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By Skyler Walker April 24

NHL player safety announces suspension decision after violent Thursday night incident

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A general view of the arena before a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden

By Alixandrea Gearey April 24

Sabres rollerblade gang goes viral after Boston crowd turns on them

Travis Green

By Jonathan Ouimet April 24

Green calls out the NHL after scary Sanderson injury sparks outrage

Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

Tkachuk under fire after controversial hit on Martinook sparks outrage

Jordan Spence

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

Jordan Spence made one of the most embarrassing plays of the year

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates off the ice after loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker April 23

Philly fans go all in on trolling Sidney Crosby with a ruthless billboard

Apr 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

The Sabres lost a key forward and the timing couldn't be any worse

Apr 19, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Boston Bruins in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center.

By Cimon Asselin April 23

Lindy Ruff pulls Luukkonen, starts Lyon in Game 3 tonight

Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The forward Zach Hyman (18) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Game stopped after Oilers fans throw animal carcass onto the ice

Illegal move by Quinn Hughes in the middle of the game sparks controversy

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Illegal move by Quinn Hughes in the middle of the game sparks controversy

Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The forward Zach Hyman (18) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Massive brawl erupts in the stands after Oilers vs Ducks game and it gets out of control

A doctor just weighed in on Connor McDavid’s injury and it’s turning heads

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

A doctor just weighed in on Connor McDavid’s injury and it’s turning heads

Marcus Foligno

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

The Matt Duchene call was reversed but nobody's talking about what came next

Jamie Benn hit Matthew Boldy

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

Jamie Benn’s dangerous headshot on Matthew Boldy goes unpunished

Penguins vs Flyers

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

Travis Konecny may face suspension for action Bryan Rust

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (22) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) battle for the puck during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker April 22

Rivalry renewed as Game 3 between Flyers and Penguins descends into chaos

Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) before a face-off against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period n game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 22

The NHL playoffs opening weekend is turning heads for one big reason

Apr 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) and center Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate a goal on the Edmonton Oilers in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the second period at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

Major blow for the Ducks as key player is suddenly out tonight

Jared Bednar speaks out after questionable calls spark controversy

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

Jared Bednar speaks out after questionable calls spark controversy

David Pagnotta reveals one top NHL defenseman has requested a trade

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

David Pagnotta reveals one top NHL defenseman has requested a trade

Logan Stanley and Mark Kastelic drop gloves

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

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

Avalanche fans shatter glass

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

A chaotic moment with Avalanche fans quickly became dangerous

Nikita Zadorov

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Nikita Zadorov snaps on Sabres for targeting Jeremy Swayman

Juraj Slafkovsky vs Brandon Hagel

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

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 April 21

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

Glen Gulutzan

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

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

Marcus Foligno hit on Thomas Harley

By Skyler Walker April 21

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 April 21

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 April 21

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