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Kings’ Inconsistency and Mediocrity Are Being Masked by an Anemic Pacific Division
Just over half of the 2025-26 season has been completed, and the Los Angeles Kings are sporting an 18-14-10 record with 46 points, good enough for the second wild card…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Panthers Lead League in Olympic Picks, but Bennett Snub Casts Shadow
With the 2026 Winter Olympic rosters officially released, the verdict is in: the road to gold in Milan runs through Sunrise. The Florida Panthers have tied their cross-state rivals, the…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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Red Wings’ Mixed Bag of Olympic Glory and Roster Disappointment
The 2026 Winter Olympics rosters have dropped, and if you’re a Detroit Red Wings fan, the news is a mixed bag of validation and head-scratching frustration. As the NHL prepares…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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7 Bruins Are Chasing Olympic Gold & Management Is Holding Their Breath
It has been a dozen years since we’ve seen the NHL’s best cross the ocean to compete on the Olympic stage. For a generation of players, the dream of representing…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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5 Anaheim Ducks Are Chasing Gold in 2026
The waiting game is finally over. With the official roster announcements for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina now public, we have a clear picture of who will be packing…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Canada Announces 2026 Women’s Olympics Roster
On Jan. 9, Team Canada announced their women’s ice hockey roster ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The women’s tournament is set to start in just under a month on…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Projected Lineups for Blues vs Mammoth – 01/09/26
The St. Louis Blues take on the Utah Mammoth at Delta Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (17-19-8) at MAMMOTH (21-20-3) 9 p.m. ET; KMOV-TV,…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Are Maple Leafs Better Off Keeping William Nylander — or Cashing Him In?
Nick Kypreos has never shied away from uncomfortable conversations in Toronto, and his recent comments on Real Kyper and Bourne reopened one of the most sensitive debates surrounding the Maple…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Blackhawks Grant Fresh Starts to Players in San Jose Sharks Deal
The Chicago Blackhawks announced on Jan. 8 that they made a trade with the San Jose Sharks: This looks like a “fresh start” trade for both teams. Trade Recap The…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Projected Lineups for Blue Jackets vs Golden Knights – 01/08/26
The Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUE JACKETS (18-17-7)…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Projected Lineups for Wild vs Kraken – 01/08/26
The Minnesota Wild take on the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. WILD (25-11-8) at KRAKEN (20-14-7) 10…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: Post-2026 World Junior Championship Edition
The 2026 World Junior Championship (WJC) has met its conclusion. With six Philadelphia Flyers prospects participating, eyes were all over their guys. Related: Flyers’ Top 10 Prospects: December 2025 Edition…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Maple Leafs’ Future Will Be Revealed This Season, No Matter the Ending
The beginning of 2026 has already been a roller coaster for the Toronto Maple Leafs. On Saturday, the Maples Leafs lost a game against the New York Islanders that they…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Canadiens Need to Find the Right Fit for Kaiden Guhle
The midway point of the NHL season has come and gone, and the Montreal Canadiens are sitting at seventh overall in the standings. This has surprised some and has led to general manager (GM) Kent Hughes declaring…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Did Marchand Say the Maple Leafs Are Better Without Marner?
In a recent interview before last night’s game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers, Brad Marchand was asked about re-signing with the Panthers last summer and his…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Projected Lineups for Senators vs Avalanche – 01/08/26
The Ottawa Senators take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. SENATORS (20-17-5) at AVALANCHE (31-4-7) 9 p.m. ET; KTVD, ALT,…
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Islanders Riding High Into Challenging 13-Day Road Trip
If you’re looking for a blueprint on how to start a road trip, decimating a division rival 9-0 is certainly one way to do it. The New York Islanders boarded…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Projected Lineups for Panthers vs Canadiens – 1/8/26
The Florida Panthers take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (22-17-3) at CANADIENS (24-13-6) 7 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2,…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:34 PM
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Hurricanes’ Goalie Miftakhov Discusses Return to North America, AHL Adjustment, and NHL Aspirations
After his first stint in North America with the Syracuse Crunch and the Orlando Solar Bears, Russian netminder Amir Miftakhov returned this summer, inking a one-year deal with the Carolina…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM
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15 Craziest Things Ever Thrown on the Ice
NHL fans cheer and they boo. They celebrate game-winning goals and they mock-chant opponents. They even have creative ways to suggest referees get glasses. But for a select few, it’s…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:36 PM
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Projected Lineups for Ducks vs Hurricanes – 1/8/26
The Anaheim Ducks take on the Carolina Hurricanes tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (21-19-3) at HURRICANES (26-14-3) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, Victory+,…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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World Juniors Are All About Development & Experience
The 2026 World Junior Championship has officially wrapped up play with Sweden taking gold, Czechia taking silver, and Canada taking bronze. It was a busy couple of weeks of hockey…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Slovakia Announces 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster
Slovakia has just announced its 25-man roster for the upcoming Olympic Games in Italy. With the NHL returning to the Olympics, the Slovaks will bring to the ice several players…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Minnesota Deserved to Host the 2026 World Junior Championship
It took nearly 20 years for the state of Minnesota to be given another chance to host a World Junior Championship, and they made sure not to disappoint. From the…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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Canadiens’ Danault Thriving in New Role During Second Habs Stint
Despite the reduced role relative to his top-line status during his first stint with the Montreal Canadiens, Phillip Danault is thriving.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:32 PM