Why they could win: The Panthers have more depth and experience than any team in the NHL. They play a physical brand of hockey that translates to playoff success, and whether they are outmatched in skill or not, they'll outwork their opponents until they win. They have the true makings of a modern-day dynasty.

The Boston Bruins might lament their measly one Stanley Cup this century (we should all be so lucky), but they have dominated the 2000s by most measurements.

Toronto Maple Leafs star winger William Nylander opened up about his feelings regarding the disappointing end to his team’s season during the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Florida Panthers made an addition to their roster on Friday, adding forward Luke Kunin on a one-year contract.

If there’s one thing that’s for certain, it’s that Edmonton Oilers fans have extremely high expectations. That is often the case for any fan base in professional sports, particularly when it comes to any Canadian market in the NHL.

Sidney Crosby remains a shining star in the NHL, and a former teammate, a Stanley Cup champion who now plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning, offered an insightful reflection on the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins captain.

Winning important face-offs, leading rushes up the ice, and setting up teammates are the hallmarks of an elite center. NHL Network producers and analysts on Wednesday revealed their list of top 20 centers in the League right now in the fifth of a nine-part series. Here is the list:

Two weeks ago, we asked you to dream of the NHL’s 30 best players in the Year 2030. In part two of the series, we’re taking the future a step further. This time, the fates of the league’s 32 franchises are on display.

A former teammate of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals is reportedly trending towards signing a prove-it contract with the organization.

No team with such a top-heavy roster as the 2025-26 Edmonton Oilers has won the Stanley Cup in the NHL’s salary cap era.

The Stanley Cup returned to Barkov City. For a second straight year Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov was able to take the trophy home to Tampere, Finland. And, he says, the experience is very different the second time around.

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek made franchise history as the first netminder since Martin Brodeur to record 30 wins in a season. That year, he played 52 games, finishing with a 33–11 record and a .