Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Hockey

May 3, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman J.J. Moser (90) and Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach (77) chase the puck during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

NHL First-Round Playoff Ratings Up Nearly 70%

ESPN and TNT Sports each averaged 1.2 million viewers per game.
May 5, 2026
Apr 15, 2026; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Reilly (44) blocks a shot as he battles with Ottawa Senators center Nick Cousions (21) in the first period at the Canadian Tire Centre.

As Parent Company Pares Back, Maple Leafs Retool Front Office

The team has not advanced to the conference finals since 2002.
May 4, 2026
PWHL

PWHL Eyes Mainstream Breakthrough As Playoffs Begin

The start of the PWHL Playoffs brings no shortage of storylines.
April 27, 2026
Seattle Torrent @ Vancouver Goldeneyes at Pacific Coliseum

How PWHL’s Gold Plan Takes Tanking Off the Table

The system determines which team earns the top PWHL draft pick.
April 20, 2026