
Nathan MacKinnon Hits 700 Assists as Avalanche Top Sharks Heading Into Olympic Break
Nathan MacKinnon reached 700 career assists and Artturi Lehkonen scored twice as the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2.
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Nathan MacKinnon reached 700 career assists and Artturi Lehkonen scored twice as the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2.

The Utah Mammoth continued their home dominance with a 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, led by Nick Schmaltz and Clayton Keller's multi-point nights.

Zach Werenski extended his point streak to seven games during the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-0 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, providing a major boost before the Olympic break.

Matt Boldy scored a stunning hat trick in the first 13 minutes and Jared Spurgeon netted the overtime winner as the Minnesota Wild defeated the Nashville Predators 6-5.

Brad Marchand returned from injury to haunt his former team, scoring the shootout winner as the Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-4.

Brendan Gallagher and Josh Anderson each tallied three points while Samuel Montembeault made 36 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 5-1.

Zach Werenski became the first NHL defenseman to score 20 goals before the Olympic break as the Columbus Blue Jackets shut out the Blackhawks 4-0 for their 7th straight win.

The blockbuster Artemi Panarin trade reshapes the fantasy hockey landscape. We break down the winners and losers for the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers, including the outlook for Adrian Kempe and Alexis Lafreniere.

The 2025-26 NHL trade season has seen massive moves, including Artemi Panarin to the Kings and Quinn Hughes to the Wild. We break down the winners and losers with our comprehensive trade report cards.

Penn State forward and elite NHL prospect Gavin McKenna is facing felony aggravated assault charges according to court documents. The legal situation casts a shadow over the young star's collegiate and professional future.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Caleb Jones has been suspended 20 games for violating the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program. The suspension is effective immediately and without pay.

The New Jersey Devils have strengthened their roster by acquiring veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues in a trade completed just before the NHL's Olympic roster freeze.
PK Subban is serving as Executive Producer for "RIVALS: The 4 Nations Face-Off," premiering on CBC per Elliotte Friedman.
The LA Kings have officially acquired Artemi Panarin. Thanks to Panarin's NMC leverage, GM Ken Holland secured the superstar with 50% salary retention from the Rangers.
Artemi Panarin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings worth $11 million annually, per Pierre LeBrun.
The New York Rangers are retaining 50 percent of Artemi Panarin's salary in a blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Kings.

The New York Rangers have traded superstar forward Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for prospect Liam Greentree and a conditional draft pick in a massive pre-freeze blockbuster.
The Los Angeles Kings and Artemi Panarin’s camp are reportedly working on a contract extension, per @PierreVLeBrun.
The New York Rangers have traded star winger Artemi Panarin to the Los Angeles Kings for Liam Greentree and a draft pick.
The St. Louis Blues have acquired forward Thomas Bordeleau and a conditional 2026 fourth-round pick, per Pierre LeBrun.
The New Jersey Devils have acquired veteran forward Nick Bjugstad from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for a mid-round pick and an AHL player.
The St. Louis Blues have traded veteran forward Nick Bjugstad to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for a mid-round pick and a prospect.

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl has been selected as Germany's flag-bearer for the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after winning a combined vote from athletes and fans.

The Seattle Kraken and Los Angeles Kings face off in a high-stakes Pacific Division matchup with significant playoff implications. Only one point separates these rivals in the standings.
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