Sport updates NHL playoff predictions 2026: First-round winners, dark horse and Stanley Cup champion David April 18, 2026 Share this:Share Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky The Athletic’s NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe. Like this:Like Loading... Related Continue Reading Previous: Rockets playoff preview: 5 questions they must answer against LakersNext: Draymond Green, Stephen Curry open up about future as Warriors’ season ends Leave a ReplyCancel reply Related Stories Sport updates How to watch Dodgers vs. Astros: TV channel and streaming options for May 5 David May 5, 2026 Sport updates Geno Auriemma reflects on heated moment with Dawn Staley: ‘We are all human’ David May 5, 2026 Sport updates How to watch Athletics vs. Phillies: TV channel and streaming options for May 5 David May 5, 2026
