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2026 NHL Playoffs

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Oct 1, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Sebastian Cossa (33) defends the net against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
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Can Sebastian Cossa Solve the Mammoth’s Goalie Depth Issues?

The NHL Playoffs have a nasty tendency to show a team’s weaknesses. Facing the Vegas Golden Knights, the Utah Mammoth realized they lacked...

August 24, 2026
May 29, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and the Carolina Hurricanes pose for a photo with the Prince of Wales Trophy after Carolina defeated the Montreal Canadiens in game five of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Ranking the NHL Eastern Conference’s Four Best Teams

The Eastern Conference was a battlefield last season. Each team that made the playoffs fought tooth and nail for their spot. Each round...

July 29, 2026
May 16, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) reacts after scoring a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period in game six of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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Ivan Demidov’s Extension Reflects Canadiens’ Winning Culture

On July 1, the first day of NHL free agency, Ivan Demidov signed his first extension with the Montreal Canadiens. The Russian youngster...

July 8, 2026
Apr 14, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) plays the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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How Will the Utah Mammoth Replace JJ Peterka?

On June 25, 2025, the Utah Mammoth swung for the fences by acquiring JJ Peterka from the Buffalo Sabres. To get the young...

July 8, 2026
Jun 11, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) celebrates after scoring during the first period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game five of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Who’s Leading the 2026 Conn Smythe Trophy Race?

Each year, the Professional Hockey Writers Association votes on the winner of the Conn Smythe Trophy. In this vote, the writers evaluate a...

June 12, 2026
Apr 16, 2026; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; San Jose Sharks forward Michael Misa (77) is congratulated by his team mates on his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-Imagn Images
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Grading Every San Jose Shark Player’s 2025-26 Season

Finishing the 2025-26 NHL season with 86 points, the most since they last made the postseason seven years ago, the San Jose Sharks...

June 3, 2026
Jun 1, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) during media day for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Finals Are Going to Be a Defensive Clinic

The Carolina Hurricanes and the Las Vegas Golden Knights are set to meet in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. There are a lot...

June 2, 2026
Oct 28, 2025; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; aVegas Golden Knights left wing Ivan Barbashev (49) skates with the puck against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Joel Nystrom (64) during the second period t Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-Imagn Images
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Who Will Swing the Stanley Cup Finals for Golden Knights, Hurricanes?

The Stanley Cup Finals are here. The Vegas Golden Knights battle the Carolina Hurricanes for the hardest trophy to win in sports. Both...

June 2, 2026
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Shockwaves After the Sweep: How the Avalanche Season Ended

The Colorado Avalanche’s season came to a shocking end. They were swept aside by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Finals,...

May 27, 2026
May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; the Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis and goalie Jakub Dobes (75) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
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Martin St. Louis’s Coaching Style Fits Young Canadiens Roster

Martin St. Louis retired with an Art Ross, a Hart, three Lady Byng Memorial Trophies, a Ted Lindsay Award, and one Stanley Cup...

May 27, 2026
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Montreal’s Forward Depth Continues to Deliver this Postseason

The Montreal Canadiens are a few wins away from returning to the Stanley Cup final. After winning back-to-back series in seven games, it’s...

May 27, 2026
May 14, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres right wing Josh Doan (91) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period against the Montréal Canadiens in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-Imagn Images
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From Rebuilding to Resilience, Sabres Season Offers Plenty To Celebrate

The Buffalo Sabres have a lot to be proud of this season. Despite a painful Game 7 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in...

May 27, 2026
May 13, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche players celebrate after the game as Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) lies on the ice next to defenseman Jared Spurgeon (46) in game five of the second round of the 2026 Stanely Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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The Minnesota Wild Have A Major Offseason Ahead

The Minnesota Wild have a major offseason ahead. After blowing a 3-0 lead in Game 5 vs the Colorado Avalanche, their season came...

May 20, 2026
May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes (75), defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and forward Nick Suzuki (14) react to beating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.
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Jakub Dobeš Is Becoming Playoff Hero for the Montreal Canadiens

Jakub Dobeš is becoming a playoff hero for the Montreal Canadiens. After Game 3’s dominant 6-2 win at the “Centre Bell“, the Habs...

May 14, 2026