NHL breakout tiers: Top players ready to level up in 2026-27 - ESPN
One thing became clear when compiling our NHL breakout tiers for the 2026-27 season: The future is extraordinarily bright.
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NHL Tonight: What to watch, stats, betting info for Thursday - ESPN
Each NHL team's season-opening game is staggered across the first handful of days of the campaign, and Thursday includes the first regular-season action for 10 clubs.
Sources: Blackhawks to sign Bowen Byram to 6-year, $75M extension - ESPN
The Chicago Blackhawks are signing defenseman Bowen Byram to a six-year, $75 million contract extension, sources told ESPN.
Blue Jackets' Werenski beats out Avalanche's Makar for NHL top defenceman honours
Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets won the Norris Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman, the league announced Tuesday.
Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski captures Norris Trophy - ESPN
Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets has won the Norris Trophy, given annually to the NHL's top all-around defenseman.
Fans laud Buffalo Sabres' breakthrough season after Game 7 - ESPN
BUFFALO, N.Y. — «Let's Go Buffalo» chants echoed around the arena following the conclusion of Game 7 as the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens shook hands following their Eastern Conference semifinals series Monday night.
Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference final with OT win over Sabres in Game 7
Alex Newhook scored his second Game 7-winning goal of the post-season, this time 11 minutes and 22 seconds into overtime in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night.
Goalie change, offensive outburst keep Buffalo Sabres alive - ESPN
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff said his players finally got going at the most crucial time, avoiding elimination against the Montreal Canadiens with an emphatic seven-goal rally for an 8-3 win in Game 6 on Saturday night.