2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round Schedule and Results
The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is now over. Results for each first round game can be found here.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, and the San Jose Sharks
A Montreal Canadiens' prospect is staying in Russia. Ottawa Senators aren't closing the door on any of their UFAs. The San Jose Sharks are in no rush with Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith.
Arber Xhekaj Continues Show Growth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
Montreal defenseman Arber Xhekaj is showing maturity and growth during providing exactly what the Canadiens need in the playoffs.
Those Canadiens are Young, a Ducks Signing, and Playoff Injury Notes
The Montreal Canadiens have the youngest playoff team. Victor Hedman is doubtful to return in round one. Stars are hopeful for Game 5 for Roope Hintz.
There Was No Wrong Decision for Michael Hage and the Montreal Canadiens
Michael Hage, one of Montreal's top prospects is returning to Michigan and Canadiens brass has no issue with the decision.
NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens, and the Philadelphia Flyers
Jayden Struble and Arber Xhekaj could be traded this offseason, and the Philadelphia Flyers and Trevor Zegras continue to grind away at it.
NHL Rumors: TJ Hughes, Predators, Canadiens, Flames and Red Wings
TJ Hughes will get plenty of interest. Michael Hage can't sign until April 11th. The Detroit Red Wings signed Trey Augustine and may be looking to sign Max Plante.
NHL Rumors: Are the St. Louis Blues Choosing Joel Hofer Over Jordan Binnington
With the St. Louis Blues looking to make changes this offseason, it appears they are going with Joel Hofer and will look to move Jordan Binnington.
NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Toronto Maple Leafs
The Pittsburgh Penguins have some UFA and extensions decisions this offseason. If the Toronto Maple Leafs are going to trade Matthew Knies, they have to take the best offer no matter who it's from.
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Wild, Hurricanes, Sabres, Penguins, and Canadiens
Numerous teams showed interest in Matthew Knies. A big playoff by Alex Tuch could force the Buffalo Sabres hand.
NHL Rumors: Matthew Knies May Not Have Been Who Canadiens GM Was Referring To
Toronto Maple Leafs Matthew Knies may not have been the piece that Montreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes was referring to in his post-trade deadline presser.
NHL Rumors: Johnston and Dreger on Maple Leafs Matthew Knies
We've all heard by now that Matthew Knies' name was out there leading up to the trade deadline. Chris Johnston and Darren Dreger comment on the Maple Leafs forward.