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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.

Porter Martone, 19, scores again as Flyers take 2-0 series lead

Porter Martone, 19, became the first teenager in Flyers franchise history to record a goal in each of his first two playoff games.

Hurricanes and Senators tied at 2-2 entering OT in Game 2 of first-round series

— The Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators headed to overtime tied at 2-2 in Monday's Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Vladar stops 27 shots as Flyers top Penguins 3-0 to take commanding 2-0 lead in first-round series

— Dan Vladar stopped 27 shots, rookie Porter Martone scored for the second straight game and the Philadelphia Flyers shut out Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 on Monday night to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven

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Capitals ready if Alex Ovechkin decides to return or retire

The Capitals' front office says it is prepared for whatever decision captain Alex Ovechkin makes. The 40-year-old is deciding whether or not he will return for a 22nd NHL season.

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