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The Stanley Cup playoffs’ biggest shocks of the first round
In Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Anaheim Ducks, a fan in Edmonton threw a chicken on the ice. Yes, a fully cooked rotisserie chicken — presumably to troll the Ducks. Not a plush duck (or anything else duck-related),…
Updated 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket, Schedule and Top Highlights from April 24
The Montreal Canadiens started out Friday’s Stanley Cup playoff action by taking a first-round series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Lane Hutson scored just over two minutes into overtime to secure a 3-2 win for the Canadiens in Friday…
Finally a playoff goal scorer, Bowen Byram showing Stanley Cup pedigree for Sabres
BOSTON — Bowen Byram didn’t know what he didn’t know back in 2022. He was 20 and playing in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in his career, and the Colorado Avalanche leaned on him heavily on their…
Lindy Ruff Reveals Sabres ‘Focus’ Against Bruins In Stanley Cup Playoffs
Lindy Ruff Reveals Sabres ‘Focus’ Against Bruins In Stanley Cup Playoffs originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Buffalo Sabres know they will need to limit the offense of David Pastrnak if the…
2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks: Every first-round series
Apr 18, 2026, 07:00 AM ET The 2025-26 NHL regular season is officially in the books. Sixteen of the league’s teams have made the postseason bracket, and 16 have been eliminated. Before the first-round series begin, ESPN’s experts have identified…
One bold prediction for every NHL team in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights will make a coaching change in the middle of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres will reach the Eastern Conference final. The Minnesota Wild advance past the first round for the first time since…
2026 Stanley Cup playoffs: Preview, X factors, predictions
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. and Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Multiple Authors Apr…
Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 schedule announced
The six-team turnover for this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs as compared to last season is the second-highest in NHL history (seven-team turnover, three times). Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Utah all qualified after missing the postseason in 2024-25. 2025-26 is the…
Flyers-Penguins NHL playoff schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs released
The Battle of Pennsylvania renews its rivalry in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins face off in a best-of-seven series. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh each snapped postseason droughts in 2025-26 and are about to embark…
NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Greg WyshynskiApr 15, 2026, 07:25 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Multiple Authors Stanley Cup playoff predictions will arrive at a furious pace this week from pundits, analysts and fans. Those perspectives are informative, but they’re…
Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 14
Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 14: EASTERN CONFERENCE The Boston Bruins can secure Wild Card 1 and a first-round matchup with the Atlantic Division champion Buffalo Sabres with a win against the New Jersey Devils…
Ducks clinch Stanley Cup Playoff berth for 1st time in 8 years
The Anaheim Ducks clinched a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday for the first time since 2018. The Ducks (42-32-6), who were idle, qualified when the Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks. They are tied…
Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Flyers can clinch, lock in series against Penguins
Colorado Avalanche at Edmonton Oilers (9:30 p.m.; TVAS, SNW, ALT, KTVD) The Oilers (40-30-10) are competing with the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks for first in the Pacific Division. The Golden Knights lead with 91 points, followed by the…
Stanley Cup Playoff races remarkably tight with less than 2 weeks to go
EAST WILD CARD Boston Bruins — 43-26-10 — 96 points — 3 GR Ottawa Senators — 41-27-10 — 92 points — 4 GR Columbus Blue Jackets — 39-27-12 — 90 points — 4 GR Detroit Red Wings — 40-29-9 —…