Armed with $38.7 million in cap space, Pat Verbeek may seek to bolster the Ducks' rising core by targeting high-end talent ...

Where it once was the NHL’s most competitive division, the Metropolitan Division is now on a level with the Pacific Division as the league’s two least competitive divisions. But this shouldn’t be ...

Columbus Blue Jackets (3-6-0, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (5-3-0, second in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Sunday, 2 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Columbus ...

Going back to the Eastern Conference for the last installment of my standings predictions series for the 2025-26 NHL season, we have the Metropolitan Division. When you take a look at the Metro this ...

The Metropolitan Division used to be the NHL’s crown jewel, but that has changed in recent years. It’s now arguably the league’s weakest, and though some teams did improve this offseason, there are ...

The Carolina Hurricanes have made the playoffs in seven consecutive seasons, the third-longest active streak in the NHL. A quick survey of assembled The Athletic writers predicts the Canes will not ...

on Friday, the New York Rangers couldn't help feeling like they wasted an opportunity. They battled back from being down 2-0 to tie the game on Jesper Fast's goal at 9:37 of the third period, but ...

Carolina Hurricanes (52-22-7, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (43-33-5, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Islanders -121, ...