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🏒 Where should next outdoor game be held?
The Winter Classic and Stadium Series will cross Florida off the list. Here are our ideas on the next set.[read more]

Isles F Barzal draws $5K fine for 2-handed slash
New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal was fined $5,000 on Monday, the maximum allowable under the collective bargaining agreement, for his two-handed slash to Blue Jackets left wing Mason Marchment in Columbus' 4-2 victory at Nationwide Arena Sunday.[read more]

Penguins acquire F Chinakhov from Blue Jackets
The Penguins are hoping Yegor Chinakhov can fulfill his potential with a change in scenery.[read more]

ECHL player ratify new 5-year CBA ending strike
The Professional Hockey Players' Association and the North American minor league ECHL have ratified a new five-year collective bargaining agreement ending a strike that forced the postponement of 41 games.[read more]

Switzerland, Latvia advance at World Juniors
Kimi Koerbler scored two goals and Switzerland beat Germany 4-0 on Tuesday in Grand Casino Arena at the World Junior Championship.[read more]

Canes goalie Kochetkov 'probably' out for season
Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to miss the rest of the season after surgery to address a lower-body injury, coach Rod Brind'Amour said Monday.[read more]

Panthers hold ceremony for Marchand milestone
The Panthers paid tribute to Brad Marchand joining the NHL's 1,000-point club in a pregame ceremony before hosting the Canadiens on Tuesday night.[read more]

Inside Jakob Chychrun's breakout: The big goals, 'unique' diet and Olympic pressures
The 27-year-old defenseman might be the Capitals' MVP to this point. Here's how he leveled up in 2025-26.[read more]

Pickups: Marchment thriving since being in top-line role for Blue Jackets
The essential Monday guide to fantasy hockey pickups, with who to add and how to get set for the week ahead.[read more]

World Junior Championship guide: Top contenders, key players to watch
The tournament starts Thursday, with the best under-20 players in hockey. Here are gold medal favorites, players set to break out.[read more]