Fighting is undoubtedly ingrained in the National Hockey League’s identity. Seen as just another part of the game to many, the age-old tradition of dropping the gloves has become a significant part of ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Connor McDavid called the Pacific Division path to the playoffs “a bit of a pillow fight right now.” The same race down the stretch in the NHL's Eastern Conference is anything but. No ...

The 2026 NHL playoffs opened with instant drama as Jordan Staal and Brady Tkachuk dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1. The clash between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators wasted ...

The first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs wraps up Sunday, and a thrilling Canadiens vs. Lightning series comes down to ...

Going into Saturday’s game, it was expected that the Carolina Hurricanes might have a gritty match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who lead the league in penalty minutes. However, what may not have ...