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Lapsed fan’s guide to the Stanley Cup playoffs

Miss anything the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING? Here are the top teams, players, matchups, stats to know.

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Stanley Cup playoffs megapreview: X factors, bold predictions for all 16 teams

The postseason Thunderdome is about to open its gate. Which team will emerge as the 2025 Stanley Cup champion?

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Seguin bags assist in return to action for Stars

The Stars activated Tyler Seguin from long-term injured reserve, and the veteran center had an assist in the team’s 5-1 loss at Nashville on Wednesday night.

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Next-to-last on Dec. 1, Habs grab last playoff spot

The Canadiens, who were 31st in the overall standings on Dec. 1, clinched the last playoff spot with Wednesday’s win over the Hurricanes in their regular-season finale.

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Stanley Cup contender flaws: Biggest issues for the top teams this postseason

No NHL team is perfect, and opponents will be certain to key in on these areas of weakness.

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Robertson injured in Stars’ regular-season finale

Dallas forward Jason Robertson sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday’s loss at Nashville.

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Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.

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‘I know how badly they want to win’: How the Senators grew into being a playoff team

Ottawa is back in the postseason for the first time since 2017 — with plans to make it an annual occurrence.

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Meet the Wild’s secret weapon — who won’t play a single minute this season

With a roster tight against the salary cap, the club has needed to make the most of its roster spots.

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The numbers behind Lane Hutson’s breakout rookie campaign

Overlooked at the draft due to his size, the Canadiens defenseman now looks like a lock for the Calder Trophy.

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