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Chicago Blackhawks

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 26 On this date, the NHL’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list. Also, the “Original Six” franchises have been very active. So, let’s hop aboard the THW time machine to go back through the decades and relive all the great moments from Oct. 25. Bourque Takes the Top Spot Ray Bourque made NHL history on Oct. 25, 2000, as he picked up two assists in the Colorado Avalanche’s 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators. The two helpers gave him 1,532 points in his…

Which NHL Teams’ Surprise Starts Are Real?
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Sometimes, the best part of the early NHL season is some surprise starts that you perhaps didn’t expect, good or bad. But how real are those starts? Let’s take a look at which teams may have a shot at remaining contenders and which ones may fall off as the season progresses. Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the biggest surprises to begin the season, winning six of their first eight games and claiming third place in the Metropolitan Division. They haven’t had the most difficult schedule, which has probably helped a bit, but it doesn’t look like…

Canucks Acquire Lukas Reichel From Blackhawks for 4th-Round Pick
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The Chicago Blackhawks are giving 2020 first-round pick (17th overall) Lukas Reichel a change of scenery. He’ll be joining the injury riddled Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the #Canucks have acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. pic.twitter.com/PeZEU8YOKt — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 24, 2025 Reichel is coming off career highs across the board last season: eight goals, 14 assists, and 22 points in 70 games. He averaged 11:55 of ice time per game on a…

Colorado Avalanche

Projected Lineups for Avalanche vs Bruins –10/25/25
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The Colorado Avalanche take on the Boston Bruins at the TD Gardens today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. AVALANCHE (5-0-3) at BRUINS (3-6-0) 3 p.m. ET; NHLN, NESN, ALT Avalanche projected lineup Artturi Lehkonen — Nathan MacKinnon — Martin NecasGabriel Landeskog — Brock Nelson — Valeri NichushkinRoss Colton — Jack Drury — Victor OlofssonParker Kelly — Zakhar Bardakov — Gavin Brindley Devon Toews — Cale MakarJosh Manson — Brent BurnsIlya Solovyov — Sam Malinski Trent MinerScott Wedgewood Scratched: Jack Ahcan, Danil Gushchin Injured: Mackenzie Blackwood (lower body), Logan O’Connor (hip surgery), Samuel Girard (upper body), Joel…

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24
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Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this date. Plus, the Nassau Coliseum hosted a handful of memorable moments, and a current general manager built his Hall of Fame credentials during his playing career. So, let’s take a journey back in time and relive all the great moments from Oct. 24. Orr Makes Even More History When you had the career Hall of Fame defenseman Bobby Orr had, you could mention him nearly every day in these types…

3 Takeaways from the Avalanche’s 5-4 Loss to the Hurricanes
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Coming into Thursday night’s matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes, which turned back the clock with what may be the best unis in the league in the powder blue Quebec Nordiques jerseys, the Avalanche have been one of the hottest teams in the NHL. The last time out, the Avalanche were outplayed by the Utah Mammoth but managed to walk away with one point in an overtime loss. Things looked ugly early for the Avalanche, but they fought back only to fall in a shootout to the Hurricanes 5-4. The Avalanche Were the Better Team When you look at the box…

Dallas Stars

Projected Lineups for Hurricanes vs. Stars – 10/25/25
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The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  HURRICANES (6-1-0) at STARS (3-3-1) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, Victory+ Hurricanes projected lineup Nikolaj Ehlers — Sebastian Aho — Seth JarvisTaylor Hall — Logan Stankoven — Jackson BlakeAndrei Svechnikov — Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Bradly NadeauMark Jankowski — Jordan Staal — Jordan Martinook K’Andre Miller — Sean WalkerAlexander Nikishin — Jalen ChatfieldMike Reilly — Charles Alexis Legault Frederik AndersenBrandon Bussi Scratched: Joel Nystrom Injured: William Carrier (lower body), Shayne Gostisbehere (lower body), Pyotr Kochetkov (lower body), Eric Robinson (upper…

Othmann’s Chance, Robertson/Harley Extensions & More NHL Rumours
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In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New York Rangers recalling forward Brennan Othmann after some trade chatter. Next, the Dallas Stars are working on some big-ticket contracts with Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. Finally, Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators could look to part ways if things don’t turn around for the organization. Othmann Getting Chance With Rangers Less than two weeks ago, word got out that Othmann, the Rangers prospect, may be ending up on a new team. Elliotte Friedman had reported that after failing to make the NHL roster, conversations began about the future…

2 Takeaways From Stars’ 3-2 OT Loss to Kings
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After a hot 3-0-0 start, the Dallas Stars fall yet again, this time to the Los Angeles Kings, on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. On the positive side, they battled back twice from one-goal deficits to get a point and stop the bleeding that has taken place over the last week. On the negative side, they still lost the game, and have another tough night ahead of them with the Carolina Hurricanes coming to town on Saturday. Related: Kempe Scores OT Winner as Kings Beat Stars 3-2 There are a few things to get to, so let’s dive in….

Minnesota Wild

Utah Mammoth Hold Off Minnesota Wild, Take 6-2 Win
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The Minnesota Wild hosted the Utah Mammoth for the first time this season on Saturday evening, Oct. 25, in the first half of a back-to-back for both teams. The Wild remained without Zach Bogosian, Mats Zuccarello, and Nico Sturm, while the Mammoth were without Sean Durzi and Alexander Kerfoot due to injuries. Related: 3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-1 Loss to the Devils Filip Gustavsson was in the net for the Wild while Karel Vejmelka was in the net for the Mammoth. The game started out with three consecutive goals for the Mammoth, and the Wild tried to climb their…

Projected Lineups for Mammoth vs Wild –10/25/25
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The Utah Mammoth take on the Minnesota Wild at the Grand Casino Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. MAMMOTH (6-2-0) at WILD (3-4-1) 6 p.m. ET; FDSNNO, FDSNWI, Utah16 Mammoth projected lineup Clayton Keller — Barrett Hayton — Nick SchmaltzJJ Peterka — Logan Cooley — Dylan GuentherLawson Crouse — Jack McBain — Michael CarconeLiam O’Brien — Kevin Stenlund — Brandon Tanev Mikhail Sergachev — Dmitri SimashevNate Schmidt — John MarinoIan Cole — Olli Maatta Karel VejmelkaVitek Vanecek Scratched: Nick DeSimone, Kailer Yamamoto, Kevin Rooney Injured: Sean Durzi (upper body), Alex Kerfoot (lower body) Status report…

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 3-1 Loss to the Devils
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The Minnesota Wild finished up their first long road trip of the season on Wednesday night, Oct. 22, against the New Jersey Devils in New Jersey. They looked to extend their win streak to two games after taking down the New York Rangers on Monday night, Oct. 20. Their injury list remained the same as Zach Bogosian was placed on injured reserve earlier in the week.  However, Marco Rossi returned to play after missing the Rangers game due to a blocked shot from their loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, Oct. 18. Filip Gustavsson was in net, and the…

Nashville Predators

Projected Lineups for Kings vs. Predators – 10/25/25
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The Los Angeles Kings take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.  KINGS (3-3-2) at PREDATORS (3-3-2) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNW, FDSNSO Kings projected lineup Andrei Kuzmenko — Anze Kopitar — Adrian KempeKevin Fiala — Quinton Byfield — Alex LaferriereWarren Foegele — Phillip Danault — Trevor MooreJoel Armia — Alex Turcotte — Corey Perry Brian Dumoulin — Drew DoughtyJoel Edmundson — Brandt ClarkeMikey Anderson — Cody Ceci Darcy KuemperAnton Forsberg Scratched: Jacob Moverare, Jeff Malott Injured: Kyle Burroughs (upper body) Status report Kopitar will return after missing four games with…

Othmann’s Chance, Robertson/Harley Extensions & More NHL Rumours
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In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New York Rangers recalling forward Brennan Othmann after some trade chatter. Next, the Dallas Stars are working on some big-ticket contracts with Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley. Finally, Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators could look to part ways if things don’t turn around for the organization. Othmann Getting Chance With Rangers Less than two weeks ago, word got out that Othmann, the Rangers prospect, may be ending up on a new team. Elliotte Friedman had reported that after failing to make the NHL roster, conversations began about the future…

NHL Morning Recap – October 24, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the 12 games that were played on Oct. 23, 2025. Which includes a retro game between the Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques. The San Jose Sharks visit the New York Rangers on Broadway and an all-Canadians matchup between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens. All that and more in latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap. Blackhawks 3 at Lightning 2 Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks hand the Lightning their sixth loss on the…

St. Louis Blues

Red Wings Comeback From Four Down For 6-4 Win Over the Blues
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Two former Western Conference rivals squared off for a Saturday night (Oct.25) matchup, with the St. Louis Blues traveling to Detroit to take on the Red Wings. Both teams were coming off losses in their previous games, in which they gave up seven goals, and were looking to end their losing streaks. After the Blues jumped out to a 4-0 lead, the Red Wings led a furious comeback to pull off a 6-4 comeback win. Game Recap The Blues came out and dominated the opening period of the game, having nonstop pressure on the Red Wings and taking advantage of…

Projected Lineups for Blues vs. Red Wings – 10/25/25
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The St. Louis Blues take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. BLUES (3-3-1) at RED WINGS (5-3-0) 7 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNDET Blues projected lineup Jake Neighbours — Robert Thomas — Jimmy SnuggerudMathieu Joseph — Brayden Schenn — Jordan KyrouPavel Buchnevich — Pius Suter — Nathan WalkerDylan Holloway — Oskar Sundqvist — Nick Bjugstad Cam Fowler — Colton ParaykoPhilip Broberg — Justin FaulkTyler Tucker — Matthew Kessel Jordan BinningtonJoel Hofer Scratched: Alexandre Texier, Logan Mailloux Injured: Alexey Toropchenko (lower, upper body soreness) Status report Blues coach Jim…

NHL Morning Recap – October 24, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the 12 games that were played on Oct. 23, 2025. Which includes a retro game between the Hartford Whalers and Quebec Nordiques. The San Jose Sharks visit the New York Rangers on Broadway and an all-Canadians matchup between Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers and Cole Caufield and the Montreal Canadiens. All that and more in latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap. Blackhawks 3 at Lightning 2 Connor Bedard and the Blackhawks hand the Lightning their sixth loss on the…

Utah Hockey Club

Introducing the Utah Mammoth: Utah HC’s Permanent Name & Brand

It’s official. After more than a year of being named the Utah Hockey Club, the newest franchise in the NHL has officially been named the Utah Mammoth. After more than 850,000 votes for the name during a 13-month process, Mammoth was the clear favorite by the Utah fanbase. Through renowned design firm Doubleday & Cartwright, owners Ryan and Ashley Smith and the entire Smith Entertainment Group have developed a permanent brand for the team that honors the state of Utah, the state’s history, and the fanbase.  The Name The name Mammoth represents the prehistoric beast that roamed the Earth thousands…

Utah HC Is Officially Named the Utah Mammoth

After a 13-month process that featured multiple rounds of fan voting and trademark issues (not to mention an entire season), Utah’s NHL team has a permanent name. What was the Utah Hockey Club is now officially the Utah Mammoth. A new Ice Age dawns. Introducing Utah Mammoth. #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/B2yuoflDRt — Utah Mammoth (@utahhockeyclub) May 7, 2025 According to the team, Mammoth was the fans’ clear favorite in the final round of voting. The name—deliberately singular, in an all-for-one spirit—honors an animal that lived in Utah during the last Ice Age about 10,000 years ago. “The community chose the Utah Mammoth…

NHL Rumors: Sabres, Maple Leafs, Blues, Mammoth

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are looking to restructure their front office and have made some significant changes this week. Meanwhile, the injury news on Anthony Stolarz is positive, even if there isn’t a return date yet. Torey Krug’s NHL career is likely over. Finally, the Utah Hockey Club has officially changed its name to the Utah Mammoth. What do fans need to know? Sabres Making Changes to their Front Office As per Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff, the Buffalo Sabres have explored changes to their front office and are holding discussions with veteran NHL executives. Kevyn…

Winnipeg Jets

4 Key Takeaways from the Jets’ 5–3 Win Over the Flames
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The Winnipeg Jets responded in the best way possible on Friday night — a focused, full-team effort produced a 5-3 home victory over the Calgary Flames that reaffirmed their identity and set the tone for what the rest of this season might look like. Here are four major takeaways from the locker room, the bench and the ice. Momentum Regained — And Early Grabs Matter Last night, the Jets came out with a renewed sense of urgency and a tight structure, a refusal to let a rough outing linger. They had been blanked 3-0 the night before, and the message…

NHL Morning Recap – October 25, 2025
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Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap.  All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the four games that were played on Oct. 24, 2025. Which includes a the Toronto Maple Leafs travelling down the QEW to face off against the Buffalo Sabres. Also, the Calgary Flames take on the Winnipeg Jets in an all-Canadian matchup. All that and more in latest edition of the NHL Morning Recap. Capitals 5 at Blue Jackets 1 Alex Ovechkin scored career goal number 899 as the Capitals rolled past the Blue Jackets in Columbus, 5-1. Blue Jackets Goal Summary: P3 10:20…

Connor Hellebuyck Is Once Again the Heart of the Winnipeg Jets
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It’s funny how quickly the extraordinary becomes expected. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy last season—his third—and the Hart Trophy, too. Yet when he started this new season with a five-goal loss to the Dallas Stars, there wasn’t much panic. That’s the thing about Hellebuyck. He’s earned the right to take a night or two to find his rhythm. And sure enough, he has. Related: 4 Takeaways From the Jets’ 3-0 Loss to the Kraken Since that stumble, he’s been back in full control of his crease. Over his next five starts, Hellebuyck has gone 4-1-0 with…