In simulations where Utah misses the playoffs, Winnipeg makes it 62% of the time -- but in those where Utah makes it, the ...

Sullivan pointed out that with the NHL’s points system, where teams get two points for a win, and one for an overtime or ...

For decades, hockey fights have been scrutinized, particularly for safety concerns. It’s a valid point: are they worth long-term injury, or potentially even worse? But that’s not the angle I’m going ...

Sometimes a team needs something to rally around to spur it on during a long season. The Carolina Hurricanes were a good team and firmly in the playoff hunt three weeks ago, but now they have a mantra ...

The NHL is on pace to exceed last season's 297 fights. It's not just the heavyweights. Even the skill players are dropping ...

BostonBruins.com - With a number of injuries on the blueline for the Bruins, fans have been quickly introduced to former Boston University standout Charlie McAvoy, who has logged major minutes in ...

It's been five years since the Devils played in a regular-season game as meaningful as the contest Thursday night when they host the New York Rangers. Of course, any game against your biggest rival ...

Some teams fight for a playoff spot every year. Others spend a long time trying to get back. The four major American sports ...

Let’s check the vibes around the strongest contenders, surprise teams shaking up the picture and disappointments on the playoff bubble.

Connor Hellebuyck and Stuart Skinner have opposite impacts on their teams. Matt Blewett and Brad Penner / Imagn Images In hockey, almost nothing matters more than goaltending. The problem: Almost ...

Despite a horrendous start to the season, a recent hot stretch of play has the Calgary Flames back in the playoff picture.