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After a historic Olympic hockey tournament that saw Team USA take home the gold medal, the National Hockey League is back, with teams facing off in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, for a choice to hoist the oldest professional sports trophy in North America.
Hockey has seen a resurgence in interest and viewership, thanks in part to the Crave/HBO Max show, “Heated Rivalry,” and the U.S.’ historic Olympic victory, with both leading to a spike in ticket sales for NHL games this year. Fans looking to watch
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