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fromBleacher Nation
5 hours agoStars vs. Wild NHL Best Bets, Odds, Prediction and Pick - April 18 - Bleacher Nation
In 44 games this season, Dallas and its opponent have combined for more than 5.5 goals. Minnesota has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 50 of 82 games this season. These two teams score a combined 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this game's over/under.
Chicago Cubs
#boston-bruins
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
12 hours agoFear, physicality appear to be Bruins' key ingredients ahead of playoff showdown with Sabres
Boston Bruins aim to impose their physical style against the Buffalo Sabres in the playoffs, focusing on their game plan rather than matchups.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
4 days agoBruins still have lineup questions to sort out before playoffs - starting with their top line
Marco Sturm plans to field a near full squad for the Bruins' final regular-season game to assess playoff readiness.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
1 week ago5 Bruins thoughts on a winless road trip, James Hagens, and playoff matchups
Boston Bruins are close to clinching a playoff berth despite a winless road trip, needing help from other teams and a win in their final games.
#toronto-maple-leafs
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
2 days agoInstant Reaction: Maple Leafs' horror story of a season comes to a close with 3-1 loss to Senators
The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the playoffs, ending a disappointing season marked by poor performance and asset management.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
2 days ago5 massive decisions that could reshape the Maple Leafs this offseason
Toronto Maple Leafs face a critical offseason with key decisions on roster, management, and Auston Matthews' future after missing playoffs.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month agoIs William Nylander proving he's Toronto's true franchise player?
William Nylander has emerged as the Toronto Maple Leafs' cornerstone player to build around, outperforming struggling Auston Matthews this season with superior playmaking and consistency.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 month agoInstant Reaction: Maple Leafs post-Olympic free fall continues with loss to Flyers
The Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to Philadelphia, despite outplaying their opponent, demonstrates the team lacks playoff capability with seven points separating them from a playoff spot at the trade deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month agoIs William Nylander proving he's Toronto's true franchise player?
William Nylander has emerged as the Toronto Maple Leafs' cornerstone player to build around, outperforming struggling Auston Matthews this season with superior playmaking and consistency.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromTheLeafsNation
1 month agoInstant Reaction: Maple Leafs post-Olympic free fall continues with loss to Flyers
The Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to Philadelphia, despite outplaying their opponent, demonstrates the team lacks playoff capability with seven points separating them from a playoff spot at the trade deadline.
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
2 days agoCraig Berube on the end of a taxing season as Leafs coach: "We tried to do a lot of different things this year... It didn't work out"
The team did not meet expectations during the 2025-26 season, but individual players showed promise for the future.
#washington-capitals
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
5 days agoCapitals keep their playoff hopes alive for another day: numbers for the morning after
The Washington Capitals secured a crucial 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
6 days agoCapitals playoff scenarios: How Washington can still make the postseason with two games left
The Washington Capitals remain in playoff contention but face tough competition from rivals in the Metropolitan Division.
Washington Capitals
fromRMNB
1 week agoSecond wild card becoming implausible for Capitals, path to Metropolitan Division's third spot more viable
The Washington Capitals have a slim chance to make the playoffs, depending on their performance and the outcomes of other teams' games.
#los-angeles-kings
LA Kings
fromThe Hockey Writers
1 month agoKings Remain in the Thick of Things With Successful 5-Game Road Trip - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More
The Los Angeles Kings secured seven of ten possible points on a five-game road trip, positioning themselves tied for the second wild card spot in the West with 71 points.
LA Kings
fromThe Hockey Writers
1 month agoKings Remain in the Thick of Things With Successful 5-Game Road Trip - The Hockey Writers Los Angeles Kings Latest News, Analysis & More
The Los Angeles Kings secured seven of ten possible points on a five-game road trip, positioning themselves tied for the second wild card spot in the West with 71 points.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
1 month agoNHL playoff watch: Who is this year's bracket buster?
With one month remaining in the NHL regular season, wild-card teams like the Bruins, Red Wings, and Blue Jackets could replicate the Florida Panthers' 2023 Stanley Cup Final run, with Columbus showing the strongest second-round advancement probability at 57.0%.
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fromwww.espn.com
1 month agoNHL playoff watch: The Anaheim Ducks' Pacific title chances - ESPN
The Anaheim Ducks have a 98.2% playoff probability on March 15, 2026, sitting second in the Pacific Division with 75 points through 66 games, dramatically improved from their 0.1% chance and missed playoffs the previous year.
#eastern-conference-wild-card-race
Boston Bruins
fromwww.espn.com
1 month agoNHL playoff watch: Bruins-Capitals highlights 14-game slate - ESPN
The Boston Bruins lead the Eastern Conference wild card race with 78 points through 65 games, facing pressure from multiple teams including the Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers in the final 30 days of the 2025-26 regular season.
Boston Bruins
fromwww.espn.com
1 month agoNHL playoff watch: Bruins-Capitals highlights 14-game slate - ESPN
The Boston Bruins lead the Eastern Conference wild card race with 78 points through 65 games, facing pressure from multiple teams including the Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Philadelphia Flyers in the final 30 days of the 2025-26 regular season.
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fromESPN.com
1 month agoNHL Power Rankings: New 1-32 poll, fantasy playoff pickups
Fantasy hockey managers should target available players like Valeri Nichushkin, Mavrik Bourque, and Mats Zuccarello who are receiving increased ice time due to injuries and offer strong scoring potential during playoff season.
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fromESPN.com
1 month agoNHL playoff watch: Stars-Oilers a conference finals preview?
Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers meet Thursday with potential for a third consecutive Western Conference Finals matchup, though Stars hold better regular season record against Oilers this season.
#florida-panthers
Boston Bruins
fromLitter Box Cats
1 month agoClowder Chatter: Monday Panthers Open Forum
The Florida Panthers' playoff chances significantly diminished after Boston earned three of four points against Washington and Pittsburgh, extending their lead to 11 points with 38 games remaining.
fromBleacher Nation
1 month agoAvalanche, Lightning Lead Stanley Cup Odds as March Arrives - Bleacher Nation
Colorado sits at the top of the board at +350, making them the slight favorite to hoist the Cup. That number reflects both their on-ice performance and the betting public's confidence in their roster. Nathan MacKinnon continues to be one of the most dominant forces in the game, and when Colorado is healthy and clicking, they are a legitimate threat to beat anyone in a seven-game series.
Chicago Cubs
fromNewsday
1 month agoAndrew Gross: Islanders' playoff chances could come down to desperation
We definitely were not at our best tonight. But we found a way to win. So if the Islanders are to be criticized for not being their best over the full course of the match, they must be praised for their resiliency. Or, as coach Patrick Roy described it, their confidence and swagger in knowing they could rally.
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fromBlue Seat Blogs
4 months agoOn Chris Kreider's Rangers legacy as the best clutch playoff performer in team history - Blue Seat Blogs
Chris Kreider's Rangers legacy is positive because extended production, top franchise statistics, and consistent clutch playoff goals outweigh a disappointing final season and trade.
fromPuck Prose
6 months agoWill Jets roster changes change lack of recent playoff success?
Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was on a mission to change the roster for the better. Last season left a bad taste in his mouth and he wanted to make changes. He re-signed two of his biggest players, center Gabe Vilardi (six-year deal) and defenseman Dylan Samberg (three-year deal). He then went out in free agency and added some depth but those players filled holes.
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