NHL, Stanley Cup playoffs

Three Playoff-Bound NHL Teams Trending Downward
When we talk about NHL teams that almost certainly are going to make the Stanley Cup playoffs, there are two distinct kinds of teams. There are squads that look like they’re going to be dynamic powerhouses – think of Florida,
NHL playoff standings: Where will the Devils finish?
New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald acted decisively last spring and during the offseason to address his team's needs, trading for goaltenders Jacob Markstrom and Jake Allen, as well as signing defensemen Brett Pesce and Brenden Dillon in free agency.
NHL 2024-25 Stanley Cup playoff chances and projected standings
Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the Stanley Cup.
Post-2025 NHL Trade Deadline Playoff Predictions
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NHL playoff standings: Who wins the Central Division?
With the Jets, Stars and Avs all in action, here's what the projections indicate. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.
5 Teams Who Improved Their Stanley Cup Chances at the Trade Deadline
It was an active trade deadline this season. Even in the weeks leading to the 4 Nations Face-off, general managers were busy improving their rosters. Now that the dust has settled, which teams used the trade deadline best to bolster their Stanley Cup chances?
Every NHL Team's Stanley Cup Odds After the 2025 Trade Deadline
The competitive paradigm has shifted and the B/R hockey team is here for it, teaming with our pals from DraftKings to take a look at every team's post-deadline odds for a Stanley
2025 NHL Mock Draft: Top 32 post-NHL Trade Deadline edition
So, here’s the thing about mock drafts this early in the year: the NHL standings can never stay still. Ever. There’s still so much flip-flopping around the league, with a team able to move up five spots after a three- or four-game-winning streak.
NHL playoff standings: Dissecting the East wild-card race
The Sens are in good shape, but five teams within two points are vying for the second spot. Plus, full playoff projections, ...
2025 Stanley Cup odds, NHL Awards picks: Expert hockey futures bets, updated betting trends for Hart Trophy
SportsLine handicapper Jimmie Kaylor shares his Stanley Cup futures picks and best bets for the Hart Trophy, James Norris ...
For surging Kings, elusive playoff success could start with home-ice advantage
The Kings beat Washington at home Thursday night. But it wasn’t just that the Kings won; it was how they won and where they ...
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NHL Buzz: Backlund sidelined week to week for Flames
Mikael Backlund is week to week for the Flames with an upper-body injury. The forward was injured in the first period of a ...
The Rangers' Odds To Make The Playoffs Continues To Shift Dramatically
It's Friday, folks, and I'm ready for my weekly Ask The Maven question. This one comes from Esa Newton of Manhattan. Go to it ...
An NHL-NBA playoff vibe check, plus poll results and expensive hats
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NHL On Tap: Rantanen, Stars can tighten Central race with victory at Jets
Welcome to the NHL On Tap, a daily look at the games on the NHL schedule. There are six games on the schedule for Friday, ...