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Wyshynski predicts the entire 2026 Stanley Cup playoff bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?[read more]
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.[read more]
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.[read more]
Avs favored, but Sabres storyline tempts bettors
The Colorado Avalanche, along with the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning, are the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, but the betting public is hoping a longshot like the Buffalo Sabres have a chance.[read more]
GM Allvin fired by Canucks after last-place finish
After finishing with the worst record in the NHL, the Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin.[read more]
Rangers' Trocheck: Long absence due to infection
Vincent Trocheck said the reason he missed a month early in the Rangers' season was because of a bacterial infection in one of his lungs that required surgery.[read more]
Celebrini open to offseason extension with Sharks
San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini, who has one year remaining on a three-year, $2.925 million entry-level contract, is open to signing an extension this summer after breaking the franchise record for single-season points in just his second NHL year.[read more]
Martone, 19, nets winner as Flyers swipe opener
Porter Martone, Philadelphia's 19-year-old rookie forward, scored the eventual winner with 2:37 to play as the Flyers outlasted the rival Penguins 3-2 in the opener of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.[read more]
Oettinger, Stars falter, face familiar 1-0 deficit
Continuing an undesirable pattern for fans at American Airlines Center, Dallas lost Game 1 for the ninth time in the past 11 playoff series as Jake Oettinger and the Stars fell 6-1 to the Wild in a contest they quickly trailed 4-0.[read more]
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Sunday's four Game 1s
Eight new teams open their postseason Sunday. Here's what to watch, along with Saturday's highlights and stats.[read more]