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Jun 15, 2025

Panthers within one win of a Cup repeat: Grades for both teams, look ahead to Game 6
Florida leads Edmonton 3-2 heading home for the next game. Here's how it happened, and what to watch for.

ESPN NHL
Jun 15, 2025

Panthers on verge of repeat after Game 5 blowout
The Panthers moved to the verge of a second consecutive Stanley Cup title by beating the Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 on Saturday night.

ESPN NHL
Jun 15, 2025

Marchand makes history in Panthers' Game 5 win
Brad Marchand became the first player to score at least five goals in two separate Stanley Cup Final series with two different teams.

ESPN NHL
Jun 14, 2025

Oilers to start Pickard in net for G5 vs. Panthers
The Oilers will start Calvin Pickard in net when they host the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.

ESPN NHL
Jun 14, 2025

Clutch gene, engage: How Leon Draisaitl reached an even higher level in the Cup Final
With two OT game winners in the Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton star has made a strong Conn Smythe case.

ESPN NHL
Jun 14, 2025

Panthers-Oilers Game 5 preview: Who'll win pivotal showdown?
It's now a best-of-three for the ultimate prize. Here are key stats, players and matchups, plus betting intel.

ESPN NHL
Jun 13, 2025

?? Trade grades: Rangers send Kreider to Ducks
The first major trade of the 2025 offseason has transpired. Here's how both GMs did on the swap.

ESPN NHL
Jun 13, 2025

The Paul Maurice Effect: How the Panthers' head coach helped create a monster
Yes, Maurice inherited a good team. But he made it great, and has the Panthers on the verge of a second Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 13, 2025

Oilers strike back, tie Cup Final 2-2: Grades for both teams, look ahead to Game 5
Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl secures win in OT after a wild game. Here's how it happened, and what comes next.

ESPN NHL
Jun 13, 2025

Draisaitl's latest OT goal seals Oilers' thrilling rally
Leon Draisaitl's fourth overtime goal this postseason sealed a dramatic Game 4 victory for the Oilers, who tied the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers at 2-2.

ESPN NHL
Jun 13, 2025

Draisaitl's OT winner caps historic Oilers comeback
Leon Draisaitl's fourth overtime goal this postseason sealed a dramatic Game 4 victory for the Oilers, who tied the Stanley Cup Final against the Panthers at 2-2.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Oilers' Skinner yanked again after 3 goals in 1st
Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner was pulled after the first period of Thursday's Game 4 after the Panthers scored three goals.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Jets' Hellebuyck pulls off rare Hart-Vezina double
Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck has won the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP and the Vezina Trophy as the league's best goaltender.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

'Nicest' player: Kings' Kopitar wins 3rd Lady Byng
Kings forward Anze Kopitar is the winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, given annually to the NHL player who displays the most gentlemanly conduct.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Oilers sticking with Skinner in net for Game 4
Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner will start Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final after being pulled from the previous game.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Grading Rangers and Ducks on the Chris Kreider trade
The first major trade of the 2025 offseason has transpired. Here's how both GMs did on the swap.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Kreider joins Ducks after signing off on trade
Chris Kreider is heading to the Ducks after the winger waived his no-trade clause and allowed the Rangers to deal him away.

ESPN NHL
Jun 12, 2025

Panthers-Oilers Game 4 preview: Can Edmonton tie the series back up?
Will it be 2-2 or 3-1 heading into Game 5? Here are key stats, players and matchups, plus betting intel.

ESPN NHL
Jun 11, 2025

Avs' Makar wins 2nd Norris as top defenseman
The Avs' Cole Makar got 176 of 191 first-place votes to win the second Norris Trophy of his career Wednesday as top defenseman in the NHL.

ESPN NHL
Jun 11, 2025

Sources: Rangers seek to trade Kreider to Ducks
The Rangers and Ducks are working on a trade to send Chris Kreider to Anaheim for a prospect and a draft pick, sources confirmed to ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jun 11, 2025

Whose NHL draft stock rose, declined at the scouting combine?
The annual event took place this past week in Buffalo -- with major repercussions for the draft on June 27-28.

ESPN NHL
Jun 11, 2025

How Sam Bennett transformed into a playoff MVP candidate
One shift in Game 3 encapsulated everything that the veteran center can do on the ice. Here's how he got here.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Coach Sturm: Bruins fans' passion 'pushes you'
New coach Marco Sturm was introduced by the Bruins on Tuesday, and said the fans' passion can be "difficult" but also "pushes you."

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Oilers' Knoblauch undecided on Game 4 goalie
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said he hasn't decided if the team will make a change in net ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday against the Panthers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Oilers' Knoblauch undecided on goalie for Gm. 4
Edmonton Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch said he hasn't decided if the team will make a change in net ahead of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday against the Panthers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Oilers' Walman fined $10K for Game 3 incidents
The NHL fined Oilers defenseman Jake Walman $10K on Tuesday over two incidents that happened in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Stanley Cup Final odds: Panthers favored to win Game 4, series
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Overheard at the NHL draft combine: Draft wild cards, surprises ... and the X factor team
The first round is shaping up to be quite unpredictable. Here's the latest buzz from NHL execs.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Stanley Cup Final odds: Bennett overtakes McDavid as Conn Smythe fave
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Canadiens' Hutson claims Calder as top rookie
Winning 165 of a possible 191 first-place votes, Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson won the Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Overhead at the NHL draft combine: Draft wild cards, surprises ... and the X factor team
The first round is shaping up to be quite unpredictable. Here's the latest buzz from NHL execs.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Panthers dominate in rout to seize 2-1 series lead
The Panthers seized control of what had been a tight Stanley Cup Final after two games, dominating the discombobulated Oilers 6-1 in Game 3.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Oilers unravel as 'penalty chaos' reigns in Game 3
In a blowout Game 3 loss, the Oilers took 21 penalties for 85 penalty minutes, pulled their starting goaltender, had a near line-brawl, and one of their players was irritated enough to squirt a stream from his water bottle at the Florida bench.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Panthers clobber Oilers: Grades, key players, big questions for both teams
The score was 6-1, and Florida was in control from the start. Here's how it all happened, and what comes next.

ESPN NHL
Jun 10, 2025

Panthers dominate Oilers, chase Skinner in rout
The Panthers seized control of what had been a tight Stanley Cup Finals after two games, dominating the discombobulated Oilers 6-1 in Game 3.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Bell goes to Vancouver in PWHL expansion draft
Vancouver chose Ottawa blueliner Ashton Bell with the opening selection of the PWHL's expansion draft Monday night, while Seattle reunited forward Hannah Bilka with former Boston captain Hilary Knight.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Capitals star Oshie retires after 16 NHL seasons
T.J. Oshie, who helped the Capitals win the Stanley Cup in 2018, announced Monday he is retiring after playing 16 NHL seasons.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Kraken coach Lambert says process key to wins
New Kraken coach Lane Lambert says sticking to process will lead Seattle to success and land the team back in the postseason.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Hard-hitting Greer back for Panthers in Game 3
Forward A.J. Greer will make his Stanley Cup Final debut for the Florida Panthers in Game 3 after not playing since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals with an undisclosed injury.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Stanley Cup Final odds: Sam Bennett gains ground in Conn Smythe odds
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Panthers-Oilers Game 3 preview: Who will take a 2-1 lead?
It's now a best-of-five series. Here are key stats, players and matchups, plus betting intel.

ESPN NHL
Jun 09, 2025

Inside the numbers: Where Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl rank as an all-time playoff duo
Edmonton's superstars are climbing the record books this postseason, passing legends on a near-nightly basis.

ESPN NHL
Jun 08, 2025

Oilers shrug off 'what-ifs,' turn page after OT loss
The Oilers are leaning on their experience from losing in the Cup Final last year to try to turn the page from an emotional overtime loss in Game 2.

ESPN NHL
Jun 08, 2025

Marchand mulling Florida return, but focus on Cup
Brad Marchand said he has considered re-signing with the Panthers this offseason but stressed that his focus remains on winning the Stanley Cup before making any free agency decisions.

ESPN NHL
Jun 07, 2025

Capitals coach Carbery earns Jack Adams Award
Capitals coach Spencer Carbery was named the winner of the 2024-25 Jack Adams Award on Saturday, presented to the NHL coach who makes the biggest contribution to a team's success.

ESPN NHL
Jun 07, 2025

Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams
The series is tied heading back to Florida for Game 3. Here's how it all happened, and what comes next.

ESPN NHL
Jun 07, 2025

Panthers marvel as Marchand delivers 2OT winner
Brad Marchand's second goal of a thrilling Game 2 clinched a 5-4 double-overtime victory for the Panthers, evening the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1.

ESPN NHL
Jun 07, 2025

Marchand nets 2OT winner as Florida evens Final
Brad Marchand's second goal of the night sealed a thrilling Game 2 as the Panthers won 5-4 in double overtime to tie up the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

Avs' O'Connor out 5-6 months after hip surgery
Avalanche forward Logan O'Connor underwent hip surgery Friday and is expected to miss five to six months that will potentially keep him out until December.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

Panthers support Nosek after costly G1 penalty
The Panthers offered their support for teammate Tomas Nosek on Friday after his penalty in Game 1 contributed to the Oilers' 4-3 win.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

Stars fire coach DeBoer after West finals loss
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference finals each time but never advancing for a shot at the Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

Stars fire coach DeBoer after West final loss
Dallas Stars coach Pete DeBoer was fired Friday after three seasons with the team, getting to the Western Conference final each time but never advancing past that for a shot at the Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

?? Draft big board: Ranking the top 64 prospects
There is no hockey left to be played this season for the top players available June 27-28. Here's how they stack up.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

Panthers-Oilers Game 2 preview: Can the Cats strike back?
Can Florida tie it up before heading home? Here are key stats, players and matchups, plus betting intel.

ESPN NHL
Jun 06, 2025

The Tao of Stu: Inside the mind of Oilers goalie Skinner
After a number of ups and downs, the Edmonton netminder has his team three wins from the Stanley Cup.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Panthers aim to 'do better' vs. 'dangerous' Oilers
Matthew Tkachuk and the Panthers are embracing an "us against the world" mentality ahead of Game 2 vs. the Oilers at a raucous Rogers Place.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Stanley Cup Final odds: Oilers odds rise after Game 1 thriller
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Bruins turn to ex-forward Sturm as head coach
The Boston Bruins hired Marco Sturm as coach on Thursday to help the Original Six franchise get back to the playoffs after missing them for the first time since 2016.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Ranking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floors
There is no hockey left to be played this season for the top players available June 27-28. Here's how they stack up.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Panthers 'sat back' with lead before G1 collapse
After a 4-3 overtime loss to Edmonton in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Panthers blamed themselves for playing too conservatively in allowing the Oilers to score three straight goals as Florida squandered a 3-2 advantage entering the third period.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Oilers win a thriller: Grades for both teams, what to watch in Game 2
Edmonton strikes first in the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. Here's how it happened and what comes next Friday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 05, 2025

Draisaitl's OT goal caps Oilers' rally in Game 1 win
Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play in overtime after the Oilers erased a multigoal deficit to beat the defending champion Panthers 4-3 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final rematch on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

NHL, NHLPA happy with progress of CBA talks
Both NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh said CBA talks are going well but a deal hasn't been finalized ahead of the expiration of the current one, which will be in September of next year.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Oilers: Injured Hyman still our 'emotional leader'
The Oilers say they will miss "emotional leader" Zach Hyman, who won't play in the Stanley Cup Final because of a wrist injury.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Lightning's Kucherov again wins Lindsay Award
Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has again won the Ted Lindsay Award, which is given to the most outstanding player in the NHL. He also won the award in 2019.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Pens name ex-Rangers assistant Muse as coach
The Pittsburgh Penguins named former New York Rangers assistant Dan Muse as head coach, replacing Mike Sullivan, who is now the head coach of the Rangers.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Source: Avs F Nelson signs $22.5M extension
The Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Brock Nelson to a $22.5 million extension, a source tells ESPN.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Sportsbooks, bettors favor Oilers in Cup Final
Sportsbooks and bettors see the Oilers as slight favorites over the defending champion Panthers as the Stanley Cup Final gets underway Wednesday night in Edmonton.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

NHL expanding Hawk-Eye measuring, tracking
The NHL is expanding the use of Hawk-Eye measuring and tracking technology in a step that could pave the way to knowing exactly when a puck is over the goal line and when one is hit by a high stick.

ESPN NHL
Jun 04, 2025

Stanley Cup Final preview: Everything you need to know for Panthers-Oilers II?
Who's going to win the Cup? Here's the tale of the tape ahead of the rematch on the ultimate stage.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Tkachuk: Panthers still embracing 'underdog role'
Matthew Tkachuk said the reigning champion Florida Panthers are going to maintain their attitude as underdogs in their Stanley Cup Final rematch.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Oilers' Brown misses Tuesday practice with illness
Oilers wing Connor Brown missed practice Tuesday with an illness and is a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, coach Kris Knoblauch said.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Brind'Amour says handshake line for coaches too
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake line last week.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Oilers' McDavid 'more comfortable' in rematch
Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid says his second consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Final, a rematch with the Florida Panthers, has him feeling "more comfortable" this time around.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

PWHL names players available to expansion clubs
Boston Fleet captain and MVP candidate Hilary Knight tops a list of star-caliber PWHL players left unprotected and made available by their respective teams ahead of the league's expansion drive.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Brind'Amour says handshake line for coaches, too
Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake line last week.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Flyers forward Cates gets $16 million extension
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Noah Cates to a four-year contract extension worth $16 million.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup (again)
Though Edmonton enters the Cup Final as the favorite, there are five reasons why Florida will repeat.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Brad Marchand: Rat King, Dairy Queen and not looking back
The former Bruin is relishing a long playoff run with the Panthers, and "living in the moment."

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Conn Smythe Watch: Connor McDavid for MVP of the playoffs -- win or lose?
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, we polled voters on the top candidates left in the race.

ESPN NHL
Jun 03, 2025

Stanley Cup Final picks: Who wins Panthers-Oilers II?
Does Connor McDavid get his first title? Or do the Panthers repeat? ESPN's experts reveal their predictions.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Blackhawks hire Vellucci as assistant coach
The Chicago Blackhawks have hired Mike Vellucci as an assistant coach for Jeff Blashill's first staff with his new team.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Lightning keep trade add Gourde on 6-year deal
The Lightning have signed Yanni Gourde to a six-year extension worth just under $14 million before the forward became an unrestricted free agent.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Canes' Fast (neck) retires after missing season
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jesper Fast is retiring after missing this season with a neck injury sustained in the 2023-24 regular-season finale.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Panthers' Barkov honored with Selke, Clancy
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward and the King Clancy Memorial Trophy, presented "to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice."

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Wild re-sign Johansson to one-year contract
The Minnesota Wild re-signed forward Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 contract on Monday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

'As wired at breakfast as he is at game time': What Brad Marchand has brought to the Panthers
The former Bruin is relishing a long playoff run with the Panthers, and "living in the moment."

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

Oilers' Brown available for Game 1 of Cup Final
Edmonton forward Connor Brown, who has been sidelined because of an undisclosed injury, practiced Sunday and will be available for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
Jun 02, 2025

London Knights claim third Memorial Cup title
Flyers prospect Denver Barkey scored twice in the second period and the London Knights beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 for their third Memorial Cup title.

ESPN NHL
Jun 01, 2025

London Knights win third Memorial Cup title
Flyers prospect Denver Barkey scored twice in the second period and the London Knights beat the Medicine Hat Tigers 4-1 for their third Memorial Cup title.

ESPN NHL
May 31, 2025

Stars' Oettinger embarrassed by Game 5 benching
Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was embarrassed when he was pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced, an effort that highlighted his club's playoff departure.

ESPN NHL
May 31, 2025

Thousands attend race event honoring Gaudreaus
Thousands attended Saturday's inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K event to honor John and Matthew Gaudreau, who died last year in a tragic accident while riding bicycles.

ESPN NHL
May 31, 2025

Panthers' Lundell, Luostarinen clear for Final G1
Panthers forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell will be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, but the status of A.J. Greer remains uncertain.

ESPN NHL
May 31, 2025

London into Memorial Cup final, beating Moncton
The London Knights beat the Moncton Wildcats 5-2 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup semifinal to advance to face the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday in the final.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

Panthers-Oilers II: Key stats to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final
For the second consecutive season, it's Florida-Edmonton. Here's what you need to know before Game 1.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

Islanders sign F Palmieri, D Boqvist to deals
The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year deal on Friday, while also adding defenseman Adam Boqvist on a one-year deal.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

No surgery for injured Canes trio after playoff run
Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker and Seth Jarvis said Friday they don't plan to have surgery for injuries after the team's playoff run to the Eastern Conference final.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

Odds: McDavid is Conn Smythe fave in Panthers rematch
Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers.

ESPN NHL
May 30, 2025

Flyers F Foerster signs 2-year, $7.5M extension
Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster signed a two-year contract extension worth $7.5 million.

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