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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Journeyman goalie Matt Tomkins stellar for hometown Oilers in 7th NHL start
Matt Tomkins's hockey journey started in the Edmonton suburb of Sherwood Park. Along the way, he tended goal at Ohio State, played for teams such as the Indy Fuel and Rockford IceHogs in the minors, and Frolunda and Farjestads BK in Sweden, and became Canada's starter at the 2022 Olympics in the Beijing bubble when the NHL pulled out at the last minute.
Nikita Kucherov reportedly tells Lightning he won't re-sign and requests trade
Reigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.
Judging NHL overreactions at the one-month point of 2026-27 - ESPN
The first month of the NHL season should not be ignored, dismissed or hand-waved away.
NHL Tonight: Game previews, stats, betting info for Friday - ESPN
It's a typically light Friday schedule in the NHL, but both games are well worth the watch (for different reasons).
Connor McDavid is off to a historic start. Could some of Gretzky's records fall this season?
Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid is known for his blistering speed — and so far this year he's also flying up the stats leaderboard at a pace not seen since the days of Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux.
NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest shock of 2026-27 - ESPN
A bit over two weeks into the 2026-27 NHL season, teams are approaching the 10-game point.
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: