Sabres Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Playoff Hockey Is Underway & More Zach Berta | April 20, 2026 Here is the latest news and updates about the Buffalo Sabres and their schedule for the week of April 13 to April 19, 2026. NHL Playoffs Are Underway The Sabres…
Canadiens Haven’t Forgotten Kucherov’s 2021 Remark Ahead of Playoff Rematch Doug Stein | April 20, 2026 After winning his second straight Stanley Cup, Nikita Kucherov, still shirtless, walked up to the podium and made a comment that Montreal Canadiens fans and players alike have not forgotten.…
How the Canadiens Flipped the Script on the Lightning in Game 1 The Old Prof | April 20, 2026 When the Montreal Canadiens walked into Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening, most people figured it would be a lesson in experience. A reminder of how…
Sabres’ Tage Thompson Has Taken His Game to a New Level Ryan Womeldorf | April 20, 2026 After making the playoffs for the first time since 2011, it would be easy for the Buffalo Sabres to take their foot off the pedal and claim the season a…
Senators Have 3 Viable Options For Filling Artem Zub’s Spot Ryan Vieira | April 20, 2026 As if dropping Game 1 of their first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 shutout wasn’t enough, the Ottawa Senators’ injury woes continue – this time, with…
Oilers Allow Significantly Fewer Goals When Leon Draisaitl Isn’t in Lineup Brian Swane | April 20, 2026 The Edmonton Oilers experienced a remarkable transformation as they closed out the 2025-26 NHL regular season by going 7-2-2 to clinch second place in the Pacific Division. That late surge…
Stars Need Top Players to Show Up in Pivotal Game 2 vs. Wild Alex Chauvancy | April 20, 2026 The Dallas Stars don’t have a great record in Game 1s of the playoffs, especially on home ice. That’s why I wouldn’t be overly concerned about their 6-1 loss to…
3 Takeaways From the Sabres’ 4-3 Game 1 Win Over the Bruins Ryan Womeldorf | April 20, 2026 We’ve finally arrived. After 15 years, the Buffalo Sabres are not only in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs but hosted Game 1 as the Atlantic Division champions. Depending on who…
Kings Takeaways: Hang With Avalanche in Game 1, Lose 2-1 Raz Devraj | April 20, 2026 The Los Angeles Kings played well enough to win, and that’s saying a lot considering the fact that they are massive underdogs playing what most are calling one of the…
Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 1 Loss vs. the Canadiens Harrison Smajovits | April 20, 2026 The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens in dramatic fashion, 4-3, in overtime. In a tight, back-and-forth bout, their first-round woes still look prevalent after one game. After…
3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 2-1 Game 1 Win Over the Kings Ryan Womeldorf | April 20, 2026 Coming into the opening round of the playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche are the clear favorites to win it all. Their opponents, the Los Angeles Kings, are heavy underdogs to win…
3 Takeaways From Mammoth’s 4-2 Game 1 Loss to the Golden Knights Chase Beardsley | April 20, 2026 If you like playoff hockey, Sunday’s Game 1 between the Utah Mammoth and the Vegas Golden Knights had everything for you. A historic goal, lots of physicality, and a comeback…