Junior hockey has been approved for games in nearly every Canadian province - except the biggest one.

The Sabres and Blue Jackets have been floundering of late and much of the attention has turned to behind their respective benches. With one firing already in the books, will GMs there be getting itchy trigger fingers?

The Blues probably have their long-term answer in net. But the sample size is just small enough, the slumps just frequent enough, that it may be wise to collect data on Binnington as long as possible.

Auston Matthews didn't take part in any line rushes at practice on Sunday but the NHL's leading goal scorer hasn't been ruled out for a Monday return.

Four active NHLers lead their team in all-time goals: San Jose's Patrick Marleau, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos, Vegas' William Karlsson and, of course, Washington's Alex Ovechkin.

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell has won over his teammates and is quickly becoming a fan favourite. But can he win over a starter's role?

The skilled winger made a splash during the 2020 playoff bubble. This season he's fine-tuning his game in the hopes of reaching the NHL full time, and in the process becoming one of the league's few Filipino players.

The new Vancouver goalie got a push to become more socially active: 'My wife has taught me a lot… and kind of broadened my views on a lot of LGBT community issues.'

The Montreal Canadiens' goaltender is playing very much like the team in front of him, and that is simply not good enough when you're eating up almost 13 percent of the team's cap space on a long-term deal.

The women's hockey legend and recipient of the Order of Hockey in Canada talks about the state of the game versus 'back in the day.'

The 38-year-old goaltender has been one of the hottest commodities in recent weeks, helping to thrust the red-hot Oilers to second in the North Division. How long will his fantastic play continue?

Even with St. Louis' recent Stanley Cup win, growing the game in baseball-mad St. Louis isn't easy. But the former Dodgers exec is up to the task.

The situation is tense right now, but whether the Sabres seek a trade or simply better results from the winger, he has to be put in a position to succeed.

Two goalies share the rare accomplishment of leading two NHL franchises in all-time wins. And while Roberto Luongo retired a couple years ago, the other stopper is still going strong.

'Flower' has the win total, Cup rings and longevity to warrant a Hall call but not the individual accolades. That could change if his incredible start to 2020-21 stretches into a career year.

In the midst of one of the most remarkable seasons of his Hall-of-Fame career, Kane is the major reason why the Blackhawks are hanging with the big boys in the Central Division and remain in the playoff picture.

With injuries piling up and a red-hot goalie standing in their way, William Nylander stepped up to be the hero the Leafs needed him to be.

After 17-plus years and 32 outdoor events, which NHLers have the best all-time resumes in the open air?

The interim bench boss will likely have the Canadiens play to their identity and he may very well keep the job long-term, but it's clear this organization is not yet a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.

With the Canadiens making a change to their coaching staff, Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe reflected on joining his club midway through last season.

Nashville's do-it-all chief operating officer, Michelle Kennedy, is at the forefront on a team that already has a lot of experience in growing its fanbase from scratch. Now it's time to focus on fans from underrepresented communities.

Lake Tahoe was a mess on the ice but glorious as a setting. With some fine-tuning, we could see some very interesting - and intimate - outdoor games in the future.

The Los Angeles Kings have been a team in transition over the past couple of seasons, but this year they've been a surprising playoff contender largely because of the play of their 30-somethings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs went 0-for-7 on the power play as they fell to the desperate Calgary Flames squad on Monday.

There's little to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens' coach is in imminent peril of losing his job, but that could change, particularly if he and his players don't get on the same page with how they want to play.

The Hurricanes are riding high in the Central Division, while the Maple Leafs are cleaning up in the North. Check out our team-by-team rankings.

The Anaheim Ducks are set to take the training wheels off their best blue-chip forward prospect since the heyday of Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. What type of impact might Zegras have in the world's top league?

It might sound crazy, but it's not completely ridiculous to believe that Connor McDavid could one day break Wayne Gretzky's franchise record in Edmonton.

The Toronto Maple Leafs will be with a trio of key players against the Calgary Flames on Monday. Muzzin suffers broken bone in face.

The Hershey Bears video coach moved one step closer to her dream when she was hired by the Capitals for the AHL gig in November.

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews' latest offensive burst continues to further the conversation about his overall play.

Zach Hyman and Zach Bogosian return to the Leafs lineup while Alex Galchenyuk takes part in his first full skate with his new teammates.

Thanks to the respect instilled in him while growing up, the Lightning winger is ready and willing to take a stand against all forms of injustice.

Nashville has been a very good team for a long time, but with this season in free-fall it's worth considering what a couple elite draft picks could do.

Mackenzie Blackwood was forced to miss time this season due to COVID-19 protocols. But when Blackwood has seen the ice this season, few goalies have been able to contend with the young 24-year-old.

Auston Matthews extended his point-scoring streak to 15 games and continues to exert his will against the Ottawa Senators.

He logged more than 1,300 NHL games as one of the sport's classiest, most sportsmanlike players. Now, Whitney balances out the league's DOPS with his unique skill-player experience. He caught up with The Hockey News to discuss the highs and lows of his job.

Edmonton's superstar just tied Pittsburgh's icon by hitting the mark in 369 games. But who has accomplished more in that span?

The first-round all-star team packs a lethal scoring punch, but don't sleep on those sneaky seventh-rounders.

After breaking Team USA's color barrier at the 2018 Olympics, the Minnesota power forward has asserted himself in the NHL. And he hopes his stead has an impact on Black kids.

The Toronto Maple Leafs responded to one of their worst losses of the season by reaffirming their commitment to defense in a win against the Ottawa Senators.

The team was already a tough out in the playoffs, but the emergence of Sorokin and Dobson makes them even more difficult to beat.

As a member of one of hockey’s most famous families, Meghan Hunter knows the game in and out. And she’s using that wisdom to move up the management ladder

The Toronto Maple Leafs will ice the same lineup against the Ottawa Senators in the second of three-straight games between the clubs. Toronto made a small tweak to a power play that has struggled as of late.

Lack of hockey in two major junior circuits has sent some great talents to Europe and the AHL and the kids haven't been afraid to make an impact.

The Toronto Maple Leafs had an epic collapse that conjures up memories of yesteryear. But with a lead in the North Division, they still get the benefit of the doubt.

You expect to see some of these players in the top 10 at their position. But there are a few surprises, too.

A very long off-season gave the Devils defenseman plenty of time to get his body right and think about the state of the world.

After missing the last 10 games with a rib fracture, Toronto Maple Leafs forward Joe Thornton "can't wait to play" against the Ottawa Senators on Monday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs recorded their first regulation loss since Jan. 20. Needing to stop a slide, the Montreal Canadiens wanted it more.