If I didn't know any better, it would be easy to assume the Buffalo Sabres are allergic to the playoffs. Without going into the sordid, grotesque details of what their non-playoff spell has ...

It's rare, but not unique to see a star choose to be a lesser name on an loaded roster for a shot at a title. Sometimes it ...

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Noah Östlund's offensive work has been clear, but his defense is worthy of praise as well. Jeff Curry / Imagn Images The Buffalo Sabres woke up on the first day of 2026 in a wild-card spot after a ...

Ten former NHL players who will be representing their countries at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

There were two big trades on Dec. 11, with the Minnesota Wild acquiring defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks, ...

NHL.com's weekly Over the Boards mailbag is in full swing this season. Every week, senior writer Dan Rosen sifts through your questions sent to him on X and answers them. To participate in future ...

From historic rematches, to quarterbacks from the same draft classes, to a mentor vs. his protégé, here’s what would make the ...

In overtime, with Rantanen serving a holding penalty, Toffoli, stationed near the top of the slot, one-timed a pass from William Eklund past Stars goalie Casey DeSmith for his 13th goal of the season ...

Eagles star Saquon Barkley had plenty to say about 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey as the two prepare to meet in the wild-card ...

It’s anticipating this wonderful celebration of our game on all the levels and with our families and with our friends and new fans and our fans.’ ...

At the start of this decade, the Philadelphia Flyers were a model of consistency when it came to making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Other than a five-year skid from 1990-94, the Flyers never missed the ...