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NHL Tonight: Capitals face Hurricanes in a critical early-season clash
Both are expected to challenge for the Metro Division title. Plus, what to watch in the other four games, updated stat leaders and more.
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Not-so-warm welcome
Dylan Larkin gets booed at Wings home opener
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Hockey is back!
After a shocking offseason, the Flyers fight regression
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Predictions for every team's finish: Why the Panthers will win the Cup
Breaking down the goalie masks across the NHL in the 2026-27 season
Honoring a legend
Remembering Barry Melrose
The legacy Barry Melrose leaves behind
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October preview: The need-to-know schedule hack to set your fantasy hockey lineup
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Betting on the NHL
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Alex Tuch scores goal vs. Hurricanes
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- Panthers captain Barkov exits with apparent lower-body injury
- Lightning captain Hedman returns to ice 'energized' after lost season
- Ducks sign Luneau to 6-year, $43.2M extension after 14 NHL games
- 👀 One bold prediction for all 32 teams
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NHL season preview: Strengths, weaknesses, X factors for all 32 teams
Will Carolina win the Cup yet again? Who are the top challengers? Get key intel on every club here.
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2026-27 NHL picks: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
Can the Canes repeat? Who are the favorites for major individual hardware? Here are our predictions.
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Lapsed fan's guide to the NHL season: Top teams, players, storylines for 2026-27
Miss anything since the end of June? Miss EVERYTHING since then? Get caught up here.
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NHL rookie watch list: The next wave of young hockey superstars
These are the top first-year players to monitor for 2026-27. Who will break out first?
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NHL superstar poll: Rule changes, Texas expansion, fan culture
We asked a panel of stars at the NHL/NHLPA player media tour for their takes on a variety of hot topics.
