NHL recap: Panthers spoil Jonathan Quick's final game with late win over Rangers in Florida

International The News - Sports - 1 hour ago

NHL playoffs 2026: key dates, start time, teams clinching for top spots, and all you need to know

The NHL postseason is fast approaching, with the 2026 playoffs set to begin on Saturday, April 18. The regular season will conclude on April 16, leaving teams just a handful of games to secure their...

International The News - Sports - 1 hour ago

Kings clinch playoff spot with win over Kraken

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 hour ago

Quinton Byfield scores twice and Kings secure playoff spot with 5-3 win over Kraken

Toronto Star - Sports - 1 hour ago

Eichel, Stone lead Golden Knights to 6-2 win over Jets; Winnipeg out of playoff contention

Toronto Star - Sports - 1 hour ago

Celebrini shines as Sharks snap losing streak to Predators, but see playoff hopes end

The Mercury News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

🏆 NHL playoff watch

There isn't much season left to determine playoff seeding and draft lottery order. Here's a rundown of what's on tap.

ESPN - Sports - 2 hours ago

2026 NBA playoffs: Schedule, scores, news and highlights - The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games. 1d - ESPN staff

The Eastern and Western Conference playoff brackets are set after Sunday's games.

ESPN - Sports - 2 hours ago

Canadiens to face Lightning in first round of NHL playoffs, home ice still in play

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Lightning to face Canadiens in playoffs, but home ice still at stake

Tampa Bay Times - Sports - 2 hours ago

The orange-and-black are back as Flyers celebrate clinching 1st playoff spot since 2020

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 2 hours ago

Lakers React to LeBron James' NBA Accomplishment Before Playoffs

Newsweek - Sports - 3 hours ago

Former UMass goalie, three-time Cup winner Jonathan Quick announces retirement after 19 NHL seasons

Quick, 40, is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, a two-time William M. Jennings award winner, and took home the 2011-12 Conn Smythe trophy.

Boston Globe - Sports - 3 hours ago

NHL -- Former UMass goalie, three-time Cup winner Jonathan Quick announces retirement after 19 NHL seasons -- Quick, 40, is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, a two-time William M. Jennings award winner, and took home the 2011-12 Conn Smythe trophy.

Quick, 40, is a two-time Stanley Cup champion, a two-time William M. Jennings award winner, and took home the 2011-12 Conn Smythe trophy.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Mavrik Bourque's first NHL hat trick powers Stars' comeback win over Maple Leafs 6-5

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Flyers beat East top seed Hurricanes 3-2 in SO and secure their first playoff berth since 2020

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 4 hours ago

Play-in tournament will decide final 4 spots in NBA playoff field

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 4 hours ago

Jerry Jones' Dallas Cowboys linked to $30 million Pro Bowler trade move that could reshape playoff ambitions

Times of India - Sports - 5 hours ago

Jurassic Park will roar again: Raptors tailgate to return after Toronto make playoffs

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Who's got Hart? AP picks the NHL MVP and other top awards as the playoffs arrive

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 6 hours ago

Mike Breen Praised for Calling Out NBA's Controversial Playoff Change

Newsweek - Sports - 6 hours ago

Who will breakout during the NBA Playoffs?

NBC News - Sports - 6 hours ago

The starkly different commodity Knicks bring into playoffs this time around

New York Post - Sports - 7 hours ago

Jamal Shead a model of consistency for playoff-bound Toronto Raptors

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Jalen Brunson's intriguing challenge, roster depth among Knicks-Hawks playoff storylines

New York Post - Sports - 7 hours ago

Knicks can't ignore the Hawks' playoff seed chicanery

New York Post - Sports - 8 hours ago

Mike Breen says fans 'deserve to be thrown a bone' as NBA cuts all local broadcasts from the playoffs

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

NBA Play-In Tournament Preview: 8 Teams With a Shot at the Playoffs

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

NBA Playoff Team Rankings 1-20: Thunder, Spurs on top, can the Celtics, Knicks, Pistons compete in the East?

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the NBA's best and worst teams in the 2026 playoffs.

NBC News - Sports - 8 hours ago

Five Things To Know: Raptors vs. Cavaliers in NBA playoffs

Toronto Star - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Jonathan Quick, who won two Stanley Cup titles with Kings, announces retirement from NHL

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 9 hours ago

Sweeping Changes Forecast for NHL New Jersey Devils in 2026–27 Season

The Devils haven’t qualified for the Stanley Cup postseason play in 12 of the past 16 NHL seasons.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Natalie Sago becomes third woman ever chosen to referee NBA playoffs

Sago initially thought something was wrong when she got a call from the NBA executive who runs referee operations

Independent UK - Sports - 9 hours ago

WATCH: NHL Coach Suffers Facial Fractures After Taking Hit from Puck

Breitbart - Sports - 9 hours ago

Stephen Curry is back in the Warriors' lineup, and so is the team's belief in some playoff magic

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 9 hours ago

Who's got Hart? AP makes its NHL award-winner picks as the playoffs arrive

Islanders’ Schaefer the top candidate for Calder Trophy as rookie of the year

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 9 hours ago

Raptors guard Quickley day-to-day with hamstring strain ahead of playoff opener in Cleveland

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 10 hours ago

NBA news roundup: Stephen Curry tops jersey sales, Natalie Sago makes playoff history, Anthony Davis reacts to Wizards roster and more

Times of India - Sports - 10 hours ago

NHL rumors highlight potential landing spots for Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk ahead of the offseason

Times of India - Sports - 11 hours ago

NBA playoffs begin, Will anyone stop the Thunder? | The Herd

Fox News - Sports - 11 hours ago

Kings or Predators? Who is Avalanche's best first-round matchup in NHL playoffs

The Denver Post - Sports - 11 hours ago

Celtics playoff matchup: Breaking down Boston's two potential first-round foes

Boston Herald - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Championship chase -- A look ahead at the 2026 NBA playoffs

We've gone the full 82, and now the real fun begins.

New York Post - Sports - 12 hours ago

Chicago Blackhawks have clinched the 2nd-best odds in the NHL draft lottery — and at worst the No. 4 pick

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 12 hours ago

Raptors to open NBA playoffs on the road Saturday against the Cavaliers

Toronto Star - Sports - 12 hours ago

With plenty of fresh blood, NHL will have new Stanley Cup champion

The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries.

CBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Breaking down the NBA's playoff picture, tanking controversy and more as 2025-26 season comes to end

New York Daily News - Sports - 13 hours ago

NBA playoff predictions: Expert picks for entire postseason bracket

Will the Thunder repeat? How far can Victor Wembanyama carry the Spurs? Are the Knicks on upset alert? Our experts are asking and answering the big postseason questions

CBS News - Sports - 13 hours ago

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after season that snapped 9-year playoff streak

ABC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

How do the Lakers match up against the Houston Rockets entering their playoff series?

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 13 hours ago

Barnes's triple-double powers Raptors past Nets, clinching Toronto's first playoff berth in 4 years -- Sports

Scottie Barnes had a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

CBC News - Sports - 14 hours ago

We found the best prices on Knicks-Hawks playoff tickets

New York Post - Sports - 14 hours ago

Rangers goalie retiring after illustrious NHL career

New York Post - Sports - 14 hours ago

Top seeds Bishop Moore, Orangewood have high hopes for baseball playoffs

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 15 hours ago

Doc Rivers steps down as Bucks' coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 16 hours ago

Mixed fours shake up Rock League as playoff matchups are set -- Myles Dichter -- - -- Winter Sports -- -

Rock League threw one more curveball at its curlers on Saturday. After five days of twists and turns in the pro curling league, Saturday’s new mixed-fours format brought plenty of intrigue, five one-point games and a clear playoff picture to the sheets of Toronto’s Mattamy Athletic Centre.

CBC News - Sports - 16 hours ago

Jokic show takes Nuggets into NBA playoffs, Raptors clinch berth

Nikola Jokic scored 23 points in the first half as the Denver Nuggets beat the San Antonio Spurs 128-118 Sunday, securing their 12th straight win and...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 16 hours ago

Doc Rivers steps down as Milwaukee Bucks coach after 32-50 season that snapped 9-year playoff streak

Chicago Tribune - Sports - 16 hours ago

Knicks voice rips NBA playoffs TV change after $76 billion payday

Knicks fans will be missing Mike Breen and Clyde Frazier in their opening-round playoff series against the Hawks.

New York Post - Sports - 16 hours ago

All the Stanley Cup favorites are vulnerable entering the playoffs

New York Post - Sports - 17 hours ago

Celtics playoffs schedule: Date, time announced for Game 1 at TD Garden

Boston Herald - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson latest injury update after blocking shot against Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game

Times of India - Sports - 17 hours ago

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Spreads, Lines for Play-In, First-Round Series

Fox News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Bucks part ways with Doc Rivers after NBA playoff miss: report

Fox News - Sports - 17 hours ago

Alexis Lafreniere NHL trade rumor intensifies as New York Rangers explore offseason moves with Detroit Red Wings and Los Angeles Kings

Times of India - Sports - 18 hours ago

Lakers will open playoffs at home against Rockets

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 19 hours ago

Raptors secure playoff return after four years as Scottie Barnes shines in win over Nets

International The News - Sports - 1 day ago

With plenty of fresh blood, NHL will have new Stanley Cup champion - Stephen Whyno - Sports - Hockey - NHL - | April 12

The Stanley Cup will have a new home this year after the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers had their season derailed by injuries.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

David Adelman on another Nuggets-Timberwolves NBA playoff series: 'We're not ducking anybody'

The Denver Post - Sports - 1 day ago

'I wanted to complete that wish tonight.' Ducks lose as playoff berth remains just out of reach

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

Nuggets get Timberwolves in first-round NBA playoff series after beating Spurs in season finale

The Denver Post - Sports - 1 day ago

Lakers defeat Jazz, will open playoffs at home against Houston

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 1 day ago

What did JJ Redick's playoff comment reveal about Bronny James' role? Here's what to expect from Lakers for LeBron James' son

Times of India - Sports - 1 day ago

Sports -- Toronto Raptors clinch playoff spot for first time in 4 years

Scottie Barnes had a triple-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the Brooklyn Nets 136-101 on Sunday to clinch a playoff spot in the NBA's Eastern Conference.

CBC News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Raptors vs. Nets: A playoff spot was never in doubt, at least not Sunday

Toronto Star - Sports - 1 day ago

Barnes's third triple-double of season helps Raptors clinch playoff berth

Fifth-seeded Raptors will travel to Cleveland to face fourth-seeded Cavaliers in first round

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

ROUNDUP - Charge blank Sceptres, move past Toronto into final PWHL playoff spot - Tim Wharnsby - Sports - Hockey - PWHL - | April 12

Gwyneth Philips stopped 42 shots and Brianne Jenner scored the game-winner midway through the third period to give the Ottawa Charge a much-needed 2-0 win against the host Toronto Sceptres on Saturday.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Knicks rest starters in loss to Hornets, will face Hawks in first round of playoffs

New York Daily News - Sports - 1 day ago

Tkachuk and Ullmark made sure the Senators' roller coaster season will extend into the playoffs

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Jets' playoff hopes take heavy hit with ugly loss to Flyers

Jets have three games remaining to pull off what feels like a miracle, starting Monday against the Golden Knights in Vegas

The Globe and Mail - Sports - 1 day ago

Bruins grateful to be back in playoffs, and for the help they got from Devils to make it official

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Do the Maple Leafs really play in a tough NHL market? It depends on who you ask

Toronto Star - Sports - 1 day ago

NHL playoffs: Plenty of fresh blood, new Stanley Cup champ will be crowned

Orlando Sentinel - Sports - 1 day ago

The NHL playoffs have plenty of fresh blood, and a new Stanley Cup champion will be crowned

The Baltimore Sun - Sports - 1 day ago

NHL coach suffers facial fractures after being struck by a loose puck

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Sharks give Barracuda's top scoring defenseman another look in the NHL

The Mercury News - Sports - 1 day ago

Sens lock up playoff spot with win over Islanders, Red Wings loss -- News

The Ottawa Senators are headed back to the playoffs after they shut out the New York Islanders Saturday afternoon and the Detroit Red Wings lost in regulation time.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

Canadiens' shot-blocking star Noah Dobson to miss start of playoffs with upper-body injury -- Sports

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson will be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, ruling him out for the beginning of the playoffs in a major blow to the blue line.

CBC News - Sports - 1 day ago

PWHL sellout at the Garden a possible playoff preview, but more likely preview of league growth to come

“Any time you’re selling out buildings of our size, there is always interest on both sides,” said Bruins COO and TD Garden president Glen Thornborough.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Sharks lose regular-season home finale to NHL's last place team

The Mercury News - Sports - 1 day ago

MLB notes: Red Sox not only playoff hopeful who has disappointed early

Boston Herald - Sports - 1 day ago

Kokko stops 26 shots in 1st NHL start as the Kraken beat the Flames 4-1

Nikke Kokko stopped 26 shots in his first NHL start and Matty Beniers scored his 20th goal of the season as the Seattle Kraken beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 Saturday night.

The Columbian - Sports - 2 days ago

Lightning exit mini slump, briefly deny Bruins a playoff spot

Tampa Bay Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Despite painful loss, Bruins back into playoff spot with some help

Boston Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Sceptres vs. Charge: Toronto comes up empty against Philips, falls out of a PWHL playoff spot

Toronto Star - Sports - 2 days ago

Raptors' NBA playoff race: How Toronto can move up to fifth place . . . or fall into the play-in

Toronto Star - Sports - 2 days ago

Jenner's late game goal aginst Sceptres keeps Charge in playoff hunt

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

'They've bought in': Rock League competitiveness picking up as playoffs loom -- Myles Dichter -- - -- Winter Sports -- -

Frontier’s Stefania Constantini returned to Rock League Thursday in Toronto after a 16-hour trip home to Italy. It was like she never left.

CBC News - Sports - 2 days ago

BJK Cup: India win the battle, lose the war and fail to make playoffs

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

Raptors Insider: What we've learned, how to evaluate the season and what the NBA playoffs could bring

Toronto Star - Sports - 2 days ago

Celtics fill final roster spot with familiar face before playoffs

Boston Herald - Sports - 2 days ago

Toronto Maple Leafs could trade Anthony Stolarz or Joseph Woll amid growing NHL offseason rumor

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

NHL Boston Bruins lineup decisions highlight James Hagens and Morgan Geekie before Tampa Bay match

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

NHL offseason trade rumors grow around Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews and Ottawa Senators' Brady Tkachuk

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

Latest update on Edmonton Oilers as Connor McDavid dominates amid Leon Draisaitl injury concerns before NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs

Times of India - Sports - 2 days ago

LeBron James and resilient Lakers defeat Suns, stay in hunt for No. 3 playoff seed

LeBron James leads the Lakers to a 101-73 victory over the Phoenix Suns to keep them in contention for the No. 3 playoff seed in the Western Conference

Los Angeles Times - Sports - 3 days ago