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    May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) prepares to take a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.
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    NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M
    Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.
    May 7, 2026
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    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
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    NHL First-Round Playoff Ratings Up Nearly 70%
    ESPN and TNT Sports each averaged 1.2 million viewers per game.
    May 5, 2026
    Apr 22, 2026; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek (14) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars at Grand Casino Arena.
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    Main Street Sports Now One Step Closer to Official Demise
    The embattled regional sports network operator reaches another inflection point.
    May 4, 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.
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    As Parent Company Pares Back, Maple Leafs Retool Front Office
    The team has not advanced to the conference finals since 2002.
    May 4, 2026