Recap of Stanley Cup Playoffs from 18 April 2026

Minnesota dropped each of its games in Dallas during the regular season but Kirill Kaprizov headlined four Wild players with three points as the franchise produced its second-highest scoring game in playoff history (tied). * Porter Martone and Logan Stankoven … Continue reading

Bartnick calls the Stanley Cup Playoffs first round

What an incredible NHL regular season. The only thing that was predictable was its unpredictability. As shown by my preseason predictions. I picked all but 1 playoff team in the West but I only picked 3 playoff teams in the … Continue reading

Lead up to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for 18 April 2026

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today, igniting a two-month journey filled with upsets, sudden-death overtime, unsung heroes and star performances before one team is ultimately crowned as champion in June. * A trio of Game 1s on the opening day of the 2026 … Continue reading

Allvin fired as Canucks general manager

Patrik Allvin was fired as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks on Friday. The Canucks (25-49-89) finished last in the NHL this season and failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons and ninth … Continue reading

Oilers’ McDavid, Avalanche Trio Win 2025-26 Regular Season Awards

NEW YORK – The 2025-26 National Hockey League regular season concluded with Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid capturing his sixth career Art Ross Trophy as the League’s scoring champion, Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon winning his first career Maurice “Rocket” … Continue reading

Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 schedule announced

NEW YORK — The National Hockey League announced today schedule and national broadcast information for the opening games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, to take place from Saturday, April 18 through Monday, April 20. The complete First Round schedule will … Continue reading