As the Stanley Cup Playoffs go on, we take one more look back at the teams eliminated in the first round, with a look at one big question each are facing this summer.

The opening round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs was a thrilling one for hockey fans, so just before we pivot entirely into our coverage of Round 2 and beyond, here's Rory Boylen taking one last look back at Round 1 with some things we learned out of the gate, including the fact that having a second goalie is more important now than it ever has been.

It's the moment we've been waiting for all season as the Central Division comes down to the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Sportsnet's Rory Boylen tees up the titanic second-round series.

The Ducks won't be a pushover for the Oilers in the first round. Rory Boylen previews what's shaping up to be a tense series.

This is a highly intriguing matchup, close on paper and similar in the areas of the roster that are concerning.

While Friday is a rare quiet night in the NHL without any games scheduled, that allowed Rory Boylen to take a step back and look at what's at stake as we get set for a huge weekend of games ahead, filled with playoff implications.