Jesper Wallstedt’s playoff debut lifted the Wild — and those who helped him get here
Wallstedt's father, Jonas, on his Game 1 win: "The biggest feeling is happiness." His former goalie coach: "He's loving what he's doing."
Flyers vs. Penguins Game 1: Key takeaways from Philadelphia’s thoroughly dominant opener
The Flyers put on a defensive clinic and finally started capitalizing on the Penguins’ many mistakes.
Dallas Stars better wake up after inexplicably sleepwalking through another Game 1
If the Stars don’t start playing like they’re in the Stanley Cup playoffs, there won’t be a deep run in their future.
Wild vs. Stars Game 1: Key takeaways from a statement rout for Minnesota
The Wild won 6-1, their largest margin of defeat in a playoff game since 2003.
Pokémon hot spring footbath opening in Japan this spring
A relaxing, adorable, and free place to soak your toes with Pikachu, Gyarados, and more. We recently took a look at Japan’s newest Pokéfuta, a collection of six Pokémon-themed manhole…
Hurricanes vs. Senators Game 1: Takeaways from Carolina’s series-opening shutout win
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators had never met each other in the Stanley Cup playoffs before. It took them all of three seconds to build up…
Wild’s Quinn Hughes, Stars’ Miro Heiskanen to return for Game 1 of playoffs
Hughes scored five goals and 53 points in 48 games for the Wild, a new single-season team record for points by a defenseman.
Lightning will be without Victor Hedman to begin playoffs but feel his presence
Victor Hedman is back with the Lightning but not ready to play when they open their series with the Canadiens.
Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal fight in opening seconds of Stanley Cup playoffs
The two dropped the gloves only three seconds into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
NHL playoff predictions 2026: First-round winners, dark horse and Stanley Cup champion
The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.