
Matt Boldy Powers Minnesota Wild to 6-1 Rout of Dallas Stars in Series Opener
Matt Boldy notched two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild dominated the Dallas Stars 6-1. Rookie Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves in the series-opening win.
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Matt Boldy notched two goals and an assist as the Minnesota Wild dominated the Dallas Stars 6-1. Rookie Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves in the series-opening win.

Matt Boldy's two goals and an assist powered the Minnesota Wild to a 6-1 victory over the Dallas Stars in their series opener. Joel Eriksson Ek added two power-play goals, while rookie Jesper Wallstedt made 26 saves.

The Carolina Hurricanes opened their first-round series with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Ottawa Senators, fueled by goals from Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall and a brilliant performance by Frederik Andersen.

Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall provided the goals while Frederik Andersen secured a shutout to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 2-0 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 1.

San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini has expressed openness to a contract extension this summer after a record-breaking season. Celebrini broke the franchise record for points in just his second year.

The Carolina Hurricanes opened their first-round playoff series with a 2-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators, fueled by goals from Logan Stankoven and Taylor Hall and a shutout performance by Frederik Andersen.
The Carolina Hurricanes take a 1-0 series lead after a hard-fought 2-0 victory in Game 1.
Vancouver Canucks defenseman Quinn Hughes is returning to the lineup after an illness, while the Stars expect an update on Roope Hintz Monday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning begin their 2026 playoff journey against a familiar foe: franchise legend Martin St. Louis and the Montreal Canadiens.

The Buffalo Sabres have ended their 14-year playoff drought and will face the Boston Bruins in the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning the Atlantic Division with 109 points, Buffalo hosts Game 1 on April 19.
NHL Playoffs Day 1 pregame coverage has launched on Sportsnet, featuring a triple-header including Senators-Hurricanes, Wild-Stars, and Flyers-Penguins.

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski has released his full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, predicting a championship win for the Edmonton Oilers over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Get ready for the postseason with our comprehensive guide to the 2026 Stanley Cup playoff picks. We break down every first-round series from the Bruins to the Oilers.

The Atlantic Division's heavyweights collide as the Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens to kick off the first round of the 2026 NHL playoffs.

The NHL Playoffs kick off in Buffalo as the 50-win Sabres host the Boston Bruins. We break down the regular season records and the Atlantic Division rivalry heading into Game 1.

The Utah Mammoth (43-33-6) head to Las Vegas to face the Golden Knights (39-26-17) in a highly anticipated NHL Playoffs opening round matchup.

The NHL Playoffs kick off with a massive Central Division showdown as the Dallas Stars host the Minnesota Wild. Read our full preview of the stats and storylines for this opening-round matchup.

The Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild kick off their highly anticipated first-round playoff series. Read our deep dive into the matchups and keys to Game 1.

The latest NHLPA player poll reveals that Sidney Crosby is viewed by his peers as the player most likely to become a head coach, while also being named the league's most complete player.

The historic rivalry between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers reaches a new chapter as Sidney Crosby and company prepare for another high-stakes Battle of Pennsylvania.

The Carolina Hurricanes enter the NHL playoffs as the Eastern Conference's top seed, facing off against the Ottawa Senators. This marks the Hurricanes' eighth consecutive postseason appearance as they look to capitalize on their home-ice advantage.

New York Rangers star Vincent Trocheck has revealed that a viral bacterial lung infection requiring surgery was the reason for his month-long absence earlier this season.

While the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes sit atop the odds boards for the Stanley Cup, the Buffalo Sabres are drawing significant attention as a high-upside longshot for bettors.

Dive into our comprehensive 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs betting guide, featuring series breakdowns for all eight matchups and Conn Smythe picks for every team.
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