2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview and Prediction: Oilers in 5, Canadiens in 7, Penguins in 4
Preview and predictions for all 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups, featuring Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins and more.

Preview and predictions for all 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round matchups, featuring Oilers, Canadiens, Penguins and more.

San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini closed the season on Thursday with a franchise-record-breaking performance, finishing with 115 points in a 6-1 win over the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre. The 19-year-old surpassed Joe Thornton’s previous single-season franchise high of 114 points, set in the 2006-07 season, completing a historic second NHL campaign. The […] The post Joe Thornton’s immediate reaction to Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini breaking his record at 19 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are still reeling from the end of their 2025-26 season. Much has been said about head coach Rick Bowness ripping into his players after a loss to the Washington Capitals. There was a ton of focus on that from general manager Don Waddell, as well. However, Waddell also took time to […] The post Blue Jackets’ Don Waddell shuts down Kent Johnson trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Alex Ovechkin is not ready to head off into retirement. The Washington Capitals had their season break-down day Thursday, and Ovechkin said that he doesn’t think he is ready to say goodbye to his hockey career at this point. The 40-year-old Capitals captain wants to make sure his family his on board with a decision […] The post Alex Ovechkin addresses possibility of stunning move amid Capitals retirement rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Devils are going all in on their pick to lead the team's front office.

The New Jersey Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald before the end of the regular season. With New Jersey’s season now over, the search for a general manager officially kicked into gear. However, this search did not take long at all. The Devils are hiring Sunny Mehta as their new general manager, the team announced […] The post Devils hire Tom Fitzgerald replacement from Panthers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ahead of critical playoff games, an insider has offered hope for the Edmonton Oilers' Jason Dickinson's early return.

Washington Capitals icon Alex Ovechkin continues to maintain secrecy regarding his future plans, refusing to share any details with sons Sergei and Ilya.

Chris Pronger raises concern over Elias Pettersson’s struggles, pointing to pressure, expectations, and Vancouver Canucks’s lack of depth impacting his season.

Alex Ovechkin sends clear message on future as Capitals await decision sportingnews.com

How Oilers can avoid playing Avalanche in NHL's Western Conference playoffs first round sportingnews.com

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reveals retirement plans sportingnews.com

Maple Leafs' Craig Berube reveals his plans after nightmare season as firing rumors swirl sportingnews.com

The Detroit Red Wings’ season came to an end on Wednesday night. The Red Wings were blown out by the Florida Panthers, 8-1, to end their 2025-26 campaign. As the season came to an end, so did an era of broadcasting in Detroit, as Paul Woods called his last game. Before the game with the […] The post Paul Woods reflects on 40-year career as Red Wings broadcaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Wayne Gretzky praises Martin St. Louis as Canadiens’ young core shines, setting up an exciting Round 1 playoff clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Auston Matthews names one Senators player he admires, showing mutual respect despite the intense Toronto-Ottawa rivalry.

The Florida Panthers closed their season with an emphatic 8-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings, and Matthew Tkachuk made sure the message carried beyond the final buzzer. Despite missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Tkachuk delivered a bold guarantee that quickly caught attention during a post-game interview with Katie Engleson. The moment came right after […] The post Panthers’ Matthew Tkachuk issues head-turning guarantee after regular-season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pittsburgh radio host calls out Rick Tocchet for "teasing Flyer goon behavior" as Philly HC hints at plan to stop Pens' iconic trio Sportskeeda

The Columbus Blue Jackets were called out by head coach Rick Bowness after a crushing loss to end their season. Columbus was already eliminated from playoff contention heading into the game. And from Bowness’s perspective, it was clear the players had things on their minds other than the game at hand. The Blue Jackets fell […] The post Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski breaks silence on scathing Rick Bowness call out appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Rangers capped the 2025-26 season with a 4-2 win over a pseudo Lightning team that rested some of their top players for the playoffs ahead.

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are imminent. All 16 teams punched their ticket to the postseason, the matchups are set, and now hockey fans get to sit back, (not) relax, and enjoy the most intense postseason across all the major sports. During the final slate of regular season play, and with the 16 Playoffs teams […] The post Power Ranking The Most Likely Stanley Cup Winners Of The 2026 Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

The Edmonton Oilers have been linked with two potential goalkeeping upgrades if things don't go according to plan in the playoffs.

Panthers may replace Sergei Bobrovsky as contract talks stall, with a Cup-winning goalie emerging as potential offseason target.

NHL warned about Senators 'villain' Brady Tkachuk sportingnews.com
