And yet, the action backing the Panthers remains robust. ESPN BET reports its highest share of Stanley Cup bets (17.1%) and handle (21.4%) backing the Cats, with BetMGM reporting 13.8% of handle, ...

Matthew Schaefer hasn’t played a non-preseason hockey game since December 2024. But the New York Islanders should be confident that the 18-year-old can provide an immediate spark to their blue line.

Sign up here to get it every weekday morning.🏒 The NHL is back The NHL returns to action tonight, as the puck drops on the league's 109th season. Preseason title favorites: Edmonton and Vegas open as ...

After a long summer, we’ve finally arrived at the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. The two-time defending champion Florida Panthers will host the Chicago Blackhawks to kick off a three-game slate on ...

The back-to-back runner-up Edmonton Oilers return with the league’s most dynamic duo, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. They tied for the top spot among postseason scorers, each totaling an ...

The Edmonton Oilers will need to win the Stanley Cup within the next three seasons to keep superstar captain Connor McDavid around for the long term.

Here are all 32 NHL teams ranked — in tiers! — from least to most watchable for the 2025-26 season.

Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers have unveiled new their Cup rings, rubbing a little bit of salt in the Leafs' wounds with the message written inside. The Florida Panthers are entering the ...

During an offseason availability, Hedman joked, “They’re not going to win three in a row” as he walked past Florida star Sam Reinhart, but who’s betting against a team that has won 11 of 12 playoff ...

Mikko Rantanen, Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews during the 2024-25 NHL season. Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic; Michael Reaves, Carmen Mandato / Getty Images; Bob Frid / Imagn Images By Sean ...

As the Florida Panthers attempt a rare three-peat, here are the rankings of the 25 teams that won Stanley Cups titles in the 21st century.

Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) blocks a shot on goal by Nashville Predators forward Daniel Carr (26) during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, ...