Wings star will not play Thursday against the Chicago Blackhawks, head coach Todd McLellan told reporters. He added that interim general manager Shawn Horcoff will address the situation. Larkin, 30, requested…
The Point · Oct 26, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Ryan Shea (6) looks to clear the puck in front of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images Dylan Larkin is still with the…
The Point · Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka created a stir when asked if Eastern Cowan had become untradeable. "I don’t think anyone's untradeable, but he's a good player," Chayka said. He praised the 21-year-old sophomore winger's performance this season, pointing out his…
The Point · There are 11 games on the NHL schedule for Thursday, including two televised nationally in the United States and two in Canada. Here are five things to watch, along with the complete game schedule. Kane returns to Detroit While most eyes will be on Patrick Kane when he returns…
The Point · The Dallas Stars announced today that defenseman Trey Taylor has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars. The Stars created an open spot on their 23-man active roster when they reassigned forward Dylan Hryckowian back to the AHL yesterday. They’ve now…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins game vs. Utah Mammoth After a calamitous eight-game stretch in which the Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-1) won just one game, the Penguins have won two in a row and looked good doing it. The team will host Pittsburgh native Logan Cooley and the Utah Mammoth…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings (5-4-3) are home tonight to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (4-8-0). The Red Wings are 4-1-3 in their last eight games. That includes a 2-1-1 western road trip. Coach Todd McLellan’s team is three points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and…
The Point · Alex Ovechkin will retire from the NHL after this season and is making his farewell tour around the League. The NHL record-holder with 930 career goals, Ovechkin will play his final game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville when the Washington Capitals face the Nashville Predators…
The Point · Though the New York Rangers’ competitive hopes for the 2026-27 season were dealt a massive blow when it was announced that star goaltender Igor Shesterkin would miss the rest of the season with an injury, the situation is not without its silver linings for the club.…
The Point · Welcome to The Hockey News Morning Skate, where we give a quick recap of all the action from the NHL every weekday morning so you stay up to date. Wednesday night featured a small four-game slate with just eight teams in action, highlighted by the Edmonton Oilers hosting the…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are facing a pair of old friends as they close out a two-game road trip in Missouri tonight. The Bruins are looking to get back into the win column after Tuesday’s regulation loss in Carolina. The loss marked the Bruins’ first in regulation since October 5 and…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings square off against Patrick Kane tonight for the first time since his return to the Chicago Blackhawks lineup, with the veteran winger now back with the team that took him no. 1 overall in the 2007 draft. Former general manager Steve Yzerman brought Kane in…
The Point · Connor Hamilton-Imagn ImagesIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Pittsburgh Penguins will most likely activate a couple of players from injured reserve Thursday, but in the process will again return young players who played well back to the AHL. We’ve got all of the updates…
The Point · The Boston Bruins (9-3-1) are closing out their quick two-game road trip tonight against the St. Louis Blues (5-6-1). The Bruins are coming off their first regulation loss since Oct. 5, a loss that snapped an eight-game point streak. Despite scoring just once on Tuesday, the…
The Point · DETROIT – Alex DeBrincat had Patrick Kane as a teammate, oftentimes linemate, in eight of his first nine NHL seasons. He’d have relished the opportunity to play a couple of more years alongside the future Hall of Famer, but it wasn’t meant to be.
The Point · SEATTLE — In Bob they trust. But those observing the Toronto Maple Leafs from afar aren’t so sure. Not after Sergei Bobrovksy allowed three goals on the Calgary Flames first 12 shots Monday and helped the club dig a hole it couldn’t crawl out from. Not after the NHL’s oldest…
The Point · DENVER -- Nazem Kadri and Jaden Schwartz each had a goal and an assist for the Colorado Avalanche in a 5-2 win against the New Jersey Devils at Ball Arena on Wednesday. Parker Kelly, Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon each scored, and Brent Burns and Sam Malinski each had…
The Point · EDMONTON — As awkward a position as Dustin Wolf has been thrust in the last few weeks, it threatened to get infinitely tougher Wednesday night in Edmonton. Relegated to the sidelines since Oct. 15, as Devin Cooley has taken the league and the internet by storm, Wolf’s first…
The Point · WASHINGTON — Alex Tuch scored his eighth and ninth goals in his first season with Washington, the second into an empty net to help the Capitals seal a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night. Tuch arrived in a trade from Buffalo and signed an eight-year,…
The Point · SEATTLE — Defenceman Brandon Montour scored with 34 seconds left and the Seattle Kraken beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Wednesday to spoil No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna’s first two-goal game and three-point night. After scoring on power plays in each of the first two…
The Point · SEATTLE — Brandon Montour scored with 32.7 seconds remaining, and the Seattle Kraken recovered after blowing a two-goal lead in the third period for a 5-4 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Climate Pledge Arena on Wednesday. Off of an offensive-zone face-off, Montour took a…
The Point · EDMONTON — If you’re dissecting the Edmonton Oilers overall game, you can always find a hole or two. No different than any other team, there are good nights, bad nights, and a bunch that fall somewhere in between. In the end, the record says more than any expert ever could, and…
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The Point · Barry Trotz plans to stop by for a visit with the Washington Capitals before they play the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday (8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MNMT). The Capitals have had a lot of turnover since Trotz coached them to the Stanley Cup in 2018, but he wants…
The Point · Do you believe the NHL season already is a month old? It's true. The season opened Sept. 29. It's Oct. 29. This already is our fifth Super 16 Power Rankings since the start of the season. There still is so much more season to play, including two more outdoor games, two games in…
The Point · A deep crop of young talent is again on hand in the American Hockey League. A change to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the NHL Players' Association has allowed 19-year-olds from the Canadian Hockey League who were first-round selections in the NHL Draft…
The Point · NEW YORK -- Jackson LaCombe never got into a game for Team USA. Never got his Olympic moment. Of the 25 players who represented the United States at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina eight-plus months ago, LaCombe is the only one who never dressed for a game -- and…
The Point · Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday. Mathieu Joseph, Mattias Ekholm, Kasperi Kapanen and Alex Formenton had the goals for the Oilers (9-2-2). Connor McDavid…
The Point · EDMONTON -- Connor McDavid had two assists to set the NHL record for the longest season-opening assist streak at 13 games, and the Edmonton Oilers shut out the Calgary Flames 4-0 at Rogers Place on Wednesday. McDavid passed the 12-game mark shared by Sebastian Aho (2018-19),…
The Point · With the Flames expected to have another rebuilding season in 2026-27, GM Craig Conroy is expected to be a seller. In an interview with Pierre LeBrun for The Athletic, Conroy acknowledged that defenseman Zach Whitecloud has indicated that he’d like to be part of the long-term…
The Point · Oct 24, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider (53) skates against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings have managed to avoid what should have…
The Point · WASHINGTON -- Alex Tuch and Jordan Kyrou each scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Wednesday. Aliaksei Protas also scored, and Dylan Strome had three assists for the Capitals (7-4-0), who went 4-1-0 on a…
The Point · The most interesting man in hockey went down on Wednesday. Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley was replaced by Dustin Wolf after the first period following a hard bump from Edmonton Oilers forward Colton Dach. Dach crashed into Cooley with 12 seconds remaining in the opening…
The Point · The Senators find themselves in 21st place in terms of goals scored per game in the early going this season. While Plan A is always to try to have someone come up from the minors and help give a team a lift when they’re struggling, there isn’t a viable player to take that role…
The Point · Connor McDavid is red-hot to start the season, and the records are starting to pile up. With an assist in the first period against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday, the Edmonton Oilers captain set an NHL record for the longest season-opening assist streak. McDavid now has at…
The Point · Help on the injury front is not on the horizon for the Red Wings. Max Bultman of The Athletic relays (Twitter link) that center Marco Kasper and winger Mason Appleton are a couple of weeks away from returning to action. Kasper was sidelined in Detroit’s season opener with an…
The Point · Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin said Wednesday he has not spoken with representatives for defenseman Quinn Hughes “in a long time,” with the 2024 Norris Trophy winner in the final season of his contract. The 27-year-old has been eligible to sign a new contract with…
The Point · Former Los Angeles Kings centerman Nick Shore has extended his tenure in Switzerland’s National League. The 34 year old originally signed a short-term contract with HC Lugano that was set to expire at the end of October. With that date approaching, he has formally signed…
The Point · For much, if not most of his final season as an Edmonton Oilers defenseman, Darnell Nurse was a flashpoint of controversy. While Nurse wasn't the 1A blueliner his $9.25-million annual salary would suggest, he became a focal point of fan and management frustration largely…
The Point · As expected, the Edmonton Oilers activated centerman Jason Dickinson off of injured reserve ahead of Wednesday’s clash against the rival Calgary Flames. Dickinson missed Edmonton’s last six games after sustaining a groin injury in the Oilers’ practice on October 14th. He…
The Point · It appears that Bill Guerin's optimism regarding a new contract for Quinn Hughes is waning. The Minnesota Wild general manager appeared on WCCO's The Chad Hartman Show on Wednesday and discussed re-signing his superstar defenceman. "To be quite honest, I had not talked to them…
The Point · Oct 26, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers defensemen Ryan Shea (6) looks to clear the puck in front of Detroit Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin (71) during the second period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images The Dylan Larkin absence from…
The Point · There’s a goaltending controversy brewing in Calgary — and it’s not a bad thing. Dustin Wolf may have started the season as the Flames’ starting goalie. But with Devin Cooley on a four-game winning streak, a new No. 1 has emerged for one of the hottest teams in the Pacific…
The Point · Despite Zach Hyman heading to the injured reserve, the Edmonton Oilers are getting two key members of their lineup back. Centre Jason Dickinson and defenceman Mattias Ekholm are expected to return against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. Dickinson has struggled with injuries…
The Point · Welcome to The Hockey News Future Watch Show. Every Wednesday, Ryan Kennedy, Tony Ferrari and Eric Cruikshank will dive into all the biggest storylines for the next generation of hockey stars from the CHL, the NCAA, and everything in between. Here's what was discussed in this…
The Point · After returning as a regular to practice yesterday, the Washington Capitals will return their starting netminder to the active roster. According to beat reporter Sammi Silber, the Capitals activated netminder Logan Thompson from the injured reserve and assigned Mitch Gibson to…
The Point · “I’m sure there’ll be an opportunity at some point where we’re going to play together, and I’m sure it’ll be a lot of fun.” —Auston Matthews on Gavin McKenna, September 16 SEATTLE — It took until Game 15, but Gavin McKenna finally walked into the Toronto Maple Leafs’ dressing…
The Point · To say the Philadelphia Flyers got off to a bad start this season is an understatement. Struggling with an 0-5-3 run out of the gate, the Flyers have somewhat rebounded with a 3-2-1 run of late, but they still find themselves last in the Eastern Conference by points percentage.…
The Point · Forward Dylan Hryckowian’s first call-up with the Dallas Stars will be short-lived. According to a team announcement, the Stars have returned Hryckowian to the AHL’s Texas Stars. Hryckowian, teammate Justin Hryckowian’s younger brother, will return to the AHL after two games…
The Point · Oct. 29th: As expected, the Penguins announced that Kindel and Girard have been activated off the injured reserve. Despite being hospitalized due to a scary medical emergency on the team’s plane, Kindel will return to Pittsburgh’s lineup after missing only two games. Oct. 28th:…
The Point · DETROIT – The Detroit Red Wings left points on the table the first two weeks of the season with seven of their first eight games at home.
The Point · Matthew Schaefer is continuing to set a new standard for young defensemen in the NHL. The New York Islanders blueliner scored his 25th career goal Sunday against the Dallas Stars, moving past Orr for the second-most goals by a defenseman before his 20th birthday. Only Phil…
The Point · The Toronto Maple Leafs provided multiple injury updates this afternoon, per TSN’s Mark Masters. The newest update is that newly acquired winger Kirill Marchenko is expected to miss the next few weeks with a lower-body injury after leaving Toronto’s contest on Monday against…
The Point · Kirill Marchenko is week to week because of a lower-body injury, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced Wednesday. The forward left a 5-2 loss at the Calgary Flames in the second period Monday. He took a hit from Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich and fell awkwardly to the ice before…
The Point · MAPLE LEAFS (7-5-2) at KRAKEN (7-4-1) 10 p.m. ET; Prime Video, KONG, KING, SNO Maple Leafs projected lineup Gavin McKenna -- Auston Matthews -- Jack Roslovic Easton Cowan -- Nick Paul -- William Nylander Bo Groulx -- Colton Sissons -- Vinni Lettieri Brandon Duhaime -- Teddy…
The Point · Blockbuster trades that cause seismic shifts across the landscape of the NHL don't happen often, let alone in the first month of the season. The Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebucyk ended a month-long stand-off and made a deal with the New Jersey Devils, who acquired potentially…
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The Point · CHICAGO — In Oliver Moore's 70th NHL game, the promising forward made an ill-advised pass in Chicago's offensive zone that led to a tying goal for Montreal. In Moore's 71st game, he was all over the ice in a big win for the Blackhawks. That's how it's going at the moment in…
The Point · Oct. 29th: TSN’s Bruce Garrioch confirmed that the Minnesota Wild claimed Crotty off waivers. Crotty will provide the Wild more defensive depth after captain Jared Spurgeon suffered an undisclosed injury that should keep him on the shelf for the next few weeks. It’ll be…
The Point · The Toronto Maple Leafs are up against it as the injury list continues to grow. The Leafs provided several updates on key players currently on the team's injured list on Wednesday, including a clearer timeline for star winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who exited Monday's 5-2…
The Point · The 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs are better than last year’s version of the club, at the very least in terms of promise. They can skate (third in the NHL in both 20-22-m.p.h. and 22-24-m.p.h. speed bursts, up from 19th last year), they can make plays, and they’re dynamic. They…
The Point · Oct. 29th: According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Soucy has cleared waivers. Since Soucy is making $75K less than the maximum salary a team can bury in the AHL, the Blue Jackets can eliminate his entire cap hit by assigning him to the AHL’s Cleveland Monsters. Oct. 28th:…
The Point · Already off to a strong start this season, the Ottawa Senators are set to get a big piece back in the fold. The Senators placed defenceman Cameron Crotty on waivers Wednesday, making room for the potential return of Thomas Chabot ahead of Thursday's game against the Los Angeles…
The Point · Flames projected lineup Joel Farabee -- Mikael Backlund -- Matt Coronato Yegor Sharangovich -- Morgan Frost – Aydar Suniev Matvei Gridin -- Martin Pospisil -- Ryan Strome Brennan Othmann -- Jonathan Castagna -- Adam Klapka Kevin Bahl -- Simon Nemec Yan Kuznetsov -- Zayne Parekh…
The Point · DEVILS (8-4-0) at AVALANCHE (6-5-1) 9 p.m. ET; MSGSN, ALT Devils projected lineup Arseny Gritsyuk -- Jack Hughes -- Jesper Bratt Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Luke Evangelista Anthony Mantha -- Evan Rodrigues -- Jesper Boqvist Amadeus Lombardi -- Cody Glass -- Connor Brown…
The Point · The price for Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, according to league sources, isn’t just exorbitant. It’s currently prohibitive. “It should be,” said one Eastern Conference executive, granted anonymity to speak openly about another team’s business. “He’s been a No. 1 centre for almost all…
The Point · The San Jose Sharks have made a few roster changes ahead of their upcoming contest against the Vancouver Canucks. According to a team announcement, the Sharks recalled forward Filip Bystedt and defenseman Libor Hájek from the AHL’s San Jose Barracuda. San Jose also moved…
The Point · At the very end of his Board of Governors’ media conference last month on the 101st floor of 30 Hudson Yards in Manhattan, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered an unprompted forewarning on the future of hockey’s salary cap. “Somebody had asked about the cap going up,” Bettman…
The Point · The St. Louis Blues are taking a “Shot in the Dark” with this upcoming bobblehead giveaway. The team announced Wednesday that it will be offering a Ozzy Osbourne bobblehead to the first 10,000 fans at Enterprise Center when they host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Dec. 2 (8 p.m.…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are making some more changes at the top. Jeremy Jacobs announced that his son, Charlie Jacobs, will succeed him as governor of the Boston Bruins, effective immediately. Jeremy spent 51 years as the governor, the longest-tenured in franchise history. He served…
The Point · Kyle Ross-Imagn ImagesIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. — The Pittsburgh Penguins lineup will be older Thursday when the team hosts the Utah Mammoth. While the lineup in their last win featured a handful of players under 25 who only recently lost their rookie…
The Point · DETROIT – With so many trade rumors and much speculation about Dylan Larkin’s future, eyebrows were raised Wednesday when the Detroit Red Wings center wasn’t practicing.
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL. Edmonton Oilers Zach Hyman was placed on injured reserve by the Oilers because of a neck injury and will not play against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday (8:30 p.m. ET; Prime). Edmonton…
The Point · Semyon Varlamov waited long enough. Nearly two years since previously winning an NHL game, the 38-year-old goalie was mobbed by his New York Islanders teammates after their 4-3 shootout victory at the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, a celebration honoring Varlamov's long…
The Point · The record-breaking save came at 17:45 of the third period in St. Louis on Tuesday, Montreal Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler turning aside the 12-foot snap off the stick of Blues forward Connor McMichael. It was the 42nd of 46 saves that Fowler would make, his airtight…
The Point · Jocelyn McPherson is in her second season as an NHL Power Player. The 17-year-old from Scarborough, Ontario attended the Tim Hortons 2026 NHL Heritage Classic in Winnipeg on Oct. 25 and here writes about her experience at the game. Beginning the 2026-27 NHL outdoor game slate,…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings are skating back at home for the first time in over a week after the conclusion of their four game road trip to the west coast, coming away with five of the possible eight points from the journey as the team found itself yet again getting significant…
The Point · Zach Hyman is heading back to the injured reserve. The Edmonton Oilers forward has been placed on IR with a"stiff neck," head coach Mike Babcock told reporters on Wednesday. Hyman suffered the injury in Monday's loss to the Detroit Red Wings when he took a hit from Andreas…
The Point · The NHL is a hard league to make it in. The talent gap between its players and those in any other league in the world is far larger than some fans realize. Many NHL players who couldn't cut it have moved to Europe in the past, managing to find success and dominate. Some have…
The Point · 7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, NBCSP+ Flyers projected lineup Trevor Zegras -- Christian Dvorak -- Cole Knuble Porter Martone -- Noah Cates -- Matvei Michkov Alex Bump -- Denver Barkey -- Tyson Foerster Michael Bunting -- Sean Couturier -- Noel Acciari Travis Sanheim --…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source The start of the Maple Leafs’ Remix Nights are just around the corner and we’re getting an early look at the team’s new themed uniforms. While the Leafs aren’t confirming the new apparel, the website Jersey Nerds…
The Point · After the Winnipeg Jets' saga with Connor Hellebuyck finally came to an end, hockey fans in Manitoba needed a moment of positivity. As luck would have it, they got that and more when defenseman Dustin Byfuglien returned for the Heritage Classic festivities and the Jets alumni…
The Point · TORONTO — One month into this Toronto Maple Leafs’ campaign, there’s one truth that’s been undeniable. It’s been clear since mid-September, when this group convened for the start of training camp, and for those of us around the team regularly, it’s been reinforced daily since:…
The Point · NHL.com's fantasy staff continues to cover the latest trends and storylines in the League through the lens of NHL EDGE puck and player tracker stats. Today, we take a look at three underlying metrics storylines behind Kirill Kaprizov’s early case for the Rocket Richard trophy.…
The Point · Martin Brodeur believed the New Jersey Devils reached the point where a move for an elite goaltender like Connor Hellebuyck wasn't just warranted. It was necessary. New Jersey's core players are entering or firmly established in the prime of their careers. Brodeur, its…
The Point · There are four games on the NHL schedule for Wednesday, including one televised nationally in the United States and one streaming nationally in Canada. Here are five things to watch, along with the complete game schedule. Ovechkin seeks historic assist Alex Ovechkin, the…
The Point · Entering this season, the Columbus Blue Jackets hoped to put an off-season of turmoil behind them. Instead, they find themselves near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The Blue Jackets swung a blockbuster trade before the regular season opened, shipping winger…
The Point · Pete DeBoer spent a lot of time watching video. Out of the NHL most of last season, the veteran bench boss, in a supporting role on Canada's staff for the league's return to Olympic hockey, was tasked with a large chunk of the scouting work. An 18-year-old defenceman turning…
The Point · Among all of the free agents the Calgary Flames currently have on their roster, none is more important than center Morgan Frost. The 27-year-old is Calgary’s No. 2 center, and there is a strong argument to be made that Frost is the team’s most skilled offensive pivot by a wide…
The Point · Welcome to The Hockey News Morning Skate, where we give a quick recap of all the action from the NHL every weekday morning so you stay up to date. There were 22 teams in action across Tuesday's 11-game slate, headlined by Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils in…
The Point · It’s no mystery that the Minnesota Wild have gone big game hunting on the trade market over the past few years. The team made the most significant trade of last season when they acquired Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, and beyond that, the club has been engaged in a…
The Point · The Boston Bruins’ point streak ended after eight games. The Bruins fell 2-1 to the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes last night, suffering their first regulation loss since the beginning of the month. The offense struggled to generate much, finishing with 15…
The Point · Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Pittsburgh Penguins had a couple of new lines at practice Tuesday, again, including one that fans have been clamoring to see. But the numbers from past attempts might foreshadow an unhappy ending. Perhaps more…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins Hometown Remix Jersey from Jersey Nerds Is it real? The colors match. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been teasing their upcoming Hometown Remix jersey by wearing blue pants with yellow piping and matte blue helmets at practice. Obviously, the still-secretive…
The Point · The performance by Detroit Red Wings goalie Michal Postava in his first NHL start, as he downed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on the road was impressive. “Postava, we’re so excited for him and happy for him,” Red Wings coach Todd McLellan told reporters after the game.…
The Point · In the midst of a prolonged losing streak, the Vancouver Canucks were in desperate need of some good vibes. With just one win in the month of October, it was getting understandably difficult for the Canucks to maintain some positivity about what they're building towards. And…
The Point · The Boston Bruins were not looking to play in a measuring-stick game, but there was plenty to take away from their first regulation loss in over three weeks. The Bruins (9-3-1) lost 2-1 to the Carolina Hurricanes (10-2-2) at Lenovo Center in Raleigh on Tuesday night. Pavel…
The Point · SAN JOSE -- Colten Ellis made 23 saves for the Buffalo Sabres, who ended a three-game skid with a 2-0 win against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Tuesday. The shutout was Ellis’ first of the season and second in the NHL. "He's a competitive kid," Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff…
The Point · SALT LAKE CITY -- Kirill Kaprizov had a goal and an assist, and the Minnesota Wild defeated the Utah Mammoth 3-1 at Delta Center on Tuesday. “We talked before the game today, just play smart and (it was a) good game and a nice win and great to go home,” Kaprizov said. Kaprizov…
The Point · It’s the season of hockey sticks in Nashville. Singer Noah Kahan and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle cheered on the Nashville Predators against the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Cameras showed the NFL star and the songwriter both rocking…
The Point · ANAHEIM, Calif. — Filip Hronek scored a power-play goal with 11 seconds to go in overtime to cap a run of four consecutive goals by the Vancouver Canucks, who snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 6-5 comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night. The Canucks, who won…
The Point · ANAHEIM -- The Vancouver Canucks rallied with three goals late in the third period, including two with the goaltender pulled, before ending a 10-game losing streak with a 6-5 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on Tuesday. Filip Hronek completed the…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — Raphael Lavoie scored his first career goal, a tap-in eight minutes into the third period to put Vegas ahead for good in its 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night, ending the Golden Knights' three-game losing streak. Braeden Bowman scored a…
The Point · LAS VEGAS -- Raphael Lavoie scored his first NHL goal to break a third-period tie, and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Lavoie scored at 8:01 of the third period, finishing the rebound of Ville Heinola’s shot on a 3-on-2…
The Point · Jacob Fowler pushed to his right, stopped a shot from Jake Neighbours, and then quickly scrambled to his left and sprawled to take a sure goal away from Dylan Holloway. It was his last save of the night, a 10-beller if we’ve ever seen one, and we’re not even sure it was the…
The Point · DALLAS -- Connor Hellebuyck’s tenure with the New Jersey Devils began on a high note. The 33-year-old goaltender made 17 saves for his new team in a 5-1 victory against the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. The start came less than a week since the three-time…
The Point · Matthew Schaefer continues to raise the bar in his second NHL season. The 19-year-old defenceman played all five minutes in overtime as the New York Islanders won 4-3 in a shootout over the Nashville Predators. Schaefer is the first player to not take a shift off in an overtime…
The Point · Legendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, also known as"The Hockey Maven," shares his insight and wit with readers each Wednesday. The focus this week is on the fast-orbiting Utah Mammoth, whose blend of youth and veterans has…
The Point · EDMONTON -- Kasperi Kapanen can fly and has the numbers to prove it. The Edmonton Oilers right wing posted the fastest maximum skating speed of any NHL forward this season at 24.05 miles per hour in a 3-1 win at the San Jose Sharks on Oct. 10, per NHL EDGE stats. Only St. Louis…
The Point · Everyone has their favorite Halloween candies. And if you're a parent like me, you stake a claim to the REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups right when the kids get home from trick or treating and they empty their bags on the kitchen table. Surely, everyone reading this has their…
The Point · PHILADELPHIA -- Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game at 2:22 of overtime, and the Columbus Blue Jackets recovered after blowing a three-goal lead for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Johnson won it when he finished a…
The Point · WINNIPEG — Scott Arniel was more than happy to give his players Monday off following an emotional weekend capped by the NHL's Heritage Classic outdoor game. The Winnipeg Jets could not repay the favour, however, leaving their head coach searching for answers after a 5-1 loss to…
The Point · NASHVILLE -- Semyon Varlamov made 20 saves for his first NHL win since Nov. 14, 2024, and the New York Islanders recovered from blowing a three-goal lead to defeat the Nashville Predators, 4-3 in a shootout at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday. Varlamov was 0-1-2 over his past three…
The Point · ST. LOUIS — Jacob Fowler made a career-high 46 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Zachary Bolduc and Florian Xhekaj scored as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Tuesday night. Mike Matheson had two assists as the Canadiens (7-3-2) improved…
The Point · RALEIGH, N.C. -- Pyotr Kochetkov won his eighth straight start to begin the season, and the Carolina Hurricanes ended the Boston Bruins’ eight-game point streak with a 2-1 victory at Lenovo Center on Tuesday. “It’s just my job, I don’t know what to say,” Kochetkov said. “If you…
The Point · ST. LOUIS -- Jacob Fowler made an NHL-career high 46 saves for his sixth straight win, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-0 at Enterprise Center on Tuesday. The shutout was Fowler’s second of the season and third in the NHL. He has allowed one goal or…
The Point · WINNIPEG -- Matthew Tkachuk had four assists and Brady Tkachuk had a goal and two assists in a 5-1 win for the Florida Panthers against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on Tuesday. “Those two are special players,” Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe said. “They have a lot…
The Point · CHICAGO – Wyatt Kaiser scored his first goal of the season to break a third-period tie, and the Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 at United Center on Tuesday. The defenseman moved in from the left point, took a pass from Frank Nazar and put a wrist shot past…
The Point · DALLAS -- Connor Hellebuyck made 17 saves in his debut with the New Jersey Devils, who defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 at American Airlines Center on Tuesday. Hellebuyck was acquired by New Jersey in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets on Friday for forwards Dawson Mercer and Nick…
The Point · The Boston Bruins’ point streak has come to an end. The Bruins (9-3-1) fell to the Carolina Hurricanes (10-2-2) 2-1 on Tuesday night at Lenovo Center. It is the Bruins’ first regulation loss since October 5. Pavel Zacha (3) scored the lone goal for the Bruins, while Jeremy…
The Point · PHILADELPHIA — Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game 2:22 into overtime and Columbus beat Philadelphia after coughing up a three-goal lead. Columbus scored three goals in a 2:46 span of the first period to lead 3-0 after one. Johnson set up Adam Fantilli for the first…
The Point · The Ducks haven’t had the best start to the campaign with a 5-6-0 record, but thankfully they’ll be getting some help back soon. Head coach Joel Quenneville says Pavel Mintyukov remains day-to-day, while Ian Moore has resumed skating, and star forward Troy Terry is “getting…
The Point · TEMPE, Ariz. — Dave Hakstol left his job as an NHL assistant coach during the season to lead a college hockey program still reeling from the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. Hakstol's approach in the 12 days since he took the job at Arizona State has been the…
The Point · Hours before puck drop in their home tilt against Ottawa tonight, the Golden Knights shared that goaltender Cameron Whitehead has been recalled from AHL Henderson while Jonas Røndbjerg has been reassigned in a corresponding transaction. Whitehead will serve as Adin Hill’s…
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The Point · Original Philadelphia Flyer and all-time WHA great André Lacroix passed away, the team shared today. He was 81. The center was a beloved figure for the club across their first four NHL seasons from 1967-1971. A prospect of the Peterborough Petes, Lacroix led the team with 120…
The Point · Andre Lacroix, an original member of the Philadelphia Flyers and the leading scorer in World Hockey Association history, has died at the age of 81. Lacroix began his NHL career with the Flyers in 1967-68 and played 245 games with them over four seasons. The center led…
The Point · Pittsburgh Penguins Ben Kindel. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire) Dan Muse has done more experimenting in the early going of the 2026-27 season than Thomas Edison on a square rush. Some of the Pittsburgh Penguins coach’s line shuffling has been forced by injury, some of…
The Point · Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Carter Hart exited the team’s Tuesday practice with an apparent injury per Hannah Kirkell of The Hockey News. Head coach Ryan Craig spoke with media, including Kirkell, after the team’s morning skate but had no updates on Hart’s injury – other…
The Point · The Savannah Ghost Pirates may have just won the office Halloween costume contest. The ECHL team — affiliate of the Florida Panthers — rocked spook-tacular skeleton uniforms for two recent games to help get into the Halloween spirit. {{twitter:0}} The uniforms have a…
The Point · EDMONTON — Anyone who has listened to sports radio, or watched the afternoon hockey shows, has heard the pleas. “He’s a Top 6 guy! How can you call him up, then play him on the fourth line!?!” Or this one: “Give him 10 games with (fill in your No. 1 centre here) and see if he…
The Point · If one thing is true about an Original Six NHL team transitioning from a golden era to a new generation, it's that nothing is guaranteed. The Detroit Red Wings are a perfect example, as they once were the league’s gold standard, but for the past decade they've missed the…
The Point · The New York Rangers may have pulled goaltender James Reimer from Monday’s game for more than a rusty start. The 38 year old missed Tuesday morning’s practice with an upper-body injury that will hold him out day-to-day per Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic. Making his first…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Wraparound here Here's what Chris Sinaclair, Emma Lingan, Michael Augello and Andre Leal discussed in this episode: 1:15: Who will be a player to watch out for Team Canada in their women’s pre-game tournament? 3:37: Who will be a player to watch…
The Point · LAS VEGAS — Vegas Golden Knights goalie Carter Hart left the team's morning skate with an undisclosed injury, and Adin Hill will start Tuesday night's game against the Ottawa Senators. “He's in good hands,” coach Ryan Craig said. “We've got a plan here moving forward either…
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The Point · According to a team announcement, the Columbus Blue Jackets activated defenseman Dante Fabbro from the injured reserve. Columbus had an open roster spot, so they didn’t need to make a corresponding roster move. Fabbro, 28, has been recovering from a broken hand suffered in…
The Point · SENATORS (8-4-0) at GOLDEN KNIGHTS (8-4-1) 10 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, TSN5, RDSI Senators projected lineup Fabian Zetterlund -- Tim Stutzle -- Claude Giroux Warren Foegele -- Dylan Cozens -- Drake Batherson Ridly Greig -- Shane Pinto -- Michael Amadio Nick Cousins -- Stephen Halliday…
The Point · Paul Maurice doesn't think Winnipeg suddenly has become a bad place to play in the aftermath of the Connor Hellebuyck saga. The Florida Panthers coach, in the Manitoba capital to take on his former team, was asked about Hellebuyck's trade demand and eventual deal last week to…
The Point · SABRES (4-4-3) at SHARKS (6-5-1) 10:30 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360 Sabres projected lineup Zach Benson -- Tage Thompson -- Konsta Helenius Josh Doan -- Noah Ostlund -- Jack Quinn Ryan McLeod -- Josh Norris -- Jason Zucker Peyton Krebs -- Tyson Kozak -- Beck Malenstyn Rasmus Dahlin --…
The Point · SEATTLE — Jack Roslovic is riding the high of his best October yet, and it’s not particularly close. Prior to Monday’s loss in Calgary and Tuesday’s flight to Seattle, his team, the Toronto Maple Leafs, had just ripped off four consecutive regulation wins, outscoring the…
The Point · CANUCKS (2-10-1) at DUCKS (5-6-0) 10 p.m. ET; FOXLA+, Prime Video, SNP Canucks projected lineup Jake DeBrusk -- Elias Pettersson -- Brock Boeser Drew O'Connor -- Filip Chytil -- Jonathan Lekkerimaki Paul Cotter -- Max Sasson -- Linus Karlsson Arshdeep Bains -- Marco Rossi --…
The Point · Welcome to the NHL Status Report. Here is the latest lineup/injury news around the NHL. Vegas Golden Knights Carter Hart was injured during the Golden Knights' morning skate on Tuesday, and it is unclear if he will be available to play against the Ottawa Senators (10 p.m. ET;…
The Point · The NHL is entering week five of the 2026-27 regular season, and the standings are beginning to take some sort of shape. Most teams have played between 10 and 13 games so far, and some clubs have been performing beyond pre-season predictions and expectations. While sometimes…
The Point · In late June, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Los Angeles Kings would wait until after the 2026-27 season to pursue a contract extension with captain Drew Doughty. At the time, there wasn’t much reason behind waiting, only that General Manager Ken Holland didn’t…
The Point · PANTHERS (6-4-2) at JETS (4-4-3) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, SCRIPPS Panthers projected lineup Brady Tkachuk -- Sam Bennett -- Matthew Tkachuk Carter Verhaeghe -- Sam Reinhart -- Sandis Vilmanis Eetu Luostarinen -- Anton Lundell -- Lars Eller Bokondji Imama -- Cole Schwindt -- Garnet…
The Point · CRANBERRY, Pa. -- Ben Kindel practiced with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday for the first time since losing consciousness while aboard the team plane one week ago. The 19-year-old forward took full contact during a session that lasted more than an hour. He has missed two…
The Point · DEVILS (7-4-0) at STARS (7-3-1) 8 p.m. ET; Prime Video, MSGSN Devils projected lineup Arseny Gritsyuk -- Jack Hughes -- Jesper Bratt Timo Meier -- Nico Hischier -- Luke Evangelista Anthony Mantha -- Evan Rodrigues -- Jesper Boqvist Amadeus Lombardi -- Cody Glass -- Connor Brown…
The Point · WILD (8-3-2) at MAMMOTH (8-4-0) 9 p.m. ET; Mammoth+, Wild+, MINNHL, Utah16 Wild projected lineup Kirill Kaprizov -- Joel Eriksson Ek -- Matt Boldy Maxim Shabanov -- Danila Yurov -- Yakov Trenin Blake Coleman -- Michael McCarron -- Bobby Brink Nico Sturm -- Ryan Hartman -- Tyler…
The Point · Connor Hellebuyck will make his New Jersey Devils and 2026-27 season debut Tuesday, just four days after his blockbuster trade from the Winnipeg Jets. The three-time Vezina Trophy winner voted as the best goalie in the NHL and the 2025 Hart Trophy winner as most valuable…
The Point · ISLANDERS (5-4-2) at PREDATORS (4-3-4) 8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, MSGSN2, SN+ Islanders projected lineup Simon Holmstrom -- Bo Horvat -- Kyle Palmieri Emil Heineman -- Brayden Schenn -- Victor Eklund Ondrej Palat -- Jean-Gabriel Pageau -- Anthony Duclair Casey Cizikas -- Mitchell…
The Point · There are 11 games on the NHL schedule for Tuesday, including two televised nationally in the United States. Here are five things to watch, along with the complete game schedule. Big Mack attack Macklin Celebrini can become the first skater for the San Jose Sharks with a…
The Point · Connor Hellebuyck is ready to roll. The newly acquired goaltender will make his starting debut for the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday in Dallas against the Stars, the team announced after the morning skate. "He's eager to go. He feels like he's ready to go," Devils coach Sheldon…
The Point · The Connor Hellebuyck saga ended last week with a trade to New Jersey. As the Devils set off on a three-game road trip, we now know Hellebuyck will get his first start right away on Tuesday night. But how will that go, given Hellebuyck's Monday practice was his first time being…
The Point · BLUE JACKETS (4-5-0) at FLYERS (3-7-3) 7 p.m. ET; CBJHN, CBJNHL, NBCSP, SNP Blue Jackets projected lineup Valeri Nichushkin -- Adam Fantilli -- Kent Johnson Matthew Knies -- Charlie Coyle -- Mathieu Olivier Sean Monahan -- Cole Sillinger -- Conor Garland Dmitri Voronkov -- Luca…
The Point · CANADIENS (6-3-2) at BLUES (5-5-1) 8 p.m. ET; BN+, STLNHL, TSN2, RDS Canadiens projected lineup Cole Caufield -- Oliver Kapanen -- Juraj Slafkovsky Alexandre Texier -- Phillip Danault -- Zachary Bolduc Chris Kreider -- Alex Newhook -- Josh Anderson Kirby Dach -- Jake Evans --…
The Point · BRUINS (9-2-1) at HURRICANES (9-2-2) 8 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN360 Bruins projected lineup JJ Peterka -- Pavel Zacha -- David Pastrnak Marat Khusnutdinov -- Fraser Minten -- Morgan Geekie Casey Mittelstadt -- Elias Lindholm -- James Hagens Tanner Jeannot -- Matthew Poitras -- Mark…
The Point · Ben Kindel is back on the ice with the Pittsburgh Penguins. His presence was a welcome sight for fans at Tuesday morning's practice after the 19-year-old centre collapsed on the team's flight back from Utah a week ago due to a vasovagal episode. Kindel skated on the team's…
The Point · Some Toronto Maple Leafs fans with good memories were well aware of veteran forward Nick Paul, for all the wrong reasons. As a member of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs, he scored both of his team's goals in a decisive Game 7 that…
The Point · Michal Postava appeared set up to fail, having to face superstars Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl and the explosive Edmonton Oilers in his first NHL start for the Detroit Red Wings.
The Point · The Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered another injury to their forward corps. Before the team took the ice for practice, the Penguins announced that Elmer Söderblom is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Fortunately, Pittsburgh won’t host the Utah Mammoth for a few…
