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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in Hurricanes-Flyers Game 1
Round 2 is set to begin. Here are keys to the series, along with recaps of Friday's thrillers and updated stats.
Stanley Cup playoff picks: Predictions for every second-round series
With the puck dropping on the first clashes of Round 2, who do our experts take in each series?
TOP HEADLINES
Lightning force Game 7 on Gage Goncalves’ OT goal
Andrei Vasilevskiy makes a spectacular save for the Lightning
Vasilevskiy makes an amazing save for the Lightning
MOVING ON
SABRES, GOLDEN KNIGHTS ADVANCE
Mitch Marner nets second goal of the night to help secure Golden Knights' series win
Zach Benson buries one as Sabres eliminate Bruins, advance
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD
OFFSEASON GUIDE
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Bruins, Mammoth and every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
What does Connor McDavid's future look like in Edmonton?
SPORTS BETTING
Top Headlines
- McDavid plagued by foot fracture in Round 1 loss
- Bruins' McAvoy offered in-person hearing for slash
- Sabres win playoff series for 1st time since 2007
- Marner's 2-goal night helps Vegas eliminate Utah
- Cooper, Muse, Ruff up for NHL coach of the year
- Blues sign Holloway to 5-year, $38.75M contract
- Devils not renewing contract of assistant GM
- 🤔 Keys to offseason for every eliminated team
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Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
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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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Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
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Meet the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoths' prehistoric-like ride for fans
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.
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Who will win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal?
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"
