NHL Previews

Canadiens, Capitals Regroup After Game 1 OT Battle: Focus Shifts to Game 2 Game 1 of the first-round clash between the Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens delivered playoff drama from start to finish — and both teams know there’s no time to dwell on the result. As Game 2 approaches on Wednesday night in D.C., the Canadiens aim to even

Emotions Run Deep as Stars, Avalanche Brace for Game 3 in Denver A playoff rivalry rich with history just got another layer of drama. With the first-round series between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche tied 1-1, Wednesday night’s Game 3 in Denver is shaping up to be both emotional and pivotal, featuring familiar faces in unfamiliar roles and a

Lightning vs Panthers Playoff Preview 2025: ‘Battle of Florida’ Returns to the Ice Two bitter Sunshine State rivals meet again — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers are gearing up for their fourth playoff collision in five seasons, reigniting what has become one of the NHL’s fiercest modern rivalries. Game 1 of their

Wild vs Golden Knights Game 2 Preview: Minnesota Confident Despite Narrow Game 1 Loss The Minnesota Wild may be down 0-1 in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, but spirits are far from crushed. After a tough 4-2 loss in the series opener — which included a buzzer-beating empty-net goal — the Wild are regrouping,

Jets Lean on Core Stars to Press Advantage vs. Blues in Game 2 The Winnipeg Jets are flying high after a clutch third-period comeback in Game 1 of their first-round series against the St. Louis Blues. With elite forwards Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele leading the charge, Winnipeg will look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on Monday night

Ovechkin, Capitals Open Stanley Cup Quest Against Surging Canadiens After a regular season filled with milestones and momentum, the Washington Capitals are ready to drop the puck on what they hope will be a deep playoff run — beginning with Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night. With Alex Ovechkin now the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer and

Stars Aim to Rebound Against Avalanche in Crucial Game 2 Showdown The Dallas Stars are no strangers to slow postseason starts — but after dropping Game 1 of their first-round series to the Colorado Avalanche in emphatic fashion, they’ll need to snap their series-opening funk quickly. Game 2 at American Airlines Center on Monday night is already shaping up as

Golden Knights Look to Defend Their Crown Against Wild in Intense Western Matchup The Vegas Golden Knights have only been in the NHL for eight seasons, yet their presence already carries the weight of an elite franchise. They’ve reached the 50-win mark for the third time, clinched the Pacific Division, and come into the playoffs not just as contenders —

History Repeats? Revisiting Past Leafs-Sens Playoff Clashes The Senators and Maple Leafs share more than just provincial proximity — they share playoff scars. From 2000 to 2004, these teams collided in the postseason four times. Each time, Toronto came out on top. That history lingers, especially for older Ottawa fans who remember heartbreak after heartbreak. Back then, it was Mats