
Kucherov Secures Second Hart Trophy as NHL MVP
Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning captured his second Hart Trophy, cementing a career‑defining season that left teammates and rivals alike in awe.
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Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning captured his second Hart Trophy, cementing a career‑defining season that left teammates and rivals alike in awe.

The Minnesota Wild are weighing a move that could reshape their forward lines, but the cost may outweigh the benefits.

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded the 2025‑26 Vezina Trophy, marking his second career win, as police and a K‑9 unit surprised him with the honor.

The Avalanche's first move, the Lightning's trade for Pridham, and the Maple Leafs' front-office addition set the stage for a busy trade season, with teams eyeing RFA defensemen and UFA forwards.

Montreal’s comeback from an 8‑3 deficit, Jakub Dobes’ stellar play and a perfect 6‑0 record after losses highlight a rapid rebuild that has thrust the Canadiens into the NHL’s semifinal round.

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.

Manon Rhéaume, the first woman to play in an NHL preseason game, will lead Detroit’s Professional Women’s Hockey League expansion team, bringing decades of playing and management experience to a new era of women’s hockey.

A deep look at the NFL stars whose fantasy values may be inflated as team dynamics shift heading into the 2026 season.