*** 2025-26 NHL Thread ***

My morning vent since the Wild lost in double OT last night...totally agree with @Cyhig about the start times. Not sure why the NHL is so worried about overlapping games in this day and age, people can watch multiple games at the same time.

More importantly, the format freaking sucks. The top 3 teams in the West are (most likely) going to play in the first 2 rounds. Mix the damn divisions up so you get the best teams in the conference finals.

And finally, Jamie Benn needs his face planted into the ice after the opening face off of game 4. There's no way his hit to the back of Boldy's head was an accident...and Duchene is a d-bag.

Vent over.
1000% agree. Dallas plays extremely dirty.
 
The Ducks are flirting with taking a series lead heading into the 3rd vs Edmonton. Gotta think that's a pretty big upset if it happens. I'm a hockey casual, but figured Edmonton would take care of them in 5
 
BIG 3rd Period (or more) coming up for the Wild. Huge difference between a 3-1 or 2-2 series.
 
As much as people complained about the playoff format, it has created an incredible series so far.
 
Wild get a big road win and can close the series out at home in Game 6.

Bruins fight off elimination and beat Buffalo in OT to force a Game 6 in Boston.

Oilers all over the Ducks 3-0 after 1st period so looks like we will have a Game 6 back in Anaheim.
 
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Playoff hockey has been good. I've barely watched 10 minutes combined of any NBA playoff series. 20 years ago me would be in disbelief.