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Senators defied odds, refused to panic in return to Stanley Cup playoffs
Ottawa's chances of making the playoffs looked bleak in January, dipping below 20 percent. How did the team turn it around?
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers 2026 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs preview
The Penguins' scoring depth makes them the odds-on favorite in one of the first round's marquee matchups.
Can a ring of gelatin measure crowd reaction at an NHL game?
The new device picks up atmospheric sound pressure across a calibrated range of 70 to 130 decibels.
What’s at stake for NHL playoff teams on the final day of the regular season?
Games featuring Edmonton, Anaheim and Los Angeles will set the playoff bracket in the West.
The race to sell Seattle hockey: Inside the Kraken’s 5-year struggle as NBA looms
Over five years, the Kraken have made inroads. With NBA expansion targeting Seattle, there's more urgency to finally deliver on the ice.