All signs point toward a Mats Zuccarello return for the Wild in Game 5 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7235143/2026/04/27/mats-zuccarello-return-minnesota-wild-game-5/ Zuccarello practiced Monday for the first time since being elbowed in the face in Game 1 of the Wild-Stars series. #IceHockey #Hockey

What I'm hearing about debate over Ducks' overtime goal vs. Oilers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7234917/2026/04/27/overtime-goal-oilers-ducks-nhl/ In the end, league sources said, it was a clear-cut decision from the NHL’s perspective. #IceHockey #Hockey

Manchester Storm rocked the Arena in the 90s - this is a homecoming of epic proportions

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The Oilers are on the brink, because a puck (apparently) trickled across the goal line https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7234036/2026/04/27/oilers-ducks-overtime-goal-game-4/ After two consecutive trips to the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers now need a big comeback to escape the first round. #IceHockey #Hockey

An incredible OT hockey finish, plus the NFL's best draft classes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7233592/2026/04/27/ducks-oilers-ot-goal-the-pulse/ Welcome to The Pulse, The Athletic's daily newsletter. #IceHockey #Hockey

Let's find 3 positive thoughts for each of the NHL’s 16 most hopeless teams https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7232991/2026/04/27/nhl-hopeless-teams-positivity-2025-26/ Even for teams that missed the playoffs, a rough season isn't all bad in the annual check in on the bright side of NHL life. #IceHockey #Hockey

NHL playoffs' retribution mentality on display with Ridly Greig sucker punch https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7233492/2026/04/27/nhl-playoffs-fights-ridly-greig-sucker-punch/ The dynastic Florida Panthers demonstrated that today's Stanley Cup contenders must be able to thrive in the gutter. #IceHockey #Hockey

How Wyatt Cullen became talk of 2026 NHL Draft: 'You can't really stop him' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7231745/2026/04/27/wyatt-cullen-nhl-draft-2026/ Cullen is trending to go in the front half of the first round and is even flirting with the top 10 for some scouts. #IceHockey #Hockey

Manchester Storm make huge announcement on 'new era' after Altrincham exit

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NHL 2025-26 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6694758/2026/04/27/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