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Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Sean Couturier (14) moves the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.
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What Can Penguins Do to Turn Series Around Against Flyers?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here, and the Pittsburgh Penguins are back in the dance. It’s the Keystone State Clash in Round 1,...

April 20, 2026
Apr 5, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; View of a New Jersey Devils logo on a jersey worn by a member of the team during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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New Jersey Devils Hit Home Run With Sunny Mehta Hire

  The New Jersey Devils have entered the “Mehtaverse” after hiring Sunny Mehta as the team’s new general manager. The former Florida Panthers...

April 17, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Ryan Greene (20) celebrates his goal against the San Jose Sharks with center Ryan Donato (8) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit:
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Grading Every Chicago Blackhawks Player’s 2025-26 Season

The Blackhawks wrapped up yet another disappointing season, but there are still things to be positive about. The team finished with the most...

April 17, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres left wing Zach Benson (6) celebrates scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars with defenseman Luke Schenn (5) in the second period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit:
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What Is the Expectation for the Sabres in the Playoffs?

When the NHL season began in October, nobody expected the Buffalo Sabres to have the kind of season they did. They won 50...

April 16, 2026
Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) looks for the puck against the San Jose Sharks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images
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Chicago Blackhawks Need Consistency Out of Connor Bedard

Connor Bedard is producing his best season to date. Despite this, he still has more to prove, which is a testament to how...

April 15, 2026
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
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The Detroit Red Wings Need Major Changes This Offseason

Changes are needed to fix the Detroit Red Wings after the 2025-26 season. With a 5-3 loss at home last weekend to the...

April 15, 2026
May 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Altitude in house TV broadcaster Jim Huck films during the third period between the Dallas Stars against the Colorado Avalanchein game six of the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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The NHL’s Next TV Deal Could Change How Fans Watch Games

Hockey has always felt close to its fans. Cold stadiums, sharp skates on ice, and fast moves create a rhythm that television has...

April 13, 2026
Dec 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Sergei Murashov (1) sprays water in the air against the Utah Mammoth during the second period at PPG Paints Arena.
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Could Sergei Murashov Be the Penguins’ Next Matt Murray?

Heading into the NHL Playoffs, the biggest question mark with the Pittsburgh Penguins roster is undoubtedly their goaltending. Arturs Silovs and Stuart Skinner...

April 13, 2026
Mar 6, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Mangiapane (26) shoots against Vancouver Canucks goaltender Nikita Tolopilo (60) during the third period at United Center. Mandatory Credit:
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What Lessons Do Each Last-Place NHL Team Need To Consider?

As the NHL regular season comes to a close, the league’s bottom teams are left with many important lessons. Missing the playoffs is...

April 9, 2026
Apr 7, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) celebrates after scoring an empty net goal against the Seattle Kraken in the third period at Grand Casino Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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Wild Have the Playoff Tools, Now They Must Bring Them Every Night

The Minnesota Wild will enter the playoffs with a clear identity shaped over the regular season. The bigger question now is whether that...

April 9, 2026
Dec 20, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks left wing Nick Lardis (76) celebrates scoring his first NHL goal with team on the bench in the third period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-IMAGN Images
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Who Is the Chicago Blackhawks’ Prospect Roman Kantserov?

The Blackhawks’ rebuild is entering its next chapter. This year, the Blackhawks had three players make their debut and iced five qualified rookies...

April 8, 2026
Apr 5, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and right wing Rutger McGroarty (2) and center Evgeni Malkin (71) and defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) celebrate after Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87)
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Could the 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Recapture the Magic of 2016?

It’s now been a decade since the Pittsburgh Penguins hoisted their fourth Stanley Cup, and ten years later, the team is looking to...

April 7, 2026
Dec 23, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing Clayton Keller (9) in the third period against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The Mammoth’s Playoff Success Rests on Clayton Keller

The Utah Mammoth are on the cusp of obtaining their first official playoff berth in franchise history. This season also marks six years...

April 7, 2026
Apr 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period against the Vancouver Canucks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Who Are the Top Three Contenders for the 2026 Hart Trophy?

At the end of every NHL season, the league gives out its most prestigious award, the Hart Trophy. The Hart Trophy is given...

April 6, 2026