Hockey fans, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially here. The 2026 version might be as good as ever, with a bracket that feels as wide open as any in recent memory. Then, of course, there's the ...

An accompanying music video featuring Jelly Roll, the Stanley Cup, and NHL highlights debuted during the first game of the Western Conference Final, part of a multi-faceted creative collaboration.

Mitch Marner scored an eye-popping goal to highlight an electric Thursday night of hockey in the NHL and PWHL. Sean M. Haffey / Getty Images Red Light newsletter 🏒 | This is The Athletic’s hockey ...

Three teams had the opportunity to move a single win away from the conference finals during the two games on Tuesday's NHL playoff slate. In the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens hosted the ...

There was only one game on Wednesday's NHL playoff slate, and the stakes couldn't have been higher for the Minnesota Wild. Minnesota's season was on the line in Game 5 of its second-round series ...

Gavin McKenna, Carson Carels and Ivar Stenberg are projected top-five picks in this mock draft. Steve Dunsmoor, Monika Majer / Getty; Joe Camporeale / Imagn Each year, The Athletic’s prospects writers ...

NEW YORK --The National Hockey League (NHL) today announced that Stanley Pup is back for its third consecutive year, bringing a dose of puppy power to the postseason. During this 90-minute special, a ...

It's time to start handing out hardware in the NHL as the playoffs have reached the conference finals. The Canadiens and Hurricanes have taken just about opposite paths to the East finals. Carolina ...

The NHL is down to the final four, and two rounds remain before a team gets to lift the Stanley Cup. How do the teams rank heading into what are sure to be intriguing series? USA TODAY Sports offers ...

The Colorado Avalanche changed their starting goalie for Game 4 of their series against the Minnesota Wild. The move paid off as Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves on Monday, May 11 in a 5-2 win that ...

The chase for the Stanley Cup is down to two NHL teams: the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes. In the Western Conference, the Golden Knights have reached their third Stanley Cup Final in ...

Nia Coffey hits six three-pointers to help Minnesota earn a 21-point win against Chicago.