Predicting Second Round Stanley Cup Playoff Surprises
Breaking down NHL second round playoff matchups and which teams have the best chance to pull off upsets....
These NHL Playoff Sleepers Shouldn’t Be Counted Out
From the Canadiens to the Wild, here are the most dangerous underdogs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs....
Frozen Four Breakdown: How Denver Took Home the Title
Denver Pioneers win the 2026 Frozen Four in Las Vegas—full recap of the NCAA hockey championship....
Why the NHL Shouldn’t Expand the Playoffs Despite League Growth
The NHL has expanded to 32 teams—but its playoff format hasn’t. Here’s why that’s a good thing....
NHL Playoff Race: Half of Last Year’s Teams Could Miss the Cut
The NHL playoff race is heating up with major turnover expected. Here’s a breakdown of contenders, pretenders, and final predictions....
Why a Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Rematch Won’t Happen
Florida’s injury-riddled season ends its Stanley Cup hopes while Edmonton faces major concerns heading into the playoffs....
NHL Storylines to Watch: Sabres Run, McDavid’s Criticism, and Stars Streak
With one month left in the NHL season, Connor McDavid’s criticism, Buffalo’s surge, and Dallas’ streak headline the playoff push....
NHL Free Agency 2026: Why This Year’s Market Looks Surprisingly Thin
A look at why the upcoming NHL free-agency class could be one of the weakest in years after a wave of contract extensions....
Why the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline Could Look Different Than Usual
The 2026 NHL trade deadline features a surprising trend: teams moving veterans who still have years left on their contracts....
Mitch Marner's hat trick gives Golden Knights 2-1 edge on Ducks
Mitch Marner posted his first career playoff hat trick in a four-point outing as the visiting Vegas Golden Knights thumped the Anaheim Ducks 6-2 on Friday to take a two-games-to-one lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.,Shea Theodore and Brett Howden both collected one goal and one assi...
Alex Newhook, Canadiens level series vs. Sabres in Game 2
Alex Newhook posted his first two-goal postseason game for the Montreal Canadiens, who evened their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the host Buffalo Sabres on Friday thanks to a 5-1 victory in Game 2.,The Canadiens seized home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven set ahead of Game 3 in Montre...
Wild hope 3-day rest leads to Game 3 reboot vs. Avalanche
After a whirlwind start to the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild finally had a chance to take a breath.,Now they will find out whether fresh legs and a fresh mindset can prompt a fresh start.,Minnesota will try to claw back in its series against the Colorado Avalanche when the teams face off Saturday nig...
Hurricanes pursue another sweep, carry momentum vs. Flyers
The Carolina Hurricanes will aim for their second straight series sweep to start the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference second-round matchup on Saturday evening.,The Hurricanes own a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series after winning th...
Hart finalists: Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Nikita Kucherov
Connor McDavid has the opportunity to capture his fourth career Hart Memorial Trophy.,The Edmonton Oilers captain was named as a finalist on Friday along with Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita.,The trophy is presented annually to the NHL player voted a...
Dominant Hurricanes blow past Flyers to take 3-0 series lead
Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov each had a goal and an assist Thursday as the visiting Carolina Hurricanes topped the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 to take a commanding 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven second-round series., ,Frederik Andersen made 18 saves and Jalen Chatfield scored the go-ahead goal fo...
NHL salary cap rising to record $104M for 2026-27 season
The NHL's salary cap will reach a record of $104 million per team in 2026-27, the league and the NHL Players Association announced Thursday.,That figure is an increase of $8.5 million (8.9%) from the 2025-26 cap.,The salary cap floor will be $76.9 million, making the midpoint $90.4 million. To demon...
Ducks bring speed, confidence home in tied series with Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights may be the favorites in their playoff series with the Anaheim Ducks, but they have their hands full as the showdown shifts to Southern California for Friday's Game 3.,The Western Conference semifinal is tied 1-1, but the Ducks were the better team in both contests, especiall...
Predicting Second Round Stanley Cup Playoff Surprises
Breaking down NHL second round playoff matchups and which teams have the best chance to pull off upsets....
These NHL Playoff Sleepers Shouldn’t Be Counted Out
From the Canadiens to the Wild, here are the most dangerous underdogs in the Stanley Cup Playoffs....
Frozen Four Breakdown: How Denver Took Home the Title
Denver Pioneers win the 2026 Frozen Four in Las Vegas—full recap of the NCAA hockey championship....
Why the NHL Shouldn’t Expand the Playoffs Despite League Growth
The NHL has expanded to 32 teams—but its playoff format hasn’t. Here’s why that’s a good thing....
NHL Playoff Race: Half of Last Year’s Teams Could Miss the Cut
The NHL playoff race is heating up with major turnover expected. Here’s a breakdown of contenders, pretenders, and final predictions....
Why a Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup Rematch Won’t Happen
Florida’s injury-riddled season ends its Stanley Cup hopes while Edmonton faces major concerns heading into the playoffs....