The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens will meet Monday night in a winner-take-all Game 7 at KeyBank Center after Buffalo evened the series with a Game 6 win. Both teams bring extensive postseason experience into the decider.

The NHL fined John Tortorella and stripped the Golden Knights of a second-round pick for violating postseason media rules after Game 6 against the Anaheim Ducks. The protest was reportedly fueled the suspension of Brayden McNabb earlier in the series.

After falling behind 3-0 early, the Colorado Avalanche stormed back to defeat the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime and advance to the Western Conference Final. Brett Kulak delivered the series-clinching goal, while Nathan MacKinnon’s late equalizer capped off a dramatic comeback at Ball Arena.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Craig Berube after missing the playoffs in a disastrous 2025–26 season. Despite early success, the team collapsed defensively and finished near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

Charlie Coyle’s six-year contract extension gives Columbus a veteran leader as the Blue Jackets continue pushing toward playoff contention. After a strong 58-point season, Coyle has quickly become one of the franchise’s most dependable players.

As the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs intensify, injuries to key players are beginning to shape the outcome of the second round. From Noah Cates and Mark Stone to Cale Makar, contenders are being forced to survive the physical toll of postseason hockey.

Newhook scored twice as the Canadiens responded to their Game 1 loss with a commanding 5-1 victory over the Sabres on Friday night. Montreal’s fast start and relentless pressure helped even the series at 1-1 heading into Games 3 and 4 at Bell Centre.

Mitch Marner recorded a hat trick and added an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights rolled to a 6–2 win over the Anaheim Ducks. Goaltender Carter Hart also had a dominant performance from start to finish.

The Sabres’ power play came alive in a 4-2 Game 1 win over the Canadiens at KeyBank Center. Buffalo scored twice on the man advantage and controlled the pace from start to finish.

The NHL salary cap is set to rise to $104 million for the 2026–27 season, marking one of the largest jumps in league history. The increase will push maximum player salaries to $20.8 million and reshape how teams manage their rosters.

The NHL suspended Ottawa’s Ridly Greig for two regular-season games following a roughing incident against Carolina’s Sean Walker in Game 4 of their playoff series. The discipline will be served next season.

Charlie McAvoy will have an in-person hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety after a slashing incident in Boston’s playoff loss. A suspension is possible and would likely carry into next season for the Boston Bruins.

NHL EDGE tracking highlights performance through skating speed, shot power, and distance covered, with John Carlson, Cale Makar, and Quinn Hughes standing out in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Ottawa Senators are dismissing speculation about the future of captain Brady Tkachuk following their early playoff exit. Tkachuk, who is under contract through 2027-28, said the ongoing chatter has become “frustrating” and a distraction.

Alexandre Texier scored the game-winning goal early in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 on Wednesday night. With the victory, the Canadiens take a 3-2 series lead and return to Montreal with a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The Boston Bruins stayed alive in their playoff series with a 2–1 overtime win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 5, fueled by a strong performance from Jeremy Swayman and David Pastrnak. The team now heads back to Boston for game 6, energized and hungry to win.

Shea Theodore scored 19:08 into overtime to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 5–4 win over the Utah Mammoth in Game 4. The victory evened the Western Conference First Round series at 2–2 heading into Game 5.

The Colorado Avalanche became the first team to reach Round 2 of playoffs, backing up their Presidents’ Trophy season with a dominant first-round sweep. Powered by depth, elite goaltending, and Cale Makar’s playoff-leading speed, Colorado is already looking like a team built for a deep run.

The Anaheim Ducks moved one win away from advancing after edging the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in overtime in a heated and controversial Game 4. A disputed overtime goal by Troy Terry stood after video review, giving Anaheim a 3-1 series lead and sparking frustration from the Oilers.

The Buffalo Sabres shut out the Boston Bruins 6–0 in Game 4 after lineup changes that included scratching James Hagens and Mason Lohrei, taking control of the series. Boston now faces elimination after struggling to generate offense throughout the game.