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Danault plants seeds for playoff success in Montreal

In his second run as a member of the Montreal Canadiens, Phillip Danault reflects on team success this season and the hobby that keeps him grounded.

Chris LomonApr 9, 2026 • 3 min read

Player Features

Zucker brings veteran leadership to Sabres squad eyeing postseason

Now in his 14th NHL season, Jason Zucker brings leadership to a Buffalo Sabres squad that’s heating up and making headlines.

Chris LomonApr 2, 2026 • 4 min read

Player Features

International momentum continues to build as players look ahead to World Cup of Hockey 2028

The 2028 tournament will follow as part of a progression of international events that began a year ago with the wildly successful 4 Nations Face-Off.

Scott BurnsideMar 27, 2026 • 9 min read

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Islanders' Matthew Schaefer ties Brian Leetch's NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.

The Canadian PressApr 10, 2026 • 2 min read

Cole Caufield becomes the 1st Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season since 1990

Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.

The Canadian PressApr 10, 2026 • 1 min read

NHL goal king Alex Ovechkin to decide playing future after season

Alex Ovechkin sat on the bench joking with teammates as the Zamboni made a final few passes.

The Canadian PressApr 9, 2026 • 4 min read

Ron Francis, Kraken president of hockey operations, stepping down at end of the season

Ron Francis will step down as president of hockey operations at the end of the season, the Seattle Kraken announced Wednesday.

The Canadian PressApr 8, 2026 • 2 min read

Bruins sign Boston College forward and Beanpot star James Hagens to 3-year deal

The Bruins have signed former Boston College forward and reigning Beanpot MVP James Hagens to a three-year deal with an annual cap hit of $975,000.

The Canadian PressApr 8, 2026 • 1 min read

New York Islanders plan to move their AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario

The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season, the franchise announced on Thursday.

The Canadian PressMar 19, 2026 • 1 min read

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews undergoes knee surgery

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday in New York, the NHL team said.

The Canadian PressMar 19, 2026 • 1 min read

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl out for the rest of the regular season because of injury

Leon Draisaitl is expected to miss the rest of the NHL regular season because of a lower-body injury, the Edmonton Oilers said Tuesday, leaving the back-to-back defending Western Conference champions left to try to hold on to a playoff spot without one of the best hockey players in the world.

The Canadian PressMar 17, 2026 • 2 min read

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