NHL playoff watch: What’s on the line in Wednesday’s games
April 15 is tax day in the United States, so here’s another reminder to get those done (if the thousands of ads during the past few weeks didn’t do the…
NHL playoff watch: Guide to all 15 games on Supreme Saturday
Two weeks from Saturday, the opening faceoff of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will occur on the networks of ESPN. As of now, nine spots have been clinched — including…
The top NHL prospects playing in the 2026 NCAA Frozen Four
Rachel KryshakApr 9, 2026, 07:45 AM ET Close Rachel Kryshak is a professional data consultant specializing in data communication and modelling. She’s worked in the NHL and consulted for professional…
NHL playoff watch: Hurricanes, Blue Jackets battle for seeding
As play begins on Tuesday, both the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets are in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoff field. Where the clubs wind up will be determined by…
NHL playoff watch: Will the Penguins catch the Hurricanes?
On most days in this space, we’re focusing on a particular game (or a few games) that will impact the wild-card races. But there are still some division title races…
San Jose Sharks Vancouver Canucks NHL restart after holiday Christmas break
The San Jose Sharks are back in the win column. San Jose had not won since Dec. 16, but the Sharks put that to rest with a hard-fought 6-3 road…
NHL trade targets: Which player should each team pursue after the holiday freeze?
Following the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade, two players on Chris Johnston’s trade board, Phillip Danault and Mason Marchment, were traded on Friday, moments before the league’s holiday roster freeze went…
