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Lightning top Canadiens in OT to force Game 7

Goncalves wins it at 9:03, Vasilevskiy makes 30 saves in shutout for Tampa Bay

Marner scores twice, Vegas eliminates Utah in Game 6

Howden scores in 3rd straight game for Vegas, which will face Anaheim in West 2nd Round

Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 win

Start times for playoff games on May 3

Lightning, Canadiens to play Game 7 for trip to 2nd round

Ducks to play Golden Knights in Western 2nd Round

Sabres to play Canadiens or Lightning in East 2nd round

Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule, results

Game Recaps

Marner scores twice, Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth in Game 6

Sabres eliminate Bruins in Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Lightning edge Canadiens in OT, force Game 7 in Eastern 1st Round

Ducks win Game 6, eliminate Oilers in Western 1st Round

Hughes scores winner in 3rd period, Wild eliminate Stars in Western 1st Round

Golden Knights win in 2OT, push Mammoth to brink in Game 5 of West 1st Round

Fantasy

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

NHL EDGE stats: Avalanche-Wild series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fantasy pool rankings for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Hurricanes-Flyers series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Ducks’ surprising start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Stankoven’s breakout postseason for Hurricanes

NHL EDGE stats behind Martone's historic start for Flyers

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

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

'NHL Fantasy on Ice' podcast available now

Fantasy hockey sleepers for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

'NHL Goal Chase' picks for upcoming games

Fantasy hockey keeper / dynasty rankings

NHL Edge

NHL EDGE stats: Avalanche-Wild series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

1st round of Stanley Cup Playoffs among closest in NHL history

NHL EDGE stats: Hurricanes-Flyers series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Starting goalie decisions in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Ducks’ surprising start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Stankoven’s breakout postseason for Hurricanes

NHL EDGE stats behind Martone's historic start for Flyers

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

Short Shifts

Short Shifts Power Rankings: May 1

Flyers fan returns stick York tossed into crowd after OT series-winning goal

Celebrities, sports stars cheer on teams during Stanley Cup playoffs

Flyers players Zegras, York, ring bell, fire up fans at 76ers game

Fleury, his kids hype Wild fans before Game 6 of Western Conference 1st Round

Jon Gruden hypes up Lightning fans before Game 5 of Eastern Conference 1st Round
NHL Insider

Mammoth 'believe in the future' despite being eliminated in West 1st Round

Sabres ‘hoping it’s just a start’ after winning 1st playoff series in 19 years

Lightning, Canadiens made Game 6 ‘epic’ even before lone goal was scored

Wallstedt's 1st NHL playoff experience 'so much fun'

Vladar rides 'belief' to OT shutout with 42 saves in Flyers’ clinching win

Oilers find way to ‘survive another day’ with Game 5 win

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Mammoth 'believe in the future' despite being eliminated in West 1st Round

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule

Sabres ‘hoping it’s just a start’ after winning 1st playoff series in 19 years

Lightning, Canadiens made Game 6 ‘epic’ even before lone goal was scored

Ducks to play Golden Knights in Western Conference 2nd round

Start times for Stanley Cup Playoff games on May 3 announced

Marner scores twice, Golden Knights eliminate Mammoth in Game 6

Sabres eliminate Bruins in Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Lightning edge Canadiens in OT, force Game 7 in Eastern 1st Round

Eriksson Ek quietly making impact, getting noticed for Wild in playoffs

Sabres to play Canadiens or Lightning in Eastern 2nd Round

Lightning, Canadiens to play Game 7 of Eastern Conference 1st round

Stankoven flourishing in playoffs again for Hurricanes ahead of Eastern 2nd Round

Smith to be candidate for Kings coaching position

Short Shifts Power Rankings: May 1

Holloway signs 5-year, $38.75 million contract with Blues

3 Things to Watch: Golden Knights at Mammoth, Game 6 of Western 1st Round

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Flyers vs. Hurricanes Eastern 2nd Round preview

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Malkin wants to keep playing in NHL, even if Penguins don't re-sign him

Flyers fan returns stick York tossed into crowd after OT series-winning goal

3 Things to Watch: Lightning at Canadiens, Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Flyers gained 'a lot of belief' following March road trip prior to playoffs

Rantanen fined maximum for cross-checking in Game 6 with Stars

Andersen vs. Vladar goalie matchup in Eastern Conference 2nd Round

3 Things to Watch: Sabres at Bruins, Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Cooper, Muse, Ruff named Jack Adams Award finalists

NHL EDGE stats: Avalanche-Wild series in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Ducks turn on the power in 6-game series win against Oilers

Stars lose West 1st Round to Wild, scoring depth among factors