ESPN: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs was most-watched NHL postseason in network’s history
The Stanley Cup Playoffs did huge numbers on ESPN. In fact, according to the Sports Leader, this was the most-watched postseason in…
John Tortorella snaps at reporter for suggesting he could have pulled goaltender Carter Hart in Game 5: ‘That could be the stupidest question I’ve heard’
The Vegas Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, moving just one…
John Tortorella compares wild NBA Finals finish in Game 4 to Stanley Cup Final: ‘Same stupid stuff has happened in our series’
Two of sports' biggest championship series are mirroring each other in more ways than one. While the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina…
Mitch Marner sets Stanley Cup Final record with fastest hat trick ever in wild Game 3 double overtime win
Mitch Marner will not to be denied in his first-ever postseason with the Vegas Golden Knights. In what would become one of…
Brayden McNabb taken to hospital after 87 mph slap shot hits him directly in the face during Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb saw his Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final end prematurely and in scary fashion…
NHL releases schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Final between Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights
The NHL released the schedule for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after the Carolina Hurricanes closed out the Montreal Canadiens in the…
Vegas Golden Knights somehow made the Stanley Cup Final despite having fewer wins than six teams that missed the playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights' march to the Stanley Cup Final has been stunning -- and not just because of their controversial roster…
Jaroslav Halak carries ceremonial torch and Jakub Dobes stop sign before Canadiens-Hurricanes playoff game
The Montreal Canadiens were hoping to channel some 2010 vibes ahead of Game 4 in this year's Eastern Conference Finals. With the…
Nic Dowd makes Stanley Cup Final for first time in career as member of Vegas Golden Knights: ‘I’ve never been a part of something like this’
Nic Dowd was initially devastated when he was dealt at the NHL trade deadline by the Washington Capitals. Now, the gritty fourth-line…
Evgeny Kuznetsov attends Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals at Montreal’s Bell Centre
With his hockey season over in Russia, Evgeny Kuznetsov returned to North America, and on Monday, he was spotted north of the…
Carolina Hurricanes win first home Eastern Conference Finals game in nearly 20 years, overall record in the series since then now 2-17
The Carolina Hurricanes gave their fans something to cheer about during an Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 20 years…
Carolina Hurricanes hold moment of silence for Kyle Busch ahead of Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals
The Carolina Hurricanes held a moment of silence for NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who tragically lost his life at age 41 on…
Playoff predictions, third round: Peter vs Ian vs Keith, a coin
Canada's lone hope of the postseason survived the second round as the Habs downed the Sabres in game seven. Now they'll face…
Alex Newhook becomes second player in NHL history to score multiple Game 7 goals in same postseason as Montreal Canadiens advance to Eastern Conference Finals
The Montreal Canadiens punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals after an uneven yet clutch performance in Game 7. After taking…
The Hurricanes are about to test whether there’s such thing as too much playoff rest
The Carolina Hurricanes accidentally created the world’s longest playoff bye week. With two straight 4-0 series sweeps over the Ottawa Senators and…
Flyers fan immortalizes Sidney Crosby’s first-ever playoff dive with paint outline on the ice at Xfinity Mobile Arena: ‘RIP Bozo’
Sidney Crosby was whistled for the first embellishment penalty of his 21-season career against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round of…
John Tortorella spurns playoff handshake line and postgame press conference in apparent ‘temper tantrum’ over Brayden McNabb suspension
John Tortorella was up to some of his usual antics on Thursday night. After his Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks…
John Carlson and Nic Dowd share former-Capitals hug in handshake line after Golden Knights eliminate Ducks from playoffs
The Vegas Golden Knights advanced to the Western Conference Finals after completing a 5-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.…
Capitals secure 18th overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft after Ducks series loss to Golden Knights
The Vegas Golden Knights eliminated the Anaheim Ducks from the playoffs and moved on to the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night.…
Philadelphia Flyers’ long list of end-of-season injuries includes broken bones, fractures, and internal bleeding
The Philadelphia Flyers were swept out of the second round of the playoffs by the Carolina Hurricanes last week, but despite the…
