Bracket, schedule and how to watch second round of the 2026 NHL playoffs

Four NHL teams moved on to the conference finals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's how the second round went down.

Bracket, schedule and how to watch conference finals in the 2026 NHL playoffs

The Golden Knights swept the Avalanche and will now face the winner of the Hurricanes-Canadiens series in the Stanley Cup ...
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Olczyk, cancer-free since March, has much to celebrate

CHICAGO --As Eddie Olczyk dealt with stage 3 colon cancer, the "NHL on NBC" analyst set goals for himself. Whether he was getting back into the booth to call games, covering the Breeders' Cup horse ...
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NHL teammates turn rivals as Olympic hockey begins

NHL teammates quickly become international rivals as men’s hockey begins at the 2026 Olympics, with a number of compelling ...

Canadiens are heading to the second round of the NHL playoffs after going through a rebuild

The Canadiens are heading to Buffalo for a second-round series after eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 victory ...
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NY Rangers Select Alexis Lafreniere with No. 1 Pick in NHL Draft

Alexis Lafreniere wanted to take the stage at Montreal’s Bell Centre near his home and hear his name announced at the NHL draft. The playmaking forward had to settle for being selected first overall ...

NHL gets very tough on Golden Knights' violation of media policy

When it comes to compliance with its media policy, the NHL doesn't mess around.
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Bracket, schedule and how to watch Round 1 of the 2026 NHL playoffs

The chase for the Stanley Cup is officially on. The NHL regular season has ended, and now it is time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sixteen teams made the postseason, and soon a champion will lift the ...