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A detailed morning recap of the NHL at the quarter-season mark, highlighting surprises, MVP contenders, rookies, injuries, and key weekend matchups.
Early-season signings and swaps are making a bigger impact than expected, with several newcomers driving wins and reshaping playoff races.
NHL playoffs 2026 second round schedule for May 5 features Wild at Avalanche Game 2, with updates on all series, odds, and leading scorers.
Edge-of-your-seat NHL playoff drama on May 9: Hurricanes sweep Flyers in OT, Wild dominate Avalanche to cut series deficit.
Avalanche advance to West Final after dramatic OT win vs Wild; May 14 features crucial Game 5s for Buffalo-Montreal and Vegas-Anaheim series.
NHL playoffs hit a key stage on May 21 2026 with the Eastern Conference final opening and Western series updates.