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Colorado Avalanche playoffs 2026 begin with +260 Cup odds and the NHL's best record. But no Presidents' Trophy winner has lifted the Cup since 2013 — 10 straight failures. The 82-Game Mirage explains why history says the Avalanche won't break the curse.
Buffalo clinched on April 4 after a 35-8-4 run, ending the longest playoff drought in NHL history at 14 seasons and 5,458 days. Seven coaches, four GMs, and the most dramatic single-season turnaround in franchise history.
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Connor McDavid sits at 397 career goals, three from becoming the fifth Oiler to hit 400. Leading the NHL with 110 points, fresh off an Olympic MVP at Milano Cortina, he faces Dallas Thursday as Edmonton pushes for a playoff spot.
Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury suffered against the Florida Panthers, dealing a significant blow to Detroit’s playoff push as they cling to a wild-card spot.
Nikita Kucherov’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at $30 million, fueled by a $76 million contract with Tampa Bay, $90M+ career earnings, and lucrative endorsement deals with Adidas and Bud Light.
Complete tracker of every major 2026 NFL free agency signing, trade, and contract. From Trent McDuffie's $124M deal to Tua's $99M dead cap bombshell — every move covered.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning reacquired veteran winger Corey Perry from the LA Kings for a 2028 second-round pick at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, with LA retaining 50% of his $2M salary.
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