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ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Returning Ruff: Time to turn Sabres around
Lindy Ruff, back for his second stint as Sabres coach, sounded more motivated than ever Tuesday to restore success to the franchise.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Flyers ink goalie Fedotov to 2-year, $6.5M deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a two-year contract.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

NHL Playoff Rank: The top 50 players, led by Auston Matthews at No. 1
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Canucks lose goalie Demko for at least Game 2
Coach Rick Tocchet said starting goalie Thatcher Demko would be out for Game 2, and questionable for the rest of the series against the Predators, with a new injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Bruins' Peeke week-to-week, won't go to Toronto
Boston defenseman Andrew Peeke is week-to-week with an upper-body injury and will not travel with the Bruins to Toronto, coach Jim Montgomery announced Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Source: Flyers ink goalie Fedotov to 2-year deal
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a two-year contract.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Devils forward Meier undergoes shoulder surgery
New Jersey Devils forward Timo Meier underwent arthroscopic surgery on his shoulder Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Panthers' Lomberg to miss Game 2 with illness
Panthers forward Ryan Lomberg will miss Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series against the Lightning due to illness.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Collapse in Carolina: Islanders suffer historic loss
The Hurricanes shocked the Islanders on Monday night, scoring the game-tying and winning goals just nine seconds apart in the third period, giving them a 2-0 lead in this Round 1 series, a loss that New York captain Anders Lee said "hurts the gut."

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them
This is the eighth time in history where a fired coach faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Amid boos, Stone leads Knights to win in return
Any questions about how Mark Stone would handle his first game in three months were quickly answered Monday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

'Ready to go,' Stone returns, scores in Vegas' win
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, out of the lineup since Feb. 2, played in Game 1 of his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center Monday night, scoring a goal in the 4-3 victory.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

Collapse in Carolina: Isles blow lead, lose Game 2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.

ESPN NHL
Apr 23, 2024

'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, lose G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Lindy hop: Sabres rehire Ruff after Devils exit
Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach. Ruff is the last coach to lead the team to the playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Leafs' Nylander out for G2; Bruins turn to Ullmark
Leafs forward William Nylander will miss Game 2 of Toronto's first-round series against Boston, while the Bruins will start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Lindy hop: Sabres re-hire Ruff after Devils exit
Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach. Ruff is the last coach to lead the team to the playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Knights C Stone 'ready to go' for Game 1 in Dallas
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, out of the lineup since Feb. 2, told reporters that he will play in Game 1 of his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center Monday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Here's what the 2024-25 fantasy hockey rankings will look like
Look ahead to next season with Sean's way-too-early fantasy hockey rankings for 2024-25.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Smith among starstruck All-Stars
Sure, it's just another All-Star Game. But some players, such as Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, are really stoked about playing in this year's big game in Los Angeles.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Leafs F Nylander game-time decision vs. Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, who missed Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with an undisclosed injury, will be a game-time decision for Game 2 Monday night against the Boston Bruins.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Can the Golden Knights repeat as Stanley Cup champions? What opponents (and the stats) say
Just two teams have gone back-to-back as Cup champs since 2000. Here are the cases for and against Vegas becoming the third.

ESPN NHL
Apr 22, 2024

Referee Kozari returns to ice, works playoff game
Referee Steve Kozari, who left the ice on a stretcher earlier this month after colliding with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury during a Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-4 victory, returned to the ice Sunday, working 137th career Stanley Cup playoff game.

ESPN NHL
Apr 21, 2024

'Dream come true': Rempe scores in playoff debut
Rangers rookie forward Matt Rempe, more known for his fighting skill than his offensive prowess, scored the opening goal of his club's Eastern Conference playoff series against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, sparking New York en route to a 4-1 win.

ESPN NHL
Apr 21, 2024

Bruins still mull G2 goalie despite Swayman gem
The Bruins aren't committing to a goaltender for Game 2 of their first-round series against the Maple Leafs on Monday even after Jeremy Swayman's dominant 35-save performance in Game 1.

ESPN NHL
Apr 21, 2024

Can the Rangers break the Presidents' Trophy curse? Key storylines for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
Miss anything during the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING during the past six months? Get caught up here before the puck drops on first-round games.

ESPN NHL
Apr 21, 2024

Without Nylander, Leafs fall to Bruins in Game 1
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, coming off a career-best 98-point campaign, sat out Game 1 of his club's first-round playoff series against Boston, a 5-1 Bruins victory on Saturday night at TD Garden, due to an undisclosed injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Minus Nylander, Maple Leafs drop Game 1 to Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, coming off a career-best 98-point campaign, sat out Game 1 of his club's first-round playoff series against Boston, a 5-1 Bruins victory on Saturday night at TD Garden, due to an undisclosed injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Maple Leafs open series vs. Bruins minus Nylander
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, coming off a career-best 98-point campaign, sat out Game 1 of his club's first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at TD Garden due to an undisclosed injury.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Knights' Stone, Pietrangelo return to practice
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone and defenseman Alex Pietrangelo returned to practice Saturday ahead of their team's first-round playoff series Monday against the Dallas Stars.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Knights captain Stone (spleen) cleared to practice
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, who has been out of action since Feb. 20 when he was diagnosed with a lacerated spleen, was cleared to practice Saturday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Avs rule out Drouin for first-round series vs. Jets
Avalanche forward Jonathan Drouin has a lower-body injury and will miss the team's first-round playoff series against the Jets.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Every first-round series, plus Cup champion, Conn Smythe Trophy
With the puck dropping on the first playoff clashes, who do our experts take in each series -- and for the ultimate prize?

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Canes slim Stanley Cup favorites in crowded field
The Hurricanes enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as the favorites to lift the Cup -- but at 550 odds at ESPN BET, they hold the longest odds for any favorite entering the playoffs in the past 40 seasons, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Whitney Houston, Doom and more from the last time a Canadian team won the Stanley Cup
No Canadian team has won a Stanley Cup since 1993, the year the PDF was invented. Here's a look at what pop culture was like more than 30 years ago.

ESPN NHL
Apr 20, 2024

Wyshynski: My picks for every series in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
The NHL postseason is the best tournament in pro sports. Who will win each matchup, and in how many games? Who takes home the Cup?

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

2024 NHL Stanley Cup betting tips: Props, picks, futures
2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs first round betting tips and Conn Smythe Trophy picks.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

Flyers' Tortorella laments late-season collapse
Flyers coach John Tortorella said Friday his team is still "a ways away" after Philadelphia's late-season struggles cost them a postseason berth.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

Wild's John Hynes to coach U.S. team at worlds
John Hynes of the Minnesota Wild has been named the coach of the 2024 U.S. men's national team for next month's world championships.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds
Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
2024 NHL futures odds for every team to win the Stanley Cup and conference championships.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, MVP, more
2024 NHL futures odds on the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy, and conference championships.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

What's on the masks of Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide to all 16 teams
From throwback logos to player tributes to a friendly otter, see the unique mask designs that goalies on 2024 postseason teams have worn this season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

Stanley Cup playoffs preview: Cup cases, flaws, bold predictions for all 16 postseason teams
Sixteen teams enter the NHL's thunderdome, only one will leave with the most glorious trophy in sports. Here's your guide to each club.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

Lapsed fan's guide to the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs: Everything you need to know
Miss anything during the past six months? Miss EVERYTHING during the past six months? Get caught up quickly before the opening puck drop Saturday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 19, 2024

MacKinnon tops Stastny's franchise points mark
Nathan MacKinnon added two assists in the Avs' win Thursday night to wrap up the regular season with 140 points, breaking the franchise's single-season record.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Crosby plans to talk extension with Penguins
With one season left on his 12-year, $104.4 million deal, Sidney Crosby said he plans to approach the team in the offseason about an extension.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Jagr, 52, passes Howe as oldest pro hockey player
Jaromir Jagr returned to action Thursday for the first time since turning 52 and immediately scored as he surpassed legend Gordie Howe to become the oldest player taking regular shifts in professional ice hockey.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

NHL OK's Coyotes sale, move to Salt Lake City
The NHL, having lost patience in Arizona's ability to find a long-term home for the Coyotes, has approved the sale of the team and a move to Salt Lake City.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Devils GM starts coaching search; Green in mix
Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald said interim coach Travis Green remains in the running for the full-time job as he hopes to fill the position by late June.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Knights enter playoffs mulling who will be in net
Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said he is still trying to figure out how to handle the goalie situation.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Pens' Carter retiring after 19 seasons, 2 Cups
Penguins forward Jeff Carter is retiring after 19 seasons and two Stanley Cups.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Catfish, knights and rats, oh my! Inside the traditions of NHL playoff teams
From knight battles to the catfish toss, all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams have franchise-defining traditions.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

NHL playoff watch: Key games to watch on the final day
The playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, but not all eight matchups are locked in. Here's the current bracket, along with Thursday's schedule, more.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
Where do Matthews, MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Coyotes bid Arizona farewell with bittersweet win
With the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, fans got one last chance to watch the team they came to love Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over Edmonton at Mullett Arena.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

Matthews blanked in finale as quest for 70 denied
Auston Matthews was denied on all 12 of his shots Wednesday night in his bid to become the ninth player in NHL history to score 70 goals in a season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 18, 2024

'It's incredible': Kucherov latest with 100 assists
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Lightning's Kucherov 5th player with 100 assists
Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

From Jameson Williams to Jontay Porter: A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
The legalization of sports betting has sparked a growing number of gambling-related controversies.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, preview for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Capitals top prospect Leonard returning to BC
Ryan Leonard is not joining the Capitals for the playoffs after all, and will return to Boston College for his sophomore season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

A timeline of sports gambling scandals since 2018
The legalization of sports betting has sparked a growing number of gambling-related controversies.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Wild extend goalie Fleury for age-40 season
Marc-Andre Fleury, a 20-year veteran who is second on the NHL's all-time wins list for goaltenders, signed a one-year, $2.5 million extension with the Wild.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Canadiens extend coach St. Louis 2 more years
Despite missing the playoffs again, the Canadiens exercised the two-year option on coach Martin St. Louis on Wednesday, keeping him through the 2026-27 season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

10 NHL contenders, 10 comps to previous Stanley Cup champs: Title blueprints for each team
Can the 2001 star-studded Avalanche provide a blueprint for 2024 Cup hopefuls? We look at how some of this year's contenders match up to past champions.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Wyshynski: Why Nikita Kucherov has the best case for the Hart Trophy
This might be the most "no wrong answers" MVP race in recent memory. But one answer is more right than the other ones.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

NHL playoff watch: Not all first-round matchups set yet
All 16 teams have been determined, with just a couple of seeds up in the air. Here's the current bracket, draft lottery standings and more.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Historical doppelgängers? How this year's contenders compare to previous Cup champs
Can the 2001 star-studded Avalanche provide a blueprint for 2024 Cup hopefuls? We look at how some of this year's contenders match up to past champions.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

NHL playoff watch: The first-round matchups yet to be set
All 16 teams have been determined, with some specific seeds up in the air. Here's the current bracket, draft lottery standings and more.

ESPN NHL
Apr 17, 2024

Unusual empty-net goal sends Caps to playoffs
T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Rare empty net goal puts Capitals in playoffs
T.J. Oshie scored into an empty net in the rare situation of a team pulling its goaltender in a tie game, and the Washington Capitals are in the playoffs after beating the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Tuesday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Edwards, longtime voice of Bruins, set to retire
Jack Edwards will retire following the season, ending his 19-year run as the Bruins' play-by-play voice for NESN.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Sabres fire Granato: 'We need to take next step'
The Sabres have fired coach Don Granato after their NHL-record 13th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Landeskog watches practice, but return 'not close'
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog, who is missing his second straight season after having knee surgery, watched practice from the bench Tuesday but is "not close" to being a participant, coach Jared Bednar said.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

NHL: Record 22.5M fans went to games in '23-24
The NHL said the new attendance mark of 22,560,634 was set with 18 games remaining in the regular season. Buildings so far have been filled 97% to capacity.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Panthers' Verhaeghe back for finale vs. Leafs
Pursuing the Atlantic Division title, the Florida Panthers received an unexpected boost with the return of forward Carter Verhaeghe for Tuesday night's regular-season finale against the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Canadiens call up D-man who had legal issue
The Montreal Canadiens have called up Logan Mailloux, who was suspended in the minors after sharing a photo of a woman from an intimate moment without her consent.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Sabres fire Granato as playoff drought continues
The Sabres have fired coach Don Granato after their NHL-record 13th consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

NHL playoff watch: How the final wild card can be won Tuesday
Four teams remain alive to take on the Rangers in Round 1. Here's what to watch Tuesday, plus the current playoff bracket.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Regrading the biggest NHL deadline deals: How Hertl, Guentzel, Toffoli and more have fit with new teams
Many playoff-bound clubs made significant moves before March 8 -- but not all of them have worked out so well. Here are regrades on 23 of the biggest.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

McDavid 4th player in NHL history with 100 assists
Edmonton star Connor McDavid, who returned to the lineup after missing three games with a lower-body injury, notched his 100th assist of the regular season in the Oilers' convincing 9-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

ESPN NHL
Apr 16, 2024

Rangers seal Presidents' Trophy, vow to not 'relax'
The Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with 114 points -- both franchise records -- and will have home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

Rangers clinch Presidents' Trophy with shutout
The Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with114 points -- both franchise records -- and will have home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

Panthers re-sign GM Zito, add on title of president
Less than a week before Florida begins the Stanley Cup Playoffs on home ice, the Panthers added to general manager Bill Zito's role on Monday, naming him the team's president of hockey operations, signing him to a multiyear contract extension.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

Waiver watch: Final pickups and keeper strategy
Notes, pickups and trends from around the NHL before your fantasy hockey lineups lock for the final time this season.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

Keys to the offseason: Free agency, draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

NHL playoff watch: Latest on the race for the East's second wild card
The Islanders, Red Wings, Penguins and Capitals all hit the ice Monday. Plus, the updated playoff bracket, draft lottery standings and more.

ESPN NHL
Apr 15, 2024

Leaving Arizona: Everything you need to know about the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City
Why Utah? What's the future of the NHL in Arizona? What will the new team be called and where will it play? Answers to all of that and much more here.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

BC standout Gauthier signs 1st contract with Ducks
A day after losing in the national championship game, Cutter Gauthier, who scored the most goals in the NCAA in the past 25 years during Boston College's run to the Frozen Four, signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

Nazar scores on 1st attempt in Blackhawks debut
Frank Nazar scored on his first shot on goal in his NHL debut with the Blackhawks on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

Bruins defenseman Shattenkirk fined for stick hit
The NHL has fined Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he hit Penguins winger Michael Bunting with his stick from the bench during Saturday's game.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

Shattenkirk fined for unsportsmanlike conduct
The NHL has fined Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 for unsportsmanlike conduct after he hit Penguins winger Michael Bunting with his stick from the bench during Saturday's game.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN and Hulu
The 2023-24 season is underway. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN .

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

NHL playoff watch: Who will win the Presidents' Trophy?
How do all the playoff races look after Showdown Saturday? Here are the latest projections and current bracket, plus updated draft lottery standings.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

Oilers' McDavid misses third straight game Sat.
Connor McDavid will miss his third straight game with a lower-body injury on Saturday when his Oilers host the Canucks in Edmonton.

ESPN NHL
Apr 14, 2024

Blackhawks agree to three-year deal with Nazar
The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to a three-year contract with Frank Nazar, one of the team's top prospects.

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