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How many former Wisconsin Badgers are in the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
TL;DR
Six former Wisconsin Badgers are participating in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs across four NHL teams. Notable matchups include Ryan McDonagh's Tampa Bay Lightning against Cole Caufield's Montreal Canadiens.
Key points
- Six former Wisconsin Badgers in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Players spread across four NHL teams
- Ryan McDonagh and Cole Caufield face off in the first round
- K'Andre Miller plays for the Carolina Hurricanes
- Wisconsin Badgers continue to send players to the NHL
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The Wisconsin Badgers men's hockey team will have no shortage of alumni participating in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Wisconsin continues to send players to the NHL, and this year, there are six former Badgers playing across four of the eight NHL playoff teams.
Two of the top former Badgers will do battle in the first round as Ryan McDonagh's Tampa Bay Lightning are set to do battle with 50-goal scorer Cole Caufield and his Montreal Canadians.
Former Wisconsin defenseman K'Andre Miller left the Badgers to go play for the New York Rangers. In his first season on a new team, he's in the playoffs as his Carolina Hurricanes take on the Ottawa Senators.
The Edmonton Oilers have a pair of Badgers on their team as they face the Anaheim Ducks. Trent Frederic has been in the NHL since the 2018-19 season, while Wisconsin native Ty Emberson is only in his third year in the league.
Q&A
How many former Wisconsin Badgers are in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs?
There are six former Wisconsin Badgers playing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Which NHL teams have former Wisconsin Badgers in the playoffs?
The former Badgers are spread across four NHL teams participating in the playoffs.
Who are the notable former Badgers competing in the playoffs?
Notable former Badgers include Ryan McDonagh of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens.