NHL’s Longest Current Postseason Droughts: Red Wings Own Unwanted Record As Sabres Break Streak
The 2026 NHL Playoffs are just around the corner, so here are the five teams with the longest current postseason droughts.
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Are sportsbooks overpricing the Sabres’ long-awaited breakout?
Bettors have piled onto the Buffalo Sabres' bandwagon.
Connor McDavid Dishes Update on Leon Draisaitl’s Comeback as Oilers Prep For Ducks Showdown
Connor McDavid praises Leon Draisaitl’s progress as Oilers prepare for Ducks series, with star forward nearing return after missing final games.
Poll: Who Will Win the Stanley Cup?
[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NHL playoffs begin Saturday. The race for the Stanley Cup begins with three Game 1s: Ottawa Senators ...
Penguins cut ties with $3.75 million veteran on eve of NHL playoffs – sportingnews.com
Penguins cut ties with $3.75 million veteran on eve of NHL playoffs sportingnews.com
Maple Leafs HC Addresses If Mitch Marner’s Exit Doomed Toronto’s Season
Craig Berube downplays Mitch Marner’s exit, but offensive decline, injuries, and instability played major roles in Maple Leafs missing playoffs.
Craig Berube Expects to be Back as Maple Leafs Head Coach
Following an extremely disappointing season, Craig Berube said that he expects to be back as the head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Maple Leafs missed the playoffs for the first time in nine seasons this year. That led to former General Manager Brad Treliving losing his job, and has led to speculation that […] The post Craig Berube Expects to be Back as Maple Leafs Head Coach appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Blue Jackets Players Respond After Getting Called Out By Head Coach For Not Caring
Blue Jackets collapse late with 2-7-1 finish, miss playoffs as Rick Bowness calls out effort; players respond, with Zach Werenski disputing lack-of-care criticism.
Craig Berube Expresses His Love For Coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs
Ahead of what could be his final game coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs, head coach Craig Berube expressed his love for the team. The Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night in the Battle of Ontario in what is the final game of the season for the Leafs. For the first time […] The post Craig Berube Expresses His Love For Coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Blue Jackets' Collapse Sparks Epic Rick Bowness Meltdown Over Effort And Team Culture
Rick Bowness unloads on Blue Jackets after late-season collapse, questioning effort and culture as Columbus falls short of the Stanley Cup playoffs
Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status
The New York Islanders’ 2025-26 season probably could not have ended any worse. After occupying a top-three spot in the Metropolitan Division for most of the campaign, the Isles imploded at the last, losing seven of their final eight games — all in regulation — to drop out of a postseason slot entirely. It was […] The post Anders Lee drops truth bomb on Islanders future amid pending UFA status appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘It Sucks’ — NJ Devils’ Nico Hischier, Jack Hughes Refuse to Mince Words After ‘Pretty Bad Season’
Nico Hischier and Jack Hughes bluntly assess Devils’ “pretty bad season” after missing playoffs, as New Jersey faces major offseason changes.
Miro Heiskanen Injury Update Emerges Before Stars-Sabres Game
Dallas Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen faces an uncertain return timeline after suffering a late-season injury.
John Tavares Pushes Toronto Maple Leafs To Have a Long, Hard Look in The Mirror
John Tavares urges Leafs to look in the mirror after blowing leads in 6-5 loss to Stars, closing a disappointing season bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Rangers make incredible gesture before Jonathan Quick’s final NHL game
Monday night’s game between the New York Rangers and the Florida Panthers marked the final time that Jonathan Quick saw action in an NHL contest. The 40-year-old netminder decided to hang up his pads and skates at the end of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, announcing his plan ahead of his start versus the Panthers […] The post Rangers make incredible gesture before Jonathan Quick’s final NHL game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘Not An Injury You Can Rush’ — Oilers Ace Leon Draisaitl Checks In With an Injury Update Ahead of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Leon Draisaitl’s return nears as Oilers get boost ahead of playoffs, raising hopes despite uncertain Game 1 availability.
Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shares what made him happy despite loss to Panthers – sportingnews.com
Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube shares what made him happy despite loss to Panthers sportingnews.com
Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier planning for injury return vs. Canucks
The Anaheim Ducks are getting some good news heading into a game on Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Ducks star winger Cutter Gauthier could return to the ice for the game, per NHL.com. He has missed five games due to an upper body injury. “Yep, that’s the plan,” Gauthier told reporters after practice Saturday. He […] The post Ducks’ Cutter Gauthier planning for injury return vs. Canucks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Avalanche Announce Jared Bednar Injury Update After Facial Fractures
Avalanche adjust coaching after Jared Bednar suffers facial fractures from puck incident.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to face
Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar was hospitalized after a bizarre incident that saw him take a puck to the face during Saturday’s game. Bednar was struck by an attempted clearance while on the bench early in the third period during Colorado’s game against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena in Denver, Co. The puck … The post Avalanche coach Jared Bednar hospitalized after taking puck to face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Maple Leafs injury report: Anthony Stolarz and two others stars ruled out for remainder of season – Sportskeeda
Maple Leafs injury report: Anthony Stolarz and two others stars ruled out for remainder of season Sportskeeda
Capitals Announce Charlie Lindgren Injury Update Before Penguins Game
Washington Capitals goalie Charlie Lindgren missed Wednesday’s win over the Maple Leafs.
Senators’ Thomas Chabot returning from broken arm for vital Panthers matchup
The Ottawa Senators get a welcome injection on Thursday as defenseman Thomas Chabot returns to the lineup against the Florida Panthers, just 17 days after suffering a fractured right forearm. Chabot’s comeback beats the initial recovery estimate of four to eight weeks following surgery on March 26. The injury occurred on March 23 when he […] The post Senators’ Thomas Chabot returning from broken arm for vital Panthers matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Maple Leafs’ $60M Star Morgan Rielly Puts Cards on the Table Over Waiving No-Move Clause
Morgan Rielly signals willingness to consider waiving his no-move clause as Maple Leafs face major offseason decisions following a disappointing season.