Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Players to watch with projections, NHL EDGE stats insights; podcast analysis Apr 19, 2026
Heika’s Take: Stars endure painfully familiar Game 1 loss at hands of Wild Dallas got pinned behind the eight ball early in the second period and couldn’t find a way to fight back in a lopsided 6-1 loss to open the series Apr 19, 2026
The Sunday Read: Zacha, Mittelstadt Talk Fatherhood Ahead of Playoffs The two Bruins forwards welcomed their firstborns one day apart this week in Boston Apr 19, 2026
Ristolainen's poise in playoff debut helps Flyers in Game 1 win against Penguins 31-year-old defenseman proves he is 'built' for playoffs with physical play, timely assist Apr 19, 2026
Penguins out of their element in physical Game 1 loss to Flyers Malkin says Pittsburgh needs to ‘play our game’ against Philadelphia Apr 19, 2026
Sanheim breaks tie in 3rd, Flyers defeat Penguins in Game 1 of Eastern 1st Round Martone, Drysdale each scores in playoff debut for Philadelphia; Malkin has goal, assist for Pittsburgh Apr 19, 2026
Cernak, Slafkovsky put friendship aside for 1st round series between Lightning, Canadiens Tampa Bay defenseman, Montreal forward helped lead Slovakia to semifinals at Winter Olympics Apr 19, 2026
Postgame RAV4: Flyers Stymie Pens in Game One The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-2, on Saturday at PPG Paints Arena. Apr 19, 2026
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule Dates, times, TV information for all 8 best-of-7 series Apr 19, 2026
Wallstedt sparkles for Wild in Game 1 win against Stars ‘Nervous’ rookie goaltender makes key saves, shows poise in playoff debut Apr 19, 2026
Boldy, Eriksson Ek help Wild cruise past Stars in Game 1 of Western 1st Round Each has two goals, assist; Wallstedt makes 27 saves in playoff debut for Minnesota Apr 19, 2026
Game Recap: Wild 6, Stars 1 Boldy has two goals, assist; Wallstedt makes 27 saves in playoff debut for Minnesota Apr 19, 2026
Dostal vs. Ingram goalie matchup in Western Conference First Round Anaheim's No. 1 set a career high in wins; Edmonton starter more comfortable behind late-season defensive improvements Apr 19, 2026
Staal shows ‘right way’ for Hurricanes in Game 1 win against Senators Carolina captain battles Ottawa’s Tkachuk from the start in shutout victory Apr 19, 2026
3 Things to Watch: Kings at Avalanche, Game 1 of Western Conference 1st Round Kadri, Manson back in lineup for Colorado; addition of Panarin makes Los Angeles more dangerous offensively Apr 19, 2026
Andersen stops 22, Hurricanes blank Senators in Game 1 of Eastern 1st Round Stankoven, Hall each has goal, assist for Carolina Apr 19, 2026
First Round Preview: Utah Mammoth vs Vegas Golden Knights Learn more about each team and how they matchup heading into the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Apr 18, 2026
City mayors make friendly wager ahead of Battle of PA Pittsburgh, Philadelphia leaders agree to terms before puck drop in Eastern Conference 1st Round Apr 18, 2026
Ducks ‘super juiced’ entering Game 1 of Western 1st Round against Oilers Anaheim ‘could feel the vibe’ of excitement ahead of 1st Stanley Cup Playoff appearance in 8 years Apr 18, 2026
Avalanche's depth, healthy roster can be strength of team throughout playoffs Kadri says Colorado 3rd line of himself, Landeskog, Roy could be 'killer line' Apr 18, 2026
No Exaggerating This Fish Story Firebirds head coach Derek Laxdal and assistant coach Brennan Sonne bonded instantly via fishing and family. They’re part of ongoing success story as Coachella Valley preps for AHL playoffs Apr 18, 2026
Recap: Andersen, Canes Shut Down Sens In Game 1 Netminder posts sixth career playoff shutout; Stankoven, Blake nab two points each Apr 18, 2026
