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Tampa Bay Lightning face crucial offseason decisions after fourth straight first-round exit, with Kucherov rumors, Raddysh free agency, and Coach Cooper reaffirmed.
The Colorado Avalanche are one win away from the Western Conference finals after taking a 3-1 series lead over the Minnesota Wild in the NHL playoffs.
Recap of intense May 6, 2026 NHL playoff action: Buffalo wins Game 1 over Montreal, Anaheim ties Vegas series, plus Colorado's goal barrage and top scorers.
The Tampa Bay Lightning suffer a 2-1 defeat in Game 7 to the Canadiens, extending their streak of first-round exits to four years.
The Lightning's repeated first-round exits spotlight an aging core and spark Kucherov trade speculation in a pivotal offseason.
NHL playoffs 2026 second round schedule for May 5 features Wild at Avalanche Game 2, with updates on all series, odds, and leading scorers.