The NHL is at the halfway mark of the season. And Adam Proteau says the Flames, Canadiens, and Flyers are among the big positive surprises thus far this year.

Three NHL teams are the most shocking letdowns at the halfway point of this season despite big expectations at the beginning of the campaign.

With the second half of the NHL season finally here, it's important to take stock of the first half. It can tell us a lot about what to expect for the second half, especially the players who took the league by surprise.

As the 2024-25 NHL season approaches its halfway mark (with puck-drop of the third game Thursday, Jan. 9; 656 GP), a look at some questions to be answered in the second half. But first, here’s a glanc