The Stanley Cup Playoffs Start NOW… Here’s Who We’ve Got Winning It All

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and we’re breaking down every first-round series in the 2026 NHL Playoffs.Can Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers finally get over the hump? Are the Montreal Canadiens ready to shock the Tampa Bay Lightning? Can Sidney Crosby make one more run with the Pittsburgh Penguins?We break down every matchup, make our Stanley Cup picks, debate the biggest playoff storylines, and talk about the rise of Macklin Celebrini, the breakout Buffalo Sabres, and why this could be the craziest NHL postseason in years.Plus:• Full Eastern & Western Conference predictions• Dark horse teams and upset picks• Our Stanley Cup Final predictions• The NHL record for most points in a playoff series• Weekly report card and hottest takes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.