We're about to find out more about Lightning and Canadiens as series heats up https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229765/2026/04/25/lightning-canadiens-series-nhl-playoffs/ Florida residents and former NHL coaches Scotty Bowman and Peter Laviolette share their thoughts on the series, which Montreal leads 2-1. #IceHockey #Hockey

Oilers' McDavid, Draisaitl miss practice ahead of Game 4; coach cites 'maintenance' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229625/2026/04/25/mcdavid-draisaitl-oilers-injury-practice/ McDavid hasn't looked like himself since he left briefly left Game 2 against the Ducks. #IceHockey #Hockey

Injured Wild playmaker Mats Zuccarello out for third straight game vs. Stars https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7229155/2026/04/25/mats-zuccarello-wild-stars-injury-game-4/ Zuccarello was injured on an elbow to the head by Tyler Myers in Game 1. His absence in Games 2 and 3 hampered the Wild's top line and PP. #IceHockey #Hockey

The Anaheim Ducks' future has arrived — igniting a patient fanbase https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7228274/2026/04/25/anaheim-ducks-game-3-win-oilers-nhl/ Anaheim's third-period explosion a sign of what might be possible for a supposed team of the future intent on making noise in the present. #IceHockey #Hockey

Utah's NHL playoff moment: Mammoth try to sever Vegas ties as a rivalry grows https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7228261/2026/04/25/mammoth-golden-knights-nhl-playoffs-rivarly/ The Vegas Golden Knights helped build a foundation for NHL hockey in Utah. How playoff hockey is shifting allegiances in Salt Lake City. #IceHockey #Hockey

Suddenly, for the Edmonton Oilers, everything might be falling apart vs. Ducks https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7228127/2026/04/25/oilers-ducks-game-3-analysis-nhl-playoffs/ Numerous issues of concern surfaced for Edmonton in its Game 3 loss to the Ducks, ones that it'll need to fix before time runs out. #IceHockey #Hockey

PWHL 2025-26 playoff chances, projected standings and player ratings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070578/2026/04/25/pwhl-2025-26-playoff-chances-and-projected-standings/ Welcome to our 2025-26 PWHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Walter Cup. #IceHockey #Hockey

Planet Ice issues statement as ice hockey team Manchester Storm kicked out after 'persistent rumours'

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NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6694758/2026/04/25/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

How the Avalanche have taken advantage of college free agency to make up for lost picks https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7226285/2026/04/25/avalanche-college-free-agency-draft-picks-playoffs/ Colorado has become one of the most successful teams in the league at signing college free agents and giving them opportunities to succeed. #IceHockey #Hockey