Cam Stewart and Dan Sileo reflect on the NHL's Western Conference as the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars continue to dominate and stoke intense rivalries.

His injury not only significantly weakens the Oilers lineup. It also creates a potential opening for some other teams in the Western Conference playoff race.

In this week's edition of the wild card race watch, we take a look at the surging Columbus Blue Jackets, as well as the tight race for the second spot in the Western Conference.

Shorty after the 2026 NHL trade deadline passed, the general managers for the teams currently in third and fourth place in the league standings offered a very similar summation of what just

In the NHL Western Conference, the Colorado Avalanche currently lead with strong odds at +125 to win the conference. Despite their front-runner status, their recent performance shows the unpredictable nature of the NHL. Notably, the Avalanche were ...

The Minnesota Wild have emerged as strong contenders and are on pace for 104 points. Rangers trade rumors focus on winger Artemi Panarin, but Vincent Trocheck might be a better Wild fit. Minnesota lacks future first-round picks and may need to pay premium ...

Before we go too deep, let’s get something clear. Outside of commissioner Gary Bettman and the Utah Mammoth, who could enjoy a cakewalk to the Western Conference Finals, everybody hates the NHL’s format for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Although there wasn’t much movement this week in the draft lottery odds, several teams are still in the process of attempting to move out of the lottery and into the playoffs or into a better position at the bottom of the standings.