International Hockey

• Oct 18, 2026 Kent Johnson’s Overtime Goal Caps Blue Jackets’ 63-Minute Stand Against Rangers Columbus stayed composed, leaned on Jet Greaves and earned an overtime win over New York after a scoreless regulation.
• Oct 18, 2026 Carter Verhaeghe Caps Panthers’ NHL Record Run of Natural Hat Tricks Verhaeghe’s three goals against Seattle completed a historic run for Florida and renewed attention on his place among the Panthers’ biggest single-game scorers.
• Oct 17, 2026 Golden Knights’ Shot Volume Sets Early Pace as Eichel, Hertl Lead Vegas Vegas has 279 shots through nine games, with wrist and snap shots driving much of its early scoring.
• Oct 16, 2026 Blue Jackets Prospect Pyotr Andreyanov Faces Early Test With HC Sochi The 19-year-old goalie has a 2-9-0 record through 11 KHL games, but a difficult start with Sochi offers valuable experience against top Russian pros.
• Oct 16, 2026 Bruins-Ducks Game 8: DiPietro Starts as Boston Looks to Extend Win Streak Michael DiPietro gets his second start as Boston takes a three-game win streak and a 17-5 scoring run into Anaheim.
• Oct 16, 2026 Brady Tkachuk’s Back-to-Back Natural Hat Tricks Make Panthers History Tkachuk scored six goals in two games, capped a comeback over Vancouver and became the first Panther with natural hat tricks in consecutive contests.
• Oct 15, 2026 Guillaume Richard Could Address Blue Jackets’ Defensive Depth Problems Columbus needs steadier play in its bottom four and on special teams. Guillaume Richard’s AHL track record makes a call-up worth serious consideration.
• Oct 15, 2026 Ryan Craig Keeps Vegas’ Fast Start Rolling as Newcomers Add a Different Look Vegas has at least 11 points through eight games for a fifth straight season, with Ryan Craig’s lineup giving young contributors room to make an impact.
• Oct 15, 2026 Blue Jackets’ Culture Reset Faces Early Test After 1-4 Start Rick Bowness promised higher standards in Columbus. Five games in, uneven play and repeated public criticism raise questions about how accountability will take...
• Oct 14, 2026 Mathieu Olivier’s Blue Jackets Leadership Role Is Under Pressure After Costly Decisions Olivier brings value to Columbus, but several early-season penalties raise questions about whether he should keep wearing an “A.”
• Oct 14, 2026 Mathieu Olivier’s Decisions Are Becoming a Problem for the Blue Jackets Olivier’s major penalty against Florida capped a run of costly choices, putting his judgment and his value to Columbus under the spotlight.
• Oct 14, 2026 Blue Jackets’ Penalties Turn Promising Start Into Florida Rout Columbus opened well, then Florida punished a costly turnover and six penalty kills. The Jackets’ discipline erased a strong even strength showing.
• Oct 13, 2026 Shea Theodore’s Shot Volume and Defensive Work Lift Vegas’ Blue Line Theodore is blocking more shots and firing more often, giving Vegas a bigger two-way presence through its first seven games.
• Oct 13, 2026 Panthers’ Vamos Gatos Night Puts Hispanic Hockey Outreach in Focus Florida’s celebration has roots in local hockey history and the LATAM Cup. The next step is making it easier for new fans and players to stay involved.
• Oct 13, 2026 Three Keys for the Blue Jackets Against Florida: Goaltending, Composure and Physicality Columbus faces a demanding test against Florida. Strong goaltending, disciplined physical play and a return to its best team game are the keys.
• Oct 13, 2026 Bruins Open Road Trip Against Sharks With McAvoy Back and Swayman Starting Boston takes a two-game win streak into San Jose, where Charlie McAvoy returns and Jeremy Swayman is set for his fourth straight start.
• Oct 12, 2026 Golden Knights’ Inaugural Team Reunion Brought Fun Back Into Focus The return of Vegas’ 2017-18 team reminded current Golden Knights that the joy of playing together still sits at the heart of the club.
• Oct 12, 2026 Blue Jackets Should Test Luca Del Bel Belluz on Sean Monahan’s Line Columbus has scored 12 goals in four games but conceded 14. Del Bel Belluz could add pace and puck control to a lineup seeking better balance.
• Oct 10, 2026 Panthers Put Home Opener Streak and Carter Verhaeghe’s Record Chase in Focus Florida welcomes Minnesota seeking an eighth straight home opener win, while Verhaeghe has a chance to match Scott Mellanby’s club mark.
• Oct 10, 2026 Blue Jackets Face Back-to-Back Test Against Blues After Shootout Win Columbus carries a 47-shot effort and a shootout win into St. Louis, where finishing chances, secondary scoring and Jet Greaves will be key.