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The first matchup to consider would be between two Western Conference juggernauts, the Avalanche and the Stars. Superstars ...

With a month left in the 2024-25 season, NHL fans will likely be checking the standings multiple times daily. This could lead ...

As the battle for home-ice advantage in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begins to heat up, the Colorado Avalanche are looking to steal it away from the Dallas Stars.

The Sens are in good shape, but five teams within two points are vying for the second spot. Plus, full playoff projections, ...

The division-leading Florida Panthers (41-22-3) travel north to visit the fifth-place Montreal Canadiens (31-27-7) on ...

The article chronicles the evolution of the NHL playoffs format, starting from 1893 to the present day. It highlights how the format has undergone multiple changes, including division-based series ...

Follow the Blue Jackets' surprising drive to earn a playoff spot within a logjam of teams vying for the postseason in the NHL ...

On the Real Kyper and Bourne show, NHL Analyst Justin Bourne ended up explaining why the Maple Leafs' top stars tend to go invisible when faced with tough teams.

With the Jets, Stars and Avs all in action, here's what the projections indicate. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft ...

The New Jersey Devils will look to claw their way up the playoff ladder, while the Pittsburgh Penguins hope to sneak into the ...

Taking stock of what’s been happening around the league and each team’s chances of making the playoffs: Who’s up, who’s down ...