The Washington Capitals have watched their playoff chances slowly rise thanks to a three-game win streak, while the Detroit Red Wings and the New York Islanders suffered devastating losses in recent days. Washington took care of business with a home-and-home sweep against the Pittsburgh Penguins, who iced less-than-full-strength lineups, over the weekend to stay in…

With a 97-point total and a clinched postseason berth, the Ottawa Senators have secured their second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, signaling the end of the transition period following their early 2020s rebuild. This isn’t a franchise simply satisfied with a Wild Card entry; it is a group that has matured into a…

As the Detroit Red Wings head into the final two games of the 2025-26 regular season, the two games may not mean much when it comes to the playoff race, as they were eliminated from playoff contention in their loss to the New Jersey Devils on April 11. There are still plenty of headlines heading…

Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Former Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant GM Jason Spezza will lead Canada’s management team at…

On April 4, the Buffalo Sabres clinched their first playoff berth since 2010-11, ending the longest playoff drought in the NHL after the New York Rangers defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-1. The Sabres are now fighting for first place in the Atlantic Division with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens. The Sabres have…