Ondrej Palat will return to the lineup when the Devils play at the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday (3 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MSGSN, ESPN, SN360, SN, TVAS).

While the likelihood of seeing a Round 1 upset is not too high, it's not impossible either. Here's a look at which teams are most likely to provide us with some early drama in the Stanley Cup Playoffs ...

From James’ supporting role to Jalen Brunson center stage for the New York Knicks. He’s got a total of 27.5 vs. Detroit in ...

Here is a complete guide to watching the Knicks vs. Pistons series, including start times, TV channels and live stream ...

Andre Fleury all season with Minnesota. The soon-retiring goalie who has the second-most victories in NHL history is winding ...

WINNIPEG -- The Winnipeg Jets were the hottest team throughout the regular season. Now they’ll face the St. Louis Blues, the ...

With our first post-whistle scrum, first controversy and first f-words on the immediate horizon, we’re doing a bonus playoff edition of the power rankings on the eve of the post season.

Which eight teams will advance to the second round of the NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs? USA TODAY weighs in with first-round ...

The Battle of Florida, between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Colorado Avalanche-Dallas Stars matchup ...

Hudson Fasching scored and Marcus Hogberg made 19 saves for the Islanders in New York's 6-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Hockey fans, prepare to dive into the world of prospects as we explore the journey of Porter Martone, a standout player in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and a key contender for the 2025 NHL Draft.

Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackets routed the New York Islanders ...