The Athletic asked its NHL staff to put all 32 teams into five playoff tiers and highlight what's at stake for each club in ...

The 2023-24 Pacific Division champions are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely this season. It's been a star-crossed campaign for the Vancouver Canucks, who went through dressing room drama ...

With 15 or fewer games left in the regular season, what details could make the difference for nine teams in the hunt for a ...

As play began on the day after the NHL trade deadline, the New York Islanders were four points behind the Ottawa Senators, who were in possession of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Friday night's action brought a new look to the NHL playoff standings, but it could change again on Saturday. The defending champion Florida Panthers moved into the Atlantic Division lead, and the ...

Two different types of battles for playoff spots are taking place in the NHL. The Eastern Conference focus is all on the wild ...

More NHL expansion could be on the way. If it happens, the playoffs should expand as well. An offshoot of potential NHL expansion should be the Stanley Cup playoff format. As it stands, half the ...

The Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild currently sit in the top positions in their respective wild-card races. However, they ...

Playoff races and women in hockey are the featured elements on this week's episode of the "NHL @TheRink" podcast presented by SKIP. Co-hosts Dan Rosen and Shawn P. Roarke open the show talking ...

Heading into Friday's slate of six games, there are four teams within two points battling for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Obviously, every point matters when it comes to these teams.

The Winnipeg Jets have a second chance Tuesday to clinch the NHL's second 2025 playoff berth, either through the front door or the back door. Getting in directly by beating the Washington Capitals ...