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The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering a critical week (Feb. 2–9, 2026) that serves as the final sprint before the NHL pauses for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week. The “Bowness Bump” & Playoff Push Under the new leadership of head coach Rick Bowness, the team…
The Chicago Blackhawks are almost complete with a very busy part of the season. They have two games remaining before the Olympic break, and in the midst of a five-game losing streak, they want to go into the break on a high note. Here are some tidbits ahead of their game against the San Jose…
Here are the key storylines and the upcoming schedule for the Vegas Golden Knights for the week of Feb. 2-9, 2026. Slumping into the Break The Golden Knights are currently struggling to find wins, having lost five consecutive games. Their most recent defeats came in a back-to-back set this past weekend, falling 3-2 to the…
Here are the key storylines for the Los Angeles Kings and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 2–9, 2026. The Final Push Before the Olympic Break This is a critical week for the Kings to get some points before the NHL pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics beginning Feb. 6. The Kings have…
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently navigating a pivotal week that marks the transition from the high-energy Stadium Series into the extended Olympic Break. Here are the key storylines and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 2-9, 2026. The Stadium Series Aftermath The biggest news this week is the Lightning’s recovery from yesterday’s…
Here are the key storylines for the St. Louis Blues and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 2-9, 2026. “Open for Business” & The Trade Deadline With the team sitting near the bottom of the Central Division standings, General Manager Doug Armstrong is reportedly shifting into “seller” mode ahead of the March 6…
The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ MPH slap shots, beautiful end-to-end rushes with tape-to-tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders are major components of the great game of bandy. Most people: “Wait what? You mean hockey.” No, I mean bandy. Bandy is an incredibly skillful…
Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Barry Trotz is retiring as general manager of the Nashville Predators after just under three years on the job but will…
With the calendar turning to February in the 2025-26 NHL season, Olympic fever is in the air. While there will be games of consequence played in the coming days, it feels like everyone is waiting out the stretch before winter break because you know there’s going to be a fun few days ahead. However, before…
The Philadelphia Flyers went 0–3–1 last week, essentially destroying any hopes of making the playoffs. Let’s take a look at the team’s key storylines for the week ahead. Flyers’ Playoff Odds Are Essentially Zero According to Hockey Stats, the Flyers’ playoff odds have dropped to just 9%. If you thought that was low, the math…
