Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Dobson and Hutson, Top-Line Workload and More THW Staff | October 11, 2026 The early season always forces NHL head coaches into a delicate balance: establishing structured tactical routines while adapting to early injuries and high expectations. For Martin St. Louis, the opening…
Golden Knights Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Finding Rhythm, Injury Updates and More THW Staff | October 6, 2026 The Vegas Golden Knights opened their 10th NHL campaign by taking three out of a possible four points over the weekend, capped off by a hard-fought 3-2 victory in Vancouver…
Ducks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Young Core, Dostál in Control THW Staff | October 6, 2026 The regular season is officially underway, and the Anaheim Ducks find themselves at an intriguing crossroads. Early-season hockey rarely provides definitive answers, but it offers immediate insights into line chemistry,…
Kings Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Breakdowns, Back-to-Back Losses and More THW Staff | October 6, 2026 The Los Angeles Kings head into the second week of the NHL schedule needing a reset. Opening the 2026–27 campaign with back-to-back losses isn’t cause for full-scale panic, but the…
Blues Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Goaltending, Toropchenko Injury and More THW Staff | October 6, 2026 An opening weekend split across two tough environments gave us an immediate look at what the 2026–27 St. Louis Blues actually are: a transition roster showing high-end flashes alongside predictable…
Sharks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Building Consistency, Roster Depth and More THW Staff | October 5, 2026 The San Jose Sharks enter the first full week of October riding a quiet wave of momentum after opening the 2026-27 regular season with back-to-back home victories. Winning tight, one-goal…
Capitals Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – The Final Chapter, Blue Line Realignment and More THW Staff | October 5, 2026 Here are the key storylines to watch surrounding the Washington Capitals and their upcoming schedule for the week of Oct. 5-11, 2026. The Great Eight’s Final Chapter The impending end…
Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Efficiency Over Volume, Clean Exits THW Staff | October 5, 2026 The opening stretch of any NHL season tends to generate as many false narratives as it does genuine answers. However, through the initial games of this season’s campaign, the Colorado…
Hurricanes Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Aho Delivers, Crease Management and More THW Staff | October 5, 2026 The opening week of the regular season rarely paints a complete picture, but it inevitably reveals early trends. For the Carolina Hurricanes, the initial slate provided a bit of everything:…
Flyers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Shuffling the Deck, Special Teams and More THW Staff | October 4, 2026 With another regular season under way, the Philadelphia Flyers find themselves attempting to balance immediate competitive pressure with long-term roster construction. Early-season hockey rarely offers definitive answers, but the opening…
Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Defensive Depth Tested, Knies Paying Dividends THW Staff | October 4, 2026 The regular season is underway, and the initial double-header at Nationwide Arena provided a stark look at the operational realities facing head coach Rick Bowness. Opening the schedule with a…
Penguins Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Offensive Depth Shines, Defense Under the Microscope THW Staff | October 4, 2026 The opening week of the NHL campaign has provided immediate clarity on the identity of this Pittsburgh Penguins group. They possess enough offensive depth to put teams on their heels,…
