ESPN: 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs was most-watched NHL postseason in network’s history
The Stanley Cup Playoffs did huge numbers on ESPN. In fact, according to the Sports Leader, this was the most-watched postseason in…
John Tortorella loses another guarantee of a Game 7- and maybe some of his clothes, too
John Tortorella lost more than the Stanley Cup Sunday night. He may have lost some clothes as well after his Game 7…
The Carolina Hurricanes are 2026 Stanley Cup champions, Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoffs MVP
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6, becoming Stanley Cup champions for the second time in franchise…
Open Thread: Hurricanes look to wrap up the Stanley Cup Final with a win over Golden Knights in huge Game 6 matchup
The Stanley Cup will be in the building on Sunday night. The hosting Vegas Golden Knights need a win over the Carolina…
John Tortorella snaps at reporter for suggesting he could have pulled goaltender Carter Hart in Game 5: ‘That could be the stupidest question I’ve heard’
The Vegas Golden Knights lost 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, moving just one…
Open Thread: Hurricanes and Golden Knights square off in massive Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
The NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals are both wacky this year, as alluded to by Vegas Golden Knights head coach John…
John Tortorella compares wild NBA Finals finish in Game 4 to Stanley Cup Final: ‘Same stupid stuff has happened in our series’
Two of sports' biggest championship series are mirroring each other in more ways than one. While the Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina…
Open Thread: Golden Knights aim for 3-1 series lead in Game 4 after wild double overtime win over Hurricanes
After a two-day break, the Stanley Cup Final continues in Sin City. The Vegas Golden Knights will look to take a dominant…
Mitch Marner sets Stanley Cup Final record with fastest hat trick ever in wild Game 3 double overtime win
Mitch Marner will not to be denied in his first-ever postseason with the Vegas Golden Knights. In what would become one of…
Open Thread: Stanley Cup Final shifts to Vegas for Game 3
Vegas Golden Knights' head coach John Tortorella held a masterclass in how to fritter away a hockey game. His failed late-game challenge…
Danhausen puts Stanley Cup Final hex on Carolina Hurricanes: ‘You. Are. Cursed!’
The Carolina Hurricanes may have stormed back to win Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, but they now find themselves facing…
Failed Coach’s Challenge proves costly in Game 2, but John Tortorella has no regrets: ‘I’d challenge it 10 out of 10 times’
The Vegas Golden Knights held a commanding two-goal lead midway through the third period and appeared likely to take a 2-0 lead…
Brayden McNabb taken to hospital after 87 mph slap shot hits him directly in the face during Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb saw his Game 2 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final end prematurely and in scary fashion…
Open Thread: Hurricanes look to even series in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final against Golden Knights
Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final airs live from Raleigh's Lenovo Center tonight, with puck drop set for 8 pm. The…
Gary Bettman, entering his 34th year as NHL commissioner, dismisses succession talk: ‘Reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated’
Gary Bettman turned 74 years old on Tuesday and celebrated his birthday the best way possible: with a press conference. During his…
Open Thread: It’s Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights
After nearly two months of postseason hockey, the Stanley Cup Final is here, featuring two teams I'm not sure any of us…
Evgeny Kuznetsov takes photo with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman: ‘Grandpa asked for a photo, I couldn’t say no!’
Evgeny Kuznetsov is at Lenovo Center for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights,…
Playoff predictions, final round: Peter vs Ian vs Keith, a coin
I'm just gonna say it: it's been a terrible postseason. Not because the Caps didn't show up, although yeah, that stunk too.…
NHL releases schedule for 2026 Stanley Cup Final between Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights
The NHL released the schedule for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final after the Carolina Hurricanes closed out the Montreal Canadiens in the…
TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson team up to shoot Stanley Cup promotional commercial for Great Clips
TJ Oshie and Tom Wilson are used to teaming up on the ice, but now they're taking their butt-slashing connection into the…
