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ROAD TO THE STANLEY CUP
Lapsed fan's guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.
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Wyshynski predicts the entire 2026 Stanley Cup playoff bracket
Who will win each series matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Stanley Cup?
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
PREPARING FOR THE POSTSEASON
Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the NHL's top playoff teams
No NHL team is perfect, and postseason opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.
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Postseason roundtable: NHL player, coach, GM predict the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
Which team is better than we think? Who has the most flop potential? And who wins the Cup?
COLORADO'S CREDENTIALS
T.J. Oshie: Avalanche are an 'absolute wagon from top to bottom'
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Is MacKinnon already the best player in Avalanche history?
Joe Sakic has long been considered Colorado's signature player. Has the 30-year-old MacKinnon surpassed him?
East 1st Round - Game 1Series starts 4/18
Sidney Crosby explains why Penguins' rivalry with the Flyers is so special
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SPORTS BETTING
Stanley Cup first-round betting guide: A bet and Conn Smythe prediction for every team
Odds, Conn Smythe Trophy picks and future bets for every first-round matchup in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
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OFFSEASON FOCUS
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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- Goal king Ovechkin 'pretty sure' he'll keep playing
- 🏆 Final 2026 NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading?
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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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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?"
