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2026 Stanley Cup playoffs: Preview, X factors, predictions
The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2026 Stanley Cup champion?
Canucks fire GM Allvin after finishing with NHL's worst record
After finishing with the worst record in the NHL, the Canucks have fired general manager Patrik Allvin.
2026 Stanley Cup playoffs: Lapsed fan's guide to NHL postseason
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
How NHL No. 1 draft picks fared in their rookie seasons
After the New York Islanders selected Matthew Schaefer first in the 2025 NHL draft, here's a look at how No. 1 picks performed in their rookie seasons.
NHL Playoffs 2026: Schedule, bracket, scores, results for all first-round series in pursuit of the Stanley Cup
The NHL playoffs are underway as 16 teams battle for the Stanley Cup
Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
2026 NHL playoff picture: Stanley Cup Playoff bracket and field is set as regular season concludes
The 16 teams set to battle it out for the title are locked in
Stanley Cup Playoffs 2026: Picks, predictions for every first-round series, including Lightning vs. Canadiens
The chase for the Stanley Cup begins on Saturday with a robust first round
NHL futures odds: Golden Knights meet Mammoth in first round of 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the Western Conference matchup between Vegas and Utah in the opening round of the postseason
Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket set; NBA Playoffs biggest questions; college football spring game storylines
Plus, we have tons of intel before the start of next week's NFL Draft
Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 3-1 to end the season
— Arsenii Sergeev made 27 saves in his first NHL start, Zayne Parekh broke a third-period tie and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night to end the season.