2026 NHL playoff pressure rankings: Which teams can’t afford to lose?
It’s the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressure is intense. But pressure comes in different forms for different…
Lambert, Yager, Copley, Kraws – Pro Hockey Rumors
Two of the Winnipeg Jets’ best forward prospects will continue their season in the Calder Cup playoffs. The…
Edmonton is unlikely to lose vs. Vancouver in the NHL finale Thursday
The NHL’s regular-season comes to a close Thursday night with six games, and the final two matchups for…
Top 20 drafted NHL goalie prospects ranking: Jacob Fowler leads Wheeler’s 2026 list
Welcome to the first 2026 edition of my drafted NHL prospect rankings at The Athletic. This ranking of…
Vancouver takes on Los Angeles following overtime victory
Los Angeles Kings (35-26-19, in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (24-48-8, in the Pacific Division) Vancouver, British…
How to measure success in the Calgary Flames rebuild
One of the many reasons teardown rebuilds are (mostly) unpopular with both fans and management is that the…
Every NHL team’s MVP and most disappointing player in the 2025-26 regular season
The NHL regular season is almost in the books, and every team from the top to the bottom…
Which NHL prospect in each team’s pipeline had the most promising season?
It’s what every NHL organization wants to see in its prospect pipeline: the player who shows promise that…
NHL Game Preview: Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks with Line Combinations | 03/28/2026
Vancouver Canucks (36-14-9, 81 pts) at Calgary Flames (18-34-7, 43 pts)Venue: Scotiabank SaddledomeDate: Saturday, March 28thTime: 10:00 pm…
What we got right, and wrong, in our NHL bold predictions. Revisiting one for all 32 teams
We can admit it. We were wrong. Well, mostly wrong. When The Athletic first asked its NHL staff…
NHL Game Preview: Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames with Line Combinations 03/24/2026
AP Photo/Caroline Brehman Los Angeles Kings (28-25-17, 73 pts) at Calgary Flames (29-34-7, 65 pts) Venue: Scotiabank SaddledomeDate:…
NHL weekend rankings: Which playoff bubble teams are facing the most pressure?
It’s mid-March, the Olympic break and trade deadline are in the rear-view mirror, and the stretch run to…