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Canadiens' power play can make or break series vs. Capitals
The Canadiens went 1-for-20 on the power play over their last nine games. As Eric Engels writes, it’s unimaginable they’ll make it out of their first-round series with the Capitals if that continues.
When do NHL playoffs start? 2025 playoff schedule, bracket and final standings
The NHL regular season has ended and the Stanley Cup playoffs open Saturday. Here's the final playoff bracket, standings and ...
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The 4 Stanley Cup Wild Card Teams Most Likely to Pull Off an Upset
The Wild, Canadiens, Senators, and Blues, all have a good chance of advancing. Who is the most likely? That's what we'll try ...
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Canadiens legend Dryden pumped for 'magic' of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Dryden, 77, knows very well the dynamics of the playoffs. As a member of the 1970s powerhouse Canadiens, he went to the ...
It’s nice that Charlie Jacobs feels Bruins fans’ pain, but that’s not nearly enough
The Bruins haven't played meaningful hockey in a long time, and CEO should know that homespun assurances can't replace a Cup ...
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2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs rooting guide for fans of eliminated teams
The Stanley Cup dream for 16 teams has been dashed, but for the fans of those teams, there is still plenty to root for in the ...
Avs, Panthers narrow betting favorites in packed Stanley Cup field
The Avalanche and Panthers enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs as slim favorites to hoist the Stanley Cup at most major ...