3 Things to Watch: Bruins at Sabres, Game 1 of Eastern Conference 1st Round 'Bedlam' expected for 1st playoff game in Buffalo since 2011 Apr 19, 2026
3 Things to Watch: Canadiens at Lightning, Game 1 of Eastern Conference 1st Round Kucherov, Caufield lead dangerous offenses; discipline for each team will be key Apr 19, 2026
Mock 2026 NHL Draft: Much debate following McKenna, Stenberg with top 2 picks Penn State forward, Frolunda wing projected for Canucks, Blackhawks ahead of Lottery on May 5 Apr 19, 2026
Celebrini 'open to every possibility' for next contract with Sharks No. 1 pick in 2024 NHL Draft set team record with 115 points this season Apr 18, 2026
Canadiens ‘confident group’ entering Eastern 1st Round against Lightning Won each of last 2 regular-season meetings that had playoff intensity Apr 18, 2026
Sabres expect home atmosphere to be 'whole other animal' in playoffs Ready for 1st postseason game since 2011 in East 1st Round against Bruins Apr 18, 2026
Schmidt sharing playoff knowledge with young Mammoth entering 1st round Veteran defenseman won Cup with Panthers last season, set to face former team in Golden Knights Apr 18, 2026
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Mammoth vs. Golden Knights Western 1st Round preview Utah makes playoff debut; new coach Tortorella seeks to continue Vegas’ postseason success Apr 18, 2026
Oilers' expectation 'is to win the Stanley Cup' Edmonton will open playoffs against Ducks after losing in Cup Final each of past 2 seasons Apr 17, 2026
Hurricanes hoping to ‘learn from mistakes’ as East’s top seed in Stanley Cup Playoffs Carolina in postseason for 8th straight season, but has history of falling short in frustrating fashion Apr 17, 2026
