The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs have started, featuring 16 teams competing for the championship. Notably, the back-to-back champion Florida Panthers are absent this season, ensuring a new champion will emerge for the first time since 2023. This page serves as a hub for schedules, scores, highlights, and updates throughout the postseason. The playoffs include intense matchups with teams like the Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes already advancing in the brackets.
