Kings vs. Avalanche Game 1 predictions: NHL odds, best bets, picks for Stanley Cup Playoffs
The Avalanche have been waiting for the playoffs to start since October.

The Avalanche have been waiting for the playoffs to start since October.

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The Pittsburgh Penguins dropped a disappointing game to the Philadelphia Flyers, in Game 1 of their playoff series. Philadelphia topped Pittsburgh Saturday, 3-2. The Penguins are doing some soul-searching about what went wrong. “We got away from things that worked,” first-year Penguins coach Dan Muse said, per ESPN. “Part of that is intensity. Everything is […] The post Why Penguins flopped hard in Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NHL Playoffs continue on April 19th. Are there any hockey games on TV today? What time? Who is playing? The post NHL Playoffs Schedule: What Games Are on TV on April 19th, 2026? appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Last Sunday and several days prior to that, I was in the mountains of Virginia. We weren't there specifically to search high and low for Bigfoot, but I always have my eyes open for evidence of that sneaky bastard.

Head coach Kris Knoblauch offers a positive update on Leon Draisaitl as the Oilers prepare to face the Ducks in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs.

Brady Tkachuk sets the tone early with a fight, but the Hurricanes defeat the Senators 2-0 in Game 1 of their heated first-round playoff series.

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck trade rumor involves scary destination for rest of NHL sportingnews.com

When is Victor Hedman coming back? Lightning injury news provides return timeline update in playoffs sportingnews.com

Can Roger McQueen play in NHL playoffs? What Ducks contract news means for phenom sportingnews.com

Penguins vs. Flyers schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

A former Edmonton Oilers netminder continued his playoff woes on Saturday night, something fans can sadly relate to. The post Oilers Ex-Goalie Continues Playoff Woes appeared first on Heavy Sports.

For the 11th time in the last 14 years, the New Jersey Devils failed to play beyond the 82nd game of the regular season schedule and won’t play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite an initially promising 8–1 start, the Devils struggled to find consistency and were dealt a major setback when star forward Jack […] The post 3 early Devils trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wild's Kirill Kaprizov passes Wayne Gretzky in NHL playoff history sportingnews.com

One of the best feel-good stories in the NHL this season was the return of legendary center Jonathan Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks legend made his comeback with the Winnipeg Jets this year after missing the past two seasons due to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.Unfortunately, neither he or the Jets had the season they expected as […] The post Jonathan Toews Comments on Uncertain Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Stars vs. Wild schedule: Dates, times, TV channels, scores for NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round series sportingnews.com

The Boston Bruins defied expectations with their return to the playoffs under head coach Marco Sturm. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago and breaking up their team at last year’s trade deadline, most NHL observers expected the Bruins to go through a dry period where they would retool for […] The post Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

What has been one of the most miserable seasons in the history of the Vancouver Canucks finally comes to a merciful end this week, as they finished well outside of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a paltry record of 25-48-8, good for dead last in the NHL’s Pacific Division. It could be a major offseason […] The post 3 early Canucks trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It didn’t take long before sparks flew in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal providing the fireworks right from the opening game of the NHL postseason. Tkachuk and Staal dropped the gloves just seconds into Game 1 of the first-round matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Carolina Hurricanes on … The post Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal tried to knock each other out right after opening faceoff appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Bruins coach Marco Sturm emphasizes Boston’s size and physical edge after a 3-1 season series win, as the Sabres downplay the talk ahead of Game 1.

Is Sidney Crosby married? What to know about Penguins legend's relationship with Kathy Leutner sportingnews.com

The Toronto Maple Leafs fell apart in the 2025-26 season and it appears they are going into a major retooling as they take stock of their disastrous year. General manager Brad Treliving was fired in the final weeks of the season and the Maple Leafs are working on bringing in a new leader. According to […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: The 7 candidates Toronto has interviewed for vacant GM role appeared first on ClutchPoints.

In what was likely the most difficult trade in the last several decades for the Vancouver Canucks, they dealt team captain and former Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild in the middle of December.In return, the Canucks received forwards Marco Rossi and Liam Ohgren, defencemen Zeev Buium, and Minnesota’s 2026 first-round pick.At […] The post Canucks’ Jim Rutherford Reveals The Truth About Quinn Hughes Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Toronto Maple Leafs did not have the season they wanted this past year as they failed to make the playoffs for the first time in the Auston Matthews era. This disappointing campaign has raised questions over what direction the club takes from here.Those questions begin with the status of Matthews, Toronto’s franchise player. Matthews’ […] The post Maple Leafs Get Promising Update on Auston Matthews’ Future With Team appeared first on Heavy Sports.
