Only eight teams remain in contention for Lord Stanley’s Cup.

There are only 10 days left in the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Seven teams have clinched a playoff berth, and five teams have been mathematically eliminated. As for the other 20, their postseason plans remain in the air -- and there's also the matter of ...

The 2025-26 NHL regular season is complete, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived. So let's hand out one more set of grades for every team in the league for their regular-season performance, whether they made the playoffs or not.

The 2025-2026 NHL season once again reminded hockey fans that the league remains driven by elite superstar talent. While team success always matters in the Hart Trophy conversation, individual brilliance often separates the league’s most valuable players from the rest of the field.

The Sporting News has the complete schedule for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including start times and broadcast information for every game.

The NHL regular season ends April 16. All 16 berths have been clinched, though seeding is up in the air. Here’s a closer look at the playoff races.