1+ mon, 3+ week ago (369+ words) It has been a while since NHL fans were treated to some thrilling on-ice action. After months of anticipation, occasionally interspersed by jaw-dropping contract extensions, the community is bracing itself for the 2025-26 season. You would not want to miss a second of it, and we have got you covered. The season opens with the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, battling it out with the Chicago Blackhawks on home ice at the Amerant Bank Arena. As the Panthers aim to three-peat the incredible championship feat, let's take a look at the team's key injuries before the season's first game. " Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) October 7, 2025 First, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk'will be absent when the puck drops against the Blackhawks. According to sources, Barkov will be sidelined for the next seven to nine months as he recuperates from surgery for his…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) How do the Edmonton Oilers feel about the Connor McDavid contract extension situation? Yes, the Oilers fanbase will witness McDavid's brilliance on ice for a few more years; still, the extension could be a ticking time bomb: McDavid could be open to exploring other destinations if Edmonton doesn't up its game soon. The #Oilers will open the 2025-26 season with a Battle of Alberta at @RogersPlace. " Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 8, 2025 Moreover, there are plenty of options available for NHL fans worldwide. For instance, every game can be streamed on NHL TV on DAZN in the United Kingdom. If you are in Sweden, cheering for your favorite Swedish players in the league, you can stream every game on ViaPlay. Moreover, Zach Hyman is still on the LTIR as he recovers from surgery to fix a broken wrist sustained during the Western Conference…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) [Wayne Gretzky spotted attending Maple Leafs vs. Panthers showdown [Image: Imagn]]Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, his daughter Paulina and her husband Dustin Johnson, were joined by former NHLer Tie Domi for Game 3. Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, dubbed "The Great One," was in the VIP box at Amerant Bank Arena for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. Gretzky, his daughter Paulina, and her husband, pro golfer Dustin Johnson, were present for the game. Johnson was sporting a Florida jersey and Paulina wore a Panthers jacket in a show of support for their adopted home state, where they reside for much of the year. Paulina also posted various selfies and couple shots of her and Johnson from around the arena. In one of them, the jumbotron shows the score as the Maple…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (404+ words) [Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet looks on from the bench against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Rogers Arena.]Wayne Gretzky's son Ty congratulated Rick Tocchet for becoming the next Philadelphia Flyers head coach. The Philadelphia Flyers announced the signing of Rick Tocchet as their 25th head coach on Wednesday, May 14. Tocchet, who is the Jack Adams Trophy holder for best NHL coach, had parted ways with the Vancouver Canucks earlier this month. Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky's son Ty posted a congratulatory message for Tocchet on Instagram. Tocchet and Gretzky had worked together when both were involved with the now-defunct Phoenix Coyotes franchise in the early 2000s. On Wednesday, Ty reposted a message from the Instagram account of "Hockey Forever," adding his own two-word caption. "Let's go," Ty wrote in the caption, tagging Tocchet's Instagram handle. Tocchet replaced…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (429+ words) [Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) carries the puck against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game five of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena.]Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and coach Craig Berube recapped a difficult Game 5 loss during their post-game media interactions. The Toronto Maple Leafs officially have their backs against the wall, having lost Game 5 against the Florida Panthers. The Panthers dominated the Maple Leafs, winning by a 6-1 final score and seizing a 3-2 series advantage. The Maple Leafs'had won the opening pair of games in the series, but the script has since been flipped. While being interviewed by media members after Wednesday's game, Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews, who has yet to score in the series, said that the entire club needs to look in the mirror, including himself. "There's nothing…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (441+ words) [Florida Panthers forward Eetu Luostarinen (27) celebrates scoring with forward Anton Lundell (15) and forward Tomas Nosek (92) against Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) in game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.]We look at the three Carolina Hurricanes players who failed in their Game 1 loss to the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are matched up against one another in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years, and it's the Hurricanes who are hoping for a better result than the four-game sweep they suffered against the Panthers in 2023. However, the Panthers are now off and running in the series thanks to their 5-2 victory at Lenovo Center in Game 1 on Tuesday night. The Panthers took a quick two-goal lead in the opening 20 minutes thanks…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (440+ words) [Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) in the second period against the Dallas Stars during game one of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.]Stuart Skinner opens up about the emotional highs and lows of playoff hockey after the Oilers' tough Game 1 loss to the Dallas Stars. After the loss, goaltender Skinner didn't hide how he felt. He admitted that the pressure of the playoffs can be both motivating and mentally draining. Skinner has always been open about the mental side of hockey, and this moment was no different. He described the playoff grind as a "love-hate relationship" because it means so much. Skinner opened up about the emotional rollercoaster that comes with playoff hockey. For him, the pressure isn't just about stopping pucks; it's about carrying the weight of a lifelong dream. And…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) [Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) shoots the puck as Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) defends in the second period in game one of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena.]Hurricanes Andrei Svechnikov peaked at the right time, leading Carolina's postseason surge with 8 goals. HC Rod Brind'Amour agreed with what fans are seeing. The Washington Capitals had no answers for the Carolina Hurricanes" relentless attack. After knocking out Montreal in five games, Washington only scored seven goals in the second round as the Hurricanes buzzed past them in five. Backed by solid goaltending from Frederik Andersen and big plays from Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov, the Canes punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Final with a 3-1 win in Game 5. But the spotlight belonged to Svechnikov. Svechnikov has always had the tools'size, speed,…...

6+ mon, 6+ day ago (427+ words) [Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) punches Dallas Stars center Mikael Granlund (64) in the first period for game two of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.]NHL insiders Paul Bissonnette and Chris Pronger's take on Darnell Nurse's slash on Roope Hintz has drawn the ire of hockey fans. NHL insiders and fans have engaged in a spirited debate over the referees' controversial decision to assess Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse a minor penalty for slashing Dallas Stars center Roope Hintz. Former NHL player and "Spittin' Chiclets" podcast co-host Paul Bissonnette had his own take on the call. His assessment was echoed by NHL Hall of Famer Chris Pronger as well. Pronger replied to Bissonnette's post, expressing his agreement and support. His reaction also sparked a heated debate on the microblogging platform, with other users criticizing…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago (416+ words) [Edmonton Oilers defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) in action against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first period at Wells Fargo Center.]Edmonton Oilers Head Coach Kris Knoblauch shared an update about injured defenseman Mattias Ekholm. Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch has a timely update on injured defenseman Mattias Ekholm. Edmonton fans had been hoping the blueliner could feature in the playoffs if the Oilers advanced to the Western Conference Finals. Speaking to reporters on Friday, May 16, Knoblauch revealed that top defenseman Mattias Ekholm is currently day-to-day. "He is day-to-day and I'm not anticipating him being ready for game one or two, but we're optimistic that maybe sometime in this third round, he will join us," Knoblauch said. Ekholm hasn't played for the Oilers since returning to the ice after a seven-game injury layoff on April 11. He has only featured once for…...