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Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four
The semifinal round of the 2026 playoffs begins Wednesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
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East Final - Game 1Series starts 5/21
Who will be beasts of the East? Early look at Hurricanes-Canadiens matchup
Who will represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.
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Why Kevin Weekes gives Hurricanes edge in East final
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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Sabres, Ducks and 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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- Avs' Makar 'doing a lot better,' but sits out G1
- Sabres reward coach Ruff with 2-year extension
- Capitals re-sign D Liljegren to 2-year, $6.5M deal
- Canes' 11-day playoffs layoff is most since 1919
- U.S. tops Germany in shootout at hockey worlds
- Rebuilding Canucks fire first-year coach Foote
- Devils coach Keefe to return after GM's evaluation
- Sources: VGK yet to allow Cassidy, teams to talk
- 🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
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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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How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
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Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup MVP?
A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.
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2026 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following the draft lottery
Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
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2026 NHL draft: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top rankings
Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.
