The trades are coming in hot and Cup contenders are filling needs. What are the biggest needs for each contender?

We’re at a bit of a crossroads with the Capitals. They’ve occupied the top spot in three of the last four rankings and at 32-10-5 are seemingly running away with the Presidents’ Trophy playing at a 120-point pace. That’s eight points up on second. Good for them!

After a busy seven days in the National Hockey League, the movement in ClutchPoints' NHL Power Rankings is significant in Week 16.

Patrik Laine scored in overtime to give the host Montreal Canadiens a thrilling 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday.

MONTREAL — Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night.

There were four games in the National Hockey League last night. The Canadiens weren’t in action, but we were still keeping an eye on these games. We were treated to several highlights, of course, and here’s a report.

DALLAS (AP) — Alex Newhook's deflection broke a tie midway through the third period and unbeaten rookie Jakub Dobes made 32 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1 on ...

DETROIT (AP) — Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night. Marco Kasper redirected J.T. Compher’s shot at 9:55 of the second period, and Michael Rasmussen scored an empty-netter in the final minute to clinch Detroit’s victory.

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night. Marco Kasper redirected J.T. Compher’s

Cam Talbot stopped 28 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 on Saturday night.

Robertson's stellar January continues -- he now has eight goals and 10 assists over 14 appearances this month. The 25-year-old winger helped out on the second of Wyatt Johnston's three goals, which tied the game in the third period. Robertson is up to 17 goals, 29 assists, 133 shots on net and a plus-2 rating over 50 contests.

The Montreal Canadiens are making a legitimate run at a playoff appearance in 2025. It's a surprising development for the young squad, filled with players in the beginning stages of their careers.