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Logan Stanley and Mark Kastelic drop gloves

By Jonathan Ouimet 6 hours ago

A Stanley-Kastelic fight erupts as the Bruins pull even in the series

Avalanche fans shatter glass

By Jonathan Ouimet 7 hours ago

A chaotic moment with Avalanche fans quickly became dangerous

Nikita Zadorov

By Jonathan Ouimet 8 hours ago

Nikita Zadorov snaps on Sabres for targeting Jeremy Swayman

Juraj Slafkovsky vs Brandon Hagel

By Jonathan Ouimet 10 hours ago

Tempers explode as Slafkovsky and Hagel drop the gloves

All-out brawl breaks out as everyone drops the gloves and chaos erupts

By Vincent Carbonneau 11 hours ago

All-out brawl breaks out as everyone drops the gloves and chaos erupts between Montreal and Tampa

Glen Gulutzan

By Jonathan Ouimet 13 hours ago

Glen Gulutzan had a sharp response to Marcus Foligno’s 5-on-5 claim

Marcus Foligno hit on Thomas Harley

By Skyler Walker 16 hours ago

Foligno sparks outrage after crushing hit on Thomas Harley

Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche.Rogers Place

By Alixandrea Gearey 20 hours ago

Edmonton watch party fight becomes a viral playoff embarrassment

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) waits for play to resume against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose

By Alixandrea Gearey 21 hours ago

Viral offseason party video puts Macklin Celebrini in the spotlight

Marcus Foligno hit on Thomas Harley

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Foligno hit on Thomas Harley under review after major call

Yakov Trenin

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

A huge Colin Blackwell hit sends Yakov Trenin flying

Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Brady Tkachuk stoops low with a cheap gesture at Jackson Blake

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Mike Whitaker April 20

One moment from Brady Tkachuk changes everything in Game 2

Penguins VS Flyers

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Ristolainen went over the line on Crosby and the refs had seen enough

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 20

Dan Muse sticks with Stuart Skinner for Penguins Game 2 tonight

Apr 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A linesman separates Vegas Golden Knights center Nic Dowd (26) and Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (92) after a third period face off during game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker April 20

Tensions explode as Nic Dowd confronts Logan Cooley following Game 1 clash

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) shoves Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgas Girgensons (28) into the boards during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 20

Juraj Slafkovsky silences Tampa with a playoff hat trick

By Skyler Walker April 20

NHL delivers first maximum-allowed punishment of the 2026 playoffs

Leah Hextall Tage Thompson slip up

By Skyler Walker April 20

Leah Hextall faces backlash over post-game interview that's going viral

Penguins fan vs Flyers fan brawl

By Skyler Walker April 20

5 Ejected: Flyers vs Penguins turns ugly as fan brawl erupts in the stands

Nic Dowd

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Postgame chaos erupts as Nic Dowd goes after Cooley

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson in full view of ref

Zadorov hit

By Jonathan Ouimet April 19

Nikita Zadorov big hit on Josh Doan shifts Game 1 tone

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson (17) reacts after scoring the opening goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 19

Josh Anderson scores and flattens D'Astous in Canadiens playoff opener

Apr 12, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Montréal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis before the first period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. :

By Jonathan Ouimet April 19

A controversial call just changed the tone of Canadiens-Lightning

Apr 16, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Mammoth mascot “Tusky” encourages the crowd during the third period of a game against the St. Louis Blues at Delta Center.

By Mike Whitaker April 19

Fanatics sparks backlash with cringe typo just before Utah Mammoth playoff debut

Nathan MacKinnon the victim of brutal playoff controversy and it’s getting attention

By Vincent Carbonneau April 19

Nathan MacKinnon the victim of big playoff controversy and it’s getting attention

The real reason Brady Tkachuk challenged Jordan Staal will surprise you

By Vincent Carbonneau April 19

The real reason Brady Tkachuk challenged Jordan Staal will surprise you

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Alixandrea Gearey April 19

Sidney Crosby under NHL investigation after game one controversy?

Jordan Staal and Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 19

Tkachuk says the quiet part out loud about Carolina

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Elmer Soderblom (25) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) tussle as linesman linesman Devin Berg (87) separates the two during the first period against in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 18

Elmer Soderblom shines in his first playoff game, at Detroit's expense

Apr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Justin Hryckowian (49) checks Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) in the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Quinn Hughes shares a concerning health update after Game 1

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 Vincent Carbonneau April 18

Pierre LeBrun hints at major NHL changes after Gary Bettman’s departure

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators center Nick Cousins (21) gets the shot away against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Cimon Asselin April 18

Nick Cousins loses control with dirty slash as Senators unravel in Game 1

Ottawa goal called back

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Playoff officiating is about to loom over every close call

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; IOttawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) center Dylan Cozens (24) and defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) battle for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) and right wing Jackson Blake (53) during the first period n game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Travis Green’s blue line suddenly looks dangerously thin

Brady Tkachuk Staal fight

By Skyler Walker April 18

Havoc breaks loose between Senators and Hurricanes just 3 seconds into Game One

Dec 20, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the puck ahead of New York Rangers left wing Matt Puempel (12) during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-2.

By Skyler Walker April 18

NHL player shocks league with sudden retirement hours before playoffs

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) scores his fiftieth goal of the season against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period at the Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

EA Sports revealed its Stanley Cup prediction and fans are reacting fast

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper enjoys a light moment on the bench during a time out against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

Jon Cooper runs two-hour skate ahead of Canadiens series

Mar 31, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadian defensemen Noah Dobson (53) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) look to gain control of the puck in the third period at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

Disaster strikes as Canadiens lose Noah Dobson ahead of Game 1 vs Lightning

Police scene

By Skyler Walker April 17

Fans stunned after sudden death of beloved star athlete

Patrick Kane Detroit Red Wings locker room cleanout interview

By Skyler Walker April 17

Patrick Kane calls out NHL playoff format as Red Wings miss despite 92 points

Soo Greyhounds Jordan Charron celebrating a goal in the fourth game of the series against the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL.

By Julien Trekker April 17

Suspension looming after bizarre gesture sparks playoff controversy

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) adjusts his helmet during a break in the action against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 17

Why an NHL legend’s message to Macklin Celebrini matters

By Vincent Carbonneau April 16

Islanders spark outrage after controversial fundraising decision involving criminal case

Mar 12, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Seattle Kraken forward Frederick Gaudreau (89) and defenseman Adam Larsson (6) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Jared Bednar returns in time for playoffs after terrible bench incident

Jun 4, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before game one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Stanley Cup Playoffs start Saturday as NHL locks in Game 1 schedule

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness signals goalie Jet Greaves (73) to the bench against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

By Julien Trekker April 16

After fiery exit, coach now expected to return in stunning twist

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Aleksander Barkov returns as Paul Maurice faces a different situation

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Sidney Crosby, Flyers emerge in leaked NHL playoff opener that could shake up Saturday

Matthew Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 16

Tkachuk makes a promise the hockey world will notice

Dallas vs Buffalo

By Jonathan Ouimet April 15

Nobody rushed out of the arena in Buffalo, and the scoreboard was not the story

Celebrini rocks Bedard in opening faceoff and the internet is losing it

By Vincent Carbonneau April 15

Macklin Celebrini rocks Connor Bedard in opening faceoff and the internet is losing it

Nov 22, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders General Manager Mathieu Darche speaks with fans at a pre-game event prior to the game against the St. Louis Blues at UBS Arena.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 15

Islanders facing tension as Darche calls key meeting after playoff miss

Hockey

By Cimon Asselin April 15

Head coach dismissed as major scandal shakes team at worst time

Mar 28, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski (8) controls the puck against the San Jose Sharks during the first period at Nationwide Arena.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 15

Zach Werenski fires back at his coach and it’s getting ugly in Columbus

Sep 23, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Vinzenz Rohrer (96) plays the puck during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin April 15

Canadiens bring a young prospect to North America for Laval’s playoff push

Nov 19, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) scores on Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) in the third period at Canada Life Centre.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 15

One of the NHL’s biggest stars could be done with his team and nobody expected it

Rick Bowness

By Jonathan Ouimet April 14

The Blue Jackets ugly loss pulled the filter off Rick Bowness

Apr 14, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) reacts to teammates congratulating him after saving a Anaheim Ducks shot in the third period at Grand Casino Arena

By Jonathan Ouimet April 14

Jesper Wallstedt became the face of a mistake that was not really his

Feb 25, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; General view of Anaheim Ducks head coach Joel Quenneville celebrates with his players after winning his 1,000th career coaching victory with a 6-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Honda Center.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 14

Heartbreaking loss leaves Ducks family devastated and hockey world mourning

News room broadcasting camera

By Skyler Walker April 14

Popular journalist resigns after photos leak of her and the teams head coach

Landon Sim fight Maple Leafs newest signing

By Skyler Walker April 14

Maple Leafs double down on toughness by signing a fighter who fits Craig Berube's group in Landon Sim

Brady Tkachuk postgame

By Skyler Walker April 14

Brady Tkachuk speaks out after freak injury scare with Senators

Daniel Amesbury fight

By Skyler Walker April 14

Daniel Amesbury drops Landon Fuller 3 times

Apr 4, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Parker Kelly (17) looks on during the third period against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 14

A bizarre penalty pushed Parker Kelly over the edge

Mar 21, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Ivan Provorov (9) and Seattle Kraken right wing Jacob Melanson (63) during the third period at Nationwide Arena.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 13

Jacob Melanson made sure Seattle did not get pushed around

Rare violent sequence in Lightning–Red Wings game is turning heads online

By Vincent Carbonneau April 13

Lightning–Red Wings game explodes in wild sequence that’s going viral

Apr 12, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and defenseman Scott Mayfield (24) celebrate a goal against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at UBS Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 13

The Islanders are falling apart and the timing couldn’t be worse

Denver defenseman Eric Jamieson (15) passes the puck against Michigan forward Michael Hage (19) during the third period of the Frozen Four semifinal at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Thursday, April 9, 2026

By Cimon Asselin April 13

Michael Hage picks Michigan over the Canadiens' NHL offer

Apr 12, 2026; Anaheim, California, USA; Vancouver Canucks center Teddy Blueger (53) fights with Anaheim Ducks defenseman Radko Gudas (7) during the first period at Honda Center.

By Skyler Walker April 13

Radko Gudas rocked in heavyweight fight with Canucks forward

Curtis Douglas Jeffrey Viel Fight Scrap | Anaheim Ducks vs Vancouver Canucks 2026 Highlights

By Skyler Walker April 13

The most terrible size mismatch fight featuring 6'9 Curtis Douglas

Dec 2, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy coaches against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at UBS Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 12

Patrick Roy is gone, and now the Islanders' biggest flaws are impossible to ignore

Apr 11, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Nick Suzuki (14) skates during the warmup before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin April 12

What Nick Suzuki just accomplished changes everything for the Canadiens

Tom Wilson caught on hot mic during heated exchange and it’s turning heads

By Vincent Carbonneau April 12

What Tom Wilson said on hot mic during heated moment is raising eyebrows

Mar 21, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (53) waits for a face-off against the New York Islanders during the second period at Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin April 12

Noah Dobson injury changes everything as Canadiens make big announcement before Islanders game

An ambulance drives toward a hospital, lights and sirens engaged, on Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021, at the scene of an earlier shooting near the corner of 75th and N. Shadeland Ave., that reportedly resulted in at least one injury to a law enforcement officer, and possibly an unknown number of others.

By Skyler Walker April 12

Hockey world stunned after terrifying on-ice moment involving star player

Chilling scene as Evgeny Kuznetsov is stretchered off after brutal hit

By Vincent Carbonneau April 12

Chilling scene as Evgeny Kuznetsov is stretchered off after massive hit

Mar 24, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period at the Bell Centre.

By Skyler Walker April 12

The Canadiens just got the worst possible playoff update: Martin St. Louis is now in scramble mode

Colorado Avalanche bench

By Jonathan Ouimet April 12

A frightening puck to the face sent Jared Bednar to the hospital

Jan 29, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar leaves the ice after the defeat against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 11

Jared Bednar’s scare changed the mood on the Avalanche bench

Jamie Benn sparks Stars after J.T. Miller scrap

By Vincent Carbonneau April 11

Jamie Benn sparks Stars after J.T. Miller scrap

Feb 28, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan looks on against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period at Lenovo Center.

By Cimon Asselin April 11

Todd McLellan and the Red Wings eliminated from playoff race

Michigan State goaltender Trey Augustine (1), left, tends net against Michigan forward Michael Hage (19) during the second period of Duel in the D at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

By Cimon Asselin April 11

Twist: Kent Hughes and the Canadiens finally learn Michael Hage's decision

Tensions explode after Drew Doughty goes at Connor McDavid in violent moment

By Vincent Carbonneau April 11

Tensions explode after Drew Doughty goes at Connor McDavid in violent moment

Apr 9, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) falls after battling with Florida Panthers center Jesper Boqvist (70) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 11

Brady Tkachuk injury scare has Senators fans worried

New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators

By Alixandrea Gearey April 11

Matthew Schaefer gets targeted as Islanders erupt after dangerous hit

Anders Lee vs Brady Tkachuk fight

By Skyler Walker April 11

Brady Tkachuk sparks Senators-Islanders rematch with another fight against Anders Lee

Colby Cave Oilers memorial

By Skyler Walker April 11

Edmonton Oilers pay emotional tribute to Colby Cave 6 years after his death

Mar 1, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy addresses the media during a pregame press conference before the game against the Nashville Predators at UBS Arena.

By Skyler Walker April 11

Patrick Roy may remain with the Islanders in a surprising new role

AHL fight involving Connor Mylymok

By Jonathan Ouimet April 10

Connor Mylymok turns wild scrap into Rockford buzz

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 Vincent Carbonneau April 10

Jon Cooper sparks controversy after game with move that shocks fans

Ambulance stock photo

By Alixandrea Gearey April 10

Tragedy in Sarnia: Hockey player Dane Nisbet dies after violent bar incident

Corey Perry

By Skyler Walker April 10

Corey Perry ends Lane Hutson drama with 4-word postgame answer

Minnesota Wild vs Dallas Stars

By Alixandrea Gearey April 10

Only a roughing minor? Matt Boldy call puts NHL officiating under fire

Scary moment leads to emotional tribute from Matthew Schaefer to his mother

By Vincent Carbonneau April 10

Emotional scene as Matthew Schaefer honors his mother after frightening moment

Mar 30, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) celebrates his first goal of the first period against the Calgary Flames at Ball Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 9

Nazem Kadri injury update reveals Avalanche's true playoff strategy

Josh Anderson drops Declan Carlile as chaos erupts in Canadiens–Lightning clash

By Vincent Carbonneau April 9

Josh Anderson drops Declan Carlile as chaos erupts in Canadiens–Lightning clash

Chaos erupts after brutal hit involving Josh Anderson shocks Canadiens fans

By Vincent Carbonneau April 9

Chaos erupts after massive hit involving Josh Anderson shocks Canadiens fans

Apr 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Florida Panthers during the first period at PPG Paints Arena.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 9

What Sidney Crosby just did is taking over the internet

Mar 20, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers defenseman Seth Jones (3) skates with the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome.

By Mike Whitaker April 9

Scary moment for Seth Jones as injury cuts his night short