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Lessons of the Stanley Cup playoffs: Marner's revenge tour, Rantanen's hidden impact
With nearly two full rounds in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the rest of the playoffs.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Ducks force a Game 7?
Anaheim is in a must-win situation, and it's a critical Game 5 in Buffalo. Plus, highlights from Wednesday.
TOP HEADLINES
Brett Kulak's OT winner sends Avs to the Western Conference finals
Nathan MacKinnon comes up clutch with tying goal in final 2 minutes
Jack Drury finds the net to cut the Avs' deficit to 1
Cale Makar heads to locker room after taking hit to the shoulder
Parker Kelly's redirect gets the Avs on the board
Nick Foligno adds to the Wild's lead in the 1st period
Marcus Johansson scores 34 seconds into game for the Wild
The inside story of the Beer Sabre: The drinking vessel that united a city and sport
The lore of the plastic swords has been more expansive than the quantity of them in existence.
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'Blast from the past': How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
P.K. Subban: Good luck finding any flaws in the Hurricanes' game
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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Wild and every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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P.K. Subban: I've seen MacKinnon grow as a teammate and leader
P.K. Subban praises Nathan MacKinnon's growth as a player after the Colorado Avalanche's 4-3 OT win vs. the Minnesota Wild.
Top Headlines
- Oilers fire Knoblauch after two Cup Final runs
- Avs roar back, stun Wild in OT to make West finals
- Wild feeling 'empty' after series-ending collapse
- Vegas' McNabb banned 1 game for hit on Poehling
- Leafs fire Berube, say Matthews not factor in call
- Schaefer unanimous choice as NHL's top rookie
- Thompson, Sabres cash in after fluke bank shot
- PWHL expands to Vegas, Hamilton; 12th site TBD
- 🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
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Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup MVP?
A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.
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2026 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following the draft lottery
Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
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2026 NHL draft: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top rankings
Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.
