The Hockey News

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

MASTHEAD

MAPLE LEAF MIRACLE?

MADE IN CANADA & MADE IN NORTH AMERICA

MEA CULPA TO THE MAX • In a league rife with parity, predictions are a fool’s game. These four teams made us look a little more foolish than others

BEHIND THE MASK

JERSEY HOUND

CAN’T BE STOPPED-O-METER • One player can’t decide a playoff series on his own, but he can become the bane of an opposing fan base’s existence. No one has matched Rick Middleton’s record of 19 points in one round, but here are the best single-series efforts since 2005

IN THE CARDS

THE COUNTDOWN • Here’s a look at the teams poised to contend for the Cup right now and in the near future – as well as the clubs who have some long-term work to do

PUCK CULTURE • From unstoppable Jeremy Roenick to Vanbiesbrouck vs. Vanbiesbrouck, there are plenty of quirks that helped make the game unforgettable

NATE THE GREAT • With his superior talent and trademark MVP effort, Nathan MacKinnon is gunning for his first Hart Trophy as he tries to lead the Avs to another Cup

ROCKET MAN • Auston Matthews’ goal-scoring barrage raises questions of historical significance. Will the Leafs’ lethal sniper hit 70 this season? And with all due respect to Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin, are we witnessing the rise of the NHL’s greatest all-time scorer?

ON THE PROWL • The Panthers’ Sam Reinhart is a pending UFA who picked a great time for a breakout 50-goal season. But first, there’s some unfinished business to take care of after last year’s surprise Stanley Cup push came up just short

‘DEM’ AND CO. • The Canucks’ ascent has been one of the shocks of the season, and it will afford one of the NHL’s elite stoppers his second chance at shining in the post-season spotlight

NOT SO FAST • Many people had written off the Jets and were envisioning Connor Hellebuyck in a different uniform. But after some key changes in personnel and playing style, Winnipeg has its star goalie locked up for the next seven years, and the team in front of him is playing like a true Stanley Cup contender

EVAN-KEELED OILER • Even playing in a hockey hotbed starved for playoff success, Evan Bouchard has been able to keep a cool head on Edmonton’s blueline. And that shouldn’t come as any kind of surprise – it’s how he’s always been. And he’s looking forward to showing that off this spring

FEARLESS FORECAST: HURRICANE STANLEY • We’re sticking with our pre-season prediction and picking the Hurricanes to win the final game of the year

POWER RANKINGS

WHAT’S INSIDE

BOSTON BRUINS

CALGARY FLAMES

CAROLINA HURRICANES

COLORADO AVALANCHE

DALLAS STARS

DETROIT RED WINGS

EDMONTON OILERS

FLORIDA PANTHERS

LOS ANGELES KINGS

MINNESOTA WILD

NASHVILLE PREDATORS

NEW YORK ISLANDERS

NEW YORK RANGERS

PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

ST. LOUIS BLUES

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS

VANCOUVER CANUCKS

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

WASHINGTON CAPITALS

WINNIPEG JETS

CONTINUING LEGACY • Laura Stacey would love nothing more than to add to her family footprint with championships and by building the game

IT’S DEJA VU ALL OVER AGAIN • Loren Gabel is back in Boston – and back in the ‘PWHL,’ a women’s league she played in as a kid

NEW LEAGUE, NEW RULES • The PWHL continues innovations with ‘Gold...