Editorials

Referee Tim Peel (20) Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Why the NHL had no other choice but to make an example of Tim Peel

Will the 2020-21 NHL Season have an asterisk next to It?

Three NHL Head Coaches on the hot seat at halfway point of 2020-21

How does every team prepare for the NHL Playoffs in a weird year?

Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning (center). (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

How the 2020-21 NHL season would look under the normal alignment

Patrick Lalime #40 of the Ottawa Senators. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

ESPN’s NHL Theme Music hitting everyone in the nostalgic feels

Kyle Palmieri #21 of the New Jersey Devils. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What It’s Like Going To A New Jersey Devils Hockey Game In 2021

UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - MARCH 06: Anders Lee #27 of the New York Islanders scores at 2:15 of the third period against Carter Hutton #40 of the Buffalo Sabres at the Nassau Coliseum on March 06, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHL: Top Teams Taking Care of Business Across the Board

New York Rangers fans celebrate a second period goal by Chris Kreider #20. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

We aren’t there yet but fans back in arenas offers some welcome normality

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11). Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Three Storylines for three games on NHL Friday as Kings go for seven

Sidney Crosby #87 of the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Sidney Crosby’s milestone night, other takeaways from a busy NHL Saturday

San Jose Sharks defenseman Erik Karlsson (65). Mandatory Credit: Chris Brown-USA TODAY Sports

NHL: 3 most disappointing players this season (so far)

The Vegas Golden Knights (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Key storylines to watch out for across the NHL’s two Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe

Dylan Cozens #24 of the Buffalo Sabres. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

The Buffalo Sabres are back and other talking points on a busy NHL Monday

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19). Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Talking points from two heavyweight showdowns on NHL Sunday

Patrick Kane #88 of the Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Unsung Heroes From the First Month of the 2020-21 NHL Season

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5). Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly from Thursday as Florida Panthers make statement

Alexis Lafreniere #13 of the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Huge opportunity for Alexis Lafreniere, other storylines to follow on Friday

The Boston Bruins celebrate a goal. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Boston Bruins show resilience, Leafs continue to roll, takeaways from Original Six matchups

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - AUGUST 05: Tyler Ennis #63 of the Edmonton Oilers is injured in a collision with Kirby Dach #77 of the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period in Game Three of the Western Conference Qualification Round prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on August 05, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)

The NHL seems to be ignoring dangerous hits from behind

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Steven Stamkos (91). Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: TBL continue to roll, Varlamov’s brilliance

Tomas Nosek #92 of the Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

NHL needs to tighten up on COVID-19 Protocols following Tomas Nosek debacle

Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Storylines to follow in mouthwatering Original Six matchups on Wednesday

Cody Glass #9 of the Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Like it or not, agree or disagree, the NHL is unlikely to hit pause button on 2020-21

The New York Islanders defend against the New York Rangers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Rapid fire talking points to keep an eye on across the NHL tonight

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jason Spezza (19). Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly: Jason Spezza’s hat trick, Lady Liberty returns

Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Compelling Storylines to follow in the NHL on Super Bowl Sunday!

The Edmonton Oilers. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

Can an under .500 NHL team make the Playoffs this season?