Taking on odd jobs

Full marks to anyone who can identify the goalkeeper in question on the left. He played his last professional game in the ECHL during the 2023-24 season, but it appears he is trying to find work in that league again. In case you’re wondering, he’s a former NHL netminder who played for three teams, but […]

Wallstedt was spectacular in Wild’s 1-0 win over Oilers – The Hockey Writers Minnesota Wild Latest news, analysis and more

The Edmonton Oilers (11-11-5) hosted the Minnesota Wild (15-7-5) on Tuesday night (December 2). The Wild were red hot in this matchup, with an impressive 8-0-2 record in their last 10 games. Minnesota kept that hot streak alive, as did they shutout Edmonton 1-0. Here is your game overview. Summary of the game Minnesota took […]

2 goals from Nathan MacKinnon lead to Avalanche’s 3-1 win over Canucks – The Hockey Writers Colorado Avalanche Latest News, Analysis & More

The Colorado Avalanche started December with their second meeting of the 2025-2026 season against the Vancouver Canucks. The last time these two teams met, the Avalanche won 5-4 in overtime on Nov. 9 in Vancouver. The Canucks have won two games in their last ten games and were looking to snap a two-game losing streak. […]

Predators use dominant 3-goal second period to win 5-1 over Flames – The Hockey Writers Nashville Predators Latest News, Analysis & More

The Nashville Predators (9-13-4) played one of their best games of the season on Tuesday, beating the Calgary Flames (9-15-4) 5-0. Goaltender Juuse Saros nearly had his first shutout of the season in net, stopping 27 of 28 shots, as the Predators used three goals in the second period to run away with a much-needed […]

Senators ride dominant second period to 5-2 victory over Canadiens – The Hockey Writers Latest news, analysis and more

Any hopes of a late Montreal Canadiens comeback were dashed when Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk scored the first of his injury-plagued season to date. The goal closed the scoring midway through the third to make it a 5-2 final. The Canadiens failed to create anything lasting and ultimately continued quietly Tuesday night at the […]

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs bottom six come alive in 4-1 win against Panthers

Instant Reaction: Maple Leafs bottom six come alive in 4-1 win against Panthers The Toronto Maple Leafs have been carried by their star players for much of the 2025-2026 season, and that is one of the reasons why they are performing as poorly as they are today. After a confidence-boosting 7-2 victory over the Pittsburgh […]

Heavy trade interest grows in Sherwood as Canucks wait

Kiefer Sherwood continues to be seen as one of the most sought-after trade targets well ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The Vancouver Canucks said they were open to moving veterans and incoming UFAs, and Sherwood is among the most attractive on their roster, especially because of his low hitting. According to Pierre LeBrunthe interest […]

The honeymoon period is over for the Red Wings this season – The Hockey Writers Detroit Red Wings Latest news, analysis and more

If you walked into Little Caesars Arena in mid-October, you would have seen a team that looked ready to finally turn the corner. The Red Wings started 5-1-0 and played with pace and purpose. But as we enter December, that optimism feels like a distant memory. The Wings have lost four straight and have slipped […]