Wild’s Brock Faber practices for first time since skull fracture, approaching return
Faber will join the Wild on their three-game road trip next week, but coach John Hynes said his return date is a “moving target.”
An Animated Film Made in Excel Sums Up the Pointless Impulse to Create
Just because something doesn’t have a purpose doesn’t mean it isn’t worth doing. “I made a film in Excel” by London-based Maria Tomazou might be “pointless,” as she says, but…
PWHL announces new rules for 2026-27: Neck guards, checking and experimental overtime
A team now will be able to choose a penalty shot instead of a power play in overtime.
FOSS Weekly #26.45: Fedora 45, Immutable Ubuntu, Mint New Feature, Dual Boot Without USB and More Linux Stuff
Fedora 45 arrived about two weeks late, but it’s packed. You get Linux 7.2, GNOME 51, and Plasma 6.7, plus kmscon replacing the old text console and a QR code…
This Week in Sports Trivia: Nov. 5, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
16 NHL stats: Nikita Kucherov’s UFA value and the Lightning’s big mistake
Plus: Toronto’s improved slot pass defense on the PK and Edmonton's drastic switch to dump-and-chase hockey.
Kirill Kaprizov’s pursuit of 70 goals shows he’s reached yet another elite level
A deeper look below the gaudy scoring totals to open the year shows what a force Kaprizov has been so far.
Michael DiPietro, a lasting loss and the love of a Boston Bruins goalie dad
Four years after nearly quitting hockey, DiPietro is the Bruins' backup goalie. His father Vic played an instrumental role in the journey.
Anaheim Ducks’ Hometown Remix jersey is a sellout smash. Will it join the full-time rotation?
In addition to the online sellout, the Ducks said they also sold more than 2,000 of the jerseys at their team store in the first 24 hours.
The gettable fantasy hockey gems who should pay big dividends in Week 7
Shayna Goldman looks at NHL slate and identifies the top targets for light nights in Week 7.