We're in the final weeks of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Teams are battling for positioning and playoff spots. And while ...

Here's how the teams stack up with less than a week to go in 2025-26 -- plus a look ahead to the offseason signing period.

The Golden Knights and Islanders have made coaching changes with the playoffs approaching. Here are the latest USA TODAY NHL ...

The Big Lead’s updated Stanley Cup playoff power rankings place the Colorado Avalanche at the top after a dominant first round and high-scoring Game 1 win over Minnesota. Carolina Hurricanes follow in ...

Another week, another new No. 1 team atop the ESPN NHL Power Rankings! Plus, with the league's holiday roster freeze in effect, and the IIHF World Junior Championship set to begin Tuesday, we analyzed ...

For some teams, what comes ahead is winning or bust. For others, it's gaining valuable playoff experience or looking to bounce back.