NHL 2025/2026 Hockey

9.6.26 Los Angeles Kings

The Los Angeles Kings are hiring veteran coach Peter Laviolette to a three-year deal as their new head coach. Laviolette, who won a Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, returns to the NHL after being fired by the New York Rangers last season. The Kings reached the playoffs in Anze Kopitar's final season but were swept in the first round.

7.6.26 Vegas Golden Knights: Injuries

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb returned to the lineup for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final after being hospitalized following a puck to the face in Game 2. Wearing a protective face cage, McNabb received a huge ovation during pregame introductions and resumed his usual defensive pairing with Shea Theodore. His return is a major boost for Vegas, as he plays a key role at even strength and on the penalty kill after the team surrendered two crucial power-play goals in the previous game.

5.6.26 Vegas Golden Knights: Injuries

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb exited Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final after being struck in the face by an 87-mph shot from Nikolaj Ehlers during the first period. McNabb left the ice holding his nose and did not return, later heading to a hospital for evaluation. Vegas squandered a 1-0 lead and lost 4-3 in overtime to the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving the Stanley Cup Final series tied 1-1.

3.6.26 Columbus Blue Jackets

Zach Werenski won his first Norris Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL's best all-around defenseman, after a standout season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Werenski beat fellow finalists Cale Makar and Rasmus Dahlin after recording 22 goals and 81 points while averaging more than 26 minutes of ice time per game.

2.6.26 Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have named Manny Malhotra as their new head coach after two successful seasons leading the club's AHL affiliate. Malhotra helped guide the Abbotsford Canucks to consecutive playoff appearances and a Calder Cup title in 2025. His promotion is part of a broader organizational overhaul that includes Ryan Johnson becoming general manager and Daniel Sedin and Henrik Sedin being named co-presidents of hockey operations.

27.5.26 Vegas Golden Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in franchise history after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 to complete a Western Conference finals sweep. Under new coach John Tortorella, Vegas relied on disciplined defense and strong goaltending from Carter Hart to eliminate one of the NHL's best regular-season teams. Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas, while the Avalanche struggled offensively despite entering the playoffs as Stanley Cup favorites.

25.5.26 Vegas Golden Knights: Injuries

Mark Stone returned from a lower-body injury for the Vegas Golden Knights, while Cale Makar came back from an upper-body injury for the Colorado Avalanche in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals. Vegas entered the game with a 2-0 series lead, and Stone scored early in the second period in his return. Makar's comeback restored Colorado's top defensive pairing and first power-play unit.

22.5.26 Anaheim Ducks: Injuries

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry will need hip surgery for a chronic impingement, putting his availability for the start of next season in doubt. The Ducks, who just completed their first playoff run since 2018, have not set a surgery date or recovery timeline. Terry, the team's most consistent scorer in recent years, tallied 57 points in the regular season and 11 in his first postseason.