The brackets are set and the 2025 NHL playoffs are here, with eight teams still in contention to hoist the Stanley Cup. Key second-round matchups include Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals ...

It's the first time since 2004 that three Canadian NHL teams have moved on to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Florida in 7 Washington v Carolina The two most rested teams through round one face-off in the Metro Division. The Orlov Bowl begins as the Hurricanes dominated a heavily injured Devils team in round ...

Ovechkin demonstrated against the Canadiens that he can turn back the clock in the playoffs, and the extra rest from having ...

The Jets stun the Blues, the Warriors finish off the Rockets, Pop steps down, Scottie makes history, Sovereignty wins the ...

The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have been absolutely sensational thus far, and now we’re getting to the business end of the ...

A month after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal-scoring record, Alex Ovechkin is in the second round of the playoffs for the first time since leading the Washington Capitals to the Stanley Cup ...

Former Chiefs coach Scott Allen had a perfect vantage point as one of the greatest milestone moments in National Hockey League history unfolded in April. An assistant coach on the Washington Capitals, ...

Panthers duo become just fifth pair of teammates nominated for NHL’s best defensive forward, first since 2007-08 ...

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After a long, exciting season, the National Hockey League’s Stanley Cup Playoffs have finally begun. As the second round ...

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