Welcome to your daily dose of the best hockey coverage! If you are searching for the latest NHL news and the most up-to-date NHL scores, you have come to the right place. As we dive deeper into the Second Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the intensity is reaching a boiling point. Today, we are breaking down a dominant performance by the Colorado Avalanche, looking at some massive off-ice contract extensions, and marveling at a historic playoff run by Vegas Golden Knights superstar Mitch Marner.
Today’s Top NHL News: Mitch Marner’s Historic Run & Off-Ice Updates
When it comes to the biggest NHL news circulating the hockey world today, look no further than the desert. Mitch Marner is having the absolute best postseason of his career since joining the Vegas Golden Knights. With an incredible 16 points (six goals, 10 assists) in his first 10 games this postseason, he has officially recorded the most points by a Vegas skater over the first 10 playoff games in franchise history, passing Jack Eichel. According to NHL EDGE stats, Marner is tied for the league lead in high-danger goals and has been an unstoppable force as the Knights prepare for Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks.
In off-ice news, the Columbus Blue Jackets made a major splash this morning by signing veteran center Charlie Coyle to a massive 6-year, $36 million contract extension. Meanwhile, the NHL Department of Player Safety handed out maximum fines to both Montreal’s Arber Xhekaj (for his post-game punch on Buffalo’s Sam Carrick) and Buffalo’s Beck Malenstyn for goalie interference. Finally, the league announced its finalists for the Jim Gregory GM of the Year Award: Bill Guerin (Wild), Chris MacFarland (Avalanche), and Pat Verbeek (Ducks).
Breaking Down Last Night’s NHL Scores: Avalanche vs. Wild
If you missed yesterday’s action, our NHL scores roundup has you covered. The Colorado Avalanche officially pushed the Minnesota Wild to the brink of elimination with a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 4 of the Western Conference Second Round, taking a commanding 3-1 series lead.
The Avalanche showcased their terrifying depth scoring. Ross Colton and Parker Kelly each scored their first goals of the 2026 postseason in the third period to seal the victory. They were joined on the scoresheet by Nazem Kadri, Nathan MacKinnon, and Brock Nelson. The Avalanche’s high-flying offense outshot the Wild 20-4 in the first half of the game, proving why they are Stanley Cup favorites. Despite Nico Sturm trying to keep Minnesota in the fight, Colorado’s relentless pressure was simply too much to handle.
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COL leads 3-1
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