Bruins' Charlie McAvoy swings stick at Sabres' Zach Benson in violent outburst during playoff elimination
The Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres ended their playoff series with Charlie McAvoy taking out some of his frustration with a brutal slash on Zach Benson.
Stankoven, Andersen lead Hurricanes past Flyers 3-0 in Game 1 of 2nd-round series
Logan Stankoven scored twice to continue his postseason tear and the Carolina Hurricanes smothered the Philadelphia Flyers in a 3-0 victory Saturday night to open the second-round series.
Flyers' Tippett, Hurricanes' Nikishin out for opener of 2nd-round series
Philadelphia forward Owen Tippett sat out the Flyers’ 3-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night in Game 1 of the second-round playoff series
Leon Draisaitl sounds alarm regarding Connor McDavid's future with Oilers
There is no team in the NHL that is going to be facing more pressure this offseason than the Edmonton Oilers. That pressure is already starting, and it is coming from the franchise’s two best players, forwards Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl.
Oilers need some new players after early playoff ouster, GM Stan Bowman says
Saying Saturday was not a day for big decisions or announcements, Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman did concede that next season’s team will “not be the same group as today.”
Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from May 2
The Carolina Hurricanes still have yet to trail for a single moment of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
NHL EDGE stats for Lightning-Canadiens Game 7 | NHL.com
Key factors include Tampa Bay’s possession success, opportunistic play of Dobes, Montreal’s rush offense
After 7 seasons without playoffs, hungry Ducks advance to face Vegas Golden Knights
Veteran coach Joel Quenneville took over the Anaheim Ducks last year and helped the long-suffering franchise earn a playoff series victory.
Buffalo Sabres Eliminate Bruins — and Suddenly, Big Dreams Feel Real
BOSTON–Early last December, the Sabres found themselves in a position they’d been in too many times in their 14-season playoff drought: the floor of the Atlantic.
Mitch Marner scores twice to help Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth with Game 6 win
Mitch Marner had two goals and an assist, Carter Hart made 21 saves and Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-1 on Friday night in Game 6 to wrap up the first-round series.
Buffalo Sabres make history with playoff win over Boston Bruins
For the first time in 19 years, the Buffalo Sabres have won an NHL playoff series by beating the Boston Bruins in six games.
Ducks to play Golden Knights in Western Conference 2nd round | NHL.com
Anaheim defeated Oilers in 6 games to advance for 1st time since 2017; Vegas eliminated Mammoth in 6
Smith to be candidate for Kings coaching position | NHL.com
Took over on interim basis in March, helped Los Angeles reach playoffs
Flyers vs. Hurricanes Series Prediction and Odds (Carolina Favored To Take Down Philadelphia)
The Carolina Hurricanes were the first team to advance past the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs when they completed the sweep of the Ottawa Senators las
Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from May 1
The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs continued to wind down on Friday.
Arizona Coyotes fans trying to keep connection with franchise after its move to Utah
The Mammoth have generated a buzz in Utah, igniting a new fan base with a trip to the playoffs in their second season.
Hughes ‘difference-maker’ as Wild advance to Western 2nd Round | NHL.com
Defenseman, acquired in midseason trade, has 3 points and game-winning goal in elimination win against Dallas
Stars vs. Wild Game 6 prediction: Odds, picks, best bet for Stanley Cup playoffs Thursday
The Minnesota Wild can clinch their first playoff series victory since 2015 on Thursday.
Ducks surge past Oilers in Game 6 to advance to second round of playoffs
Leo Carlsson, Troy Terry and Chris Kreider each had a goal and two assists as the Ducks eliminated Connor McDavid and the Oilers with a 5-2 win in Game 6.
Seattle Kraken say assistant coach Jessica Campbell will not return next season
Jessica Campbell, the first woman to be an on-bench assistant coach in NHL history, will not return to the Seattle Kraken next season
Hurricanes' Stankoven grows into 1st year as 2nd-line center, gets hot start to the NHL playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes have been looking for a long-term solution at its second-line center position
Flyers defenseman Cam York fires stick into stands after scoring overtime series-clincher vs Penguins
Cam York’s overtime goal eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 6, and the Philadelphia Flyers defenseman launched his stick into the stands in a wild celebration.
Connor McDavid has brutal yet accurate take on Oilers after elimination
Another season of the Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl era has come and gone for the Edmonton OIlers, and it once again ended without a Stanley Cup.
Dobes' rise key for Canadiens ahead of Game 6 against Lightning | NHL.com
Montreal on verge of winning 1st-round series after rookie goaltender’s midseason turnaround
Brett Howden’s short-handed goal gives Golden Knights 5-4 double-OT win over Mammoth and 3-2 series lead
The Golden Knights take a 3-2 lead into their best-of-seven NHL playoffs series in Salt Lake City.
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.
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