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The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers
Who will win the special teams battle? Can Florida rattle Jeremy Swayman? Here are the key matchups, situations in the Atlantic Division clash.
Stanley Cup playoff lessons: Maybe just don't give the Oilers a power play?
With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.
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HOCKEY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR
SHARKS WIN DRAFT LOTTERY
Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect
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.
2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery
The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
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.
SECOND-ROUND PREDICTIONS
Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Canes, Panthers-B's, Stars-Avs, Canucks-Oilers?
The first round is complete. Which teams will make it to the conference finals? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.
EARLY MVP LEADERS
Conn Smythe Watch: Swayman, McDavid, Zibanejad among leaders for playoffs MVP
As the second round begins, here are the favorites, players on the cusp, and those with work to do to mount a serious challenge.
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.
Betting
NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance to the Stanley Cup and to win it all.
NHL
NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds
Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.
Top Headlines
- Stars let 3-0 lead 'slip away,' lose yet another G1
- Canes' not-so-special teams glaring in Game 2 loss
- NHL-worst Sharks win lottery, right to choose No. 1
- 'Misfit' Marchessault 'would love to stay' with Vegas
- Oilers' Henrique likely out for Gm. 1 vs. Canucks
- Blackhawks extend 2020 1st-rounder Reichel
- Senators hire Green to 4-year deal as new coach
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Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sabres are No. 1
Clubs will add to their pools of young talent in the draft, but who has the best system right now? We count them down from 32 to 1.
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Regrading the biggest deals of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Many playoff-bound clubs made significant moves before March 8 -- but not all of them have worked out so well. Here are regrades on 23 of the biggest.
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Ranking the top 50 NHL players in 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.
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Stanley Cup playoffs: A guide to all 16 teams' quirky traditions
From knight battles to the catfish toss, all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams have franchise-defining traditions.
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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.
