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Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?[read more]
Quick, 40, 3-time Cup champion, plays last game
In his final game after nearly two decades in the NHL, goaltender Jonathan Quick, 40, who won the Stanley Cup three times in a decorated career, made 14 saves in the New York Rangers' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Monday night at Amerant Bank Arena.[read more]
Jackets coach torches players: 'They don't care'
Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness questioned his players' desire to win after an uninspiring season-ending loss to the Capitals.[read more]
Stars' Hintz to miss start of playoffs after setback
Stars top-line center Roope Hintz will miss the start of the playoffs after experiencing a setback in his recovery from a lower-body injury, while the team is getting healthier at other positions, coach Glen Gulutzan said Wednesday.[read more]
Blackhawks extend GM Davidson's contract
The Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson's contract Wednesday, it was announced.[read more]
🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.[read more]
Undecided Ovi hears chants of 'One more year!'
Alex Ovechkin, who assisted on Jakob Chychrun's go-ahead goal during the third period of the Washington Capitals' 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season finale Tuesday, heard chants of "One more year!" from fans during the final minute.[read more]
Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop causes stir
The Islanders are facing questions about a jumbotron promotion urging hockey fans to donate to a former New York City police sergeant who was recently convicted of manslaughter for hurling a cooler of ice at a man fleeing arrest.[read more]
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.[read more]
Is Nathan MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?[read more]