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Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions

NHL.com staff members make their picks for first round, Final, Conn Smythe

Sixteen teams compete for the Cup

The NHL's best are ready to battle in 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs for chance to hoist the Cup

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Goalie power rankings

Vasilevskiy, Fleury, Grubauer among top choices in NHL.com voting

Best of Bruins vs. Capitals

Before Bruins and Capitals open the Stanley Cup Playoffs Saturday, check out best highlights from their regular-season matchups

Fantasy playoff pool sleeper picks

Underrated options for leagues counting entire 2021 postseason; podcast analysis

Headlines

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ovechkin wants Cup, then Capitals contract

Forward 'not worried about' new pact heading into first-round opener against Bruins

Stanley Cup Playoffs: 16 key storylines

Lightning health, Golden Knights goalie strategy among things to watch

NHL expects 'fantastic' Stanley Cup Playoffs

Cotsonika: Fans, home ice part of postseason again, other pandemic challenges remain

Golden Knights vs. Wild playoff preview

Vegas counting on strong goaltending against dynamic rookie Kaprizov in first round

Playoffs preview: Defensemen to watch

McAvoy, Hamilton, Nurse could make big impact in postseason

Avalanche vs. Blues playoff preview

Presidents' Trophy winners face early challenge against battle-tested St. Louis

NHL.com Spotlight

Kucherov ready to help Lightning in playoffs

Forward expected to play first time this season in Game 1 vs. Panthers after hip surgery

Penguins vs. Islanders playoff preview

Pittsburgh counting on Crosby, return of Malkin to solve Varlamov, New York defense

Capitals vs. Bruins playoff preview

Washington looks to overcome injuries, Boston takes on former captain Chara in first round

Panthers vs. Lightning playoff preview

Meet in postseason for first time; Kucherov, Stamkos back for Tampa Bay in first round

Hurricanes vs. Predators playoff preview

Central Division champions could be tested against goalie Saros in first round

Fantasy playoff pool X-factors

Potential difference-maker for each team in 2021 postseason; podcast analysis

Must-See Highlights

Connor's 26th goal of season

Kyle Connor scores his second of the game, converting a one-timer to give the Jets a 3-2 lead in the third period

Engvall gives Maple Leafs early lead

Pierre Engvall skates into the circle and rips a shot past Connor Hellebuyck, opening the scoring for Toronto

Best of Islanders vs. Penguins

Before New York and Pittsburgh meet in the First Round, check out the best highlights from their regular-season matchups

Best of Hurricanes vs. Predators

Before Carolina and Nashville meet in First Round, check out the best highlights from their regular-season matchups

Best of Panthers vs. Lightning

Before Florida and Tampa Bay meet in First Round, check out the best highlights from their regular-season matchups

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Best of OT and Shootouts: Week 17

McDavid races to an OT win, Kaprizov grabs his own rebound and Hall scores highlight-reel GWG

Best of the West in 2020-21

Tuch's spin-o-rama, Kaprizov's impressive finish among season's top plays from Honda West Division

Top 10 Saves from Week 17

Spectacular saves from Cam Talbot, Jake Allen and Michael Houser highlight the best of the past week

Top 10 Goals from Week 17

A brilliant week of plays including Hall's OT winner, Marner's nifty move and Garland's impressive bat-in goal

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Short Shifts

Marleau gifted Howe's stick

Jets celebrate Stastny's 1,000th game

Forward became first member of famous hockey family to receive silver stick

Ovechkin investing in NWSL team

Capitals captain, wife Nastya buy in as co-owners of Washington Spirit

NHL, WEAR to create women's clothing line

Broadcaster, who started career calling hockey, calls partnership 'a homecoming'

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