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NHL Tonight: What to watch as 10 more teams make their season debuts
Here's what you need to know for the matchups this evening, plus stat leaders and more.
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Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets
The two clubs swapped high-powered wings on the eve of opening night. Here's how each team did.
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Hockey is back!
After a shocking offseason, the Flyers fight regression
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Predictions for every team's finish: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
NHL Scoreboard
Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
Honoring a legend
Remembering Barry Melrose
The legacy Barry Melrose leaves behind
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Fantasy Hockey
October preview: The need-to-know schedule hack to set your fantasy hockey lineup
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Betting on the NHL
Betting guide: The one bet to make on every NHL team this season
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- Sabres sign defenseman Crevier to a 4-year, $16M extension
- Report: Rangers backup goalie Korpisalo week-to-week
- Avs close door on coaching questions, signing Bednar through 2030-31
- Knights sign franchise staple Karlsson to 2-year, $13.5M deal
- Stars sign backup goalie DeSmith to 2-year, $5M extension
- No. 1 overall pick McKenna, 18, makes NHL debut in Maple Leafs' loss
- 👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teams
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NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.
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2026-27 NHL picks: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Canes repeat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.
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Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Top teams, players, storylines for 2026-27
Miss anything since the end of June? Miss EVERYTHING since then? Get caught up here.
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NHL rookie watch list: The next wave of young hockey superstars
These are the top first-year players to monitor for 2026-27. Who will break out first?
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NHL superstar poll: Rule changes, Texas expansion, fan culture
We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.
