NHL Power Rankings: Hurricanes leap to No. 1 and we’ve chosen Our Guys for each team
A few years ago, in November 2022, we here at Power Rankings HQ chose Our Guys. One per…
The 24 Wikipedia pages for NHL rivalries, ranked by their single wildest passage
I love a good hockey rivalry. The sport has been blessed by some absolute beauties over the years,…
Analyzing 2025-26 NHL teams by age, height, weight and nationality
Wednesday is the two-week mark of the 2025-26 NHL season, which means we have a pretty good sample…
Which NHL teams have the best front offices? Execs cast their votes
This article is part of our Rankings & Tiers series, an evaluation across sport about the key players,…
When can an NHL player say no to a fight? The strategy, etiquette behind the spectacle
It was Zdeno Chara’s night. On Feb. 24, 2022, Chara, playing for the New York Islanders, the franchise…
Ranking the best alternate jerseys released ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season
By Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Julian McKenzie Every season, we at The Athletic love it when teams get…
Rangers shut out again at home in loss to Capitals
The Rangers have yet to score a goal at home this season. There have been just two games…
New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer scores first goal
NEW YORK — Matthew Schaefer won’t soon forget his first NHL goal. The 18-year-old defenseman and top overall…
Bold NHL 2025-26 season predictions, from blockbuster trades to breakout players and more
Will Canucks captain Quinn Hughes be traded to the Flyers? Will the Panthers make their own blockbuster deal…
25 must-watch people in NHL in 2025-26: McDavid pushing boundaries, Crosby’s future and more
The chance for a rare Stanley Cup threepeat and a return to the biggest stage in sports at…