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Windsor Spitfires 2025-26 Schedule

Windsor Spitfires Win Bumbacco Trophy as West Division Winners

The Windsor Spitfires and Kitchener Rangers are once again set to square off in the OHL Playoffs this time with the Wayne Gretzky Trophy on the line.

Playoff Schedule

OHL Western Confernece Finals – April 22nd – May 4th

Windsor Spitfires vs Kitchener Rangers

• Game #1 @ Kitchener Friday April 24th 7pm
• Game #2 @ Kitchener Sunday April 26th 6pm
• Game #3 @ Windsor Monday April 27th 7:05pm
• Game #4 @ Windsor Wednesday April 29th 7:05pm
• *Game #5 @ Kitchener Friday May 1st 7pm
• *Game #6 @ Windsor Sunday May 3rd 4:05pm
• *Game #7 @ Kitchener Monday May 4th 7pm

*if necessary

Round 2: Windsor Spitfires defeat Flint Firebirds 4-0

Round 1: Windsor Spitfires defeat Guelph Storm 4-0

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Detroit Tigers Schedule 2026

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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS – APRIL 18, 2026 – WILD ACHIEVE FRANCHISE FIRST AS FOURSOME PILE UP THE POINTS IN DALLAS

In a First Round series that featured multiple 40-goal scorers on each side, it was the Wild offense that struck early and often in Game 1: Kirill Kaprizov (1-2—3) tied the Wild record for career postseason goals (16), Mats Zuccarello (0-3—3) matched the franchise record for assists in a playoff game and Matt Boldy (2-1—3) as well as Joel Eriksson Ek (2-1—3) also posted three points each as Minnesota produced the highest-scoring game to start any postseason in team history with a 6-1 win over Dallas.

• Minnesota, in search of its first series win since the 2015 First Round, opened the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a victory for the fifth time – all of which have come on the road (also Game 1 of 2023 R1, 2021 R1, 2015 R1 & 2003 CQF). The Wild now own the opportunity to win each of their first two games of a playoff year for the first time in franchise history.
• The Wild had four players post three points in the same playoff game for the first time in franchise history and became the first team to achieve the feat since the Lightning in Game 4 of the 2024 First Round.
• Kaprizov, who scored the first of three Wild goals in a span of 5:34 to start the second period, finished the outing with his third career game-winning goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and tied Nino Niederreiter for the most in franchise history. Kaprizov’s performance boosted his career totals to 16-8—24 (26 GP) and sits among the highest goals-per-game producers in NHL history.

MARTONE CONTINUES TO MAKE HIS MARK AS FLYERS TAKE GAME 1 IN PITTSBURGH

Game 1 of the latest rendition of the “Battle of Pennsylvania” began with Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang appearing in their 13th postseason together, tied for the second most by a trio of teammates in NHL history, and ended with five Flyers players finding the score sheet in their Stanley Cup Playoffs debut – including 19-year-old Porter Martone, who scored the game-winning goal and lifted Philadelphia to a 1-0 series lead.

• In a regular season that concluded with Gen Z accounting for 60% of NHL players and 23 players who competed as a teenager, Martone continued his goal-scoring ways after entering the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with the most tallies among all Flyers players (tied) since making his League debut on March 31. Overall, Martone became the youngest Flyers player to score in his postseason debut, ahead of Simon Gagne (20 years, 44 days, Game 1 of 2000 CQF).
• Scoring in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is just the latest achievement Martone added to his hockey resume in 2025-26: he was the only freshman named to the All-Big Ten First Team, he was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and he served as captain for Team Canada at the 2026 World Junior Championship – where he finished with a tournament-best six goals in seven games.

Stankoven, Hurricanes continue to shine in postseason-opening games

Logan Stankoven (1-1—2) scored the winner and Frederik Andersen made 22 saves as the Hurricanes blanked the Senators to take a 1-0 lead in their First Round series. Carolina improved to 7-0 in its last seven postseason-opening contests dating to Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

• Stankoven tallied twice during the Hurricanes’ opener against the Devils in Game 1 of the 2025 First Round. He became the third player in franchise history with three career goals in postseason-opening contests, following Andrei Svechnikov (5) and Whalers forward Dean Evason (3).
• Andersen became the first goaltender in Hurricanes/Whalers history with a shutout during a postseason-opening contest and the fourth to blank an opponent in any Game 1, following Petr Mrazek (2019 R2), Cam Ward (2006 CSF) and Kevin Weekes (2002 CSF).

Schedule features TNT, ESPN doubleheaders as four more Game 1s go Sunday

Eight more teams embark on their quest for a championship as four other First Round series start Sunday. NHL on TNT will make its 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut during the games in Denver and Tampa, while ESPN is set to carry the contests in Buffalo and Las Vegas.

BUFFALO, “SabrehoOD” SET TO CELEBRATE PLAYOFFS Returning TO “QUEEN CITY”

Tage Thompson and the Sabres host David Pastrnak and the Bruins during the first postseason contest at KeyBank Center since Game 6 of the 2011 Conference Quarterfinals. Buffalo will officially end its 14-season playoff drought when the puck drops against Boston as the Sabres seek their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

• Thompson won a gold medal alongside Jeremy Swayman with Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 and 2025 World Championship, where Thompson tallied the overtime clincher and Swayman secured a shutout to give the Americans their first tournament win since 1933. They can become the first U.S. members of the “Triple Gold Club,” while Swayman can become the first goaltender of any nationality to join the exclusive group.

STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCHEDULE

UTAH VIES FOR VICTORY VERSUS vegas IN FRANCHISE’S Postseason DEBUT

Clayton Keller and the Mammoth visit Mark Stone and the Golden Knights as Utah plays its first playoff game in club history. NHL franchises own an all-time record of 13-22-2 in their first-ever postseason contest, including wins by Seattle (Game 1 of 2023 R1) and Vegas (Game 1 of 2018 R1) during each of the last two instances.

• Brandon Tanev played for the Kraken in their playoff debut, while Nate Schmidt did so with the Golden Knights whose first postseason contest featured Shea Theodore tallying the winning goal. Tanev and Schmidt can become the first players to play in a franchise’s first playoff game multiple times in their career since Pascal Dupuis and Scott Mellanby, who were with the Atlanta Thrashers (Game 1 of 2007 CQF) after Dupuis did so with the Wild (Game 1 of 2003 CQF) and Mellanby with the Panthers (Game 1 of 1996 CQF).

Lightning, Canadiens to renew playoff acquaintances in 2021 Final rematch

Nikita Kucherov and the Lightning host Nick Suzuki and the Canadiens in their first head-to-head postseason contest since Game 5 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, when Andrei Vasilevskiy had one of his NHL-record six career series-clinching shutouts to give Tampa Bay its second straight championship.

• Kucherov added two more Art Ross Trophy wins to his resume since the 2021 Final, while Suzuki was named the youngest captain in franchise history and is coming off his first career 100-point season. Cole Caufield made his NHL debut just before the 2021 playoffs and is one of a few players from the run that remain with the Canadiens, who re-tooled their roster over the following five seasons and added Lightning icon Martin St. Louis as head coach.

KINGS to play PRESIDENTS’ TROPHY WINNERS, “ROCKET” RECIPIENT MacKinnon

Adrian Kempe and the Kings visit Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche to open their third head-to-head playoff series following seven-game wins by Colorado in the 2002 Conference Quarterfinals and 2001 Conference Semifinals. The Avalanche enter the postseason as Presidents’ Trophy winners for the fourth time in franchise history, which includes 2001 when they ousted the Kings en route to capturing the Stanley Cup.

• Anze Kopitar is set to skate during the playoffs for the final time in his decorated career and will do so against Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy winner MacKinnon as well as Brent Burns, who has played three series versus the Kings (2016 R1, 2014 R1 & 2013 CSF). MacKinnon can add a second Cup to his trophy case on the heels of his first “Rocket” win, while Burns can capture his first championship after 22 campaigns and more than 1,700 career games between the regular season and playoffs.

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Stanley Cup Schedule 2026

The National Hockey League announced the schedule and national broadcast information for the opening games of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round, to take place from Saturday, April 18 through Monday, April 20.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Date Time (ET) Buffalo [A1] vs. Boston [WC1] Networks
Sunday, April 19 7:30 p.m. Boston at Buffalo
Tuesday, April 21 7:30 p.m. Boston at Buffalo
Thursday, April 23 7 p.m. Buffalo at Boston
Sunday, April 26 2 p.m. Buffalo at Boston
*Tuesday, April 28 TBD Boston at Buffalo
*Friday, May 1 TBD Buffalo at Boston
*Sunday, May 3 TBD Boston at Buffalo

Date Time (ET) Tampa Bay [A2] vs. Montreal [A3] Networks
Sunday, April 19 5:45 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay
Tuesday, April 21 7 p.m. Montreal at Tampa Bay
Friday, April 24 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Montreal
Sunday, April 26 7 p.m. Tampa Bay at Montreal
*Wednesday, April 29 TBD Montreal at Tampa Bay
*Friday, May 1 TBD Tampa Bay at Montreal
*Sunday, May 3 TBD Montreal at Tampa Bay

Date Time (ET) Carolina [M1] vs. Ottawa [WC2] Networks
Saturday, April 18 3 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina
Monday, April 20 7:30 p.m. Ottawa at Carolina
Thursday, April 23 7:30 p.m. Carolina at Ottawa
Saturday, April 25 3 p.m. Carolina at Ottawa
*Monday, April 27 TBD Ottawa at Carolina
*Thursday, April 30 TBD Carolina at Ottawa
*Saturday, May 2 TBD Ottawa at Carolina

Date Time (ET) Pittsburgh [M2] vs. Philadelphia [M3] Networks
Saturday, April 18 8 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Monday, April 20 7 p.m. Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
Wednesday, April 22 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
Saturday, April 25 8 p.m. Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
*Monday, April 27 TBD Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
*Wednesday, April 29 TBD Pittsburgh at Philadelphia
*Saturday, May 2 TBD Philadelphia at Pittsburgh

• if necessary
  TBD – To Be Determined

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Date Time (ET) Colorado [C1] vs. Los Angeles [WC2] Networks
Sunday, April 19 3 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado
Tuesday, April 21 10 p.m. Los Angeles at Colorado
Thursday, April 23 10 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles
Sunday, April 26 4:30 p.m. Colorado at Los Angeles
*Wednesday, April 29 TBD Los Angeles at Colorado
*Friday, May 1 TBD Colorado at Los Angeles
*Sunday, May 3 TBD Los Angeles at Colorado

Date Time (ET) Dallas [C2] vs. Minnesota [C3] Networks
Saturday, April 18 5:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas
Monday, April 20 9:30 p.m. Minnesota at Dallas
Wednesday, April 22 9:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota
Saturday, April 25 5:30 p.m. Dallas at Minnesota
*Tuesday, April 28 TBD Minnesota at Dallas
*Thursday, April 30 TBD Dallas at Minnesota
*Saturday, May 2 TBD Minnesota at Dallas

Date Time (ET) Vegas [P1] vs. Utah [WC1] Networks
Sunday, April 19 10 p.m. Utah at Vegas
Tuesday, April 21 9:30 p.m. Utah at Vegas
Friday, April 24 9:30 p.m. Vegas at Utah
Monday, April 27 TBD Vegas at Utah
*Wednesday, April 29 TBD Utah at Vegas
*Friday, May 1 TBD Vegas at Utah
*Sunday, May 3 TBD Utah at Vegas

Date Time (ET) Edmonton [P2] vs. Anaheim [P3] Networks
Monday, April 20 10 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton
Wednesday, April 22 10 p.m. Anaheim at Edmonton
Friday, April 24 10 p.m. Edmonton at Anaheim
Sunday, April 26 9:30 p.m. Edmonton at Anaheim
*Tuesday, April 28 TBD Anaheim at Edmonton
*Thursday, April 30 TBD Edmonton at Anaheim
*Saturday, May 2 TBD Anaheim at Edmonton

• if necessary
  TBD – To Be Determined

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NHL APRIL 14, 2026 – FINAL TWO FIRST ROUND MATCHUPS IN THE EAST LOCKED IN

The Eastern Conference’s final two First Round matchups were set in stone Tuesday night: the Bruins’ victory against the Devils secured a meeting between Boston (WC1) and Buffalo (A1), which also locked in an opening round series between Carolina (M1) – the top seed in the Conference – and Ottawa (WC2).

• David Pastrnak (0-1—1) factored one of his team’s four goals to reach the 100-point mark for the fourth consecutive season – tied with Nikita Kucherov (4 dating to 2022-23), Nathan MacKinnon (4 dating to 2022-23) and Leon Draisaitl (4 from 2021-22 to 2024-25) for the second-longest streak among active players behind Connor McDavid (6 dating to 2020-21). He also tied Kucherov and Draisaitl for the third-longest such run by a player born outside North America, behind only Peter Stastny (6) and Jari Kurri (5).
• The Sabres and Bruins will play their ninth head-to-head playoff series and first since Boston’s six-game win in the 2010 Conference Quarterfinals – the Bruins have a 6-2 record through the eight previous meetings, including victories versus then-Sabres forward Lindy Ruff during the 1988 Division Semifinals, 1983 Division Finals and 1982 Division Semifinals. Buffalo’s wins were in the 1999 Conference Semifinals and 1993 Division Semifinals, the latter of which was capped by Rick Jeanneret’s legendary “May Day! May Day! May Day!” call when Brad May had his overtime clincher to complete the sweep.
• Brandon Bussi recorded his 31st career win and helped Carolina (53-22-7, 113 points) finish second in the League standings – tied for its best finish in franchise history (also 2022-23). Only six goaltenders in League history had more wins than Bussi in their first NHL season: Bill Durnan (38 in 1943-44), Ron Hextall (37 in 1986-87), Roman Cechmanek (35 in 2000-01), Steve Mason (33 in 2008-09), Frank Brimsek (33 in 1938-39) and Mike Liut (32 in 1979-80).
• The Hurricanes and Senators will play their first head-to-head playoff series. Carolina has an all-time record of 8-7 in its first series against a franchise, while Ottawa is 7-5.

TOP PRODUCERS HELP MAMMOTH LOCK IN WILD CARD 1 IN WEST

Nick Schmaltz (2-0—2) Logan Cooley (1-1—2), Clayton Keller (0-1—1), Dylan Guenther (0-1—1) and Mikhail Sergachev (0-1—1) are the only five players with 100 or more total points for the Mammoth in the past two seasons and they each found the score sheet as Utah secured the first Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. The Mammoth will either play the Golden Knights or Oilers in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

• The Mammoth enter their first-ever postseason among rare company as one of only three franchises in NHL history to feature five players with 100-plus points through their first two seasons, alongside the Nordiques (6) and Whalers (5).
• Keller collected a secondary helper on a must-see passing play in the third period to reach the 60-assist mark for the second time in as many seasons. He became the 12th American player in NHL history to record consecutive 60-assist campaigns, and the sixth active.

FLYERS YOUTH SPARKS VICTORY ON HOME ICE

Philadelphia’s youth led the way against Montreal, with Matvei Michkov (1-2—3), Porter Martone (1-1—2) and Oliver Bonk (1-1—2) each registering multi-point performances to lift the Flyers to victory in their final game of the regular season. In the process, their regulation win helped the Lightning secure the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Division and home-ice advantage versus the Canadiens.

• Michkov recorded his eighth career three-point game and tied Bill Barber and Mel Bridgman for the fourth most by a Flyers player at age 21 or younger. Michkov (20-31—51) became the eighth Flyers player to start their NHL career with consecutive 20-goal seasons and the first since Simon Gagne (3 from 1999-00 – 2001-02).
• Martone recorded two points and tied Sean Couturier (6 GP in 2011-12), Mike Ricci (6 GP in 1990-91) and Peter Zezel (6 GP in 1984-85) for the second-longest point streak by a Flyers teenager, behind Eric Lindros (7 GP in 1992-93).
• Bonk became the first defenseman to score in his NHL debut with the Flyers and just the third with multiple points, following Gord Murphy (0-2—2 in 1988-89) and Behn Wilson (0-2—2 in 1978-79). Bonk is the son of Radek Bonk, who recorded 194-303—497 in 969 NHL games and was in attendance at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

PLAYERS HIT NOTABLE FEATS AS SEASON WINDS DOWN

These players accomplished notable feats in their final few games of the 2025-26 regular season.

• Martin Necas collected an assist on Nathan MacKinnon’s NHL-leading 53rd goal of the season to reach the 100-point mark for the first time in his career (38-62—100) and help the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Avalanche match a franchise record for road wins in a single campaign (29). Necas (Nove Mesto na Morave, CZE) joined his fellow countrymen David Pastrnak (29-71—100) as the second Czech-born player to reach the 100-point milestone in 2025-26 – the first campaign in NHL history to feature multiple 100-point Czech players.
• Jakob Chychrun netted another game winner with his 26th goal of 2025-26 and matched Sergei Gonchar (26 in 2001-02) for the third most in a season by a Capitals defenseman, behind only Kevin Hatcher (34 in 1992-93) and Mike Green (31 in 2008-09).

VEGAS VIES FOR DIVISION TITLE ON PENULTIMATE DAY OF 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON

The second-last day of the 2025-26 regular season opens with the Atlantic Division’s No. 1-seeded Sabres (50-23-8, 108 points) battling the Central Division’s No. 2-seeded Stars (49-20-12, 110 points) in a game nationally broadcast in the U.S. on TNT. Wednesday closes with the Pacific Division-leading Golden Knights (38-26-17, 93 points) looking to secure the Pacific Division title when they host the Kraken (34-35-11, 79 points) at T-Mobile Arena. Vegas aims to capture its fifth division title, which would break a tie with Washington, Colorado and Carolina (all w/ 4) for the most since the franchise entered the League in 2017-18.

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