#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 26, 2026

* Sidney Crosby set the tone by opening the scoring and factoring on the game-winning goal as the Penguins became the first team to stave off elimination during the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

* Matt Boldy tipped a shot past Olympic teammate Jake Oettinger to power the Wild to their first playoff overtime win on home ice in more than a dozen years.

* The Hurricanes became the first team to advance to the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Carolina, which didn’t trail in any game against Ottawa, became the third team in NHL history with a series win in eight straight postseasons.

* Los Angeles looks to follow Pittsburgh’s lead and evade elimination during Sunday’s slate, which also features three other pivotal Game 4s. The Kings are one of four teams in NHL history to earn a series win after facing a 3-0 deficit.

Crosby, Penguins force Game 5 in “Battle of Pennsylvania” series

Sidney Crosby opened the scoring and kicked the puck to Kris Letang for the winner as the Penguins foiled the Flyers to force Game 5 in their First Round series, which shifts back to PPG Paints Arena on Monday. The NHL announced that the contest will take place at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN in the U.S. as well as on Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada.

* Crosby collected his fifth career goal when facing elimination to tie Ron Francis for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time list behind Jaromir Jagr (12), Mario Lemieux (9), Kevin Stevens (7) and Jordan Staal (7). Crosby’s 19 career points under that criteria also tied Francis for third in club history behind Jagr (28) and Lemieux (21).

* Crosby reached 204 career playoff points to pass Jari Kurri (202 w/ EDM) for the third most with one franchise in NHL history behind Wayne Gretzky (252 w/ EDM) and Mark Messier (215 w/ EDM). The totals for Gretzky, Messier and Kurri include the suspended game during the 1988 Stanley Cup Final.

* Arturs Silovs (28 saves) became the second goaltender in franchise history to make his Penguins playoff debut in an elimination contest and earn a win, following Frank Pietrangelo (Game 6 of 1991 DSF). Pietrangelo went on to help Pittsburgh win its first Stanley Cup that year.

BOLDY SCORES OT GOAL AS WILD COMPLETE THIRD-PERIOD COMEBACK, TIE SERIES

Matt Boldy tipped a shot into Dallas’ net with 28.9 seconds remaining in overtime after Marcus Foligno had a tying goal with 5:20 left in regulation as the Wild rallied past the Stars to tie their First Round series, which shifts back to American Airlines Center for Game 5 on Tuesday.

* Boldy scored the 11th overtime goal in franchise playoff history and fifth on home ice after Mikael Granlund (Game 3 of 2014 R1), Jason Zucker (Game 3 of 2013 CQF), Keith Carney (Game 2 of 2008 CQF) and Richard Park (Game 6 of 2003 CQF). Minnesota was 0-6 in postseason overtime games as the home team since Granlund’s winner more than 12 years ago, including a loss in the neutral-site “bubble” at Rogers Place during Game 4 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

* Boldy had a significant impact in two overtime wins by Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. He provided the primary assist on the winner by Wild teammate Quinn Hughes in their quarterfinal game against Team Sweden and opened the scoring during the finale versus Team Canada before the “Golden Goal” by Hughes’ brother, Jack.

* Foligno (54:40) scored the sixth-latest tying goal in franchise playoff history behind Zach Parise (59:37 in Game 1 of 2017 R1), Jared Spurgeon (57:33 in Game 7 of 2014 R1), Mikko Koivu (56:51 in Game 5 of 2016 R1), Marian Gaborik (55:32 in Game 7 of 2003 CQF) and Zucker (54:59 in Game 5 of 2017 R1).

STANKOVEN, AHO LEAD HURRICANES TO 8TH STRAIGHT POSTSEASON WITH SERIES WIN

Logan Stankoven scored for the fourth straight game and Sebastian Aho (2-0—2) once again found the score sheet in a series-clinching game as Carolina became the first team to advance to the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the process, the Hurricanes joined the Canadiens (10 from 1984-93 & 10 from 1951-60) and Flyers (9 from 1973-81) as the third franchise in NHL history to earn at least one series win in eight straight postseasons.

* Carolina heads to the Second Round having never faced a deficit through its first four games and became the 20th team in NHL history (first in franchise history) to never trail in a game during a best-of-seven series. Only one other club has done so in the past decade: Montreal (2021 R2 vs. WPG).

* Stankoven (4-1—5 in 4 GP) found the back of the net in every contest en route to tying a franchise record for longest playoff goal streak and also becoming the franchise’s first player to score in each of the team’s first four games of a postseason. Overall, the 23-year-old joined Andrei Svechnikov (5 in 5 GP; 1.00 G/GP in 2025 R1) as the second player in Hurricanes/Whalers history to conclude a best-of-seven series with a goals-per-game average of 1.00 or better (min. 4 GP).

* Aho – who boosted his career totals in series-clinching games to 12-5—17 (16 GP) – helped seal the victory with a pair of goals in the third period, including the winning goal. His three career series-clinching goals overtook Cory Stillman (2) for the most in franchise history.

QUICK CLICKS

* #NHLStats: Live Updates – April 25, 2026

* Anze Kopitar hoping to extend career, Kings season in Game 4 against Avalanche

* Dylan Guenther's powerful 1-timer making noise for Mammoth in Western 1st Round

* Artturi Lehkonen ‘special player in playoffs’ for Avalanche

* Kenny Albert passes Dick Stockton atop major North American professional sports list

DEJA VU ON THE HORIZON FOR THE KINGS?

The Kings will need to capture a victory on home ice in Game 4 to stave off elimination and keep their Stanley Cup aspirations alive. Los Angeles will need a repeat performance of the 2014 First Round, where the franchise strung together four straight wins to erase a 3-0 series deficit en route to defeating San Jose in Game 7 – and eventually a Stanely Cup championship.

* The Kings were the fourth team in NHL history, and most recent, to erase a 3-0 series deficit to advance following the 2010 Flyers (CSF vs. BOS), 1975 Islanders (QF vs. PIT) and 1942 Maple Leafs (SCF vs. DET).

* Anze Kopitar, one of two players still on the roster who participated in the 2014 series (also Drew Doughty), was a catalyst for the Kings offense during their stretch of four consecutive victories. He collected each of his series-leading four goals (tied) through Games 4-7 and seven of his series-best 10 points (tied) during that stretch.

TRIO OF CLUBS EYE TO EVEN SERIES IN GAME 4

The Bruins, Lightning and Oilers each face 2-1 series deficits in their respective matchups against the Sabres, Canadiens and Ducks. Boston’s nine series wins when facing a 2-1 deficit in a best-of seven are tied for the fourth most among all franchises in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68); Tampa Bay last overcame the series disadvantage during its run to the 2022 Stanley Cup Final (2022 CF & 2022 R1); and Edmonton has done so three times during their streak of back-to-back Final appearances (2025 R1, 2024 R2 & 2024 CF).

* The margin between Tampa Bay and Montreal has been razor thin through the first three games after Juraj Slafkovský (MTL), J.J. Moser (TBL) and Lane Hutson (MTL) have played the role of overtime hero in the series. The Lightning and Canadiens can produce the third series in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to feature overtime through each of the first four games, alongside the Blackhawks-Coyotes (5 GP in 2012 CQF) and Canadiens-Maple Leafs (5 GP in 1951 SCF).

* Leon Draisaitl (53-94—147 in 99 GP) and Connor McDavid (45-107—152 in 99 GP) will each compete in their 100th career playoff outings in Game 4. Draisaitl, with 1-5—6 already in the series (3 GP), needs three points to join Wayne Gretzky (208), Mario Lemieux (168) and McDavid (152) as the fourth player in NHL history with 150 or more points through the milestone contest.

* ICYMI: Each of the Lightning-Canadiens and Oilers-Ducks series have featured either team register a come-from-behind victory through the first three games. The NHL’s last Stanley Cup Playoffs series to feature a comeback win through each of the first four games was the 2019 First Round between the Blues and Jets (5 GP).

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#FashionAlert Academy of Art University 2026 Graduating Fashion Designers Present Annual Fashion Show “US NOW” Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner

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Academy of Art University unveils “US NOW”, its annual fashion showcase featuring bold, concept-driven collections from the School of Fashion’s class of 2026. Staged in downtown San Francisco for a live audience, the event will also simultaneously stream to a global audience at 7:00 PM PST on Thursday, May 7, 2026, welcoming both the local creative community and international viewers to experience the innovative work of emerging designers who represent fashion’s next generation.

Highlights of the collection include:BFA Fashion Designer Brittany Patterson, a U.S. Air Force veteran whose designs are inspired by poppy flowers and camouflage: symbols of remembrance that rewrite uniform codes and celebrate color in everyday life.

MFA Costume Designer Patric Yikun Wang, who shares a reflection on queer experience and the power of transformation.

BFA Fashion Designer Fiza Riyas, whose designs are driven by a narrative of intense spiritual expression, representing a childhood memory of the Theyyam ceremony in South India.

MFA Fashion Designer Eva Kam draws from East and West cultural heritages, blending geometrical structure with softness and fluidity in a collection inspired by Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

BFA Fashion Designer Ella Romano, BFA Fine Art student Justin Federico, and BFA Fashion Design graduate Katelyn Knapp created a collaborative collection titled Substrata, which rejects traditional structure in favor of a process driven by instinct, material, and time, producing silhouettes inspired by geological formations, stalactites, and erosion.

BFA Fashion Designer Katherine Van Kraut, also turns to nature for inspiration, resulting in a collection utilizing wood and bark in sculptural silhouettes.

“I am inspired by the extraordinary talent and bold vision of this year’s nineteen graduating designers. Each collection reflects not only a mastery of craft, but the discipline, courage, and distinct point of view that define the next generation of fashion” said Elisa Stephens, President at Academy of Art University. “To see their work debut on the runway before members of the fashion press, established industry leaders, and global brand voices is incredibly significant. And through the Academy’s live stream, their work will resonate with audiences around the world. This moment marks not an ending, but a powerful beginning. These collections are more than portfolios—they are declarations of identity and intent, and true springboards into the careers these designers are poised to shape. I could not be more proud of what they have created—and of the impact they are about to make.”

The Honorary Doctorate ceremony will precede the show, honoring the legacy of the designer Roy Halston Frowick (1932 – 1990) whose minimalistic silhouettes and fluid designs determined American style in the 1970s. Brook Frowick Drummond, Halston’s niece and board member of the With Love Halston foundation, will represent the late designer and receive an honorary doctorate from President Stephens.

The award marks the partnership between With Love Halston and the School of Fashion for a tribute collection of ten student designs inspired by the Halston legacy and Halston Official Archives, focusing on floral motifs and designing in the Halston aesthetic. The premiere of this capsule collection will be previewed at the “US NOW” show. This will be followed by a special event on May 8 produced by Union Square Alliance as part of their annual Union Square in Bloom campaign to showcase downtown San Francisco with a fashion show in Union Square Plaza from 1 PM to 3 PM, where the winner of the With Love Halston challenge will be announced by a panel of guest judges.

"The team at With Love Halston strives to honor and uplift Halston's incredible legacy and talent, celebrating the man and genius who pinned American fashion on the map. Honorary Doctorate recognition from Academy of Art University and the opportunity for the With Love Halston design challenge in collaboration with Union Square Alliance's SF in Bloom initiative cement our role in uplifting San Francisco's creative community,” said Brook Frowick Drummond. “We aspire to inform the next generation of fashion designers about Halston's lasting style and elegance that was transformative for American Fashion. We see talent and creativity in each of the students we worked with and appreciate their hard work and dedication to interpreting this challenge."

“We introduce a new Generation of Designers,” said Executive Director of the School of Fashion, Neil Gilks. “The latest cohort of our fashion students are redefining the runway as a platform for self- expression, critical dialogue, political comment and personal storytelling. Moving beyond aesthetics, these emerging designers use fashion to engage with issues such as beauty, identity, power, climate, and justice. Each collection reflects a distinct point of view, transforming garments into statements that challenge, question, and provoke. Rooted in diverse experiences, their work demonstrates a commitment to using design as a form of communication.”

Academy of Art’s 2026 graduating designers have received guidance from the School of Fashion’s faculty alongside members of the University’s Fashion Industry Advisory Board, a distinguished network of industry professionals. The board includes Daniel Reynolds, Senior Design Director at Print Tory Burch; Helen Bullock, fashion illustrator and print designer; Alex Brownless, CEO and Co-Founder of Arts Thread and the Global Design Graduate Show; Jane Francis, Artist, Designer, Creative Practitioner, Gallerist, and Researcher; Simon O’Mahony, Head of Creative Talent Acquisition, Gap Inc.; Tessa Ito, Global Omni-Channel Merchandising & Product Strategist; and Justin Newlin, Director for Executive Search for Creative, Design and Product at PVH: Calvin Klein + Tommy Hilfiger.

International industry experts attending the event include Dean Sidaway, Mariana Vidal Escabi, Diego Cristancho, Milen Krastev, Heeson Kang, and Tomomi McMasters. Advisory Board member and industry guests’ bios will be available at FashionSchoolDaily.com.

In the days leading to the show you can meet all the designers in the show and read their bios at AcademyArt.edu/runway

For more information, please visit https://www.academyart.edu

About Academy of Art University

Established in 1929, Academy of Art University is one of the largest private, accredited art and design schools in the nation. As one of the oldest art schools located in San Francisco, the epicenter of culture and technology, Academy of Art University offers more than 129 accredited degree programs—available online and on-campus—spanning 70 areas of study, including entertainment arts, advertising, fashion, architecture, game development, music, communications, photography, and more.

About With Love Halston:

Roy Halston Frowick, known simply as Halston, was an American fashion designer who started his career as an illustrator and window display artist in Chicago. He acquired international fame in the 1970s with his minimalist, clean designs, often made of cashmere, ultra-suede and silk chiffons and jerseys that were a new phenomenon in the high society circles. Essentially, Halston redefined American fashion.

Halston personally appointed his niece Lesley Frowick as guardian of his archives. Her mission is to disseminate the Halston legacy on the highest level. The With Love Halston foundation was founded together with fashion industry experts Audrey Schilt and Scott Vogel and the late Steve Gold launching the scholarship initiative to celebrate Halston on the occasion of his 90th birthday in 2022.

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#ItalyPeachy 316,342 visitors (+4.5% compared to 2025): Salone del Mobile.Milano 2026 reaffirms its global prominence and accelerates towards the future

The 2026 edition of the Salone del Mobile.Milano notched up 316,342 visitors from 167 different countries, consolidating its position as a global benchmark for the sector. In a year marked by unstable markets and growing international complexity, the Event has stood the test of the present with an offering combining industrial strength, design quality, cultural content and new business opportunities.

The percentage of international trade visitors, which stood at 68% – consistent with 2025 – went beyond mere attendance figures: it confirmed the Salone as a concrete internationalisation, networking and business development lever.

Over six days, companies, buyers, investors, retailers, contractors, designers and the international media found the Salone to be a hub for high-value networking and content. With 1,900 brands from 32 countries, the image projected by the 2026 edition of the event was of a responsive and competitive industrial ecosystem.

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#NHLPeachy #WestCoastPeachy @AnaheimDucks @NHL NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 25, 2026 GO ANAHEIM DUCKS WE TOLD YOU #JOELQUENNEVILLE IS THE BEST!!!!!

* Dylan Guenther scored one of the Mammoth’s four goals to lift them to a win in the first-ever playoff game in the state of Utah just hours after NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic will take place in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Eve.

* With help from their young stars Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson, the Ducks scored seven goals in a playoff game for the first time in franchise history and took a 2-1 series lead over the Oilers.

* Lane Hutson became the seventh-youngest defenseman in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to play overtime hero as the Canadiens broke their series deadlock in front of an electric crowd at Bell Centre.

* A three-game Saturday in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs features a tripleheader on TNT that sees the Senators and Penguins both attempt to keep their Second Round hopes alive when they face the Hurricanes and Flyers, respectively, while the Stars look to push the Wild to the brink.

MAMMOTH WIN FIRST-EVER PLAYOFF HOME GAME, TAKE 2-1 SERIES LEAD

The celebration of postseason hockey in Utah began before puck drop with a helicopter flyover and continued through the night as Dylan Guenther (1-0—1) factored on one of his team’s four goals to help the Mammoth earn a win in their first-ever playoff home game and take a 2-1 series lead in front of an ecstatic crowd at Delta Center. Utah became the sixth franchise that has debuted since the 1990s or later to win their first-ever Stanley Cup Playoffs home game.

* Guenther became the fourth player in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68) to score in a franchise’s first home regular-season and playoff game, following Mark Messier (Oct. 13, 1979 & April 11, 1980 w/ EDM), Ray Cullen (Oct. 21, 1967 & April 9, 1968 w/ MNS) and Larry Keenan (Oct. 11, 1967 & April 10, 1968 w/ STL).

* Ahead of the contest Friday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the 2027 Discover NHL Winter Classic between the Mammoth and Avalanche will take place on Dec. 31, 2026 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Utah owner Ryan Smith said that fans can expect a “weekend of full programming of events — sports, concerts, activities — that will be pretty special.”

DUCKS YOUTH DELIVER FOR HOME FANS, EARN WIN AND TAKE 2-1 SERIES LEAD

In a series that saw comeback wins in the first two contests, the Ducks kept the trend going with their come-from-behind victory in Game 3 that saw Beckett Sennecke (1-0—1) net his first career playoff goal, Leo Carlsson (1-1—2) score the winner and Jackson LaCombe (1-1—2) match an NHL benchmark. Anaheim scored seven goals in a playoff game for the first time in franchise history and earned its 28th comeback win of the season (regular season & playoffs), which matched 2013-14 for their second most in a campaign, behind only 2014-15 (30).

* Sennecke became the third rookie in Ducks history to score a go-ahead goal in the third period of a playoff game. He joined Dustin Penner (Game 4 of 2007 SCF & Game 1 of 2007 CQF) and Andrew Ebbett (Game 2 of 2009 CQF).

* Carlsson (21 years, 119 days) became the third-youngest player in Ducks history to score a game-winning goal in the playoffs, behind Stanislav Chistov (19 years, 362 days in Game 3 of 2003 CQF) and Ryan Getzlaf (20 years, 362 days in Game 2 of 2006 CSF).

* LaCombe boosted his 2026 postseason totals to 1-5—6 (3 GP) and became the third defenseman in Ducks history to find the score sheet in each of his first three playoff games with the franchise, following Ryan Whitney (4 GP in 2009) and J.J. Daigneault (3 GP in 1997). He also became the third Ducks blueliner with consecutive multi-point playoff outings, joining Chris Pronger (2 GP in 2009 & 2007) and Daigneault (2 GP in 1997).

* Anaheim took a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven series for the first time since the 2015 Conference Finals versus Chicago. The win was also the 123rd of Joel Quenneville’s Stanley Cup Playoffs career, which tied Al Arbour (123) for second place in NHL history among head coaches behind Scotty Bowman (223).

HUTSON’S OVERTIME HEROICS LIFT CANADIENS TO 2-1 SERIES LEAD

Lane Hutson played the role of overtime hero Friday as he scored the winner and lifted the Canadiens to a 2-1 series lead in the First Round in front of a raucous crowd at Bell Centre. Hutson became the third Canadiens defenseman to score a playoff overtime goal in the past 25 years, joining Jeff Petry (Game 1 of 2020 SCQ) and P.K. Subban (Game 1 of 2014 R2), as well as the youngest American blueliner in Stanley Cup Playoffs history to do so at 22 years, 69 days.

* Montreal finished the regular season tied with Anaheim for the League lead in comeback wins (26) and that trend has continued into the First Round with the club earning both of its victories in come-from-behind fashion. This marks the second time in the past 15 years that the Canadiens have earned multiple comeback wins in a playoff series, following the 2015 First Round (3 GP vs. OTT).

* The Canadiens and Lightning have required overtime for all three contests so far in the First Round, with defensemen netting the winners in Game 2 and 3. The only teams to play more consecutive overtime games in a single series are Phoenix-Chicago (Game 1-5 in 2012 CQF), Montreal-Toronto (Game 1-5 in 1951 SCF) and Carolina-Nashville (Game 3-6 in 2021 R1).

CROWDS COALESCE ACROSS EVERY CITY IN 2026 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS

The NHL has officially played in every city participating in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the lively and electric atmosphere from fans continuing last night in Utah for the state’s first-ever playoff game, in Montreal for a rematch of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final against Tampa Bay and in Anaheim for its first postseason action on home ice since 2018.

QUICK CLICKS

* Canadiens legend Yvan Cournoyer carries torch into Bell Centre for Game 3

* Youppi gifts Cole Caufield’s dad Canadiens hats before Game 3 of Eastern 1st Round

* Evgeni Malkin hoping to extend Penguins' season, return in '26-27

* Celebrities, sports stars cheer on teams during Stanley Cup playoffs

* Wednesday’s Penguins-Flyers match most-watched non-Game 7, Round 1 game in TNT history

HURRICANES, FLYERS HAVE TAKEN DIFFERENT PATHS TO 3-0 SERIES LEAD

Two series are on the line today but the teams looking to advance took drastically different paths to this point. Sebastian Aho and the Hurricanes spent the entire season in a playoff spot – including three-quarters of it sitting atop the Metropolitan Division – and finished as the No. 2-ranked team in the entire NHL. On the other hand, Trevor Zegras and the Flyers fell out of the playoff bracket Jan. 13 and didn’t jump back in until April 5, with five games left in their season. Philadelphia shared the League lead in wins after the Olympic break and overcame a standings deficit of nine points just to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

* The Flyers and Hurricanes would set up their first ever head-to-head playoff series if they both advance. Philadelphia is vying for its first best-of-seven sweep in more than 30 years (1995 CSF vs. NYR) and fourth overall, while the Hurricanes seek their second (2019 R2 vs. NYI).

* The Senators face a 3-0 series deficit in the First Round for the second straight postseason and are 10-17 all-time in potential elimination games, while Claude Giroux faces that scenario for the sixth time in his career following the 2025 First Round (w/ OTT), 2022 Second Round (w/ FLA), 2016 First Round (w/ PHI), 2011 Conference Semifinals (w/ PHI) and 2010 Conference Semifinals (w/ PHI) – he won Game 4 and avoided elimination in 2025, 2016 and 2010. Giroux and the Flyers went on to defeat the Bruins in that 2010 series and establish one of just four instances in NHL history of a team overcoming a 3-0 series deficit to win. Giroux now aims to join Mike Richards (2014 R1 w/ LAK & 2010 CSF w/ PHI) as the second player in League history to overcome a 3-0 series deficit to win twice. Of note, Jeff Carter played for both the 2014 Kings and 2010 Flyers but missed the 2010 Conference Semifinals due to injury.

* Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin will look to help the Penguins survive a potential elimination contest for the first time since Game 7 of the 2017 Conference Finals en route to their most recent Stanley Cup. Crosby and Malkin own a career record of 10-12 in those contests and can tie Kevin Stevens (11-4) for the second-most wins by a Penguins skater when facing elimination behind only Jaromir Jagr (14-9).

* Did You Know? Flyers forwards Porter Martone and Trevor Zegras were NHLShop.com’s top-selling player jerseys during the first week of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Since the start of the postseason, sales of Martone jerseys have increased 1,714%.

WILD AIM TO TIE SERIES VERSUS STARS, ROBERTSON LOOKS TO EXTEND HIS STREAK

The Stars own a 2-1 series lead thanks to a double-overtime victory in Game 3 and are 13-13 all-time in that scenario during a best-of-seven series, while the Wild are 2-6 all-time when facing a 2-1 deficit in a best-of-seven. Jason Robertson, who logged three points in Game 3, can join Steve Payne (4 GP in 1981) as the second player in Stars/North Stars history to score in each of the team’s first four games to start a postseason. Find more notes on this contest and the rest of Saturday’s three-game slate in #NHLStats: Live Updates.

NHL PODCAST WEEKLY ROUNDUP

* NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers (April 23): Bruce Cassidy Would Rather be Coaching

* La Tasse de Café LNH (April 23): Pas de quartier entre les Canadiens et le Lightning!

* 100% Hockey with Millard & Shannon (April 22): CBJ HC Rick Bowness on What Comes Next

* NHL @TheRink (April 22): Craig Button & Mike Zeisberger join; SCP 1st Round, NJD Hires Mehta

* Never Offside with Julie and Cat (April 21): Michael Misa & Sam Dickinson join; Feeling 19

* 100% Hockey with Millard & Shannon (April 20): Dave Hodge on Playoffs & What he’s Seeing Around NHL

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#SmallScreenScenes #ScotlandPeachy #MurderMysteryMay Psychological Thriller Drama, Summerwater, Highly Recommended by Whom You Know Premieres Monday, May 25 Exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada

Produced by Freedom Scripted in Association with All3Media International

Based on Sarah Moss’ Best-Selling Novel, the Six-Part Series Stars Shirley Henderson, Dougray Scott and Valene Kane and is Written and Created by BAFTA Award Nominee John Donnelly (The Pass)

 AMC Global Media’s Acorn TV, the leading streamer for compelling international crime dramas and murder mysteries, today announced that the thrilling and compulsive six-part drama, Summerwater, based on Sarah Moss’ The Sunday Times’ Top Ten novel, is premiering on Monday, May 25, exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada. Additional episodes will drop weekly on Mondays on the platform. Written and created for television by BAFTA Award-nominated John Donnelly (The Assessment, Utopia, The Pass), the suspenseful series stars Shirley Henderson (Dept. Q, The Nest, Happy Valley), Dougray Scott (Sherlock & Daughter, Vigil, The Crow Girl) and Valene Kane (Say Nothing, Gangs of London, The Fall).

It is extremely well-written, intelligently developed, and executed at a high level by an All-Star cast of actors you have probably never heard of before but are absolutely deserving of your attention. As each episode unravels you will discover yourself wrapped up in the mystery of this Scotland summer venue for vacationers that is nowhere like you have probably gone on vacation.  Weaved in intrigue, Summerwater will capture your mind and curiosity with characters that you have no choice but to give your strict attention to to find out what's going to happen next. We also commend the storytelling from different perspectives that adds such richness to this series. We also like the font they use especially with the letter w.

Emotionally charged from every angle, Summerwater will surprise you with plot twists and character development that take risk, entertain, and make you think.  Places matter. And your history at that place matters.

The series’ launch is part of Acorn TV’s second annual Murder Mystery May, kicking off Friday, May 1, with new series premieres every week. The popular, month-long programming event celebrates the breadth of Acorn TV, showcasing the world’s best mysteries ranging from fan-favorite whodunits to quirky sleuths to diabolical thrillers.

At a Scottish cabin resort enduring unpredictable weather, the residents of Summerwater attempt to escape life’s problems in the serenity of isolation. Far from a relaxing retreat, Summerwater turns out to be a mysterious, all-knowing place, where residents are confronted with their deepest desires and darkest truths. Weaving together the lives of several families, as they are observed closely from their disparate cabins, Summerwater shows how the simmering tensions between vacationers leads to a devastating climax.

A thrilling and compulsive drama about relationships, sex, class, and not being able to escape yourself, Summerwater is a surreal world that takes the viewer on a journey of wit, heart, and tragedy. An unflinching yet empathetic look at human nature across generations, Summerwater provides a riveting portrait of the divided nation that is modern Britain. The series features additional cast members Daniel Rigby (I, Jack Wright), Gabriel Scott (House of the Dragon), Anna Próchniak (Showtrial) and Arnas Fedaravičius (The White Lotus).

Summerwater is written and created for television by BAFTA Award-nominated John Donnelly and is directed by BAFTA Award-nominated Robert McKillop (Guilt, Ludwig) and Fiona Walton (Rebus, Shetland). The series is produced by Freedom Scripted in association with All3Media International who are the show’s global partner, with the support of Screen Scotland. Mike Ellen is the Executive Producer for Freedom and Jules Hussey is the Series Producer.

Summerwater is highly recommended by Whom You Know and it is one of the best things you can see this season.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 24, 2026

* Sabres rookie Noah Ostlund made his postseason debut and factored on Buffalo’s first and final goals during its comeback win as it took a 2-1 series lead in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

* Logan Stankoven became the second player in NHL history to start a postseason with three straight game-opening goals, while Cale Makar moved within one of teammate Brent Burns for the most playoff goals among active defensemen as the Hurricanes and Avalanche secured 3-0 series leads.

* Three Game 3s are scheduled for Friday: Lightning-Canadiens, Golden Knights-Mammoth and Oilers-Ducks, all of which are series deadlocked at 1-1.

BYRAM, OSTLUND POST MULTIPLE POINTS TO LEAD BUFFALO TO 2-1 SERIES LEAD

After Boston opened the scoring, Bowen Byram netted the first of three straight Buffalo goals, which was capped by rookie Noah Ostlund’s first career postseason tally, to give the Sabres their second comeback win of the First Round. Buffalo took a 2-1 lead in a best-of-seven series for the first time since the 2007 Conference Semifinals – it holds an all-time series record of 10-3 in that scenario.

* Byram (1-1—2) became the seventh defenseman in Sabres history to score a goal in consecutive playoff games and the second in the past 25 years, after Henrik Tallinder (2 GP in 2006). Owen Power factored on Byram’s goal and became the third player in Sabres history to post an assist in each of his first three career playoff games, following Marc-Andre Gragnani (3 GP in 2011) and Richard Smehlik (3 GP in 1993).

* Ostlund (1-1—2) became the 10th rookie in Sabres history to score a goal in his postseason debut and the first to do so since Todd Simon in Game 1 of the 1994 Conference Quarterfinals. Ostlund is one of only three rookies with a goal in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and one of just two with multiple points, joining Philadelphia’s Porter Martone (2-1—3 in 3 GP).

STANKOVEN OPENS SCORING AGAIN FOR RARE FEAT AS HURRICANES TAKE 3-0 LEAD

Logan Stankoven (1-0—1) opened the scoring for the third straight time this postseason and Taylor Hall (0-2—2) recorded his second multi-point outing in the past three contests to help the Hurricanes take a commanding 3-0 series lead. Carolina took a 3-0 series lead for the fourth time in franchise history and second in the past three years (also 2024 R1). They’ve gone on to win each of those series in five games or fewer.

* Stankoven extended his postseason-opening goal streak to three, matching Pat Verbeek (3 GP in 1991) for the longest in Hurricanes/Whalers history. In fact, only two players in franchise history have posted a longer goal streak at any point in a playoff year: Bates Battaglia (4 GP in 2002) and Ray Sheppard (4 GP in 1999).

* Stankoven became the first player in Hurricanes/Whalers history to score the opening goal of a playoff game in three straight contests. Only one player in NHL history extended that streak to four: Michel Goulet from Game 2-5 of the 1985 Division Semifinals with the Nordiques.

MAKAR, LANDESKOG HELP AVALANCHE GO UP 3-0

Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog opened the scoring and Cale Makar netted his first goal of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Avalanche repelled a third-period comeback attempt by the Kings and skated to a 3-0 series lead. The Avalanche went up 3-0 in a best-of-seven series for the eighth time in franchise history – each of the past three series concluded in four games (2022 CF, 2022 R1 & 2021 R1).

* Makar scored his 23rd career playoff goal and tied Kris Letang as well as Victor Hedman for the second most among all active defensemen. The only active blueliner with more is Makar’s teammate, Brent Burns (24).

* Landeskog became the seventh player in Avalanche/Nordiques history with 30 career playoff goals, while his five game-opening tallies in the postseason are tied for the sixth most in Avalanche team history behind Joe Sakic (16), Peter Forsberg (12), Rob Blake (8), Nathan MacKinnon (8) and Milan Hejduk (7).

QUICK CLICKS

* Thursday’s #NHLStats: Live Updates

* Will Ferrell, Chad Smith support Kings in Game 3 of West 1st Round

* Wyatt Johnston thriving on power play for Stars in West 1st Round

* Alex Ovechkin attends Hershey Bears Calder Cup playoff game

* ESPN Airs Two Most-Viewed First Round Game 2’s on Cable

MAMMOTH READY TO HOST FIRST-EVER PLAYOFF GAME. . .

Utah is about to become the 23rd state (including Washington, D.C.) to host Stanley Cup Playoffs action when the Mammoth welcome the Golden Knights to Delta Center for Game 3 of their First Round series – deadlocked at one game apiece. Five franchises that debuted in the 1990s or later have won their first-ever home game in the postseason: Vegas (Game 1 of 2018 R1), Nashville (Game 3 of 2004 CQF), Anaheim (Game 1 of 1997 CQF), Florida (Game 1 of 1996 CQF) and Tampa Bay (Game 3 of 1996 CQF).

* Logan Cooley has sparked the Mammoth offense through two games in the First Round after opening the scoring in Game 1 and netting the winning goal in Game 2. In Game 3, Cooley can join Nick Harbaruk (PIT in 1970) and Newsy Lalonde (MTL in 1918-19) as the third player in NHL history to score in each of a franchise’s first three postseason contests.

Need to Know: Active NHL franchises and their first home game in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

Most goals

7 – North Stars (Game 3 of 1968 QF)

– Arenas (Game 1 of 1918 NHLF)

6 – Panthers (Game 1 of 1996 CQF)

5 – Lightning (Game 3 of 1996 CQF)

Shutouts

Golden Knights – Game 1 of 2018 First Round

Nordiques – Game 3 of 1981 Preliminary Round

Comeback Wins

Lightning – Game 3 of 1996 Conference Quarterfinals

North Stars – Game 3 of 1968 Quarterfinals

Canadiens – Game 2 of 1918 NHL Final

. . . WHILE FOUR OTHER TEAMS JOSTLE FOR A SERIES ADVANTAGE

The Oilers and Ducks as well as the Lightning and Canadiens are two of the NHL’s five series even through the first two games and will have their matchups shift to Anaheim and Montreal, respectively, as each club has its sights on a 2-1 advantage. When a best-of-seven series is tied 1-1, the winner of Game 3 holds an all-time series record of 245-124 (.664; 5-1 in 2025).

* Leon Draisaitl and Cutter Gauthier have been crucial for the Oilers and Ducks in the First Round as the clubs skated to a comeback win in Game 1 and 2, respectively. Anaheim and Edmonton are one of three series to feature a come-from-behind victory through the first two games of its series (also MTL-TBL & UTA-VGK). Only three series since 2020 have started with three straight comeback wins combined: 2025 Second Round (EDM-VGK), 2024 Second Round (VAN-EDM) and 2024 First Round (WPG-COL).

* Juraj Slafkovský (Game 1) and J.J. Moser (Game 2) have played the role of overtime hero through the first two games between the Canadiens and Lightning. Montreal can require overtime in three consecutive contests within a single Stanley Cup Playoffs series for the fourth time in franchise history (Games 2-4 of 1993 SCF, Games 2-4 of 1993 DF & Games 1-5 of 1951 SCF), while Tampa Bay can do so for the first time in franchise history.

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#NHLPeachy @NHL NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – April 23, 2026 GO #JoelQuenneville and the #Ducks Says Peachy!

* Wyatt Johnston scored the double-overtime winner to join rare NHL company and power the Stars to a 2-1 lead in their First Round series.

* Cutter Gauthier got the go-ahead goal to cap the Ducks’ latest comeback win this season, while Trevor Zegras helped the Flyers forge a 3-0 series lead in the “Battle of Pennsylvania.”

* Gauthier and Zegras were two of nine players with their first career playoff goal Wednesday, which marked the NHL’s highest single-day total since April 17, 2014 (11).

* Thursday features the Bruins and Sabres shifting to Boston for a pivotal Game 3 as well as the Senators and Kings looking to cut their series deficit in half at home.

JOHNSTON SPARKS STARS RALLY, SCORES IN DOUBLE OT TO SECURE SERIES LEAD

After the Wild went up 3-2, Wyatt Johnston (1-1—2) spearheaded the Stars’ rally by factoring on Matt Duchene’s (1-1—2) tying tally in the final 10 minutes of regulation and then netting the game winner in double overtime a little more than 40 minutes later to lift Dallas to a 2-1 series lead.

* Johnston scored his sixth career game-winning goal in the playoffs and moved into a tie with Tyler Seguin, Joe Pavelski, Jamie Langenbrunner and Brett Hull for the sixth most in Stars/North Stars history. The goal marked Johnston’s second point of the game, making him the first player in Stars team history (since 1993-94) to record consecutive multi-point contests in the playoffs at age 22 or younger. Only one player has achieved a longer such streak with the franchise before age 23: Steve Payne (4 GP w/ MNS in 1981).

Gauthier, Ducks fly south with First Round series against oilers tied 1-1

Cutter Gauthier (2-1—3) generated the go-ahead goal with 4:52 remaining in regulation as Anaheim earned its first playoff win since Game 4 of the 2017 Conference Finals and pulled even versus Edmonton. The First Round series between the Ducks and Oilers shifts to Honda Center for Game 3 tomorrow.

* Gauthier (22 years, 93 days) became the youngest player in franchise playoff history with a three-point performance, besting the previous mark set by Paul Kariya (22 years, 182 days; Game 1 of 1997 CQF). Joffrey Lupul (22 years, 228 days; Game 3 of 2006 CSF) is the only other player with one for Anaheim at age 22 or younger.

* Alex Killorn (1-2—3) and Jackson LaCombe (0-3—3) also had three points for the Ducks. LaCombe is one of five players competing in the 2026 playoffs that can join the “Triple Gold Club” with a Stanley Cup win and tied the franchise playoff record for most points in a game by a defenseman achieved by Sami Vatanen (Game 1 of 2015 R1), Chris Pronger (Game 3 of 2008 CQF) and J.J. Daigneault (Game 2 of 1997 CQF).

* Killorn was signed by the Ducks on July 1, 2023, after winning Stanley Cup championships with the 2021 and 2020 Lightning. Killorn made his pro debut with the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals in the midst of their 28-game winning streak during the 2011-12 season and concluded the campaign by capturing a Calder Cup alongside current teammate Radko Gudas.

FOUR FIRST-TIME GOAL SCORERS SEND FLYERS TO 3-0 SERIES LEAD

Trevor Zegras, Rasmus Ristolainen, Nick Seeler and Noah Cates all scored their first-ever goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, while Porter Martone extended his point streak to three games to propel the Flyers to a commanding 3-0 series lead. Philadelphia earned its first playoff win at Xfinity Mobile Arena since Game 4 of the 2016 First Round, when the venue was known as Wells Fargo Center, and own an all-time series record of 10-0 when leading 3-0 in a best-of-seven playoff round.

* Martone became the fourth teenager over the past 25 years to record a point in each of his first three career playoff games. He joined Kirby Dach (3 GP in 2020), Patrik Laine (3 GP in 2018) and Sidney Crosby (3 GP in 2007). The last player to post a longer run was Jeff Friesen in 1995 (4 GP).

Crosby climbing NHL’s all-time playoff points list featured in Live Updates

Wednesday’s edition of #NHLStats: Live Updates featured more notes from the three-game slate, including Sidney Crosby collecting an assist to reach 202 career postseason points and pass Jaromir Jagr (201) for fifth place on the League’s all-time list. Crosby also hit 99 career playoff road points and needs one to become the third player in NHL history with 100, following Wayne Gretzky (164) and Mark Messier (139), whose totals include the suspended game during the 1988 Stanley Cup Final.

QUICK CLICKS

* NHL announces start times for Stanley Cup Playoffs 1st Round games on April 28

* Shane Gillis ‘ignites the orange’ before Game 3

* Vikings star Justin Jefferson hypes up Wild fans before Game 3

* ESPN open weekend with three most-watched playoff games on cable ever

* NHL on TNT opens playoffs with record viewership

SABRES, BRUINS BATTLE FOR SERIES LEAD WHILE SENATORS, KINGS RETURN HOME

Thursday’s slate features three Game 3s with the Sabres and Bruins battling for a 2-1 series lead at TD Garden, while the Senators and Kings also shift to their home rinks with their sights set on capturing their first win of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

* The Sabres and Bruins face a familiar scenario with the teams deadlocked at 1-1 through the first two games of their First Round series. Buffalo and Boston have faced off eight times previously in the playoffs, with the clubs splitting the first two games in five of those meetings. The Bruins won Game 3 in three of those five series, including the most recent instance (2010 CQF), while the Sabres’ last victory against Boston in that scenario came during the 1999 Conference Semifinals ahead of Buffalo’s most recent run to the Stanley Cup Final.

* David Pastrnak (1-4—5) logged a pair of assists in Game 2 and is tied for the lead among players with five points this postseason. He can become the seventh skater in Bruins history to start a playoff run on a three-game multi-point streak and first to do so since Jean Ratelle, Bobby Schmautz and Terry O’Reilly in 1977.

* The Senators face a 2-0 deficit in the First Round for the second straight year after battling back to force a six-game series against the Maple Leafs in 2025. Ottawa is 4-3 all-time in Game 3 at home when facing a 2-0 series deficit, while the Hurricanes/Whalers franchise is 3-9 all-time when trying to take a 3-0 series lead on the road.

* The Avalanche carry a 2-0 lead into Game 3 following consecutive 2-1 victories as Scott Wedgewood aims to become the first goaltender in franchise history to earn a win in each of his first three career playoff starts. Meanwhile, the Kings will try to claw back from a 2-0 deficit to win a best-of-seven series for the fourth time in franchise history. They last accomplished the feat during the 2014 First Round against the Sharks (the fourth team in NHL history to win a series after trailing 3-0) en route to their second Stanley Cup in a three-year span.

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