Stanley Cup Final ratings drop from '24, lower than 4 Nations - ESPN
U.S. television ratings for the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers declined from their first matchup a year ago.
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Connor McDavid's 3-point first period propels Oilers past Kings 4-1
Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists in the dynamic first period of his four-point night, propelling the Edmonton Oilers to a 4-1 victory over the winless Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
NHL Tonight: What to watch, stats, betting info for Friday - ESPN
The 2026-27 NHL season is not yet a week old, but it's been a bit of a roller-coaster ride:
A new NHL season starts today — here's a catch-up on Canada's teams
The 2026-27 NHL season begins today with five games, including an oddly timed 5 p.m. ET opener between the Tkachuk-fuelled Florida Panthers and the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, plus a pair of all-Canadian matchups as Montreal visits Toronto at 7 p.m. ET and Edmonton hosts Vancouver at 10 p.m. ET.
Ovechkin retirement watch among 5 NHL storylines as season gets underway
The NHL's record goalscorer Alexander Ovechkin signed a one-year contract to stay with the Washington Capitals this season, which some fans predict may be his last.
NHL-Five storylines to watch as the new season gets underway
NEW YORK, Sept 25 : Five storylines to watch when the NHL season kicks off on Tuesday:
Mark Messier 'horrified' by Oilers' hire of coach Mike Babcock - ESPN
Former NHL star Mark Messier, who had a Hall of Fame career with the Edmonton Oilers, said he's «horrified» by the team's hiring of controversial coach Mike Babcock.
The NHL is back — here's what's new
With training camps beginning today, players hitting the ice for practice tomorrow and the first exhibition games set for this Saturday, the NHL is embarking on a less-than-two-week sprint to opening night on Sept. 29.
Full list of every ESPYS 2026 award winner - ESPN
The 2026 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrated the greatest athletes and moments in sports Wednesday. Here's a look at the award winners.