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East 1st Round - Game 5BUF leads series 3-2
David Pastrnak delivers OT winner on epic move for Boston
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Bruins survive overtime vs. Sabres
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Jeremy Swayman robs Tage Thompson with spectacular save
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Elias Lindholm pulls a goal back for Bruins
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Rasmus Dahlin nets a power-play goal for Sabres
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TOP HEADLINES
OILERS STAY ALIVE
Fans erupt over Leon Draisaitl's second goal as Oilers avoid elimination
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Zach Hyman powers Edmonton to a 2-0 first-period lead
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
MINNESOTA TAKES GAME 5
Kirill Kaprizov nets a contested empty-netter to secure Game 5 for the Wild
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The Wild strike first on Mats Zuccarello's second-chance goal
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OFFSEASON GUIDE
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for Kings, 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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QUEST FOR THE CUP
'We just feed off one another': Have the Sabres figured out the formula to win the Stanley Cup?
One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential.
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The biggest shocks of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice?
SUPERSTAR FOR FLYERS
How Porter Martone quickly transformed into a playoff hero for Philly
The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs.
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NHL
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Critical Game 5s for Canadiens-Lightning, Mammoth-Knights
Here are previews for all of Wednesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Tuesday and updated stats.
Top Headlines
- Swayman, Pastrnak lift Bruins with season on line
- Wild defense smothers Stars in Game 5 victory
- Peterka's absence late in G4 'a coach's decision'
- Bettman: Allowing Ducks' OT goal was 'right call'
- Hurricanes hope Ehlers, Nikishin play in Round 2
- Three-time KHL All-Star Pinchuk signs with Preds
- 🤔 Keys to offseason for Kings, Senators and more
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Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
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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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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
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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?"
