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Chris Kreider charges up MSG crowd with game-tying goal
Rangers' Chris Kreider rips a quick shot into the net and sends the MSG crowd into a frenzy to tie the game against the Hurricanes.
Jake Guentzel buries one-timer as Canes take the lead
Jake Guentzel tallies his second goal of the game to give the Hurricanes a 3-2 lead over the Rangers.
Alexis Lafrenière nets 2nd goal vs. Hurricanes
Alexis Lafrenière finds an opening and scores his second goal of the game with a quick wrister against the Hurricanes.
Dmitry Orlov sneaks in goal for Hurricanes
Dmitry Orlov finds himself in the right spot and deflects a shot into the net to put the Hurricanes up 2-1 against the Rangers.
Jake Guentzel evens the score with redirected goal
Jake Guentzel gets the Hurricanes on the board with a deflected goal on Sebastian Aho's slapshot attempt.
Rangers' Alexis Lafrenière strikes first with quick goal
Alexis Lafrenière breaks an early scoreless tie and finds the back of the net to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead over the Hurricanes.
Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars (Second Round Game 1)
Valeri Nichushkin pulls a goal back for the Avalanche
Valeri Nichushkin gets the Avalanche on the board as they trail the Stars 3-1.
Jamie Benn tips in to make it 3-0 Stars
Jamie Benn scores a slap shot goal to give Dallas a 3-0 lead in the first period vs. the Avalanche.
Wyatt Johnston slips in goal for Stars
Wyatt Johnston puts the Stars up 2-0 in the first period with a goal vs. the Avalanche.
Ryan Suter scores goal from distance for Stars
Ryan Suter scores a goal in the first period to give the Stars a 1-0 lead vs. the Avalanche.
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The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams.
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The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
SECOND-ROUND PREDICTIONS
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The first round is complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.
RANGERS-HURRICANES
WHAT TO WATCH FOR
Five factors that will determine Rangers-Hurricanes series
There are many similarities between these two East heavyweights. Here's how they diverge -- and which differences will be most critical in Round 2.
WAIT 'TIL NEXT YEAR
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Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Golden Knights, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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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.
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
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ARIZONA TO UTAH
NEW DETAILS ON THE RELOCATION
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The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead.
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- Senators hire Green to 4-year deal as new coach
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