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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?
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PLAYOFFS BEGIN SATURDAY
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.
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SATURDAY'S PLAYOFF GAMES
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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.
PLAYOFF RANK
TOP 50 PLAYERS IN 2024 POSTSEASON
Ranking the top 50 players in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.
PLAYOFF CENTRAL
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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.
GOALIE MASK GUIDE
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.
PLAYOFF TEAM TRADITIONS
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.
CUP CONTENDERS
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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.
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- Flyers' Tortorella laments late-season collapse
- Wild's John Hynes to coach U.S. team at worlds
- MacKinnon tops Stastny's franchise points mark
- Crosby plans to talk extension with Penguins
- Jagr, 52, passes Howe as oldest pro hockey player
- NHL OK's Coyotes sale, move to Salt Lake City
- Devils GM starts coaching search; Green in mix
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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.
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