The Stanley Cup Playoffs Without OT Losses
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Capitals’ 2025-26 Season Left Lots on the Table
While the Washington Capitals ended up going 11-5-2 after the trade deadline, their playoff hopes officially expired on Monday.
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NHL Quick Hits: Potential Playoff Matchups, Revisiting Preseason Predictions & More
The playoff picture in the NHL is starting to take shape. There are a few things up in the air with three teams fighting for one playoff spot.
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NHL Game of the Night: April 12, 2026
The latest NHL playoff odds follow with one spot still available in the East and two remaining in the West.
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Canadiens Notes: Aim at Home‑Ice Advantage
The Montreal Canadiens are getting ready for a pair of matches this weekend. First, the Columbus Blue Jackets visit the Bell Centre.
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Red Wings Face Literal Must-Win Game
The Detroit Red Wings face essentially a must-win game on Thursday at Little Caesars Arena against the Philadelphia Flyers.
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NHL Game of the Night: April 8, 2026
After a busy 11-game NHL docket on Tuesday, here the are the latest playoff odds from Moneypuck.com as of Wednesday morning.
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NHL Game of the Night: April 7, 2026
After a light Monday schedule with just four games played, the NHL has a busy night ahead on Tuesday. Twenty-two of the league’s 32 teams.
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BREAKING: Devils Fire GM Fitzgerald; NHL Playoff Chase
There are four games on the NHL docket for Monday, April 6, 2026. Here’s how the games could affect the playoff picture come Tuesday.
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BREAKING: Roy Fired, DeBoer Hired By Isles
After losing their fourth straight game on Saturday, the New York Islanders, with four games to go in the regular season, fired Patrick Roy.