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GOLDEN KNIGHTS
EMBARKING ON BACK-TO-BACK BID
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.
WYSHYNSKI'S BRACKET
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 will take home the Cup?
PICKS ON EACH SERIES
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?
PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE
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.
MEGAPREVIEW!
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.
Top Headlines
- Collapse in Carolina: Isles blow lead, lose Game 2
- 'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
- Lindy hop: Sabres rehire Ruff after Devils exit
- 'Ready to go,' Stone returns, scores in Vegas' win
- Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes
- Referee Kozari returns to ice, works playoff game
- 'Dream come true': Rempe scores in playoff debut
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2024 NHL mock draft: Projecting the first 32 picks
With the regular season hitting the final stretch, here's our projection of the first round of the 2024 draft. Who makes the top 3 after Macklin Celebrini on June 28?
NHL trade deadline 2024: Grades for every big deal
Grades for all the big NHL deals ahead of the Friday deadline, including Tomas Hertl joining the Golden Knights.
Best NHL centers of 2024: Rankings by players and execs
The Oilers star remains on the throne at No. 1, with some surprises elsewhere in the top 10. Here's how league insiders voted.
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What's on the masks of Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide
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.
Potential save of the year occurs in Swedish Hockey League
Gustaf Lindvall, a goalie for Skellefteå AIK, made an impressive save -- after he thought the play was whistled dead.
Who are the current NHL team captains? 2023-24 season list
After five teams anointed new players to wear the "C" this season, 27 of 32 clubs have a player with that designation. Here is the full list.