Hurricanes vs. Senators Game 1: Takeaways from Carolina's series-opening shutout win https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207622/2026/04/18/hurricanes-senators-score-result-takeaways-game-1/ Logan Stankoven led the way with a goal and an assist, and goalie Frederik Andersen posted his sixth career postseason shutout. #IceHockey #Hockey

Wild's Quinn Hughes, Stars' Miro Heiskanen to return for Game 1 of playoffs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207912/2026/04/18/quinn-hughes-miro-heiskanen-playoff-injuries/ Hughes scored five goals and 53 points in 48 games for the Wild, a new single-season team record for points by a defenseman. #IceHockey #Hockey

Lightning will be without Victor Hedman to begin playoffs but feel his presence https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7208111/2026/04/18/lightning-victor-heman-canadiens/ Victor Hedman is back with the Lightning but not ready to play when they open their series with the Canadiens. #IceHockey #Hockey

Brady Tkachuk, Jordan Staal fight in opening seconds of Stanley Cup playoffs https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7208008/2026/04/18/tkachuk-staal-hurricanes-senators-fight/ The two dropped the gloves only three seconds into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. #IceHockey #Hockey

NHL playoff predictions 2026: First-round winners, dark horse and Stanley Cup champion https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7207004/2026/04/18/nhl-playoffs-2026-predictions-first-round/ The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe. #IceHockey #Hockey

The Ducks are limping their way into the playoffs, desperately in need of a mental reset https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7206825/2026/04/18/ducks-oilers-nhl-playoff-mindset/ Anaheim is lined up to face an Edmonton Oilers team primed to weather their run-and-gun play. #IceHockey #Hockey

Brothers on opposite teams. One playoff hit changes everything. THE HEAD GAME follows Lucas & Eric Reilly through the brutal reality of pro hockey. Perfect read for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. #HockeyFiction #StanleyCup2026 #amwriting #amreading #icehockey #concussions #NHL #StanleyCup #mentalhealth #wattpad #SportsDrama
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NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6694758/2026/04/18/nhl-2025-26-stanley-cup-playoff-chances-and-projected-standings/ Welcome to our 2025-26 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup. #IceHockey #Hockey

Most intriguing matchup in Stars vs. Wild? It just might be Robertson vs. Guerin https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7206289/2026/04/18/stars-wild-jason-robertson-bill-guerin-olympics/ Robertson was passed over by Guerin for the U.S. Olympic team en route to a career year and now gets a chance to knock off Guerin's Wild. #IceHockey #Hockey