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Zach Hyman's one-timer puts Oilers up early
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins passes to Zach Hyman, who immediately wrists in a goal to give the Oilers an early lead.
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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.
NHL
Aleksander Barkov scores twice, Panthers rout Bruins 6-1 in Game 2 to tie series
— Aleksander Barkov had two goals and two assists, Sam Reinhart added four assists and the Florida Panthers beat the Boston Bruins 6-1 on Wednesday night to tie the second-round series at a game apiece.
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NHL
Auston Matthews' best plays from this season
Check out Auston Matthews' top plays from the 2023-24 season as he is among the finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award.
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- Matthews among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
- 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
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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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What's on the masks of Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide
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