The Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs are among the Stanley Cup favourites heading into the 2024-25 NHL campaign. Oilers captain Connor McDavid became just the fourth player in league history with 100 assists last season, while Leafs counterpart Auston Matthews scored 69 goals. Oct. 8, 2024

The New York Rangers emerged as Stanley Cup champions, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games as the Oilers fall one-game short again. Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin took home the Vezina and Conn Smythe Trophies. The Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators each had successful seasons, both ultimately losing in the Conference Finals.

Following two games in Prague, the NHL season will get underway fully on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers are looking to become the 19th team in history to win the Stanley Cup in back-to-back years.

Despite the big expectations, the Oilers will have a big obstacle to hurdle: age. The Oilers are entering the 2024-25 season as the oldest team in the NHL, taking the crown from t

The Edmonton Oilers superstar captain had given everything in his team's quest to hoist the Stanley Cup. A record-setting playoff performance. A first Conn Smythe Trophy as post-season MVP. And in that moment,