See Forbes' 2025 list of the most valuable NHL teams, led by two hockey clubs worth at least $4 billion, and with the ranking's average value surging to $2.2 billion.

The Eastern Conference is unbelievably tight, with the potential for several teams to face unexpected heartbreak in the spring.

Even with that rough edge on his six-foot, 215-pound frame, his crushing hip checks often putting opponents into low orbit, Bucyk spent only 493 minutes in NHL penalty boxes, winning the 1971 and 1974 Lady Byng Trophy as the NHL’s most gentlemanly player.

Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.

Alex Ovechkin is the first NHL player to score 900 goals. Where does that place him among this century's No. 1 overall picks?

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Nov. 28. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

As a whole, the trend of increased offense in the NHL has continued. Shots are down, goals are up and, as a result, the league average save percentage has dipped below .900 for the first time in 20 years. As the speed and skill of the game continue to increase, we’re having to adjust what constitutes strong goaltending statistics.

It is way too early to make any definitive conclusions about the 2025-26 NHL season. But then again, it's the perfect time to celebrate some small-sample superstars. As part of this week's new edition of the ESPN NHL Power Rankings, we've identified a ...