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April 2026

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Brady Tkachuk (7) reacts against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Mike Whitaker 20 minutes ago

One moment from Brady Tkachuk changes everything in Game 1

Penguins VS Flyers

By Jonathan Ouimet 1 hour ago

Ristolainen went over the line on Crosby and the refs had seen enough

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin 2 hours ago

Dan Muse sticks with Stuart Skinner for Penguins Game 2 tonight

Apr 19, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; A linesman separates Vegas Golden Knights center Nic Dowd (26) and Utah Mammoth center Logan Cooley (92) after a third period face off during game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker 3 hours ago

Tensions explode as Nic Dowd confronts Logan Cooley following Game 1 clash

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) shoves Tampa Bay Lightning forward Zemgas Girgensons (28) into the boards during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin 4 hours ago

Juraj Slafkovsky silences Tampa with a playoff hat trick

By Skyler Walker 7 hours ago

NHL delivers first maximum-allowed punishment of the 2026 playoffs

Leah Hextall Tage Thompson slip up

By Skyler Walker 10 hours ago

Leah Hextall faces backlash over post-game interview that's going viral

Penguins fan vs Flyers fan brawl

By Skyler Walker 12 hours ago

5 Ejected: Flyers vs Penguins turns ugly as fan brawl erupts in the stands

Nic Dowd

By Jonathan Ouimet 19 hours ago

Postgame chaos erupts as Nic Dowd goes after Cooley

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson

By Jonathan Ouimet 21 hours ago

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson in full view of ref

Zadorov hit

By Jonathan Ouimet 23 hours ago

Nikita Zadorov big hit on Josh Doan shifts Game 1 tone

Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson (17) reacts after scoring the opening goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 19

Josh Anderson scores and flattens D'Astous in Canadiens playoff opener

Apr 12, 2026; Elmont, New York, USA; Montréal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis before the first period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. :

By Jonathan Ouimet April 19

A controversial call just changed the tone of Canadiens-Lightning

Apr 16, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Mammoth mascot “Tusky” encourages the crowd during the third period of a game against the St. Louis Blues at Delta Center.

By Mike Whitaker April 19

Fanatics sparks backlash with cringe typo just before Utah Mammoth playoff debut

Nathan MacKinnon the victim of brutal playoff controversy and it’s getting attention

By Vincent Carbonneau April 19

Nathan MacKinnon the victim of big playoff controversy and it’s getting attention

The real reason Brady Tkachuk challenged Jordan Staal will surprise you

By Vincent Carbonneau April 19

The real reason Brady Tkachuk challenged Jordan Staal will surprise you

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) looks on against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Alixandrea Gearey April 19

Sidney Crosby under NHL investigation after game one controversy?

Jordan Staal and Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 19

Tkachuk says the quiet part out loud about Carolina

Apr 18, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Elmer Soderblom (25) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Travis Sanheim (6) tussle as linesman linesman Devin Berg (87) separates the two during the first period against in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 18

Elmer Soderblom shines in his first playoff game, at Detroit's expense

Apr 18, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Stars center Justin Hryckowian (49) checks Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes (43) in the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Quinn Hughes shares a concerning health update after Game 1

Feb 12, 2026; Milan, Italy; NHL commissioner Gary Bettman at a mens ice hockey press conference during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 18

Pierre LeBrun hints at major NHL changes after Gary Bettman’s departure

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Ottawa Senators center Nick Cousins (21) gets the shot away against Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Cimon Asselin April 18

Nick Cousins loses control with dirty slash as Senators unravel in Game 1

Ottawa goal called back

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Playoff officiating is about to loom over every close call

Apr 18, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; IOttawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) center Dylan Cozens (24) and defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) battle for the puck against Carolina Hurricanes center Logan Stankoven (22) and right wing Jackson Blake (53) during the first period n game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 18

Travis Green’s blue line suddenly looks dangerously thin

Brady Tkachuk Staal fight

By Skyler Walker April 18

Havoc breaks loose between Senators and Hurricanes just 3 seconds into Game One

Dec 20, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) skates with the puck ahead of New York Rangers left wing Matt Puempel (12) during the third period at the PPG PAINTS Arena. The Penguins won 7-2.

By Skyler Walker April 18

NHL player shocks league with sudden retirement hours before playoffs

Apr 9, 2026; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) scores his fiftieth goal of the season against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period at the Bell Centre.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

EA Sports revealed its Stanley Cup prediction and fans are reacting fast

Mar 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper enjoys a light moment on the bench during a time out against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second period at Scotiabank Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

Jon Cooper runs two-hour skate ahead of Canadiens series

Mar 31, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadian defensemen Noah Dobson (53) and Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) look to gain control of the puck in the third period at Benchmark International Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 17

Disaster strikes as Canadiens lose Noah Dobson ahead of Game 1 vs Lightning

Police scene

By Skyler Walker April 17

Fans stunned after sudden death of beloved star athlete

Patrick Kane Detroit Red Wings locker room cleanout interview

By Skyler Walker April 17

Patrick Kane calls out NHL playoff format as Red Wings miss despite 92 points

Soo Greyhounds Jordan Charron celebrating a goal in the fourth game of the series against the Kitchener Rangers in the OHL.

By Julien Trekker April 17

Suspension looming after bizarre gesture sparks playoff controversy

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) adjusts his helmet during a break in the action against the Chicago Blackhawks in the first period at SAP Center at San Jose.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 17

Why an NHL legend’s message to Macklin Celebrini matters

By Vincent Carbonneau April 16

Islanders spark outrage after controversial fundraising decision involving criminal case

Mar 12, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) skates against Seattle Kraken forward Frederick Gaudreau (89) and defenseman Adam Larsson (6) during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Jared Bednar returns in time for playoffs after terrible bench incident

Jun 4, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before game one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Stanley Cup Playoffs start Saturday as NHL locks in Game 1 schedule

Apr 4, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness signals goalie Jet Greaves (73) to the bench against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-Imagn Images

By Julien Trekker April 16

After fiery exit, coach now expected to return in stunning twist

Jun 17, 2025; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) hoists the Stanley Cup after winning game six of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Aleksander Barkov returns as Paul Maurice faces a different situation

Jan 15, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 16

Sidney Crosby, Flyers emerge in leaked NHL playoff opener that could shake up Saturday

Matthew Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 16

Tkachuk makes a promise the hockey world will notice

Dallas vs Buffalo

By Jonathan Ouimet April 15

Nobody rushed out of the arena in Buffalo, and the scoreboard was not the story

Celebrini rocks Bedard in opening faceoff and the internet is losing it

By Vincent Carbonneau April 15

Macklin Celebrini rocks Connor Bedard in opening faceoff and the internet is losing it