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The week ahead: Here come the playoffs

The week ahead: Here come the playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs this weekend with home-ice advantage in the first round.
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The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020

The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020

The Philadelphia Flyers have clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2018, defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a shootout
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James Hagens Makes NHL Debut with Boston Bruins, Contributes to Victory

James Hagens Makes NHL Debut with Boston Bruins, Contributes to Victory

James Hagens Makes NHL Debut with Boston Bruins, Contributes to Victory
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Flyers and Ducks Eye Playoff Berths Amid Tight Races

Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Flyers and Ducks Eye Playoff Berths Amid Tight Races

Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz: Flyers and Ducks Eye Playoff Berths Amid Tight Races
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Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive

Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive

The Hart Trophy race for NHL MVP this season showcases the debate over how much stock goes into a player's value to his team
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NHL roundup: Jack Eichel's OT goal sends Knights to playoffs

NHL roundup: Jack Eichel's OT goal sends Knights to playoffs

Jack Eichel scored 1:19 into overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights clinched a playoff spot with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche in Denver on Saturday night.
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New York Islanders Face Critical Games to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

New York Islanders Face Critical Games to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

New York Islanders Face Critical Games to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
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Washington Capitals Fight for Playoff Spot Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals Fight for Playoff Spot Against Pittsburgh Penguins

Washington Capitals Fight for Playoff Spot Against Pittsburgh Penguins
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Columbus Blue Jackets Face Boston Bruins in Crucial Playoff Battle

Columbus Blue Jackets Face Boston Bruins in Crucial Playoff Battle

Columbus Blue Jackets Face Boston Bruins in Crucial Playoff Battle
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Philadelphia Flyers Dominate Winnipeg Jets with 7-1 Victory

Philadelphia Flyers Dominate Winnipeg Jets with 7-1 Victory

Philadelphia Flyers Dominate Winnipeg Jets with 7-1 Victory
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Bruins and Blue Jackets Prepare for Crucial NHL Matchup with Playoff Implications

Bruins and Blue Jackets Prepare for Crucial NHL Matchup with Playoff Implications

Bruins and Blue Jackets Prepare for Crucial NHL Matchup with Playoff Implications
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Coyle scores twice, Blue Jackets stay in playoff hunt with 5-2 win over Canadiens

Coyle scores twice, Blue Jackets stay in playoff hunt with 5-2 win over Canadiens

Charlie Coyle scored twice as the desperate Columbus Blue Jackets rolled to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night