Stanley Cup contender flaws: Top issues for NHL playoff teams - ESPN
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us, and more so than in years prior, the playoff format is under fire from fans.
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Senators-Hurricanes playoff series schedule released
The Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes start their first-round playoff series on Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., at 3 p.m. ET.
Oilers claim playoff home-ice advantage in 6-1 rout of Canucks
Connor McDavid had four assists and rookie Matthew Savoie scored his first career hat trick as the Edmonton Oilers secured second place in the Pacific Division and home ice to start the first round of playoffs with a clutch 6-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday.
NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs - ESPN
Stanley Cup playoff predictions will arrive at a furious pace this week from pundits, analysts and fans. Those perspectives are informative, but they're from the outside looking in on the NHL.
Oilers' McDavid wraps up NHL scoring title with 4-assist finale - ESPN
EDMONTON, Alberta — Connor McDavid had four assists to take the NHL scoring title with 138 points and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-1 on Thursday night to finish second in the Pacific Division and open the playoffs at home.
'We won't give up': How the PWHL sold out Madison Square Garden
Stan Kasten was in high school the first time he stepped inside Madison Square Garden in 1968.
Devils hire Panthers exec Sunny Mehta as general manager - ESPN
The New Jersey Devils hired Sunny Mehta as their general manager Thursday.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll play 22nd season - ESPN
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin said he's «pretty sure» that Tuesday's season finale at Columbus won't be his last game, as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer contemplates retirement.