Avalanche loss hurts without Cale Makar.
Cale Makar's absence created a deadly "trickle-down effect" that shattered the Avs' Stanley Cup dreams. Discover how one injury derailed their entire season.
NHL playoffs
LA Kings are done: Oilers lead 3-0, sweep looms.
LA Kings face a humiliating sweep, but their coach's "readiness" vow is pure fantasy. Fans are already mocking the team's inevitable collapse.
Boldy’s OT Winner Just Tied Wild-Stars Series 2-2
Matt Boldy's OT winner tied the Wild-Stars series, but the hockey world is now split between believers and "fix!" conspiracy theorists.
Pens Were Done in Game 4—Until Crosby Forced OT Win
Sidney Crosby's vintage heroics in Game 4 defied elimination, pulling the Penguins from the brink to tie the series. Can they complete the comeback?
Mike Sullivan: Pens’ playoff fate changed by one call.
A game-changing melee sealed the Penguins' fate, ending their playoff hopes in brutal chaos. Discover how one brawl shattered an aging dynasty.
Crosby: “Urgency is heightened” for Pens down 0-2
Down 0-2, Sidney Crosby admits "urgency is heightened" for the Penguins. Can this legendary core rally to avoid the end of an era?
Martinook Shocks Islanders in 2OT After Overturned Goal
The Canes delivered a soul-crushing 2OT victory after a shocking goal overturn, pushing the Islanders to the brink. Read how hope was extinguished.
Slafkovsky’s Hat Trick Just Fuelled Habs’ Bruins Upset
Slafkovsky's playoff hat trick just rocked the hockey world! Witness the young phenom's stunning upset over the Bruins and why it changes everything.
Oettinger, Stars Face Familiar 1-0 Playoff Nightmare
The Stars' Game 1 collapse is a cruel, familiar dance. This isn't bad luck; it's a crippling mental block Oettinger and the team must overcome now.
Wyshynski’s Avalanche-Bruins Cup Pick Has One Fatal Flaw
ESPN's oracle declared the Avs will win the Cup, but can shaky goaltending truly hoist the trophy? See the full bracket and judge his bold gamble!