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Alexander Cole

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Sep 27, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Pezzetta (61) skates against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at Scotiabank Arena.

March 12

Michael Pezzetta fights Jeffrey Viel in Maple Leafs debut

Mar 6, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) fights for the puck against Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Poehling (25) during overtime at Honda Center.

March 10

Massive blow for the Canadiens as superstar forward exits in pain

Mar 10, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley (64) on the ice against the San Jose Sharks at KeyBank Center.

March 10

Logan Stanley & Zack Ostapchuk put on a show with heavyweight fight

Feb 26, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) looks on during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes at Lenovo Center

March 8

Vicious line brawl breaks out in Buffalo and Brandon Hagel taunts the crowd

Jan 7, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Philip Danault (24) skates during the warmup before the game against the Calgary Flames at the Bell Centre.

March 8

Los Angeles Kings completely disrespect former player, and the message is clear

Mar 3, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; New Jersey Devils right wing Arseny Gritsyuk (81) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period at Prudential Center.

March 7

Arseni Gritsyuk pummels Juuso Parssinen with a barrage of punches

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March 7

Hockey world mourns tragic loss of 9-year-old star

Jan 16, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn (10) skates against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Enterprise Center.

March 7

Brayden Schenn reveals the truth behind finally waiving his no-trade clause

Nov 11, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Luke Schenn (5) watches as defenseman Logan Stanley (64) battles with Vancouver Canucks forward Kiefer Sherwood (44) in the second period at Rogers Arena.

March 5

Jets make stunning decision involving Logan Stanley & Luke Schenn

Feb 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) plays the puck against the New York Islanders during overtime at Bell Centre.

March 5

The Canadiens announce a major change for Juraj Slafkovsky

Mar 4, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) looks on in first period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena.

March 5

Insider reveals the likeliest landing spot for Robert Thomas, and it's a shocker

Feb 3, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Team MacKinnon celebrity captain Tate McRae performs during the 2024 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

March 4

Devils star Jack Hughes reportedly dating pop music superstar

Mar 24, 2013; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mike Cammalleri (13) and defenseman Mark Giordano (5) and goalie Miikka Kiprusoff (34) and right wing Jarome Iginla (12) and defenseman Chris Butler (44) celebrate after the game against St. Louis Blues at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 3-2.

March 4

Son of legendary NHLer not involved in trade to his dad's former team

Jan 31, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

March 4

MacKenzie Weegar traded by Flames in deadline shocker, pending his approval

Mar 1, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; St. Louis Blues center Robert Thomas (18) attempts a wrap around on Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) in the third period at Grand Casino Arena.

March 1

New developments concerning Robert Thomas and the Montreal Canadiens

Jul 7, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CANADA; Montreal Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes (left) talks with head coach Martin St. Louis before the first round of the 2022 NHL Draft at Bell Centre.

March 1

Kent Hughes and the Montreal Canadiens have reportedly found their new goalie

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March 1

A top prospect announces he's changing his name

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February 28

A tragedy shakes the world of hockey

Feb 17, 2026; Milan, Italy; Elias Pettersson of Sweden in action with Uvis Janis Balinskis of Latvia and Alberts Smits of Latvia during a mens ice hockey qualification playoff game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

February 28

Latvian defenseman emerges as the next Juraj Slafkovsky

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at a mens ice hockey press conference during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

February 27

World Cup of Hockey announcement imminent, and one NHL city is at the centre of it all

Feb 2, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) celebrates his goal against Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

February 26

Imminent trade and we finally have action ahead of the NHL trade deadline

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jack Hughes of the United States celebrates after winning the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

February 23

Devils Dentist hits Jack Hughes with a diagnosis that will wipe the smile off his face

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game against the United States at TD Garden

February 21

Gold Medal game between Canada and USA receives unexpected start time

Oct 11, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at TD Garden.

February 21

Milan Lucic attacks his own teammate, and the incident was caught on camera