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What we've learned in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs so far
The Rangers look dominant, the Canucks remind us of another recent champ, and will the hit parade continue? Plus, the real key to Stars-Knights.
Evgeny Kuznetsov extends Hurricanes' lead with rare penalty-shot goal
Evgeny Kuznetsov gives the Hurricanes a 3-1 lead with a penalty-shot goal in the first period vs. the Islanders.
Mike Reilly answers with an Islanders goal
Mike Reilly gets the Islanders on the board to cut the Hurricanes' lead to 2-1.
Sebastian Aho knocks in early goal for Hurricanes
Sebastian Aho adds another goal to the Hurricanes' early lead vs. the Islanders.
Teuvo Teravainen gets Hurricanes on the board early
Teuvo Teravainen has a nice goal early in the first period to give the Hurricanes a 1-0 lead vs. the Islanders.
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ARIZONA TO UTAH
NEW DETAILS ON THE RELOCATION
Inside the tumultuous tenure of the Coyotes in Arizona and their stunning move to Utah
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.
WAIT 'TIL NEXT YEAR
OUTLOOKS FOR ELIMINATED TEAMS
Keys to offseason: What's next for Lightning, Stamkos after loss to Panthers
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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EARLY IMPRESSIONS OF PLAYOFFS
Fire and flops: Six Stanley Cup playoff teams that are either impressing or disappointing
The Golden Knights are showing why they're the defending champs. The Maple Leafs are struggling to score. Let's evaluate the Stanley Cup playoffs so far.
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews 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.
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Kaplan: Auston Matthews to miss Game 5 vs. Bruins
Emily Kaplan breaks the news that Auston Matthews will miss Game 5 vs. the Bruins with an illness.
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- Leafs without Matthews in win-or-go-home G5
- Oshie would 'love to play' 17th year, if back obliges
- Jets won't have Namestnikov, Dillon for Game 5
- Bedard, Faber, Hughes named Calder finalists
- Cooper, Lightning lament 'unfair' overturned goals
- Panthers get over 'hump,' oust Tampa from playoffs
- Kraken fire Hakstol after Year 3 dive, playoff miss
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