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February 2026

Will Cranley and Louis Domingue dropped the gloves

By Jonathan Ouimet February 28

Intense goalie fight turns wild, ends with a handshake and a laugh

Hockey Rink

By Alexander Cole 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

By Alexander Cole February 28

Latvian defenseman emerges as the next Juraj Slafkovsky

Tanner Jeannot and Nicolas Deslauriers

By Alixandrea Gearey February 28

Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers matchup explodes as Tanner Jeannot and Nicolas Deslauriers throw down

Oct 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) reacts to being named a star of the game against the St. Louis Blues at PPG Paints Arena.

By Skyler Walker February 28

Things go from bad to worse for Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins today

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Jon Cooper head coach of Canada behind the bench against the United States in the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

By Julien Trekker February 28

Update on Jon Cooper after leaving the Lightning

May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates his go ahead goal with defenseman Samuel Girard (49), left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62),center Martin Necas (88) and defenseman Sam Malinski (70) in the third period against the Dallas Stars against the Dallas Stars in game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

By Austin Sabourin February 28

Update on Colorado Avalanche investigation and the verdict is quickly answered

Jan 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice watches the play against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

By Austin Sabourin February 28

Paul Maurice facing $50K fine after Friday officiating freakout

Brady Tkachuk shared a wild post-game story that almost led to him missing the gold medal celebration

By Ryan Smitheram February 28

Brady Tkachuk reveals he almost missed Team USA's post-game celebration for wild reason

Mitch Marner piles on another career milestone while the Maple Leafs continue to fall apart.

By Mike Armenti February 27

Mitch Marner joins some elite company while the Maple Leafs continue to fall apart

Nathan MacKinnon misses a wide open net in the gold medal game, and now a cruel string of social media post replies have targeted the Avalanche star

By Mike Armenti February 27

Avs star Nathan MacKinnon utterly destroyed in replies to cruel social media post

Samuel Girard already injured for the Penguins, creating a huge hole on their blueline

By Mike Armenti February 27

Penguins' struck by unfortunate news following recent trade for Sam Girard

Bruins reportedly setting up for pre-trade deadline blockbuster with one Western Conference club

By Mike Armenti February 27

The first major pre-deadline blockbuster reportedly in the works and it involves the Boston Bruins

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.

By Alexander Cole February 27

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

John Gibson body slams Ridly Greig

By Hunter Bowman February 27

NHL Player Safety looming over Red Wings veteran goaltender John Gibson after terrifying body slam

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Quinn Hughes (43) of the United States and Jack Hughes (86) of the United States celebrate after defeating Canada in the mens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

By Austin Sabourin February 27

Quinn Hughes trashed immediately after the Olympic final

Feb 26, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) awaits the face off during the first period against the Detroit Red Wings at Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Keito Newman-Imagn Images

By Hunter Bowman February 27

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk snaps while addressing bizarre AI-altered video from the White House

Feb 26, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; A towel is held to the face of Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) after a hit to the face during the second period against the Detroit Red Wings at Canadian Tire Centre.

By Skyler Walker February 27

Brady Tkachuk gets severely humbled by a towering Detroit Red Wings defenseman and it ends ugly

Feb 26, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders with teammates during the third period at Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin February 26

Controversy during the game between the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Islanders

Brock Boeser

By Joshua Deeds February 26

Teams could upgrade their top-six with this Canucks player open to trade

Blockbuster trade coming soon?

By Cimon Asselin February 26

A blockbuster trade between two NHL teams appears to be imminent

Hockey Canada refuted claims surrounding Wayne Gretzky and Team Canada

By Ryan Smitheram February 26

Hockey Canada Shuts Down Wild Wayne Gretzky Rumor

Stick and puck

By Austin Sabourin February 26

The hockey world is in mourning as important NHL figure passes away

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.

By Alexander Cole February 26

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

Tragic Passing of 22-Year-Old Defender

By Cimon Asselin February 26

Hockey world mourns tragic passing of a 22-year-old defenseman

Jan 29, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Arber Xhekaj (72) fights with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Keaton Middleton (67) during the third period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

By Julien Trekker February 26

Arber Xhekaj is on the trade market and we think he could be traded to that team

Laval Rocket head coach Pascal Vincent behind the bench.

By Julien Trekker February 26

Canadiens coach loses it on referees, gets ejected vs Toronto

Dallas vs Seattle

By Jonathan Ouimet February 25

Dallas Stars erupt after repeated hits on Miro Heiskanen

Jan 31, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Vancouver Canucks defenseman Tyler Myers (57) during a stop in play against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Rogers Arena

By Alixandrea Gearey February 25

Vancouver Canucks scratch Tyler Myers for trade purposes, and contenders are circling

Feb 5, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) waits for the face-off during the first period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet February 25

What Sidney Crosby just did while on IR is absolute gold

Nov 26, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; New York Rangers center Vincent Trocheck (16) looks on from the players bench against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period at Lenovo Center

By Alixandrea Gearey February 25

Vincent Trocheck trade buzz heats up, and three teams surface as the main contenders

Dec 8, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper talks to his players during a break in the action against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena

By Alixandrea Gearey February 25

Tampa Bay Lightning begin post break stretch without Jon Cooper after family loss

Turk Lesnar with the 17U Rockies

By Hunter Bowman February 25

Must see: UFC legend Brock Lesnar's son drops viral hockey highlights as NHL buzz grows

Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sidney Crosby of Canada during the warm up before the match against Switzerland in mens ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

By Austin Sabourin February 25

Sidney Crosby breaks silence on horrible Radko Gudas hit

Jim Gordon

By Liam McCormick February 25

Hockey world mourns tragic loss of beloved radio host Jim ‘Boomer' Gordon

Feb 18, 2026; Milan, Italy; Sidney Crosby of Canada walks out to the ice before a mens ice hockey quarterfinal during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

By Skyler Walker February 25

Sidney Crosby's Team Canada injury just blew a hole in the Penguins' playoff hopes

Feb 22, 2026; Milan, Italy; Connor Hellebuyck #37 of Team United States celebrates after winning the goal medal game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

By Skyler Walker February 25

Surprise trade deadline development involving a gold medalist and a trade now would make sense more than ever

By Jonathan Ouimet February 24

NHL insider confirms a Western team called the Montreal Canadiens about a top-six sniper

Feb 19, 2026; Milan, Italy; Marie-Philip Poulin (29) of Canada control the puck against the United States in the womens ice hockey gold medal game during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

By Cimon Asselin February 24

Marie-Philip Poulin controversy takes new turn

Ellen Hughes

By Alixandrea Gearey February 24

Ellen Hughes steps in fast to protect Jack and Quinn from the noise

[US, Mexico Canada customers only] Feb 13, 2026; Milan, Italy; Logan Thompson, Colton Parayko, Brandon Hagel and Shea Theodore of Canada in action with Nino Niederreiter and Sven Andrighetto of Switzerland in mens ice hockey group A play during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena

By Alixandrea Gearey February 24

Team Canada Olympian and three others reportedly on the move in an imminent trade

Jordan Binnington (50) of Canada takes the ice against Finland in the mens ice hockey semifinal

By Michael Amatulli February 24

Jordan Binnington linked to Canadiens in trade-deadline deal