# Playoff Surge vs Slump Showdown

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Podcast: [NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nhl-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438203)
Published: 2026-05-25T21:14:03+00:00
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## Resource

NHL playoffs are firing on all cylinders—Vegas Golden Knights are on a hot streak, nearly locked in for the Stanley Cup final, while Montreal Canadiens are a rollercoaster of breakout stars and disappointing slumps. Phillip Danault’s been unstoppable, leading the league in points and dominating faceoffs, proving the trade was a genius move. Meanwhile, Noah Dobson’s been invisible offensively, with zero points in three games and a plummeting plus/minus. On Vegas’ side, Tomas Hertl’s clutch performances are carrying the team, even with reduced ice time, while Brock Nelson of the Avalanche is quietly fading—zero points in four games despite his hefty contract. If the Avalanche want to turn things around, Nelson needs to rediscover his scoring touch fast. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/796305e3e1226655

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