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Pastrnak wins Game 5 in OT, Bruins stay alive

Pastrnak wins it at 9:14, Swayman makes 24 saves for Boston

Draisaitl scores twice, Oilers stave off elimination

McDavid has 2 assists for Edmonton; Dostal pulled in 1st period after allowing 3 goals for Anaheim

Wild push Stars to brink with Game 5 win

Hedman practices with Lightning, still no timeline

Crosby, Penguins ‘have a lot of belief’ in comeback bid

Celebrini, Kucherov, McDavid named Ted Lindsay finalists

Robertson, Stars honor veteran with trip to Game 5

Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule, results

Game Recaps

Draisaitl scores twice, Oilers stave off elimination with Game 5 win against Ducks

Wild win Game 5, push Stars to brink in Western 1st Round

Bruins defeat Sabres in OT in Game 5, stay alive in Eastern 1st Round

Theodore's OT goal gives Golden Knights win against Mammoth in Game 4

Penguins stay alive with Game 5 win against Flyers in East 1st Round

Ducks rally to win Game 4 in OT, push Oilers to brink in West 1st Round

Fantasy

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fantasy pool rankings for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Ducks’ surprising start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Stankoven’s breakout postseason for Hurricanes

NHL EDGE stats behind Martone's historic start for Flyers

NHL EDGE stats behind Sabres’ epic Game 1 comeback against Bruins

NHL EDGE stats: X-factors for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

'NHL Fantasy on Ice' podcast available now

Fantasy hockey sleepers for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

'NHL Goal Chase' picks for upcoming games

Fantasy hockey keeper / dynasty rankings

Fantasy hockey top 50 defenseman rankings

Fantasy hockey top 200 player rankings

NHL Edge

NHL EDGE stats: Starting goalie decisions in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fantasy picks, props, futures for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats: Ducks’ surprising start to 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Stankoven’s breakout postseason for Hurricanes

NHL EDGE stats behind Martone's historic start for Flyers

NHL EDGE stats behind Sabres’ epic Game 1 comeback against Bruins

NHL EDGE stats: X-factors for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL EDGE stats behind Quick's elite goaltending career

NHL EDGE stats behind Caufield’s ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy chances

NHL EDGE stats behind Crosby-Ovechkin rivalry

NHL EDGE stats behind Robertson’s offensive prowess for Stars

Fantasy hockey top 10 waiver wire pickups with EDGE stats

NHL EDGE stats: Islanders' long-term outlook under DeBoer

NHL EDGE stats: Celebrini building case for Hart Trophy with Sharks

HALO conference shows continued growth in advanced hockey analytics

NHL EDGE stats: Tortorella can spark Golden Knights

NHL EDGE stats: Sorokin building strong case for Vezina Trophy

Short Shifts

Pastrnak scores saucy breakaway goal in overtime to force Game 6

Buffalo fans sing ‘O Canada’ after microphone mishap

Penguins fans cheer Lemieux in attendance for Game 5

MLB’s Springer rocks full hockey gear for practice

Celebrities, sports stars cheer on teams during Stanley Cup playoffs

Kopitar applauded by teammates, fans, even referees after final NHL game
NHL Insider

Oilers find a way to ‘survive another day’ with Game 5 win

Golden Knights ‘just didn’t quit’ in gutsy OT win in Game 4 of Western 1st Round

Crosby helps give Penguins 'some life' in Game 4 of Eastern 1st Round

Boldy delivers in clutch again with OT goal for Wild in Game 4

Senators stung by being swept in 'really tight’ 1st-round series

Oilers find themselves in familiar spot entering Game 4 of West 1st Round

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Draisaitl scores twice, Oilers stave off elimination with Game 5 win against Ducks

Oilers find a way to ‘survive another day’ with Game 5 win

Wild seize momentum, prepare for pushback after Game 5 win against Stars

Bruins show ‘we’re going to battle til the last drop’ in Game 5 OT win of East 1st Round

2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st round schedule

Wild win Game 5, push Stars to brink in Western 1st Round

Bruins defeat Sabres in OT in Game 5, stay alive in Eastern 1st Round

Avalanche, Hurricanes make statement as top Stanley Cup contenders

Pastrnak scores saucy breakaway goal in overtime to force Game 6

Start times for Stanley Cup Playoff games on April 30, May 1 announced

Robertson, Stars honor veteran with 'amazing surprise' of trip to Game 5

Penguins ride momentum into Game 6 against Flyers in Eastern 1st Round

Buffalo fans sing ‘O Canada’ after microphone mishap

Zuccarello, Trenin return for Wild in Game 5 of West 1st Round

Hedman practices with Lightning, still no timeline for return

Slafkovsky to play for Canadiens in Game 5 after hit from Crozier

3 Things to Watch: Ducks at Oilers, Game 5 of Western Conference 1st Round

Projected lineups, starting goalies for today

Penguins core has 'a lot of belief' team can complete comeback vs. Flyers

Mammoth coach Tourigny 'real student of the game'

Flyers 'still in a good spot' entering Game 6 of Eastern 1st Round

Ehlers, Nikishin could be ready for Hurricanes at start of East 2nd Round

3 Things to Watch: Wild at Stars, Game 5 of Western Conference 1st Round

McDavid, Dickinson game-time decisions for Oilers in Game 5 of West 1st Round

‘Energy level is there’ for Oilers to rally in West 1st Round, coach says

3 Things to Watch: Bruins at Sabres, Game 5 of Eastern Conference 1st Round

Garrett, Sportsnet analyst, former goalie, dies at 74

Celebrini, Kucherov, McDavid named Ted Lindsay Award finalists

NHL EDGE stats: Starting goalie decisions in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

NHL erases $1.25 million debt for United States veterans