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Caps’ Cristall Gets Major & Game for Cross-Check to Face

Sep 21, 2026 | News, NHL

The Capitals’ Andrew Cristall picked up a five-minute major and an automatic game misconduct for cross-checking Flyers defenseman Hunter McDonald in the face.

NHLers: If I Could Change One Rule…

Sep 19, 2026 | News

ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski recently polled NHL players to find out what changes they’d make to the rulebook. Some of our favorite suggestions – with commentary – are below.

NHL Retirements: Five Officials Hang Up Their Whistles

Sep 17, 2026 | News

Five Officials, 8,100 Games: Saying Goodbye to the NHL’s 2026 Retirees: Chris Lee, Steve Kozari, Steve Barton, Brad Kovachik, and Bryan Pancich

NHL Promotes Four, Hires Six New Officials for 2026-27

Sep 16, 2026 | News, NHL

The NHL has promoted four officials – two referees and two linespersons – and hired six new officials to join the league’s officiating roster for the 2026-27 season.

OHL Officials Announced for 2026-27 Season

Sep 16, 2026 | News, OHL

The Ontario Hockey League has announced its officiating team for the 2026-27 season.

WHL Rule Changes for 2026-27

Sep 16, 2026 | News, WHL

The Western Hockey League (WHL) has introduced three rule changes for the upcoming 2026-27 season – one of which fans are hoping to see in the NHL

NHL Rule Changes for 2026-27

Sep 15, 2026 | News, NHL, Rules

The NHL made a bunch of minor modifications to last year’s rules. This year? Not so much. Only one rule has changed for the 2026-27 season:

NHL Historical Rule Changes, 1910-2026

Sep 14, 2026 | Features, News, Rules

There have been quite a few rule changes over the years. Look back at the National Hockey League’s extensive history of changes to the rule book:

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Scouting the Refs Podcast: Three Stomps and You’re Out!

Texier's clear spear called a slash, Hall hits Hutson, Dorofeyev bats one in, Caufield offisde, too many Habs, and a triple-stomp ends Tourigny's Memorial Cup.