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The New York Rangers have secured the 26th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, a asset that could fill a critical center vacancy. With a deep pool of prospects ranging from Slovak standout Tomáš Chrenko to physical forward Maddox Dagenais, the club’s next move will hinge on scouting nuance and positional need.
The Athletic’s prospects writers project the opening selections of the 2026 NHL Draft, noting the impact of a penalty on the Vegas Golden Knights and the ripple effects of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
In a thrilling Game 7, the Montreal Canadiens edged the Buffalo Sabres 3‑2 in overtime, with Alex Newhook delivering the winning goal. The win marks the team’s 17th Game 7 victory in franchise history and sets up a showdown with the Carolina Hurricanes.
Anders Lee, captain of the New York Islanders, continues to honor his late friend Fenov Pierre-Louis by awarding scholarships to high school seniors who assist cancer patients, a program that has grown since 2018.
China has met its goal of engaging 300 million people in winter sports, and Alex Ovechkin sees a bright future for hockey among the nation’s younger generation.
The Wild announced a new developmental alliance with the Jacksonville Icemen, set to begin in the 2026-27 season, to enhance prospects' growth and extend the franchise’s reach in Florida.
In a Game 7 that swung back and forth, the Montreal Canadiens secured a 3‑2 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, propelled by Alex Newhook’s second career Game 7 winner. The win sends the Canadiens into the Eastern Conference finals against a well‑rested Carolina Hurricanes squad.
In a dramatic Game 7 overtime, Alex Newhook delivered the winning goal for Montreal, sending the Canadiens to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals.
The latest ECHL playoff rounds deliver dramatic series, standout player stats and a looming Game 7 in the Central Division Finals.
In a thrilling Game 7, the Montreal Canadiens survived a late rally from the Buffalo Sabres to win 3‑2 in overtime, with Alex Newhook delivering the decisive strike. The win sends the Canadiens to face a rested Carolina Hurricanes squad in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Sabres’ surprising resurgence ends after a seven‑game streak of Game 7 defeats.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in overtime during Game 7 of their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal, and the team will now face the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. Meanwhile, the Professional Women's Hockey League announced its expansion to San Jose, California, and Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery, casting uncertainty over his availability.
The Minnesota Wild have announced a multi-year affiliation with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, adding a new developmental tier ahead of the 2026-27 season.
A 3‑2 overtime loss to Montreal sealed the Buffalo Sabres' season, but the team's remarkable rise from the bottom of the league to the Atlantic Division title will linger long after the final buzzer.
In a Game 7 overtime showdown, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Buffalo Sabres 3-2, propelled by Alex Newhook’s winner and stellar goaltending from Jakub Dobeš, advancing to face the Carolina Hurricanes.
A late surge by the Buffalo Sabres ties the series‑deciding game and sets up a showdown with the Hurricanes.
Amazon Prime's new series Off Campus adapts Elle Kennedy's book franchise, following Hannah Wells and Garret Graham as they fake‑date to attract Justin, while exploring safety, consent and found family.
In a dramatic Game 7, the Buffalo Sabres rallied from a two‑goal hole to tie the contest, with Rasmus Dahlin’s 6:27 third‑period goal sending the game to overtime. The victory sets up a clash with the Carolina Hurricanes, who enter the series fresh after sweeping two rounds.
Jordan Spence’s breakout season with the Ottawa Senators has positioned him for a lucrative restricted free‑agent contract, as the team evaluates health, roster moves and the NHL’s evolving salary cap.
Trailing 2-0 in the Calder Cup finals, the Griffins lean on past success and a professional mindset to turn the series around.
Finland routed the United States, Switzerland stunned Germany with a shorthanded strike, Canada cruised past Denmark, and Czechia edged Sweden after building an early lead.
Filip Gustavsson will undergo hip surgery this offseason, entering the first year of a five‑year, $34 million contract extension with the Minnesota Wild.
The PWHL is set to choose San José as its fourth expansion market, joining the NHL’s Sharks and adding to a league that has recently added franchises in Detroit and Hamilton, Ontario, while exploring new conference structures.
The Hurricanes will open the 2026 Eastern Conference Final on May 21 at Lenovo Center, facing either Montreal or Buffalo after sweeping their first two rounds. The series promises a historic rivalry renewed.
Two Utah Mammoth standouts, forward Tij Iginla and defenseman Tomas Lavoie, are set to compete in the Memorial Cup, hoping to translate their early professional promise into championship success.