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SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of the Western Conference matchup between Vegas and Utah in the opening round of the postseason
NHL Releases 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First-Round Schedule
In a league where early impact often hints at long-term greatness, few benchmarks carry as much weight as offensive production through a player’s first 150 NHL games. It’s a window that separates promising rookies from true franchise-altering talents—those rare players…
2026 NHL Playoffs: Eastern Conference predictions
The clubs have met in eight playoff series, but have not renewed their rivalry since the first round in 2010, when Boston knocked out Buffalo in six games.
They waited as long as possible.
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The 2026 NHL playoff field features recent Stanley Cup winners and teams back in the hunt after long absences. Who prevails? USA TODAY's predictions: