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The Boston Bruins enter the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after a rebound season that stood as a bit of a surprise after they finished well out of the race last season. They went 45-27-10 and clinched the first wild card from the Eastern Conference.
The 2026 NHL Playoffs begin on Saturday with the Hurricanes and Senators kicking things off for the 16 teams vying for the Stanley Cup. One thing is for certain: we will have a new champion this season, as the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers are on the outside looking in.
SportsLine's model reveals its Ottawa Senators vs. Carolina Hurricanes picks for their 2026 Stanley Cup playoff first-round Game 1 matchup