Utah Mammoth

For all the talk of U.S. Thanksgiving, being .500 or lower this late into the season isn't necessarily a death knell for playoff hopes.

Cooley, tied for fourth in Mammoth scoring, had two collisions involving his leg in the space of a week.

NHL players on the perils of social media: "They're mean behind the keyboard" and "I would be a pretzel if I (paid attention to it)."

Commissioner Gary Bettman has called it "a ridiculous issue," but players overwhelmingly say it is a factor in where they sign. Here's why.

We polled 120 NHL players, and their answers ranged from career goals (again) to D points to ironman streak to the career points (!).

We polled 120 NHL players asking them about two of the biggest names in the sport: Where will McDavid and Crosby play next?

Which teams will emerge from the East’s mushy middle? Who will make a case for the Selke Trophy, which looks the most open it has in years?

Some teams that seemed playoff-bound to start the season now look troubled. Which ones can turn it around?

From setting mascots on fire to cannons to ugly uniforms and much more, here's one negative for every hockey team.

With scoring up this season, which goalies have helped their teams the most?

Toropchenko was given a five-minute major for kneeing and a game misconduct, while Cooley did not return to the game.

From F to A+ to everything in between, The Athletic's NHL staff hands out grades to every team based on its season so far.

In this week's edition, we want to highlight the NHL's real heroes: The side dishes that deserve recognition.

From trades to traditions and more, here's one sincere, and possibly slightly bizarre, reason to say a quick thanks to every team.

Also in Chris Johnston's NHL mailbag: Who should the Canadiens target at center? Are people judging Gavin McKenna's start at too harshly?