Draisaitl’s 2 goals lift the Oilers past the Ducks 4-1 to stave off elimination — Leon Draisaitl scored a pair of goals and Evan Bouchard chipped in with three assists as the Edmonton Oilers staved off elimination by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Tuesday night. Apr 29, 2026

Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers: Game Highlights Apr 29, 2026

Bruins top Sabres in OT as Swayman, Pastrnak prove clutch Jeremy Swayman's rock-solid performance in Game 5 against the Sabres on Tuesday night helped the Bruins to a 2-1 overtime win as they staved off first-round elimination and forced a Game 6 back in Boston on Friday. Apr 29, 2026

Minnesota Wild inch closer to first series win since 2015 After trailing this Western Conference first-round series 2-1, the Minnesota Wild have now won consecutive games, the last being a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, and are now one win away from advancing for the first time since 2015. Apr 29, 2026

Matt Boldy and Wild go home with chance to clinch series after beating Stars 4-2 in Game 5 — Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period, after having one taken away late in the first, and the... Apr 29, 2026

Boston Bruins vs. Buffalo Sabres: Game Highlights Apr 29, 2026

Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars: Game Highlights Apr 29, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs 2026: Bracket, schedule, scores, news From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason. Apr 29, 2026

Bruins' Lindholm scores tying goal to force overtime in Boston's first-round series against Buffalo — Elias Lindholm scored midway though the second period, and the Boston Bruins and Buffalo Sabres are tied at 1 entering overtime of Game 5 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday night. Apr 29, 2026

Tourigny: Peterka benching in Utah loss 'a coach's decision' Utah forward JJ Peterka didn't play for half the third period and all of overtime in the Mammoth's Game 4 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights because André Tourigny had benched him, and the coach told reporters Tuesday that it was "a coach's decision." Apr 29, 2026

Bruins' Viktor Arvidsson out for must-win Game 5 at Buffalo The Bruins will be without second-line forward Viktor Arvidsson when they face elimination in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series at Buffalo on Tuesday night. Apr 28, 2026

Commissioner Gary Bettman supports ruling on Ducks' OT goal Commissioner Gary Bettman offered support Tuesday for the ruling that upheld the Anaheim Ducks' overtime goal against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 4 of their Round 1 series, telling the Associated Press Sports Editors "it was absolutely the right call." Apr 28, 2026

Hurricanes hopeful Ehlers, Nikishin will return in Round 2 Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour is hopeful Hurricanes winger Nikolaj Ehlers and defenseman Alexander Nikishin will be ready for Round 2 of the Stanley Cup playoffs with extra time off to recover from injuries suffered in their sweep of the Ottawa Senators. Apr 28, 2026

Stanley Cup odds: Ducks, Sabres look to punch ticket to the second round The Avalanche and Hurricanes remain Stanley Cup favorites, with the Sabres and Ducks close to clinching their series'. Apr 28, 2026

Connor McDavid in lineup as Oilers host Ducks in Game 5 Edmonton captain Connor McDavid, labeled a game-time decision by coach Kris Knoblauch earlier in the day after the star center missed the team's morning skate, is in the lineup for the Oilers in Game 5 Tuesday night against the Anaheim Ducks. Apr 29, 2026

Have the Sabres figured out the formula to win the Stanley Cup? One win from its first series win since 2007, Buffalo has finally unlocked its true potential. Apr 28, 2026

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Previews, stats, schedule, bracket Here are previews for all of Tuesday's games, a best bet, recaps from Monday and updated stats. Apr 28, 2026

The top plays from the NHL playoffs on Monday Top Plays of the Day, 04/27/2026 Apr 28, 2026

Shea Theodore's OT goal lifts Golden Knights to Game 4 win Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead, tying the first-round playoff series at two games apiece. Apr 28, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Mammoth: Game Highlights Apr 28, 2026

Theodore's overtime goal lifts Golden Knights to 5-4 win over Mammoth; series tied 2-all — Shea Theodore scored on a snap shot from the high slot with 51.5 seconds left in overtime and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 on Monday night after squandering a three-goal lead, tying their first-round playoff series at two games... Apr 28, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers 'still in a good spot' despite Game 5 loss Having lost two in a row after leading the series 3-0, the Philadelphia Flyers believe the pressure hasn't shifted onto them despite failing to close out the Pittsburgh Penguins twice in three days, the latest being a 3-2 loss Monday at PPG Paints Arena. Apr 28, 2026

Penguins edge Flyers, cut NHL playoff series deficit to 3-2 Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series Monday night. Apr 28, 2026

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins: Game Highlights Apr 28, 2026

Penguins fend off elimination again with a 3-2 Game 5 win over Flyers to send series back to Philly — Connor Dewar, Kris Letang and Elmer Soderblom scored and the Pittsburgh Penguins avoided elimination for the second time in 48 hours with a 3-2 win over Philadelphia in Game 5 of their first-round series on Monday night. Apr 28, 2026

Three-time KHL All-Star Vitali Pinchuk signs with Predators Forward Vitali Pinchuk, who was third in the KHL in goals, has signed a one-year, entry-level contract with the Predators for the 2026-27 season. Apr 27, 2026

T.J. Oshie to McAfee: Penguins' chances are on Sidney Crosby's shoulders T.J. Oshie joins Pat McAfee and breaks down what Sidney Crosby and the Penguins need to do to dig out of a 3-1 series deficit vs. the Flyers. Apr 27, 2026

The top plays from the NHL playoffs on Sunday Take a look at the top plays from the NHL playoffs on Sunday. Apr 27, 2026

The secrets to Porter Martone's instant success with the Flyers The rookie joined the team this spring after his college season concluded -- and has been lighting it up in the playoffs. Apr 27, 2026

The Stanley Cup playoffs' biggest shocks of the first round From players overperforming or underperforming to powerless power plays to ... rotisserie chicken on the ice? Apr 27, 2026