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The Point · BRIGHTON – The Boston Bruins’ biggest move on July 1 has turned into a “nice surprise” for the black and gold through 14 games. The Bruins acquired Will Borgen from the Rangers for a second- and a conditional third-round pick on July 1, just hours after the Bruins traded Joonas…
The Point · The Presidents’ Trophy goes to the team that finishes the season with the most points. While the honor remains an impressive achievement, fans don’t necessarily look forward to receiving it. That's because since the award was first handed out in the 1985-86 season, its winners…
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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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…
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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 · 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 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 · 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 last time the Detroit Red Wings won the Stanley Cup, Mike Babcock was the head coach and Todd McLellan was one of his assistants. They’ve both taken divergent paths since then, one enduring a much bumpier and more controversial ride than the other. While there’s been…
The Point · Although 5-on-5 play is the most important factor in NHL success, special teams can make or break a season. If your penalty kill can't hold off your opponents, or your power play fails to score and kills your momentum, games can quickly get out of a team's control. With the…
The Point · The Boston Bruins are back on the road, and the top spot in the NHL is up for grabs. The Bruins take an eight-game point streak with them to North Carolina as they open the season series against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Bruins went 1-1-1 against the Hurricanes last season,…
The Point · Oct. 28th: In a particularly vague announcement, head coach Mike Babcock shared that the Oilers have placed Hyman on the injured reserve with a “stiff neck”, per Sportsnet’s Eric Francis. Babcock did not provide a firm recovery timeline, though Hyman will be eligible to return…
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. Monday night featured a small three-game slate headlined by the Toronto Maple Leafs' final trip to the Saddledome as they took on…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings come back to Little Caesars Arena after a week and a half long road trip on the west coast holding five of a possible eight points after their shootout victory over the Edmonton Oilers led by former Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock Monday night. Rookie…
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source If the Maple Leafs thought the back end of their Alberta trip would be an easy exit, they were sorely mistaken. A painful 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames, which could cost them top-flight winger Kirill Marchenko,…
The Point · EDMONTON — If you came away with anything from the Edmonton Oilers’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Detroit Red Wings Monday night, it was that the young guys looked pretty good. The only problem was, the young guy who looked the best was 24-year-old Michal Postava, the goaltender…
The Point · EDMONTON -- Michal Postava made 25 saves and stopped all three attempts in the shootout for his first career NHL victory, and the Detroit Red Wings rallied for a 4-3 win against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place on Monday. It was the first NHL start and second NHL game for…
The Point · Lucas Raymond scored the shootout winner and had a pair of assists in regulation time as the Detroit Red Wings posted a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday. Viktor Arvidsson, Emmitt Finnie and Dylan Larkin scored in regulation for the Red Wings (5-4-3) who went 2-1-1…
The Point · The Detroit Red Wings concluded their four game west coast trip with a matchup against former head coach Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers, winning 4-3 in the shootout behind rookie netminder Michal Postava in his first NHL start. Postava and the Red Wings defense, facing…
The Point · Michal Postava stepped up huge in the shootout in his first NHL start Monday and the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 at Rogers Place.
The Point · Zach Hyman could be staring down another injury absence. The Edmonton Oilers forward left Monday's game against the Detroit Red Wings early in the second period after taking a hard hit into the boards from Andreas Englund. Hyman hit his head hard on the glass and appeared…
The Point · Michal Postava’s first NHL start will come with the added challenge of facing the league’s hottest scorers. Coach Todd McLellan announced this morning that Postava will be in the net tonight when the Red Wings complete their four-game road trip with a 9:30 p.m. game against the…
The Point · Watch the full episode of the Big Show here Here's what former NHL player Drew Shore, Michael Traikos and Ryan Kennedy discussed in this episode: 0:00: How do you think Connor Hellebuyck will work out for the New Jersey Devils? 2:15: Does having Hellebuyck make the New Jersey…
The Point · The NHL season is nearly one month old and the injury bug has already made its way around most of the league's 32 teams. Whether it's short or long-term, it can be difficult to keep track of all the players who will be in and out of your favorite team's lineup on any given night.
The Point · 9:30 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN+, DSN Red Wings projected lineup Alex DeBrincat -- Emmitt Finnie -- Viktor Arvidsson Michael Brandsegg-Nygard -- Dylan Larkin -- Lucas Raymond Michael Rasmussen -- Andrew Copp -- J.T. Compher Carter Mazur -- Nate Danielson -- Keegan Kolesar Ben Chiarot --…
The Point · Recalled from Grand Rapids last week, Postava will face the Edmonton Oilers tonight.
The Point · See more Toronto Sun on Google — save as a Preferred Source William Nylander wanted to bring things full circle on Monday night in Calgary. In the city he was born and the Saddledome, where he was brought as a baby to watch father Michael’s last full season as a Flame, Nylander…
The Point · Oct 24, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) controls the pucks during the warmup period against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn Images The Detroit Red Wings, heading into the final game of…
The Point · The fantasy hockey season is well underway and it's time to recap which players are heating up and who has performed well below expectations. After the Philadelphia Flyers' rough start, two youngsters in Matvei Michkov and Porter Martone have strung together some solid…
