Ryan Dixon

Takeaways: Tkachuk makes Panthers look whole again; Canes hold serve

Ryan Dixon

Ryan Dixon has been covering pro sports— beginning with hockey — since 2006. After spending five years with The Hockey News, Ryan joined the Sportsnet team in 2011. He specializes in features and has written about everything from NHL stars to soccer in Northern Uganda. Ryan is the co-host of the Tape II Tape hockey podcast on Sportsnet.ca.

Takeaways: Stars avoid disaster with OT win over Avalanche in Game 2

The Stars avoided falling into a disastrous two-game hole with an OT win over the Avalanche in Game 2. Ryan Dixon has the takeaways from the win that has turned this Central Division matchup into a best-of-five affair.

NHL Power Rankings: Can Jets meet the moment?

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Preview: Jets vs. Blues

The Winnipeg Jets' reward for winning the Presidents' Trophy is a Round 1 series against St. Louis, the NHL's best team after the 4 Nations Face-Off. Ryan Dixon breaks down this opening round meeting.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1 Preview: Stars vs. Avalanche

In a re-match of a 2024 Round 2 series, Colorado and Dallas are both top-level contenders for the Stanley Cup, but someone's season will end too early. Ryan Dixon gets you set for this series that is dripping with drama.

Capitals' speedy return to contender status worthy of league-wide envy

Weekend Takeaways: What's next for disappointing Canucks, Rangers?

Disappointment — perhaps even heartbreak — is on tap for some teams in this final week of the regular season. Ryan Dixon breaks it down.

NHL Power Rankings: Looking at each team's MVP for this season

While there can only be one Hart Trophy winner each year, all 32 clubs in the league got an internal performance that’s worthy of highlighting. Ryan Dixon looks at the likely candidate for each team.

Weekend Takeaways: Hart Trophy still up for grabs in final two weeks of season

NHL Power Rankings: The stories of the second half

As the NHL season winds to a close, the stories of the second half have come into focus. Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon breaks down each team's back nine in his latest power rankings.