Let's dissect four teams that missed the playoffs last year, who we believe have the best chance of qualifying in 2026.

Teaser Let’s do that hockey. With the puck dropping on the NHL season tonight — the Flyers don’t play until Thursday against ...

The 2025-26 NHL season is officially one week old on Tuesday, so why not take a quick look around the league and give out ...

David Pastrnak could be in the running for the Hart Trophy if the Boston Bruins make the playoffs, according to NHL insider ...

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar feels there is consensus push among NHL players to return to straight conference seeding in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, per ESPN's Greg Wyshynski.

Past teams used long-term injury reserve to stash salary. GMs must find new loopholes to exploit under the new CBA.

Learn about the Columbus Blue Jackets' betting odds for the playoffs and the Stanley Cup in the 2025-26 NHL season.

Vancouver can keep Cootes in the NHL for up to nine games without triggering the beginning of his three-year, entry-level ...

The latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS gives new users $150 in bonus bets if their first wager of $10 or more wins or up to ...

The Florida Panthers and Pittsburgh Penguins are both 2-0 to start the 2025-26 NHL season, and the teams could soon be linked in a trade. Although Evgeni Malkin has spent his entire NHL career with ...

Beginning February 5 to February 25, 2026, NHL play will be on a break due to players participating in the Milan-Cortina ...