Schaefer had two goals in a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Schaefer, who turned 18 on Sept. 5, became the ...

The NHL and conservation non-profit Ducks Unlimited Canada are teaming up to tell stories of current and former NHL players and how access to community ponds and the outdoors helped shape their love ...

Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby and Anze Kopitar are players to watch in 2025-26. (Illustration: Demetrius Robinson / The Athletic, with photos by Steph Chambers / Getty Images and Stephen R. Sylvanie / ...

Longtime Detroit Red Wings analyst Mickey Redmond decided to give the “smelling salts” a shot while calling last night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning from ice level. Professional athletes ...

The next generation of advanced statistics is here, with the redesigned NHL EDGE platform bringing fans closer to the game than ever before. Explore the all-new NHL EDGE zone maps, infographics, data ...

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Auston Matthews clears $20 million once again, but the Maple Leafs star is set to lose his hockey earnings crown soon—which might actually be a good sign for a sport still waiting for a financial ...

Here is the full National Hockey League schedule for Oct. 12 and how to watch all the games. Or see our sortable NHL schedule to filter by team or division. All times Eastern and accurate as of ...

Watch NHL games all season long with ESPN+ Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters and more. Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you ...

A Quinn Hughes blockbuster trade and a Zach Benson breakout are just two of our staff's bold predictions for the 2025-26 season. Bob Frid / Imagn Images and John Russell / NHLI via Getty Images Will ...