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2026 NHL Playoffs

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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
May 1, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth shake hands after game six of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Physicality and Experience Drove the Utah Mammoth to Extinction

Game 6 did not go according to plan for the Utah Mammoth. After a heartbreaking Game 5, the young squad felt confident they...

May 12, 2026
Sep 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Reinbacher (64) warms up before playing the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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David Reinbacher Can Be the Answer to Canadiens’ Playoff Problem

The young core of Montreal has now made the playoffs in back-to-back years. It’s a Stanley Cup final rematch from 2021, when the...

April 21, 2026
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 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
Mar 12, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Mammoth defenseman Mackenzie Weegar (52) warms up before a game against the Chicago Blackhawks at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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MacKenzie Weegar’s Passion, Generosity Will Strengthen Mammoth

“My cousin, Craig Rivet, inspired me to play hockey, as well as my parents,” said new Utah Mammoth defenseman MacKenzie Weegar in a...

March 18, 2026
Mar 2, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Vancouver Canucks in the second period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Who Should the Mammoth Target at the NHL Trade Deadline?

The NHL Trade Deadline always comes full of surprises. Stanley Cup contenders swap star players, while tanking teams look towards the draft and...

March 5, 2026