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Who wins Game 7 of Bruins-Maple Leafs? Key players to watch, final score predictions
It all comes down to this. With two fan bases on edge, here are the critical factors for each club to win the decisive game Saturday.
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OUTLOOKS FOR ELIMINATED TEAMS
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Predators, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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Noah Hanifin breaks deadlock for Vegas in 3rd
Noah Hanifin finds the back of the net to claim the 1-0 lead over Dallas in the third period.
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights
Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights: Game Highlights
Mark Stone seals win for Vegas to set up decider vs. Stars
Mark Stone secures the win for Vegas with an empty-net goal, sending them to Game 7 against Dallas.
Adin Hill stops a flurry of shots for Vegas
Adin Hill makes three unbelievable saves in a row for Vegas to keep it scoreless in the second period vs. Dallas.
Jake Oettinger makes sliding save for Stars
Jake Oettinger robs an early Golden Knight goal for the Stars.
Canucks lockup series on lone goal from Pius Suter in final minutes
Pius Suter scores a goal in the third period to give the Canucks a 1-0 win and series victory vs. the Predators.
Canucks block a flurry of shots to seal series victory
Arturs Silovs and his teammates make great blocks in front of the net in the final seconds to secure the 1-0 win vs. the Predators.
Canucks lockup series on lone goal from Pius Suter in final minutes
Pius Suter scores a goal in the third period to give the Canucks a 1-0 win and series victory vs. the Predators.
WHAT WE'VE LEARNED
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.
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.
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.
"YOU KNOW WHAT? THEY COME QUICKLY"
Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact
Seasoned pros like Toronto's Mark Giordano and Dallas' Ryan Suter aren't letting age -- or in some cases gray hair -- slow them down.
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- Canucks blank Predators in G6, on to 2nd round
- Leafs prep for Game 7 test with Matthews iffy
- Penguins fire assistant in charge of power play
- Bowness, Brunette, Tocchet up for top NHL coach
- Bruins pushed to G7, want more from Pastrnak
- Brind'Amour feels 'really good' about new deal
- Kings lament special teams play as season ends
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