: After facing a 3-0 deficit against the Philadelphia Flyers , veteran Sidney Crosby has led a resilient comeback, forcing a Game 6 after winning two straight elimination games.
: The 2026 Frozen Four was held in Las Vegas, featuring Michigan, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Denver. The Game is Changing hockey
clinched a playoff spot in just their second year of existence. Elimination Watch (as of April 28, 2026): : After facing a 3-0 deficit against the
: Team USA captured their third gold medal in a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory against Canada in Milan. Elimination Watch (as of April 28, 2026): :
The 2025-26 season was punctuated by the return of "best-on-best" international hockey.
: The Montreal Victoire finished first in the regular season and selected the Minnesota Frost as their semifinal opponent for the Walter Cup Playoffs.