Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 29
A handful of first-round series are nearing their end as the Stanley Cup playoffs continue.
Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Game 5 prediction: NHL odds, picks, best bets for Stanley Cup Playoffs
Check out our NHL betting preview with odds, picks, and predictions for Game 5 between the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth.
Texier breaks 3rd-period tie, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead
Alexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the first-round series
Senators captain Brady Tkachuk bristles at his name in trade rumors
Brady Tkachuk is frustrated by rumors about his future with the Ottawa Senators
Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss
Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation again.
Ducks looking to 'recapture it' in Game 6 of West 1st Round against Oilers | NHL.com
Hope to apply lesson from loss in Edmonton on Tuesday, close series
Sabres fans save anthem singer from potential catastrophe in ‘crazy but cool’ NHL playoffs scene
The biggest save in Buffalo Tuesday night came before puck drop.
2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: 3 Takeaways From Boston Bruins' Game 5 Win Over Buffalo Sabres
BUFFALO — The easiest thing anyone could have done after the Buffalo Sabres embarrassed the Boston Bruins in Game 4 to take a 3-1 series lead was to dismiss the Bruins out of hand and declare the series was over.
Matt Boldy and Wild go home with chance to clinch series after beating Stars 4-2 in Game 5
The Wild go home for Game 6 on Thursday with a chance to advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.
Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini Headline 2026 NHL Ted Lindsay Award Finalists
Macklin Celebrini, Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid have been chosen by fellow NHL Players’ Association members as the league’s most outstanding players this season.
Draisaitl’s 2 goals lift the Oilers past the Ducks 4-1 to stave off elimination
Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1
NHL best bets, picks: Predictions for Bruins vs. Sabres, Stars vs. Wild, Oilers vs. Ducks on Tuesday
Tuesday is shaping up to be the most dramatic night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid selected as a finalist for the Ted Lindsay Award, along with Macklin Celebrini and Nikita Kucherov | NHL News - The Times of India
NHL News: As the Edmonton Oilers are already facing a setback in the NHL playoffs, the team has finally found a reason to celebrate as their captain, Connor McD.
Penguins core has 'a lot of belief' team can complete comeback vs. Flyers | NHL.com
Crosby, Malkin, Letang on familiar ground following 2 wins to force Game 6 in Eastern 1st Round
2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: This Isn't a Fluke — The Buffalo Sabres Are Scary Good
BOSTON — Before we give the Sabres their due flowers, let’s not get it twisted: The Bruins deserved all the “boo” that rained down at TD Garden Sunday when they left the ice after the first period.
Penguins avoid elimination, serious Sidney Crosby injury in milestone Game 5 win over Flyers
The Pittsburgh Penguins aren’t going quietly.
Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-all
Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 after squandering a three-goal lead, tying their first-round playoff series at two games apiece.
Wedgewood cherishes 'long road' to Western 2nd Round with Avalanche | NHL.com
33-year-old goalie capitalizes on opportunity, helped sweep Kings in 4 straight
‘Energy level is there’ for Oilers to rally in West 1st Round, coach says | NHL.com
Face elimination entering Game 5 against Ducks, have played most NHL playoff games since 2022
Speculation surrounding Tkachuk leaving Senators is ‘nonsense,’ GM says | NHL.com
Captain has 2 years remaining on contract, growing as leader, according to Stutzle
Sabres are on the verge of a long-awaited series win, and the Ducks are too
The Buffalo Sabres have shed the burden of a 14-year absence from the Stanley Cup playoffs that set a dubious NHL record and surged toward their next big thing.
Ducks rally to win Game 4 in OT, push Oilers to brink in West 1st Round | NHL.com
Poehling scores at 2:29 for Anaheim; Jarry makes 34 saves in 1st playoff start for Edmonton
Avalanche win Game 4, sweep Kings in Western Conference 1st Round | NHL.com
MacKinnon has 2 goals, assist for Colorado; Kopitar plays final game of career for Los Angeles
1st-place Victoire opt to open PWHL playoffs against 3rd-place Minnesota; Boston to play Ottawa
The PWHL regular-season champion Montreal Victoire bucked the standings by choosing to open their semifinal playoff series facing the third-place — and two-time defending Walter Cup champion — Minnesota Frost.
Wild's overtime win was overshadowed by Stars' defenseman getting cut by a skate
Matt Boldy’s overtime goal evened the Wild-Stars Stanley Cup Playoff series at 2-2 after a scary skate blade injury to Nils Lundkvist in Game 4.
Hagel scores twice in 3rd, Lightning rally in Game 4 against Canadiens | NHL.com
Guentzel has goal, assist for Tampa Bay, which overcomes 2-goal deficit to even Eastern 1st Round Series
Sabres erupt for 4 goals in first period, win 6-1 to push Bruins to 3-1 hole in series
Josh Doan had a goal and an assist during Buffalo’s four-goal first-period to lead the Sabres to a 6-1 victory over the Boston Bruins for a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Crosby, Penguins aim to extend season again vs. Flyers. Mammoth look for 3-1 lead on Golden Knights
At one point, Sidney Crosby could have seen more of himself on an interstate billboard than on a playoff highlight reel for the Penguins.
Hurricanes win Game 4, sweep Senators in Eastern 1st Round | NHL.com
Stankoven gets go-ahead goal on power play in 3rd; Aho scores twice for Carolina
Sabres vs. Bruins odds, prediction, start time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 4 best bets from advanced model
SportsLine’s proven model has revealed its Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins picks for their Stanley Cup playoff matchup on Sunday
Crosby and Letang strike as the Penguins stave off a sweep with a 4-2 Game 4 win over Flyers
The Penguins received a solid effort from Silovs in the net after Skinner was ineffective with three losses.
Boldy has OT winner with 29 seconds left, Wild take Game 4 to even series with Stars | NHL.com
Faber has goal, assist for Minnesota; Duchene, Rantanen each has 2 assists for Dallas
Ducks score 4 in 3rd period, pull away from Oilers in Game 3 of Western 1st Round | NHL.com
Sennecke, Carlsson score 42 seconds apart to break open tie game for Anaheim; McDavid has goal, assist for Edmonton
Boldy’s deflection late in 1st OT lifts Wild past Stars 3-2 to tie series at 2
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2.
Mammoth win the first NHL playoff game in Utah, beating Vegas 4-2 for 2-1 series lead
The Utah Mammoth won the first NHL playoff game in the state.
Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series
Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Ducks go on scoring spree to defeat Oilers and take playoff series lead
Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson score 42 seconds apart in the third period as the Ducks beat the Edmonton Oilers 6-4 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead.
Hutson OT goal lifts Canadiens past Lightning in Game 3 of Eastern 1st Round | NHL.com
Scores at 2:09, Montreal takes series lead; Dach has 2 points in win
Kirby Dach stars in Canadiens' Game 3 win after harsh online criticism
What a difference 72 hours made for Kirby Dach. On Tuesday, the Montreal forward drew the ire of fans after an ill-timed icing and a defensive lapse in overtime led to J.J.
Avalanche spreading wealth on offense vs. Kings | NHL.com
MacKinnon has no goals, Makar 1, but Colorado can finish sweep in Game 4
Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust Sound Off on Penguins-Flyers Fight in Game 3, 'WWE Match'
Pittsburgh Penguins forwards Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust took issue with the officials’ handling of a second-period scrum during a 5-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday.
Hurricanes push Senators to brink with Game 3 win in Eastern 1st Round | NHL.com
Stankoven scores in 3rd straight for Carolina; Sanderson leaves with injury for Ottawa
Oilers' Connor McDavid downplays injury, but he also has no points in first two playoff games
Connor McDavid has downplayed getting banged up in Game 2 of the Edmonton Oilers’ first-round series against the Anaheim Ducks.
Sabres edge Bruins in Game 3, take lead in Eastern 1st Round | NHL.com
Tuch breaks tie early in 3rd, Lyon makes 24 saves for Buffalo
Wyatt Johnston's double-OT deflection gives Stars 4-3 win over Wild in Game 3
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Flyers take 3-0 series lead vs Penguins with 5-2 Game 3 win
Cutter Gauthier's late goal helps Ducks even series with Edmonton
Cutter Gauthier broke a tie off a rebound with 4:52 left and the Ducks beat Edmonton in Game 2 to even the first-round NHL playoffs series.
NHL coach narrowly avoids disaster as glass shatters behind bench
Kings coach D.J. Smith was showered with glass after a pane shattered behind the bench during Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs against Colorado.
Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3
The Sabres haven’t been able to push the Bruins around on the ice
Kings' close playoff losses to Avalanche stoke confidence and frustration
The Kings enter Thursday’s Game 3 showdown with the Avalanche at Crypto.com Arena with little room for error after failing to steal a win in Denver.
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