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NHL power rankings as 2026-27 season opens: Who will challenge for Stanley Cup?

NHL power rankings as 2026-27 season opens: Who will challenge for Stanley Cup?

The 2026-27 NHL season is about to get underway and 31 teams are trying to unseat the champion Carolina Huirricanes. Who's the top team?
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When does NHL season start? What to know about 2026-27 season

When does NHL season start? What to know about 2026-27 season

The NHL season is starting in September to accomodate two extra games per team. Here's what to know about 2026-27.
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Hurricanes Make Cuts For Opening Night

Hurricanes Make Cuts For Opening Night

One big question regarding the Carolina Hurricanes was, who makes the big club, Bradly Nadeau or Felix Unger Sorum? On Sunday, that question was answered when both players were assigned to Chicago. Defenseman, Juuso Valimaki was put on waivers for the intent of sending him to Chicago as well. Seth Jarvis will be put on […]
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Hurricanes 6, Predators 0

Hurricanes 6, Predators 0

The Carolina Hurricanes finished up their preseason schedule with a dominating, 6-0 win in Nashville. Six different players scored and 11 players had points in the thrashing. Brandon Bussi played very well as he earned the shutout making 22 saves on the 22 shots he faced. The team looked much like the team that played […]
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Pens Points: Opening night nears

Pens Points: Opening night nears

Here are your Pens Points for this Monday morning… The Penguins assigned Bill Zonnon, Harrison Brunicke and Joel Blomqvist to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Sunday and placed Blake Lizotte, Ben Kindel, Justin Brazeau and Ryan Graves on injured reserve. Pittsburgh must make at least two more roster moves before Monday’s deadline to reach the 23-player limit. [PensBurgh] […]
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Who will win the Stanley Cup? Expert predictions for 2026-27 NHL season

Who will win the Stanley Cup? Expert predictions for 2026-27 NHL season

Who will win the Stanley Cup and the NHL's biggest awards. USA TODAY Sports experts predict the NHL season's biggest prizes.
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Morning Flurries: Beckett Hamilton praises Gabe Landeskog

Morning Flurries: Beckett Hamilton praises Gabe Landeskog

From one captain to another.
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Preseason Game 4: Carolina @ Nashville – Preview and Game Thread

Preseason Game 4: Carolina @ Nashville – Preview and Game Thread

The Carolina Hurricanes finish up their preseason with a game against the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon at Bridgestone Arena. Game time is 3 P.M. Look for most of the Carolina regulars to take the ice. Here is the roster as provided on Twitter by Chip. Cayden Primeau and Brandon Bussi will be in net. […]
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Nashville Predators waive defenseman Justin Barron, add William Trudeau

Nashville Predators waive defenseman Justin Barron, add William Trudeau

The Nashville Predators made a surprising move Sept. 26, claiming William Trudeau off waivers from the N.Y. Rangers and waiving Justin Barron.
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Let's play two more: NHL features an 84-game season for the first time in decades

Let's play two more: NHL features an 84-game season for the first time in decades

The NHL is going to an 84-game season for the first time since 1993-94
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Macklin Celebrini, 20, named San Jose Sharks captain

Macklin Celebrini, 20, named San Jose Sharks captain

The San Jose Sharks named 20-year-old Macklin Celebrini captain on Friday, Sept 25. Here's why it's deserved.
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Nashville Predators assign Brady Martin to Milwaukee Admirals to start season

Nashville Predators assign Brady Martin to Milwaukee Admirals to start season

The Nashville Predators assigned Brady Martin to the AHL Milwaukee Admirals on Sept. 26.