Our Summer Forecast panel reveals its predictions for all major NBA awards for the 2026-27 season.
How many teams that didn't make the playoffs last season, but are in position now, will be there in April? The Lightning, Kings and Jets are locks. The Devils have doubters and not everyone is sold on the Stars or the Islanders, but Vegas' odds look good.
Every team except one was in action on the night before American Thanksgiving. A couple of amazing shootout moves, a Rangers rout and some John Tavares magic were among the best things we saw from a stacked schedule of 15 games.
Brian Boyle's first goal since returning from treatment for leukemia was the type of blue-collar score that has defined his 11-year career. Who could blame him for getting emotional? Plus, other news of note, including Jersey Fouls and Blackhawks gripes.
Expectations for Alex Ovechkin were, uh, tempered compared with previous seasons. After all, he was coming off a career-low goals total. He and a few others around the league are redeeming themselves with stellar early results.
The Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens are among the teams that are off to disappointing starts. Luckily for them, we have a few suggestions on how they can turn it all around.
