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Four chances to end Canada's Stanley Cup drought

After 192 days and 1,312 regular-season games, four Canadian teams have punched their tickets for the Stanley Cup playoffs. With that comes the chance to be the first Canadian team to win an NHL championship in 31 years.

Top Headlines

Utah NHL owner Smith says season ticket deposits now top 20,000

Owner Ryan Smith told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun Friday that Utah's NHL team has received just over 20,000 season-ticket deposits.

Staios: Alfredsson not a candidate in Sens' head coaching search

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios told reporters Friday at his season-ending media availabilities that forward Josh Norris will be ready for training camp in the fall as he recovers from yet another left shoulder injury.

Jets' QB Wilson not at voluntary workouts amid trade limbo

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson, on the trading block since the start of the offseason, is skipping voluntary workouts as he remains in limbo with the NFL draft approaching next week.

Dubas wants Crosby to retire with Pens, laments too late shakeup

One of the first items on Kyle Dubas' to-do list is locking up Sidney Crosby. The future Hall of Famer is eligible for an extension starting July 1. Dubas has made it clear there are no plans to move on from Crosby, though he declined to get into specifics about what a new deal might look like.

Avalanche G Francouz retires after missing season with injury

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Pavel Francouz announced his retirement on Friday ahead of the start of the NHL playoffs.

Armstrong hopes to have Blues coach in place by June

With a busy summer ahead, a coaching search is a top priority for Doug Armstrong, but there are factors that could complicate things for the St. Louis Blues president and general manager.

Edmonton Oilers

The Talking Point: Which Canadian team will make deepest playoff run?

With the Maple Leafs, Oilers, Canucks and Jets kicking off the playoffs this weekend, Craig Button joins the Talking Point to break down which of the four Canadian clubs he thinks will make the deepest run in the postseason.

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Dubas wants Crosby to retire with Pens, laments too late shakeup

'It's wide open': The race to the Stanley Cup begins

General manager Don Waddell likes how his Carolina Hurricanes finished the season, winning 16 of their final 21 games. He knows it means nothing now.

Why Rangers captain Trouba may be the most interesting man in hockey

Jacob Trouba is captain of the best team in the NHL this season, the New York Rangers, one of the oldest franchises in hockey in one of the world's greatest sports towns.

Series Verdict: Maple Leafs vs. Bruins - Can Toronto exploit Boston's defensive weakness?

The Bruins eliminated the Maple Leafs in all three of their playoff meetings over the last 11 years, will this year be any different after Boston swept the season series against Toronto? Craig Button stops by to share his first round Series Verdict.

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Series Verdict: Canucks vs. Predators - Is Vancouver's depth, skill too much for Nashville?

The Predators enter the series against the Canucks with plenty of playoff experience on their roster but when you dissect each area of the game, Vancouver seems to match up well against Nashville. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his thoughts on this first-round series.

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Series Verdict: Oilers vs. Kings - Will Edmonton continue playoff success vs. Los Angeles?

The Oilers have had the Kings' number the past two seasons in the playoffs but will Edmonton make it three eliminations in a row against Los Angeles? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button examines.

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Series Verdict: Jets vs. Avalanche - Is Winnipeg primed for next step in playoffs?

Outside of their top line and Cale Makar, the Avalanche come into the playoffs with plenty of question marks and they face a balanced Jets team that could be poised for a big postseason. Which team gets the edge in this series? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button discusses.

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Toronto Blue Jays

Blue Jays hoping for better after so-so start

The evaluation of the start of the season for the Toronto Blue Jays is the same: there have been equal parts good and bad. Steve Phillips has more on the team's up-and-down first three weeks of the year.

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Chasing the Crown: Canadian Basketball GOAT

Jevohn Shepherd takes a closer look at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the path he needs to take in order to eventually chase down Steve Nash as the best Canadian in NBA history.

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Calgary Flames

Still in search of a consistent spark, Huberdeau says he found his confidence this season

Jonathan Huberdeau endured another tough season, especially during December, but he felt after the new year, his game turned a corner and his confidence returned. Huberdeau spoke about the level of play he hopes to return to.

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Calgary Flames

Markstrom doesn't think relationship with Flames is strained after difficult season

Jacob Markstrom expressed frustrating around the trade deadline with the way trade talks were being handled by the team and on Friday, the Flames goaltender spoke about that point of the season but said he doesn't think the relationship with the team is strained because of that.

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Calgary Flames

Flames want to remove 'black cloud' over Calgary, make Flames a desirable team

MacKenzie Weegar spoke about the importance of establishing a winning culture again in Calgary in the hopes of getting players who actually want to play for the Flames. Blake Coleman felt the team was hampered by the trade requests and roster changes throughout the season.

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WATCH LIVE: RBC Heritage second round on TSN+

Mackenzie Hughes is one of a few Canadians in contention as the second round of the RBC Heritage is in full swing at Harbour Town. Watch coverage from Harbour Town with PGA Tour Live on TSN+.

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Ottawa Senators

Search for Sens' new head coach intensifies, Alfredsson not a candidate

As the NHL regular season comes to a close, the search for the new head coach of the Senators intensifies as interim coach Jacques Martin will be moving into a consulting role next season. General manager Steve Staios said he's spoken to a couple of people but former Sens captain Daniel Alfredsson will not be considered for the position. Claire Hanna has more.

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NHL

Streaking Jets prepare for playoff clash with star-studded Avalanche

Sean Monahan was walking his dog when a car drove past him, braked, backed up and stopped. A mother and her son hopped out and approached the Winnipeg Jets forward, who was acquired in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 2.

Auto Racing

Chinese GP could deliver drama to F1 and slow Verstappen's victory march

The Chinese Grand Prix could deliver some much-needed drama to Formula 1, meaning Red Bull's Max Verstappen can't be penciled in as the almost-certain winner on Sunday.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs are here

The chase for the Stanley Cup is back underway, with the NHL's top 16 teams left to duke it out through four grueling rounds. It's also arguably the most wide open the postseason has been in years, if not decades.

Oilers off until Monday as NHL unveils first-round schedule

The Edmonton Oilers will have until Monday to rest up for their first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings as the NHL revealed the full first-round schedule Friday.

'The No Cup Canadian narrative is tired ... these teams are not'

On the eve of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Michael Farber examines the season-long resiliency of the four Canadian teams gunning for a championship.

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