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Edmonton Faces Harsh Reality After Connor McDavid Leaving Rumors Rise

How Edmonton Oilers seem to be re-arranging their roster to put all Connor McDavid leaving rumours to rest
Connor McDavid

Edmonton Oilers’ Awaited Goaltending Changes Get New Update Post Veteran Coach’s Dismissal

After parting ways with their veteran coach, the Edmonton Oilers may go for a major overhaul to solve their goaltending woes.
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers

Alex Ovechkin Shares Rare Moment On-Ice With Sons During Hockey Game

Alex Ovechkin has on-ice duties even during the off-season. But this one is special. It's about his legacy and what makes a father happy.
Alex Ovechkin and son 2

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin Set for Another Wayne Gretzky Record for 2026 NHL Season

Wayne Gretzky remains the legend of the sport, but Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are there, trying to supplant a record of The Great One.
Sidney Crosby, Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Ovechkin

Leaving Florida Panthers for Utah, Nate Schmidt Reveals Bringing Stanley Cup Tip to New NHL Team

Nate Schmidt has a new team but he wants to bring the Florida Panthers vibe that made them a Champion team. And he says it's possible.
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers

NHL GMs Overlook Community’s Backlash While Deciding Decentralized Draft’s Future

The 2025 NHL Draft, which decentralized for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, didn't sit well with fans.
NHL Draft 1

New NHL Dress Code Update Faces Fans’ Backlash Over Vague Fashion Rules

The NHL comes up with a change in its long-standing dress code for the players. However, the fans aren't too eager to laud the move.
stuart skinner edmonton oilers

Sidney Crosby Close to Making Brad Marchand-Like Move Close to NHL Retirement

As he nears the end of his NHL career, rumors hint that Sidney Crosby could follow Brad Marchand’s path. Find out more here.
NHL: Boston Bruins at Pittsburgh Penguins

Quinn Hughes Might Face Similar Fate to Matthew Tkachuk as American Eyes Returning to Home for NHL

With Quinn Hughes' future with the Canucks under question, parallels of how Matthew Tkachuk's NHL career unfolded start doing the rounds.
quinn hughes matthew tkachuk

Matthew Tkachuk Continues Edmonton Oilers Hate as Florida Panthers Star Recalls Devastating Loss

The Cats' alternate captain, Matthew Tkachuk, revealed his true feelings about beating the Edmonton Oilers again.
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers

Matthew Tkachuk Makes Honest Confession About Brad Marchand and Others’ Florida Contract Extension

Matthew Tkachuk opens up about Florida's bold signings, team chemistry, and why the Panthers are built for lasting greatness.
Matthew Tkachuk (L) and Brad Marchand (R)

Matthew Tkachuk Reveals Canadian Fans’ Shocking Plea While Making Panthers’ Future Plan Clear

Matthew Tkachuk revealed Canadian fans begged him to let Edmonton win, then declared Panthers are chasing a bold three-peat next.
NHL: Florida Panthers at Calgary Flames

New Edmonton Oilers Hire Makes Big Promise as Connor McDavid and Team Deal With Veteran Leaving

As the Edmonton Oilers face a veteran’s departure, their newest hire steps in with a bold promise to lead the team into a new era of success.
Edmonton Oilers ft. Connor Brown

Injured Zach Hyman Receives Connor McDavid’s Help in $3M Cause Amid NHL Trade Rumors

Oilers captain Connor McDavid takes time out of his offseason to help friend and teammate Zach Hyman in his charitable effort.
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Florida Panthers at Edmonton Oilers

Edmonton Oilers’ Honest Revelation Behind Isaac Howard Trade Divides NHL Community

Top NCAA talent Isaac Howard makes big splash as Edmonton Oilers sign him. However, the exchange has left Oilers divided.
Isaac Howard

Connor McDavid’s Wife Gets Emotional as Oilers Star Bids Farewell to Edmonton for ‘New Chapter’

Connor McDavid’s wife gets emotional as an Oilers star says goodbye to Edmonton, marking the end of an era.
Connor McDavid and Lauren Kyle

Late Johnny Gaudreau’s Daughter Caught in a Heartwarming Moment During 2025 NHL Drafts

In an unexpected turn at the 2025 NHL Draft, the late Johnny Gaudreau’s young daughter stole the spotlight with a heartwarming gesture to mom
Johnny Gaudreau and daughter

Ex-Panthers Star and Minor League Legend Makes Heartfelt Retirement Announcement

Former Florida Panthers forward and longtime AHL star has announced his retirement from the sport of hockey.
Zac Dalpe

Florida Panthers Join Eagles, USWNT and Others on ESPYs List After Stanley Cup Triumph

After clinching their second Stanley Cup in a row, the Florida Panthers join elite company on the 2025 ESPYs list.
NHL: Stanley Cup Final-Edmonton Oilers at Florida Panthers

Darnell Nurse Issues Cryptic Message After Reports Claim His Refusal to Waive ‘No-Trade’ Clause

With rumors aplenty across the NHL community about Darnell Nurse being asked to leave, the Oilers star clears the air with a subtle dig.
darnell nurse

Carolina Hurricanes’ Alleged Threat Forced Oilers to Make Changes to Evan Bouchard’s Contract

Ean Bouchard's beefy new 4-year contract with the Oilers was actually a result of the Canes' interest on the D-man, suggests NHL expert.
Evan Bouchard

Connor McDavid’s Edmonton Oilers Future Gains Honest Opinion by NHL Analyst

With the Oilers still failing put ink to paper, NHL pundit claims speculations about Connor McDavid shouldn't be something to lose sleep over.
Connor McDavid

Stanley Cup’s ‘Greatest Tradition’ Comes to Light as Panthers Fans Await Major Update

As Florida Panthers fans await a major update regarding the cup, the Stanley Cup’s greatest tradition takes center stage
Florida Stanley Cup ’24

“RIP”: Boston Bruins Legend Who Reached Stanley Cup Finals Twice Passes Away at 61

Boston Bruins mourn the loss of a true legend who reached the Stanley Cup Finals twice. He passed away at the age of 61.
Lyndon Byers

$275 Million on Line as NHL Teams Struggle Due to Players Scarcity

Top NHL agent reveals surprising salary cap insight as teams continue to look for players after free agency kicked in.
SOUTH BEND IN JANUARY 1 Stadium and ice rink prior to the Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks W

Brad Marchand Spotted With Wife at Wimbledon After Florida Panthers Extension

2025 Stanley Cup champion and Florida Panthers playoff hero Brad Marchand has switched roles from athlete to audience.
Brad Marchand and wife

About NHL

What is NHL?

32 clubs, 25 from the United States and 7 from Canada, make up the National Hockey League, a professional ice hockey league in North America. It is one of the four main professional sports leagues in the US and Canada.

Since 1917 the NHL has existed as more than a hockey league. The National Hockey League has attracted over 32 teams representing more than 20 nations that compete yearly for the prestigious Stanley Cup. Millions of fans watch National Hockey League games year after year while they either sit in arenas or watch it on television, radio broadcasts or stream online. The NHL reaches an enormous market through social media platforms where it extends beyond 191 million followers and receives visits from 100
million people on NHL.com.

The league broadcasts games across over 260 countries while ESPN, WBD Sports, and NHL Network handle broadcasts in the United States, and Prime Video, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports handle broadcasts in Canada.

Beyond being a sports league the NHL exists to unite individuals from different backgrounds through its activities. Each community in the NHL includes exciting ice team action alongside endearing
player profiles and broad athletic inclusion initiatives.

Hockey remains top-tier as an electrifying sport because
the NHL continues its evolution through exciting games with new ways to include more fans.

Rules and Regulations

At the start of a game, when the puck is dropped by an official, the two teams square off. An NHL game typically has 11 players: six skaters on the ice and five substitutes on the bench. No matter what happens, the goaltender will never leave his net. NHL games consist of three periods, each lasting over 20 minutes. In the playoffs, the time between periods becomes longer as teams wait for the first goal.

History of NHL

The NHL has come a long way since starting operations in Montréal Canada in 1917. Thirty-two professional hockey teams now maintain operations throughout North America after the league started
with only a four-team lineup. The establishment of the Boston Bruins in 1924 introduced the first U.S. team to the National Hockey League and it signified the start of NHL expansion into American territory.

When 1926 arrived the NHL acquired complete ownership of the Stanley Cup that continues to serve as the highest honor in professional hockey. From 1942 to 1967 all NHL teams came from the Original Six
consisting of Boston Bruins, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Montréal Canadiens, New York Rangers, and Toronto Maple Leafs. People consider that time to be the best and most famous era in hockey history. Through time the National Hockey League continued to add more teams to its roster.

The league expanded its size by two times in 1967 when it added six new teams before it reached 21 teams by the end of the 1970s. In the 1990s the San Jose Sharks joined the league and alongside other teams boosted the NHL to its current total of thirty franchises by 2000. During the early 2000s, the NHL actively expanded its international profile through games that took place in Japan Germany, and Sweden.

In 2003 the NHL started its regular-season outdoor matches when Edmonton hosted the inaugural outdoor game. The outdoor game idea prospered into what became the celebrated Winter Classic in
2008 and numerous additional outdoor games were played in various famous worldwide stadiums.

Through exciting ice sports performances along with diversity
improvement projects and the Player Inclusion Coalition program, the NHL exists as the central organization of elite hockey. Season after season the league develops fresh methods to engage its fans while transforming its game and recognizing the outstanding athletic skills found in hockey.

NHL Conferences and Divisions

1. Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division
• Boston Bruins
• Buffalo Sabres
• Detroit Red Wings
• Florida Panthers
• Montreal Canadiens
• Ottawa Senators
• Tampa Bay Lightning
• Toronto Maple Leafs

Metropolitan Division
• Carolina Hurricanes
• Columbus Blue Jackets
• Philadelphia Flyers
• Pittsburgh Penguins
• New Jersey Devils
• New York Islanders
• New York Rangers
• Washington Capitals

2. Western Conference

Central Division
• Chicago Blackhawks
• Colorado Avalanche
• Dallas Stars
• Minnesota Wild
• Nashville Predators
• St. Louis Blues
• Winnipeg Jets

Pacific Division
• Anaheim Ducks
• Arizona Coyotes
• Calgary Flames
• Edmonton Oilers
• Los Angeles Kings
• San Jose Sharks
• Vancouver Canucks
• Vegas Golden Knights