The NHL features a busy schedule with key matchups before the holiday break, including Crosby aiming to extend his scoring record against Matthews, U.S. Olympic hopefuls Robertson and DeBrincat competing, and McDavid leading the Oilers in a crucial game against Calgary, alongside other notable matchups and player performances.
The article provides a schedule of nationally televised NHL games for the week of December 15, highlighting key matchups such as Ottawa Senators vs. Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, and others, along with team updates and player highlights.
The article announces the return of the Screaming Eagle, a promotional event for the Washington Capitals, and provides their upcoming game schedule along with details about promo nights and retail information.
The Florida Panthers announced their 2025-26 NHL season schedule, featuring key events like the Winter Classic in Miami, a rematch of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final, and a busy home and road game schedule, with special holiday and matinee games, and opportunities for fans to purchase tickets and premium experiences.
The LA Kings' 2025-26 NHL regular-season schedule features 82 games with a mix of home and away matches, including divisional and conference games, a busy January with 16 games, and a long Olympic break in February. The schedule emphasizes Saturday home games, a strong start with back-to-back games, and a final stretch with multiple homestands, setting the stage for an exciting season.
The NHL and NHLPA have agreed to a four-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement through 2030, ensuring labor peace, with key changes including an 84-game regular season starting in 2026, contract term limits, salary cap compliance in playoffs, and mandatory neck guards for players entering the league in 2026-27.