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April 2026

By Skyler Walker April 24

NHL player safety announces suspension decision after violent Thursday night incident

Apr 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; A general view of the arena before a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the Boston Bruins in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden

By Alixandrea Gearey April 24

Sabres rollerblade gang goes viral after Boston crowd turns on them

Travis Green

By Jonathan Ouimet April 24

Green calls out the NHL after scary Sanderson injury sparks outrage

Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

Tkachuk under fire after controversial hit on Martinook sparks outrage

Jordan Spence

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

Jordan Spence made one of the most embarrassing plays of the year

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) skates off the ice after loss to the Philadelphia Flyers in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker April 23

Philly fans go all in on trolling Sidney Crosby with a ruthless billboard

Apr 13, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Josh Norris (9) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period at United Center.

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

The Sabres lost a key forward and the timing couldn't be any worse

Apr 19, 2026; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Tage Thompson (72) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period against the Boston Bruins in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at KeyBank Center.

By Cimon Asselin April 23

Lindy Ruff pulls Luukkonen, starts Lyon in Game 3 tonight

Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The forward Zach Hyman (18) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Game stopped after Oilers fans throw animal carcass onto the ice

Illegal move by Quinn Hughes in the middle of the game sparks controversy

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Illegal move by Quinn Hughes in the middle of the game sparks controversy

Apr 22, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The forward Zach Hyman (18) during the second period against the Anaheim Ducks in game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

Massive brawl erupts in the stands after Oilers vs Ducks game and it gets out of control

A doctor just weighed in on Connor McDavid’s injury and it’s turning heads

By Vincent Carbonneau April 23

A doctor just weighed in on Connor McDavid’s injury and it’s turning heads

Marcus Foligno

By Jonathan Ouimet April 23

The Matt Duchene call was reversed but nobody's talking about what came next

Jamie Benn hit Matthew Boldy

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

Jamie Benn’s dangerous headshot on Matthew Boldy goes unpunished

Penguins vs Flyers

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

Travis Konecny may face suspension for action Bryan Rust

Apr 22, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Flyers center Christian Dvorak (22) and Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Rickard Rakell (67) battle for the puck during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

By Mike Whitaker April 22

Rivalry renewed as Game 3 between Flyers and Penguins descends into chaos

Apr 20, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) before a face-off against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period n game two of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PPG Paints Arena.

By Cimon Asselin April 22

The NHL playoffs opening weekend is turning heads for one big reason

Apr 20, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (91) and center Mikael Granlund (64) celebrate a goal on the Edmonton Oilers in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs during the second period at Rogers Place.

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

Major blow for the Ducks as key player is suddenly out tonight

Jared Bednar speaks out after questionable calls spark controversy

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

Jared Bednar speaks out after questionable calls spark controversy

David Pagnotta reveals one top NHL defenseman has requested a trade

By Vincent Carbonneau April 22

David Pagnotta reveals one top NHL defenseman has requested a trade

Logan Stanley and Mark Kastelic drop gloves

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

A Stanley-Kastelic fight erupts as the Bruins pull even in the series

Avalanche fans shatter glass

By Jonathan Ouimet April 22

A chaotic moment with Avalanche fans quickly became dangerous

Nikita Zadorov

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Nikita Zadorov snaps on Sabres for targeting Jeremy Swayman

Juraj Slafkovsky vs Brandon Hagel

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Tempers explode as Slafkovsky and Hagel drop the gloves

All-out brawl breaks out as everyone drops the gloves and chaos erupts

By Vincent Carbonneau April 21

All-out brawl breaks out as everyone drops the gloves and chaos erupts between Montreal and Tampa

Glen Gulutzan

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Glen Gulutzan had a sharp response to Marcus Foligno’s 5-on-5 claim

Marcus Foligno hit on Thomas Harley

By Skyler Walker April 21

Foligno sparks outrage after crushing hit on Thomas Harley

Apr 13, 2026; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; The Edmonton Oilers celebrate a goal scored by forward Connor McDavid (97) during the second period against the Colorado Avalanche.Rogers Place

By Alixandrea Gearey April 21

Edmonton watch party fight becomes a viral playoff embarrassment

Apr 6, 2026; San Jose, California, USA; San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini (71) waits for play to resume against the Chicago Blackhawks in the second period at SAP Center at San Jose

By Alixandrea Gearey April 21

Viral offseason party video puts Macklin Celebrini in the spotlight

Marcus Foligno hit on Thomas Harley

By Jonathan Ouimet April 21

Foligno hit on Thomas Harley under review after major call

Yakov Trenin

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

A huge Colin Blackwell hit sends Yakov Trenin flying

Brady Tkachuk

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Brady Tkachuk stoops low with a cheap gesture at Jackson Blake

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 April 20

One moment from Brady Tkachuk changes everything in Game 2

Penguins VS Flyers

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

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 April 20

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 April 20

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 April 20

Juraj Slafkovsky silences Tampa with a playoff hat trick

By Skyler Walker April 20

NHL delivers first maximum-allowed punishment of the 2026 playoffs

Leah Hextall Tage Thompson slip up

By Skyler Walker April 20

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

Penguins fan vs Flyers fan brawl

By Skyler Walker April 20

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

Nic Dowd

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Postgame chaos erupts as Nic Dowd goes after Cooley

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson

By Jonathan Ouimet April 20

Sean Durzi headbutts Rasmus Andersson in full view of ref