NHL Shootouts and Shutouts: Why a Losing Goalie Can Get One
Detroit lost 1-0 to Montreal in a shootout, yet both goalies recorded shutouts. Here is how NHL shootout rules and individual statistics explain that result.
Alex Ovechkin's Final NHL Season: What Fans Can Follow in 2026-27
Ovechkin's final NHL season brings special meaning to Washington's schedule. Learn what is confirmed, how to plan a game and which milestones and announcements to follow.
Hockey Positions Explained: A Fan's Guide to Every Role
Understand the six hockey positions, how teammates support each other and why players move beyond a fixed spot. Includes an original rink diagram and watching tips.
When Does the 2027-28 NHL Season Start? What Is Confirmed
As of September 26, 2026, the 2027-28 NHL opening date is unannounced. This guide separates the two seasons people mean by “2027” and shows where to confirm games, home openers and planning details.
2026-27 NHL Outdoor Games: Heritage Classic, Winter Classic and Stadium Series
A verified comparison of the Heritage Classic, Winter Classic and Stadium Series, with dates, matchups, venues, U.S. TV, official sellers and outdoor planning tips.
2027 NHL All-Star Game: Schedule, Five-Team Format and How It Works
Plan for the 2027 NHL All-Star Weekend at UBS Arena and understand its new five-team round robin, roster vote, Friday Skills event and Saturday final.
NHL CBA Changes for 2026-27: 84 Games, Playoff Salary Cap and Neck Guards
The new NHL CBA starts September 16, 2026, but some rules began earlier. Here is the fan-focused timeline for 84 games, playoff cap rules and safety changes.
NHL Expansion to Houston or Austin? What Is Official and Why Fans Are Debating It
The NHL has opened a Texas evaluation, not awarded a franchise. Compare Houston and Austin, then see why Atlanta and Quebec City remain part of the debate.
NHL Playoff Standings Explained: Seeding, Wild Cards and Tiebreakers
Decode the NHL playoff race: points, points percentage, division berths, wild cards, RW and ROW tiebreakers, bracket lanes and clinching status.
When Is the NHL Playoff Schedule Announced? Dates, Times and TV Explained
Learn when NHL playoff matchups, dates, puck-drop times and TV assignments become official, why announcements are staged and what is confirmed for 2027.