Why they could win: The Panthers have more depth and experience than any team in the NHL. They play a physical brand of hockey that translates to playoff success, and whether they are outmatched in skill or not, they'll outwork their opponents until they win. They have the true makings of a modern-day dynasty.

The Boston Bruins might lament their measly one Stanley Cup this century (we should all be so lucky), but they have dominated the 2000s by most measurements.

Toronto Maple Leafs star winger William Nylander opened up about his feelings regarding the disappointing end to his team’s season during the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs.

The Florida Panthers made an addition to their roster on Friday, adding forward Luke Kunin on a one-year contract.

If there’s one thing that’s for certain, it’s that Edmonton Oilers fans have extremely high expectations. That is often the case for any fan base in professional sports, particularly when it comes to any Canadian market in the NHL.

Sidney Crosby remains a shining star in the NHL, and a former teammate, a Stanley Cup champion who now plays for the Tampa Bay Lightning, offered an insightful reflection on the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins captain.

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:

New Jersey Devils goaltender Vitek Vanecek made franchise history as the first netminder since Martin Brodeur to record 30 wins in a season. That year, he played 52 games, finishing with a 33–11 record and a .

A former teammate of Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals is reportedly trending towards signing a prove-it contract with the organization.

Perry was a 22-year-old right wing when the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Ottawa Senators 6-2 in Game 5 of the 2007 Final for their lone Stanley Cup triumph. Little could he know that it would be the start of something big for him, career-wise, but also an unsuccessful 18-year quest for a feat-repeat with Stanley.

August, that hazy time of year where hockey is so close yet so far away. As Panthers players spend their last days with the Cup all around the world, we're turning the page on last season and looking ahead to next season.

From now on, that’s pretty much going to be our goal,” Habs captain says, noting players had higher expectations than management, the media and fans heading into last season.