Of all the hockey players on the ice, the goaltender is probably the one who is least associated with the number on the back of their jersey. That’s because there are plenty of other visual markers to ...

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and ...

Welcome to The Athletic’s 2025-26 edition of the team season previews, a deep dive into what to expect from each team for the upcoming season by Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman, and Dom Luszczyszyn.

The last two Stanley Cup Finals have had a familiar look, with the Florida Panthers downing the Edmonton Oilers both times. Are we looking at a third consecutive meeting and a three-peat for the ...

Note: This article originally appeared on the website of the NHL Players' Association. NHL.com is reproducing the article with the NHLPA's permission. Long before the Player Orientation Program became ...

Erik Johnson announced his retirement from the NHL on Wednesday after 17 seasons. The 37-year-old defenseman had five points (two goals, three assists) in 36 games for the Colorado Avalanche and ...

The 2025-26 NHL season is packed with marquee events and international action to keep fans and bettors engaged from the opening puck drop through the offseason. An NHL return to the 2026 Olympics in ...

The 2025 NHL season is drawing near, which means the pro hockey rumor mill is coming alive, with reports of potential trades and updates on players who may or may not be moved. Dougie Hamilton in New ...

Now that the preseason is officially underway, the start of the 2025-26 NHL regular season is just around the corner. Whether your expectation for your team is a Stanley Cup or just to see some sort ...

The Nashville Predators claimed Tyson Jost off NHL waivers on Wednesday. Jost, 27, leaves the Carolina Hurricanes after one season. He recorded four goals and nine points in 39 games last year while ...

The NHL’s biggest star is staying with the Oilers. Edmonton signed Connor McDavid to a two-year contract extension with an AAV of $12.5 million, the Oilers announced. McDavid has spent his entire ...

The Minnesota Wild locked down Kirill Kaprizov on a historic contract extension Tuesday, tying him to the organization for eight more years at a massive annual average value of $17 million. It's a ...