In May, the Toronto Maple Leafs parted ways with former coach Craig Berube. At the time, we wrote that the Leafs needed to find the right coach for their roster, a middle ground...
The worst kept secret in the NHL became a reality on Tuesday, as the Edmonton Oilers hired Mike Babcock as their new coach. It might be the most important decision the franchise...
As soon as the news broke on Sunday, most hockey fans were ready to proclaim the Florida Panthers the winners of the Brady Tkachuk deal with the Ottawa Senators. Florida had...
Heading into the Stanley Cup Conference Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche looked like the clear teams to beat. After Game 1 of both series, though, that...
Officially one month into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Western Conference Final is finally set. Beginning May 20, the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights will battle for...
The Toronto Maple Leafs made it official on Wednesday: Craig Berube will not return as head coach in the fall. After just two seasons at the helm, the former Stanley Cup-winning...
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are once again delivering some of the most intense and unpredictable action anywhere. Every spring, the chase for the Cup brings together iconic clubs,...
With the first Game 7 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs now behind us, attention shifts to Montreal’s next test. The Canadiens survived a grueling seven-game series against the...
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are the best postseason in sports, and by the time the second round rolls around, there’s nowhere left to hide. With the Western Conference Semifinals...
Boston looked like it had control of the series opener before Buffalo flipped it with a four-goal third period to steal Game 1. The Sabres’ ability to generate sustained pressure...
If Game 1 is any indication, this series could be decided by special teams. Montreal drew first blood, converting on three of its five power plays. Juraj Slafkovský led the way...
Edmonton is used to opening its playoff runs in Southern California. This time, it’s just a bit farther down the freeway, with Anaheim instead of Los Angeles. The Oilers have been...
This is a matchup the NHL has wanted to matter for years. When the Golden Knights entered the league in 2017, the idea was that a desert rivalry between them and the Arizona...
By record, these were two of the weaker teams in the Eastern Conference. But Philadelphia has been on fire since the Olympic break, winning 18 of its final 25 games. That momentum...
At least it’s not Edmonton. That’s likely the mindset in Los Angeles after four straight first-round exits to the Oilers. The Kings avoided a fifth meeting, but the reward isn’t...
This matchup is exactly what frustrates fans about the Stanley Cup playoff format. Two of the best teams in the league, meeting in the first round. Minnesota likely deserved...
Carolina did not want this matchup, but it made a strong early statement with a 2-0 win in Game 1. The Hurricanes would have had an easier path against either Pittsburgh or...
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are one of the oldest traditions in North American sports, and they’re built for fans of all levels, whether it’s your first time watching hockey or...
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has called the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs “the most exciting first round in sports.” For many NHL fans, it’s just another example of how...
With the NHL playoffs starting Saturday, superstitions take over as both players and fans search for any edge that might help their team make a run at the Stanley Cup. Every sport...
Hockey rivalries are not just arguments among fans. You feel them the moment you walk into the arena. Every hit lands louder. One fight breaks out, then another, and suddenly the...
By April, the Stanley Cup race usually clarifies itself. Early-season hype fades, and what remains are teams built on depth, structure, elite goaltending, and a player capable of...
