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Who wins Game 7? Key players, final score predictions for Canucks-Oilers
The Dallas Stars await the victors of this Western Canadian clash. Here's everything you need to know, including how to watch.
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Evander Kane interrupts crowd's sing along to pile onto Edmonton's lead
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STARS ADVANCE
WILL FACE OILERS OR CANUCKS IN WEST FINALS
Stars win the race to the Western Conference finals: Keys to their rise, outlook for next matchup
Dallas is halfway to a Stanley Cup. Here are the biggest trends so far and which ones will stick in the next rounds.
PANTHERS ADVANCE
GAME 1: PANTHERS AT RANGERS, WED., 8 ET ON ESPN
Takeaways from the Panthers' journey to the Eastern Conference finals, early look at matchup with Rangers
Florida has reached the conference finals. What has driven its dominance? And what's the early buzz on their matchup against New York?
RANGERS MOVE ON
KEYS TO THEIR POSTSEASON
How the Rangers rallied their way to the Eastern Conference finals -- and which trends will continue
New York is halfway to winning the Stanley Cup, with just two losses. Here are the keys to the team's run, along with intel on its future matchups.
DRAFT PROSPECT RANKINGS
NHL DRAFT IS JUNE 28, 29 ON ESPN, ESPN+
NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery
With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June.
Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1
The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available.
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.
SUMMERTIME MOVES
WHAT'S NEXT FOR OUSTED TEAMS?
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Bruins, Avs, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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.
AWARD WINNERS
NHL awards and trophies for the 2023-24 season: Full schedule, list of winners
It's time to recognize the best players from this season. Who will take home the hardware for MVP, rookie of the year and more?
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- Source: Boeser (blood clots) not expected in G7
- U.S. advances at hockey worlds; Canada now 6-0
- Canes re-sign Brind'Amour off latest playoff run
- Rangers' Wheeler (leg) eyes return in East finals
- Skinner 'great' in return as Oilers force Game 7
- Barkov, 'best player in the world,' wins 2nd Selke
- Canada survives scare, now 5-0 at hockey worlds
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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.
