Stanley Cup playoff odds: Books forecast Avalanche versus Hurricanes or Lightning in the finals

The Avalanche remain Stanley Cup favorites, while the Hurricanes and Lightning are the Eastern favorites

Colorado Avalanche draw Los Angeles Kings in first round of Stanley Cup playoffs

It's been a complete season of dominance for the Colorado Avalanche heading into the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Stanley Cup playoff predictions: Can Stars survive early tests to make title dreams a reality?

If the Stars can outlast Minnesota, a second-round meeting with another Central Division foe could be on the docket.
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Celebrity fans of each team in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference

The heavy metal band from Arlington, Texas, created the Stars fight song titled “Puck Off” during the 1999 Stanley Cup Final run. It is now used as the Stars official goal song. Actor and comedian Nick Swardson lives for Minnesota sports.

Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket set; NBA Playoffs biggest questions; college football spring game storylines

The Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket is set. The NHL regular season concluded last night with a few key results that finalized the playoff schedule. Everything was already set in stone in the Eastern Conference,

Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs

Anaheim Ducks forward Troy Terry sent a message ahead of his team's long-awaited return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.