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With the Olympic break rapidly approaching and the Edmonton Oilers fighting to stay at the top of the Pacific Division, the expectation is that they will be active as the 2026 Trade Deadline approaches. With their recent comeback win over the San Jose Sharks, the Oilers won three games in a row for the first…
Welcome to another edition of the NHL Morning Recap. All the Latest NHL Daily Recaps Today, we will be looking at the scores of the three NHL games that were played on Feb. 1, 2026. Which saw the Carolina Hurricanes host the Los Angeles Kings. As well as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins battle it out…
Here are the key storylines for the Edmonton Oilers and their schedule for the week ahead (Feb. 1–8, 2026), as the team heads into the Olympic break. Goaltending Controversy Heading into the Break The most immediate concern is the crease. In their recent 7–3 loss to the Minnesota Wild (Jan. 31), goaltender Tristan Jarry was…
Here are the key storylines for the New York Rangers and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026. Artemi Panarin’s Impending Exit The dominant story in New York is the official signal that the team is “retooling.” The most immediate impact is on superstar winger Artemi Panarin. Panarin has been held out…
As the NHL prepares to pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina (opening ceremony on Feb. 6), the New York Islanders are entering a critical final week of play. Currently sitting 3rd in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 30-20-5, every point matters before the league shuts down until late February. Here…
The Chicago Blackhawks recalled defenseman Sam Rinzel from the Rockford IceHogs on Jan. 30 ahead of their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The move gave fellow rookie defenseman Artyom Levshunov a beneficial break, giving him “a chance to reset some foundational things,” according to head coach Jeff Blashill. Rinzel came back to the Blackhawks…
Here are the key storylines for the Chicago Blackhawks and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026. Final Push Before the Olympic Break The Blackhawks have a light schedule this week, playing only two games before the NHL pauses for the 2026 Winter Olympic break. This week is crucial for setting the…
The Winnipeg Jets find themselves at a critical juncture. With the playoffs fading from view and the trade deadline looming, the conversation has shifted from “buying” to “selling.” Here are the key storylines and their upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026. Approaching “Seller” Status With a record hovering below .500 and the…
Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026 for the Washington Capitals. The Final Push Before the Olympic Break The biggest storyline for the Capitals this week is the impending NHL pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The league will shut down operations after the games on Feb….
The Calgary Flames are entering a pivotal moment in their season. They have just snapped a five-game losing streak and are heading into the final two games before the NHL pauses for the Olympic Break. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 1-8, 2026. The “Fire Sale” Continues Following…
