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Carolina Hurricanes extend playoff streak to 8-0 after sweeping Flyers; May 8 recaps, series updates, top scorers, and odds from the 2026 NHL playoffs.
Avalanche and Hurricanes are 6-0 in playoffs, favorites for Cup, potential for rare final between conference leaders like 2001.
Evgeni Malkin's future with Penguins uncertain as UFA looms; Dubas keen to re-sign amid key sticking points on term and role.
May 7 NHL playoffs tracker: Hurricanes win Game 3 vs. Flyers (4-1), series updates, top scorers Quinn Hughes & Kirill Kaprizov (11 pts), and upcoming odds.
Edge-of-your-seat action in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs second round: Hurricanes sweep Flyers, series tied in Buffalo-Montreal, tight battles out West.
The Kings, Penguins, and Bruins face roster challenges and key departures that could lead to missing the 2027 playoffs unless they make bold offseason moves.