Where would a Russian team finish in Olympic men’s hockey? NHL player poll
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. Imagine Nikita Kucherov and Kirill Kaprizov on the…
Dark horse to medal in men’s hockey at the Olympics? NHL players make their picks
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the years between Sochi in 2014 and…
‘Miracle: The Boys of ’80’ brings previously unaired footage of the historic U.S. hockey team to Netflix
In the history of hockey in the United States, there are two epochs: what came before the “Miracle…
What should NHL teams spend more money on, other than salaries? Here’s what players say
NHL players aren’t wanting for much. There’s a massive food spread everywhere they go. They fly on private…
NHL player poll: Next expansion city? How big is too big? Fan Venmo requests? Worst chirps?
Nick Cousins is a perfectly capable third-line winger for the Ottawa Senators. He’s a safe bet to score…
Utah bill would allow concealed firearms permit holders to bring guns to Jazz, Mammoth games
A Utah lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow concealed firearms permit holders to bring guns into publicly…
The scariest walk in the NHL: Tales from the terrifying ceiling-high Calgary catwalk
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
The origin story of the Columbus Blue Jackets’ loved, loathed and loud arena cannon
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
NHL arenas of yore: Here are some of the fun quirks and features we miss
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
From ‘Olé Olé’ to ‘Yeet the Fish’: The most memorable local traditions in NHL arenas
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Want to call an NHL game between the benches? Better get a helmet
This article is part of our NHL Arena Rankings series, in which we rank all 32 current rinks…
Canadiens vs. Nordiques? Battle of Quebec returns as Avalanche wear throwback jerseys
MONTREAL — The last time the Montreal Canadiens played at home against a team wearing the classic Quebec…