Halfway through the NHL season, it’s time to look at how the playoff race is shaping up — and boy, is it a doozy.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Tuesday. Today, NHL.com previews the series between the Vegas Golden Knights and Chicago Blackhawks ...

The Maple Leafs and Panthers were widely expected to make the playoffs, but both teams currently sit outside the wild-card spots. Sam Navarro / Imagn Images There are only five points separating the ...

The Calgary Flames will play the Colorado Avalanche in what each expects will be a series full of speed and scoring opportunities in the Western Conference First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. "It ...