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May 09, 04:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 9, 2025 1:58 AM
     The Vegas Golden Knights enter uncharted territory. With Game 2's 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, they now trail 2-0 in the series. The Oilers' lethal duo of Leon…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 9, 2025 12:51 AM
     On Thursday, May 8, the Montreal Victoire hosted the Ottawa Charge for Game 1 of the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) Playoffs. For the Charge, this was their first time…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:23 PM
     After a thrilling Game 1, the Carolina Hurricanes went into Game 2 looking to take a 2-0 series lead. However, the Washington Capitals were looking to even up the series…

May 08, 14:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:45 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have taken the first two games of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers and seem to be a completely different team than in previous postseasons.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:35 PM
     In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Boston Bruins are reportedly pursuing Rick Tocchet for their head coaching position, while it appears the Anaheim Ducks have decided to hire Joel Quenneville.…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:25 PM
     Game 2 of the Second-Round series between the Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will be hosted at Capital One Arena tonight. Carolina took home ice advantage away from the Capitals…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:15 PM
     On Monday evening, the NHL held its first live drawing of the Draft Lottery. Perhaps the league took note of the growing chatter questioning the transparency of the process, but…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:05 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers are rolling right now — surging through the playoffs and looking like a team capable of going all the way. But it's impossible to ignore the results…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:01 PM
     Over the years, many people (Detroit Red Wings fans in particular) have said Sergei Fedorov's number 91 should be hung in the rafters at Little Caesars Arena and retired. With…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:53 PM
     Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:48 PM
     Over the National Hockey League's 107-year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers,…

May 08, 00:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:22 PM
     The Minnesota Frost and Toronto Sceptres opened the PWHL playoffs on Wednesday evening, May 7, in Toronto, in a rematch of last season's Round 1 matchup. Both teams had full,…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:13 PM
     The Florida Panthers laced them up again in Toronto for Game 2 versus the Maple Leafs. A few familiar faces returned for the Panthers as they dropped Game 2 versus…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:27 PM
     The Dallas Stars take on the Winnipeg Jets today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. STARS (2C) at JETS (1C) Western Conference Second Round, Game…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:24 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Florida Panthers today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PANTHERS (3A) at MAPLE LEAFS (1A) Eastern Conference Second…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 4:12 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

May 07, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:55 AM
     The Edmonton Oilers kicked off Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights from T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday, May 6. The Oilers…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:45 AM
     The 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) regular season has now concluded. Four PWHL teams have clinched their spot in the playoffs to fight for the Walter Cup. While each team comprises…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:35 AM
     With the 2024-25 season now officially behind them, the Montreal Canadiens can now shift their attention to what comes next. While the season ended with a first-round exit, there were…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:25 AM
     In light of the head injury suffered by Anthony Stolarz in the second period of the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 Game 1 win over the Florida Panthers (and his subsequent…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:15 AM
     As the Winnipeg Jets get ready to face the Dallas Stars in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, there are several storylines that could have a serious…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 9:05 AM
     Shamar Moses 2024-25 Team: North Bay Battalion (OHL)Date of Birth: May 6, 2007Place of Birth: Scarborough, ON, CANHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 203 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:55 AM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Florida Panthers, the spotlight is on what's happening in the Maple Leafs' crease. After…

The Hockey Writers Wednesday, May 7, 2025 8:45 AM
     Another game, another overtime thriller for the Carolina Hurricanes as they won Game 1 of Round 2 2-1, after Jaccob Slavin secured it with the game-winning goal. The Hurricanes did…

May 06, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 7:15 PM
     When Nashville Predators prospect Teddy Stiga scored the golden goal to win the World Junior Championship (WJC) for Team USA, it was business as usual for 35-year-old head coach David…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs are currently focused on trying to take down the defending Stanley Cup Champions, the Florida Panthers, as they try to pick up a second-round victory and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:40 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs have made it to the second round of the playoffs, again facing off against the Florida Panthers — a team they couldn't heartbreakingly outlast in past…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes drop the puck on Round 2 tonight with Game 1 at Capital One Arena. The Capitals and the Hurricanes split the season series…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:20 PM
     Since the Western Hockey League (WHL) was founded in 1966-67, the league has expanded 15 times, taking its seven original teams and becoming one of the largest junior hockey leagues…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:15 PM
     The Edmonton Oilers take on the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 of their second round series at T-Mobile Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 4:10 PM
     The Washington Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of their second-round matchup at Capital One Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 3:45 PM
     The 2024-25 season ended for the Buffalo Sabres just like the previous thirteen, without a playoff appearance. The Sabres have the longest playoff drought in NHL history, and fans aren't…

May 06, 10:00


The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:55 AM
     The NHL Draft Lottery is finally complete. The Boston Bruins know their place and will have the seventh overall pick in the upcoming 2025 NHL Draft. Some player will hear…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:45 AM
     With the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2024-25 season coming to a close, the front office prepares for another summer of critical drafting, signing, and trading that can shape the organization for…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:35 AM
     There's only way Montreal Canadiens Lane Hutson fails to win the Calder Memorial Trophy: a widespread conspiracy.

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:15 AM
     The New York Rangers are coming off an embarrassing and disappointing season. They went from winning the Presidents' Trophy and making it to the Eastern Conference Final to missing the…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 9:05 AM
     The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, and the Detroit Red Wings now know where they'll pick in this year's draft. The organization dropped one spot to No.…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:55 AM
     Filip Ekberg 2024-25 Team: Ottawa 67's (OHL)Date of Birth: April 14, 2007Place of Birth: Uppsala, SwedenHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 168 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Although…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:45 AM
     The Dallas Stars against the Winnipeg Jets is shaping up to be a series to remember. Both teams barely escaped the first round as they survived in seven games and…

The Hockey Writers Tuesday, May 6, 2025 8:35 AM
     While the Montreal Canadiens roster is in transition over this offseason with some veterans departing, it is a good time for general manager (GM) Kent Hughes to find players that…

May 05, 20:00


The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 7:19 PM
     Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson got named a finalist for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's top rookie.

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 5:00 PM
     The Ottawa Senators announced that they have signed defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo to a two-year deal worth an average annual value of $875,000. Matinpalo joined the Senators in the 2023 offseason…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 4:55 PM
     The New Jersey Devils will have five players participating in the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships, better known as "Worlds", which begin on May 9th. Captain Nico…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 4:35 PM
     The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, Round 1 has wrapped up, and Round 2 is set and ready to go. The writers at The Hockey Writers took a poll on the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 4:25 PM
     While the New York Rangers underperformed in the 2024-25 season, there is reason for optimism in 2025-26. This article will illustrate why the Rangers have a real chance at being…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 4:15 PM
     Creating a bracket for this year's playoffs was probably the hardest it's been in years. The parity in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs is at its highest, especially in the…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 4:05 PM
     Given the significant investments made by the Colorado Avalanche front office through trades and hefty contracts, their Round 1 series loss to the Dallas Stars is a disaster. The Stars…

The Hockey Writers Monday, May 5, 2025 3:55 PM
     Following a frustrating 5-2 defeat in Game 3, which put the Vegas Golden Knights behind 2-1 in their first-round series against the Minnesota Wild, doubts began to surface and questions…

May 05, 06:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 11:42 PM
     Cole Perfetti tied the game with 1.6 seconds left in the third, and the Winnipeg Jets' captain, Adam Lowry, scored the double-overtime winner after 96 minutes of hockey to send…

May 04, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:35 PM
     Cameron Schmidt 2024-25 Team: Vancouver Giants (WHL)Date of Birth: January 19, 2007Place of Birth: Edmonton, AB, CanadaHt: 5-foot-7 Wt: 157 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings Cameron Schmidt…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:23 PM
     The St. Louis Blues take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre for Game 7 of their first-round series tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 3:05 PM
     On Saturday (May. 3), the Calgary Flames announced they had locked up forward Matt Coronato on a seven-year extension worth $6.5 million annually. After a strong season and coming up…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 2:20 PM
     The Toronto Maple Leafs PR Department confirmed on Sunday morning that Mitch Marner was not at practice for the Toronto Maple Leafs because he was with his wife for the…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 2:00 PM
     The Colorado Avalanche hoisted their third Stanley Cup in franchise history following the completion of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. It wasn't just any championship win, either—they were utterly dominant,…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:53 PM
     The NHL has some of the most historic and unique logos in the entire world of sports. With the Seattle Kraken now in the fold, we can rank 32 logos…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:46 PM
     Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…

The Hockey Writers Sunday, May 4, 2025 1:45 PM
     Check back each day to get the projected lineups, starting goalies, injury news, and roster updates for every game. On weekends, the lineups will be published prior to matinee games.…

May 04, 02:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:40 PM
     Mikko Rantanen led the charge with a third-period hat trick, as the Dallas Stars came back from a 2-0 hole in the final 20 minutes to stun the Colorado Avalanche…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:04 PM
     On Saturday, May 3, the New York Sirens hosted the Montreal Victoire for their final matchup of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) regular season. The Victoire came out…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:37 PM
     On Saturday, May 3, the Toronto Sceptres hosted the Ottawa Charge for their final game of the 2024-25 Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) regular season. Although the Sceptres already clinched…

May 03, 12:00


The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:55 AM
     As the Toronto Maple Leafs gear up for a second-round showdown against the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark is offering fans a dose of…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:20 AM
     Every NHL general manager wants to succeed. They want to build a roster that competes night in and night out. They want to win and raise the Stanley Cup. To…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:20 AM
     After three years of struggle, the Italian National Hockey Team will finally return to the top level of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) World Championships for 2026. This triumph…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:15 AM
     On Feb. 9, 2021, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced Ron Hextall as their new general manager (GM), along with Brian Burke as their president of hockey operations. As the former GM…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 11:10 AM
     There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 115 years of existence helped the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:25 AM
     Émile Guité 2024-25 team: Chicoutimi Saguenéens (QMJHL)Date of Birth: May 31, 2007Place of Birth: Chambly, QC, CANHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 174 poundsShoots: LPosition: LWNHL Draft Eligibility: 2025 first-year eligible Rankings After…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:15 AM
     The Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl show is heading to Las Vegas. After the Vegas Golden Knights secured a 3–2 win in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday night and the…

The Hockey Writers Saturday, May 3, 2025 10:05 AM
     Early on Friday, Ethan Hay officially committed to the Miami RedHawks per his Instagram page, continuing a busy offseason of roster changes ahead of the 2025-26 season. He joins Ryder…

May 02, 22:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 9:40 PM
     Tampa Bay Lightning forward Anthony Cirelli has been named a finalist for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded annually "to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 6:20 PM
     It is award season in the NHL. As the playoffs continue, the list of finalists for various end-of-year awards continues to trickle out. It has been a tough season for…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 5:05 PM
     The Carolina Hurricanes are now moving on to Round 2 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, where they'll face the Washington Capitals. Before the beginning of May, the Hurricanes went…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 5:03 PM
     Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery has been named a 2025 Jack Adams Award finalist. Winnipeg Jets' Scott Arniel and Montreal Canadiens' Martin St. Louis are the two competing coaches…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 4:55 PM
     The NHL announced its finalists for the 2025 Jack Adams Award on Thursday. The award is presented to the coach most vital to his team's success for the 2024-25 regular…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 4:45 PM
     The Vegas Golden Knights have the Edmonton Oilers' number. They split the season series, but they've played well against the Pacific Division opponent for years. Most notably, the Golden Knights…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 3:30 PM
     On July 24, 2021, the Buffalo Sabres pulled off a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers, sending Sam Reinhart to Florida in exchange for a 2022 first-round pick—used to select…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 3:15 PM
     Everyone knows that the Stanley Cup Playoffs showcase the highest level of hockey in the world. The NHL is the best league, but the play rises to a height that…

May 02, 08:00


The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 1:48 AM
     Going into Game 6 of the best-of-seven first round Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton has only held the lead for just 42…

The Hockey Writers Friday, May 2, 2025 1:07 AM
     After the Dallas Stars scored six goals against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead, the Avalanche knew they had to come out swinging to keep…

May 01, 18:00


The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:45 PM
     The Utah Hockey Club finds itself in a unique situation, boasting a highly-competitive roster that entered the 2024-25 season as the third-youngest team in the National Hockey League (NHL). The…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:33 PM
     The Los Angeles Kings meet the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place for Game 6 of their Round 1 matchup this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:30 PM
     The Dallas Stars battle the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena for Game 6 of their Round 1 matchup this evening. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers,…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:30 PM
     As the Windsor Spitfires say goodbye to the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League (OHL) season, the summer months are peaking over the horizon. It has the potential to be a busy…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:15 PM
     It's been a hard-fought series from the beginning, and now the Minnesota Wild have to win to extend their season against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 6. They fell…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:05 PM
     Up 3-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, it took two subsequent losses for doom and gloom to set in and for the spotlight to shine on…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:50 PM
     Down three games to one and facing elimination, the Ottawa Senators played a nearly flawless game in Game 5 to secure their second win against the Toronto Maple Leafs and…

The Hockey Writers Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:05 PM
     It's Game Day. And it's a big one. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators continue their first-round series tonight with Game 6 of the Battle of Ontario. Puck drop is set for 7:00…