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OutKick-Sports May 7, 2026

Matthew Tkachuk continues to chase Team USA Hockey dominance as 2026 IIHF World Championship begins

Florida Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk joins Team USA for the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, seeking historic back-to-back gold medals.

OutKick-Analysis May 6, 2026

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs viewership surges as hockey rides wave from US Olympic gold medal

The NHL is capitalizing on Team USA's Olympic gold medal, with first-round Stanley Cup Playoff viewership surging nearly 70% from last year.

OutKick-Sports May 6, 2026

Sabres favored to win Game 1 as Canadiens face fatigue after grueling seven-game series with Lightning

Montreal Canadiens face the Buffalo Sabres in round two of the NHL Playoffs after beating Tampa Bay Lightning in a grueling seven-game series.

OutKick-Sports May 5, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs defy slim odds to win the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The Maple Leafs jumped from fifth to No. 1 in the NHL Draft Lottery, securing their first top overall pick since 2016 despite just 8.5% odds Tuesday.

Edmonton Oilers May 5, 2026

2026 NHL Stanley Cup Odds: Hurricanes New Favorites

There's a new favorite at the top of the Stanley Cup oddsboard. Here's the latest.

Tampa Bay Lightning May 5, 2026

Lightning captain Victor Hedman opens up about mental health absence after first-round playoff exit

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman reveals his absence in the playoffs was to address his mental health, saying it was the "right decision."

OutKick-Sports May 2, 2026

Connor McDavid delivers message Oilers fans won’t want to hear

Connor McDavid says the Edmonton Oilers are an average team with high expectations and agrees the organization has taken a step back as a whole.

OutKick-Sports May 2, 2026

Carolina Hurricanes drop the nation's next great novelty beer cup

Carolina Hurricanes fans can now drink beer from a big plastic skate at the Lenovo Center during their second-round series against the Philadelphia Flyers.

OutKick-Sports May 2, 2026

Bruins' Nikita Zadorov reveals he played most of the first round with a wild injury

Bruins defenseman Nikita Zadorov says he played on a full MCL tear for three games during Boston's Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Sabres.

VIDEO May 2, 2026

Hits and Misses

This week’s best and worst from Kyle Peterson, Allysia Finley and Kim Strassel.