Nick Faris

Toronto

Features Writer at TheScore

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Golden age dawns for Canada-USA hockey rivalry

1 week ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

In recent years, elite North American hockey players had access to half of the opportunities they craved. NHLers competed nightly in league play and chased the sport's ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup. But the NHL spurned the international spotlight, while stars of the women's game got to clash for patriotic bragging rights and gold medals. The sport found the right balance in 2025. The hostile, riveting 4 Nations Face-Off was best-on-best hockey in its ideal form.
Death, taxes, and Kings vs. Oilers in the NHL playoffs

2 weeks ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings can't escape each other. Unless the Vegas Golden Knights tailspin out of first in the Pacific Division, these familiar foes will place second and third for a fourth consecutive year. They're on course to collide in yet another opening round of the postseason. These incessant brushes stem from the star-studded Oilers' surprising inability to win a division title. The franchise hasn’t done that since Wayne Gretzky menaced the Smythe Division in 1987.
How the PWHL juiced scoring and excitement in Year 2

1 month ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

During Women's History Month in March, theScore is publishing stories that illustrate how women in sports lead, inspire change, and navigate their careers. TORONTO - When a penalty is called in PWHL games, the referees swerve in opposite directions. One escorts the culprit to the box. Their partner skates to the benches to be a human roadblock and prevent the shorthanded squad from making a line change.
How Willie O'Ree blazed a trail for Black NHL players

2 months ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

Note: This story was published in October 2020 and is being republished with minor updates for Black History Month. Willie O'Ree's surname, the four letters that changed hockey for the better when they appeared on an NHL lineup card in 1958, derives from that of the American military officer who enslaved his great-great-grandfather. The officer was Peter Horry, pronounced unlike what you'd expect.
3 takeaways as U.S. sends message by thrashing Finland

2 months ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

The United States surged to first place in the 4 Nations Face-Off standings by routing Finland 6-1 in its tournament opener. Here are three observations about Thursday night's American victory.
5 Chiefs-Eagles questions that will decide Super Bowl LIX

2 months ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

Super Bowl LIX - the second championship clash in three years between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles - kicks off Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET in New Orleans. Here are five questions to mull ahead of the anticipated rematch. Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes didn't enjoy All-Pro seasons. Neither ranked very high in a major passing stat. They tied for ninth in expected points added per dropback, according to TruMedia.
Trade grades: Urgent Granlund swap benefits everyone

2 months ago | thescore.com | Nick Faris

The Dallas Stars prolonged the NHL's trading spree by poaching the last-place San Jose Sharks' top scorer. Dallas acquired veteran forward Mikael Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Saturday for a pair of 2025 draft selections. San Jose receives the Stars' first-round pick, as well as a conditional third-round pick that becomes a fourth-rounder should Dallas bow out before the Stanley Cup Final. Let's evaluate the deal for both teams.
Can grimy wins prolong the Chiefs' reign?

Jan 23, 2025 | thescore.com | Nick Faris

Terrific talents have a shot to punctuate their special NFL seasons with a Super Bowl victory. MVP favorite Josh Allen, rushing champion Saquon Barkley, and rookie showstopper Jayden Daniels lead three of the four conference finalists into Sunday's action. They aim to unseat the Chiefs, a wobbling dynasty. Living legends amassed immaculate stats while carrying Kansas City to back-to-back Lombardi Trophies and three in total.
8 players who will headline the NFL divisional round

Jan 17, 2025 | thescore.com | Nick Faris

Ahead of the NFL divisional round, we assess each matchup in chronological order and single out one key player per team with a chance to make a profound impact. Will Anderson, Texans edge rusher: Anderson barrelled into the Chargers' backfield for a couple of sacks last week as Houston's defense throttled Los Angeles. The Texans generated pressure on 19 of 37 dropbacks to swarm Justin Herbert, and they punished his escalating series of miscues with four interceptions.
1 major question for each NFC wild-card matchup

Jan 10, 2025 | thescore.com | Nick Faris

Wild Card Weekend is upon us. A dozen teams will clash for the right to join the top-seeded Chiefs and Lions in the next round of the NFL postseason. Here are key storylines to follow in the NFC games. Note: All times listed are Eastern. Read our preview of the AFC slate. Packers at Eagles, Sunday at 4:30 p.m.Will Saquon Barkley run rampant? The Eagles rested their 2,005-yard rusher last week to avoid injury and recharge for a championship chase.