ESPN’s NHL studio show, “The Point,” will premiere Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN+, ahead of ESPN’s season-opening tripleheader, and will be presented weekly this fall on ESPN2 and ESPN+. The ESPN Opening Night Tripleheader begins at 5 p.m. ET when Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Panthers, who will raise their championship …
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Young, talented and determined. The NHL has plenty of young players who are making their marks on the game. NHL Network’s research department on Friday revealed its top 25 players born since 2000. Here is the list: 25. Matthew Knies, F, Toronto Maple Leafs The 22-year-old had a strong season with 58 points (29 goals, 29 assists) in 78 games, …
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Winning important face-offs, leading rushes up the ice, and setting up teammates are the hallmarks of an elite center. NHL Network producers and analysts on Wednesday revealed their list of top 20 centers in the League right now in the fifth of a nine-part series. Here is the list: Bennett set NHL career highs in assists (26) and points (51) …
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ potential new owner used to play pick-up basketball with Mark Cuban, loves pickleball, owns a professional hockey team and has amassed a fortune through investments in sports and entertainment, financial services, real estate and other endeavors. But perhaps more than anything, what enticed the Paul Allen estate to sell Portland’s beloved NBA team to Tom Dundon …
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There is also a new Goalie Crease Control System to make goaltenders more responsive in the game. NHL 26 also includes the biggest Be A Pro update since NHL 21, according to Mike Inglehart, the creative director at EA Sports. Be A Pro mode gives players an opportunity to reach all kinds of hockey milestones in the video game, including …
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There is also a new Goalie Crease Control System to make goaltenders more responsive in the game. NHL 26 also includes the biggest Be A Pro update since NHL 21, according to Mike Inglehart, the creative director at EA Sports. Be A Pro mode gives players an opportunity to reach all kinds of hockey milestones in the video game, including …
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The National Hockey League released a statement regarding the Hockey Canada trial verdict: “The allegations made in this case, even if not determined to have been criminal, were very disturbing and the behavior at issue was unacceptable. We will be reviewing and considering the judge’s findings. While we conduct that analysis and determine next steps, the players charged in this …
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The National Hockey League announced today, July 16, the schedule for the Boston Bruins 2025-26 regular season, presented by Ticketmaster. Regional and national broadcast information will be released at a later date. The Bruins will start the season on the road against the Washington Capitals on Wednesday, October 8. The team will return to Boston for their home opener the …
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Oct. 13, which is Canadian Thanksgiving, will mark the first week of “Prime Monday Night Hockey” with a doubleheader featuring the Detroit Red Wings at the Maple Leafs (4 p.m. ET), followed by the St. Louis Blues at the Vancouver Canucks (7:30 p.m. ET). All 32 teams will be playing on Oct. 11 and Oct. 28. The games on Oct. …
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The NHL released the full regular-season schedule for the 2025-26 campaign on Wednesday. As was previously announced, the 2025-26 season will start on Oct. 7, but now the Opening Night games are official. The reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will host the Chicago Blackhawks at 5 p.m. ET, the Pittsburgh Penguins will go on the road to face the …
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