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Tonight, the Colorado Avalanche begin their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Wild with legitimate Stanley Cup expectations, but this series has all the ingredients of a hard-fought battle ahead. Minnesota is deeper and more dangerous than many expected, led by stars like Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Quinn Hughes, and they’re coming off an emotional…
The Vancouver Canucks are sending a clear message regarding the importance of the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. By naming Daniel and Henrik Sedin as the franchise representatives for the Draft Lottery on May 5, the organization is leaning into its most storied era during a moment of significant transition. While the lottery is ultimately a…
It’s been a busy stretch for the Vancouver Canucks organization, even if most of it isn’t happening in the NHL spotlight. From coaching turbulence in the American Hockey League (AHL) to ongoing debate around the next general manager (GM) to quiet but meaningful progress from depth players, there’s a lot happening under the surface for…
The Minnesota Wild secured their spot in the second round with a strong 5-2 win in Game 6 over the Dallas Stars to win their first-round series 4-2. They had an up-and-down series with the Stars, but they kept to their game, and they prevailed. Now they’ll face the Colorado Avalanche, who swept the Los…
It’s a quieter time on the surface for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but there’s still plenty going on if you know where to look. Some of it is happening far from Toronto, some of it is developing with the Toronto Marlies, and some of it is more subtle, showing up in how players are connecting…
Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch revealed on Saturday (May 2) that team captain Connor McDavid played with an injury during Edmonton’s first-round playoff series loss to the Anaheim Ducks. McDavid and fellow Oilers centre Jason Dickinson “both had fractures around the foot-ankle area, playing through a lot of pain,” Knoblauch said while speaking to…
Guy and Jane Gaudreau joke their hockey star son would have been a little too routine-oriented to appreciate the new, world-class rink that will soon replace the Saddledome. When Johnny Gaudreau played for the Calgary Flames, there was thought to be an agreement between the city and team ownership about a new facility, but that…
The Florida Panthers eagerly await the start of next season after being eliminated a couple of weeks ago. They finished last season with a record of 40-38-4 and 84 points. This offseason does come with a bit of uncertainty, specifically between the pipes. Both goaltenders, Sergei Bobrovsky and Daniil Tarasov, are expected to hit the…
Listen to this article Estimated 4 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. Four overtimes. Six one-goal games. A single two-goal lead — lasting just 5:37 — in 360 minutes of hockey. It’s only…
In the high-stakes environment of the NHL Playoffs, championship aspirations often hinge on more than just top-tier talent; they rely on the emergence of unexpected heroes from the bottom six. As the Montreal Canadiens navigate a gruelling first-round matchup, the narrative of their playoffs has been redefined by a mid-series tactical pivot that unlocked an effective trio. By…
