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Predictions for every team's finish: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Some fans will wait to watch all the games this season. Readers of this story won't need to!
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Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania
Here's what you need to know for the matchups this evening, plus stat leaders and more.
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Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
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Drama on Opening Night
Fraser Minten, JJ Peterka put Bruins up 2-0 in 54 seconds
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Gustav Forsling nets OT winner with 4.3 seconds left for Panthers
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Deals getting done
Who comes out ahead in Marchenko-Knies trade? Grading the Leafs, Blue Jackets
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Honoring a legend
Remembering Barry Melrose
The legacy Barry Melrose leaves behind
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Best NHL fashion from opening night arrivals
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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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Fantasy Hockey
Ultimate draft board: How the first 20 picks should play out
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Cheat sheet: The names you need to know
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- 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
- Arizona State hockey coach put on leave amid inquiry into workout collapse
- Canes lift banner, Panthers win 'playoff-style' opener in OT
- 🏒 Stanley Cup contender tiers: Who are the top challengers?
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Predictions for every NHL team in 2026-27: Playoffs, milestones, more
We're not saying all of these will come true ... but a lot of them just might!
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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.
