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Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play for Lightning in 1st round

Defenseman unlikely for entire series against Canadiens, hasn’t been in Tampa Bay lineup since March 19

Henrique to miss Game 2 for Oilers with injury

Forward left opener against Ducks after being inadvertently tripped by teammate Kapanen

Stars search for more discipline vs. Wild in Game 3

Senators confident they’re ‘going to play better’

New Devils GM Mehta excited to start 'dream job'

Penguins hope to 'figure it out' vs. Flyers in Game 3

Projected lineups, starting goalies for tonight

Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule, results

Game Recaps

Kapanen scores 2nd goal late, Oilers rally past Ducks in Game 1

Johnston scores twice, Stars hold off Wild in Game 2 to even West 1st Round

Martinook's goal in 2OT lifts Hurricanes past Senators in Game 2

Vladar makes 27 saves, Flyers shut out Penguins in Game 2 of East 1st round

Golden Knights rally in 3rd, defeat Mammoth in Game 1 of West 1st Round

Sabres rally with 4 goals late in 3rd, shock Bruins in Game 1 of East 1st Round

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NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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NHL EDGE stats behind Sabres’ epic Game 1 comeback against Bruins

NHL EDGE stats: X-factors for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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'NHL Goal Chase' picks for upcoming games

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'NHL Fantasy Stars' picks, lineups, strategy

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NHL EDGE stats behind Caufield’s ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy chances

NHL Edge

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NHL EDGE stats behind Sabres’ epic Game 1 comeback against Bruins

NHL EDGE stats: X-factors for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Quick's elite goaltending career

NHL EDGE stats behind Caufield’s ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy chances

NHL EDGE stats behind Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry

NHL EDGE stats behind Robertson’s offensive prowess for Stars

Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups with EDGE stats

NHL EDGE stats: Islanders' long-term outlook under DeBoer

NHL EDGE stats: Celebrini building case for Hart Trophy with Sharks

NHL EDGE stats: Martone’s upside after debut with Flyers

HALO conference shows continued growth in advanced hockey analytics

NHL EDGE stats: Tortorella can spark Golden Knights

NHL EDGE stats: Sorokin building strong case for Vezina Trophy

NHL EDGE stats behind debuts for Frondell, Yakemchuk

NHL EDGE stats: Stamkos’ goal-scoring resurgence for Predators

NHL EDGE stats: Kucherov building strong case for Hart Trophy

Short Shifts

Devils surprise Mehta with Starter jacket he wore as teen

Angels’ Neto rocks Ducks jersey before baseball game

Bruins legend Chara fires starting gun at Boston Marathon

Pirates support Penguins with hockey sweaters

Actor Kurt Russell eggs on son Wyatt to pay up on Sabres playoff claim

Canadiens fans flock to local cathedral for watch party
NHL Insider

Dickinson makes long-awaited playoff return, shines for Oilers in Game 1 win

Stars show up in Game 2, deliver response to even Western 1st Round

Capitals will be patient while Ovechkin mulls future

Mammoth upbeat, eager to learn from loss in Stanley Cup Playoff debut

Bruins 'learn again the hard way' in Game 1 loss to Sabres

Sabres' epic comeback in Game 1 of East 1st Round 'a long time coming'

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Devils surprise Mehta with Starter jacket he wore as teen

Ducks gain confidence, experience entering Game 2 against Oilers

Mehta excited to start ‘dream job’ as Devils general manager

Stars hope to be more disciplined in Game 3 of Western 1st Round

3 Things to Watch: Kings at Avalanche, Game 2 of Western Conference 1st Round

Zuccarello out for Wild in Game 2 of West 1st Round with upper-body injury

Hintz out until at least Game 4 for Stars in Western 1st Round

United Heroes League named 2026 NHL Stick Tap for Service winner

Senators confident they’re ‘going to play better’ in Game 3 of East 1st Round

Henrique to miss Game 2 of Western 1st Round for Oilers with injury

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

3 Things to Watch: Mammoth at Golden Knights, Game 2 of Western Conference 1st Round

3 Things to Watch: Bruins at Sabres, Game 2 of Eastern Conference 1st Round

3 Things to Watch: Canadiens at Lightning, Game 2 of Eastern Conference 1st Round

Penguins hope to 'figure it out,' get back in series in Game 3

NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Couturier accepts redefined role, helps Flyers take hold of 1st round

Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play for Lightning in Eastern 1st Round

Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Boldy's mom serving up smiles during Wild forward's rise to NHL stardom

Dickinson makes long-awaited playoff return, shines for Oilers in Game 1 win

Stars show up in Game 2, deliver response to even Western 1st Round

Kapanen scores 2nd goal late, Oilers rally past Ducks in Game 1

Johnston scores twice, Stars hold off Wild in Game 2 to even West 1st Round

Martinook redeems himself in 2OT to lift Hurricanes to Game 2 win

Martinook's goal in 2OT lifts Hurricanes past Senators in Game 2

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule

Draisaitl returns for Oilers in Game 1 win against Ducks

Martone playing beyond his years for Flyers in Eastern 1st Round

Zub misses Senators 2OT loss in Game 2 with undisclosed injury