The conference finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs begin May 20 as the NHL's postseason marches closer to awarding hockey's top prize. The Panthers will face the Carolina Hurricanes, who advanced after ...

The NHL playoff bubble is pretty much the size of that one Glinda flies around in during "Wicked." Heading into Tuesday night, no team in the East was more than four points out of the wild-card spot.

Which teams will emerge from the East’s mushy middle? Who will make a case for the Selke Trophy, which looks the most open it has in years?

Let’s check the vibes around the strongest contenders, surprise teams shaking up the picture and disappointments on the playoff bubble.

Just over a month into the 2025–26 NHL season, the league’s balance of power feels like it’s shifting before our eyes. The old guard is showing its age, and a new generation of teams is starting to ...