The playoff field features teams located across the US and Canada, from Washington and Montreal to Winnipeg and Edmonton.

There may be an upset or two early, but the usual suspects in the Eastern Conference are the most likely to make a run in the ...

The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2025 Stanley Cup champion?

The Washington Capitals are set to clash with the Montreal Canadiens in a best-of-seven series, while the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the New Jersey Devils in another exciting series.

Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

With the NHL regular season now over, the picture is set for the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Which of the 16 teams left standing will lift Lord Stanley's Cup in June?

Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in ...

The Stanley Cup dream for 16 teams has been dashed, but for the fans of those teams, there is still plenty to root for in the ...

Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington, who last met when Team Canada and Team USA clashed in February's 4 Nations Face-Off, ...

For a seventh straight year, the Carolina Hurricanes are in the National Hockey League playoffs. The Canes clinched a spot on ...

Montreal’s Bell Centre was rocking at the final buzzer on Wednesday night, as the Canadiens ended a three-year playoff ...