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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Critical Game 3 on tap for Bruins, Sabres
Here's a preview for all of Thursday's games, plus a best bet and a recap of Wednesday's thrillers.[read more]
Flyers winning the East? Sabres cooked? Judging early Stanley Cup playoff overreactions
The hot takes are flying after the opening games. We hand down a verdict on all of them.[read more]
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.[read more]
👕 Utah offers jersey exchange for Vegas fans
On a first-come basis, fans can exchange their Golden Knights jerseys for a 2025-26 Mammoth home jersey.[read more]
Mehta vows to focus on process as new Devils GM
New Devils GM Sunny Mehta didn't divulge any details on how he plans to build a title contender Tuesday but discussed the importance of sticking with the process and trusting that success will follow.[read more]
Kraken CEO: Botterill 'not threatened' by audit
Kraken CEO Tod Leiweke said general manager Jason Botterill is encouraging an internal audit as the team looks for ways to improve after failing to make the postseason for a third straight year.[read more]
Lightning end home playoff skid at 4, knot series
Trailing late in the third period on home ice and staring at a potential 2-0 series deficit, the Lightning rallied for a 3-2 overtime victory over the Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinal round.[read more]
Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory
The Bruins, who let a two-goal lead slip away late in Game 1, stormed ahead in Game 2 with four goals in the first 41 minutes and goaltender Jeremy Swayman made 34 saves en route to a 4-2 victory over the Sabres.[read more]
Kings coach hit by shattered glass as panel breaks
Kings interim coach D.J. Smith had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench during Game 2 against Colorado.[read more]
Ducks tie series; Oilers' McDavid escapes injury
The Ducks beat the Oilers to even the first-round series, as Edmonton star Connor McDavid escaping a leg injury.[read more]