2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

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The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs was the playoff tournament of the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2025–26 season. The playoffs began on April 18, 2026, and concluded on June 14, 2026, with the Carolina Hurricanes winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights four games to two in the Stanley Cup Final. The Colorado Avalanche qualified for the playoffs as the Presidents' Trophy winners with the most points (i.e., best record) during the regular season. The Buffalo Sabres ended their NHL-record 14-year playoff drought, clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2011. The Anaheim Ducks qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2018, ending their seven-year playoff drought. The Philadelphia Flyers also ended their five-year playoff drought by making the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The Toronto Maple Leafs failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time since the 2015–16 season, ending what was the longest...

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