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ESPN NHL
May 23, 2025

Takeaways: Hurricanes searching for answers after lopsided Game 2 loss to Panthers
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NHL
May 23, 2025

Panthers dominate in Game 2: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 3
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NHL
May 23, 2025

Panthers rout Canes in ECF as Bennett scores 2
Sam Bennett scored two goals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes 5-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference final.

ESPN NHL
May 23, 2025

'At a loss': Hurricanes seek to regroup down 2-0
The Hurricanes are down 2-0 in their Eastern Conference Final series against the Panthers after Thursday's loss. "I think we're all a little bit at a loss," Taylor Hall said.

ESPN NHL
May 23, 2025

Frost top Charge in OT, even PWHL championship
Britta Curl-Salemme tied it with 16 seconds left and scored at 16:24 of overtime to give the Frost a 2-1 victory over the Charge on Thursday night, evening the PWHL championship series at a game apiece.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Panthers' Reinhart exits G2 vs. Canes with injury
- Florida forward Sam Reinhart left the Panthers' Eastern Conference final game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night with a lower-body injury and won't return.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Shanahan out as Leafs president after 11 seasons
Brendan Shanahan is out as Maple Leafs president, ending the Hall of Famer's tenure after 11 years and 9 playoff appearances -- but none beyond the second round.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Danes oust Canada at hockey worlds; U.S. wins
Denmark stunned Canada with a goal in the final minutes to eliminate the favorites from the hockey world championships, while the U.S. won to reach the semifinals.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Garland, U.S. beat Finland, reach semis at worlds
Conor Garland's two power-play goals helped the United States beat Finland 5-2 to reach the semifinals of the ice hockey world championship.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

???? Key NHL prospects to watch in Memorial Cup
The top Canadian Hockey League teams square off for the title -- with a bevy of young talent on display.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Rebuilding Blackhawks hire Blashill as head coach
Jeff Blashill, the ex-Red Wings coach who has been an assistant with the Lightning for the past three seasons, will be the Blackhawks' next head coach, a source told ESPN.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers Cup favorites heading into Game 2
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Hurricanes-Panthers Game 2 preview: Key players, matchup notes, stats to know
Florida dominated Carolina in Game 1 to the tune of a 5-2 win. Will the outcome be different Thursday?

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Can the Hurricanes score enough goals to win the Stanley Cup?
For years, the team has had trouble getting goals in tight playoff games. Has that changed?

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Key NHL prospects to watch in the 2025 Memorial Cup: Cowan, McKenna, Lindstrom, more
The top Canadian Hockey League teams square off for the title -- with a bevy of young talent on display.

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Stars rally in Game 1: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
What stood out the most in a wild first game? What matters most for the rest of the series?

ESPN NHL
May 22, 2025

Stars use 3rd-period flurry to take G1 from Oilers
The Stars scored three power-play goals in a 5:26 span early in the third period to beat the Oilers 6-3 in their Western Conference final opener on Wednesday night.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Fleet's Turner named GM of PWHL Seattle team
Boston assistant GM Meghan Turner has been hired as the PWHL Seattle expansion franchise's general manager and first employee, the league announced.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Coach: Canes must be smarter about retaliation
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said his players have to be smarter about retaliating against the Florida Panthers' trademark agitation.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Oilers' Brown GTD for series opener vs. Stars
Oilers forward Connor Brown is considered a game-time decision for Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the host Stars.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
As the conference final round gets rolling, we polled voters on the top candidates in the race.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Panthers win big: Grades for both teams, players to watch for Game 2
Can the Hurricanes punch back before the series shifts to Florida? Here's what you need to know.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Panthers use right 'recipe' again, crush Canes
Two days removed from eliminating the Maple Leafs in Toronto, the Florida Panthers kept their road show rolling on Tuesday night, cruising past the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals to improve to 9-4 this postseason.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Marner unsure of Leafs future; Tavares content
Toronto Maple Leafs top winger Mitch Marner is undecided about his future with the team, and John Tavares said he is eager to stay with the team.

ESPN NHL
May 21, 2025

Hurricanes D Morrow makes playoff debut in loss
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield was out for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Panthers, opening the door for 22-year-old Scott Morrow to make his postseason debut, and he skated in 15 shifts in his club's 5-2 loss Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Blackhawks' Nazar leads Team USA rally at worlds
Chicago Blackhawks center Frank Nazar, 21, scored twice, and the United States posted a 5-2 win over the Czechia, handing the titleholder its first defeat at the world championship Tuesday, a win that lifted Team USA into second place in Group B.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Canes' Morrow makes playoff debut; Chatfield out
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield was out for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference finals series against the Florida Panthers, opening the door for 22-year-old Scott Morrow to make his postseason debut.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Gretzky celebrates Stars, coy on series vs. Oilers
Wayne Gretzky visited the Stars locker room after Dallas' series clinching win, but avoided picking against his former team, the Oilers, who the Stars will face next in the Western Conference final.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Canes D-man Chatfield hurt, Morrow could play
Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield is questionable for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Panthers, possibly opening the door for Scott Morrow.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Marner unsure of Leafs' future; Tavares content
Toronto Maple Leafs top winger Mitch Marner is undecided about his future with the team, and John Tavares said he is eager to stay with the team.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Nazar leads U.S. past Czechs at hockey worlds
Frank Nazar scored a pair of goals to help the United States rally for a 5-2 victory over the Czechia, handing the defending champions their first defeat at the ice hockey world championship on Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Bruins sticking with GM Sweeney on 2-year deal
The Boston Bruins have given general manager Don Sweeney a two-year extension.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Expert picks for Hurricanes-Panthers, Stars-Oilers
Which two teams will make the 2025 Stanley Cup Final? Our experts check in with their predictions.

ESPN NHL
May 20, 2025

Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four
The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

NHL referee Rooney OK, hopes for playoff return
NHL referee Chris Rooney is hoping to resume duties during the Stanley Cup playoffs after taking a high stick to the eye in Game 7 of the second-round Eastern Conference playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers on Sunday night.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

Panthers' roster adds have been 'as advertised'
Forward Brad Marchand and defenseman Seth Jones, two of the marquee names at this year's trade deadline, have been front and center as the Florida Panthers have stormed back into the Eastern Conference finals, where they will meet the Carolina Hurricanes.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

Finland tops Canada in shootout at hockey worlds
Finland prevailed against Canada 2-1 in a penalty shootout to hand the title favorite its first loss at the ice hockey world championship on Monday.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

Betting buzz: NHL's final four teams deliver historic parity
According to sportsbooks, the NHL's 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs conference finals are the closest in years.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

?? Panthers poke fun at Justin Bieber, Leafs
After its 6-1 victory over Toronto in Game 7, Florida took to social media to rub it in.

ESPN NHL
May 19, 2025

Who wins the Eastern Conference finals? Early look at keys to Hurricanes-Panthers
It's a rematch of the 2023 edition. Can Carolina win this time, or will Florida head back to the Cup Final?

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs: Latest championship, Conn Smythe odds
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Panthers handle Leafs, seal 3rd ECF trip in row
A three-goal second period broke open a tight game, quieted a raucous crowd at Scotiabank Arena, and powered the Stanley Cup-champion Florida Panthers past the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of this Eastern Conference semifinal series on Sunday night.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Referee Rooney leaves Game 7 after stick to face
Referee Chris Rooney was bloodied by an inadvertent stick to the face in Game 7 of the Panthers-Maple Leafs playoff matchup Sunday night.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Marchand continues Game 7 mastery over Leafs
In his first season with Florida, forward Brad Marchand became the first player in NHL history to defeat the same opponent in at least five winner-take-all games, as his Panthers crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 in Game 7 of the second round on Sunday.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Free agency and draft plans for Maple Leafs, Capitals, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

U.S. routs Kazakhstan; into quarters at worlds
After a goalless opening period, the United States went on to secure its place in the quarterfinals of the ice hockey world championship with a 6-1 rout of Kazakhstan.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Early look at the Stars-Oilers matchup in the Western Conference finals
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Who wins Game 7 of Panthers-Maple Leafs?
The winner heads to the conference finals; the loser an early vacation. Here are key players and score picks.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Stars win, oust Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets
Defenseman Thomas Harley scored on a power play 1:33 into overtime and the Dallas Stars advanced to the Western Conference final for the third season in a row, beating the top-seeded Winnipeg Jets 2-1 in Game 6 on Saturday to set up a date with Edmonton.

ESPN NHL
May 18, 2025

Scheifele plays, scores hours after losing father
Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored a goal -- and committed a critical third-period penalty -- in his club's season-deciding 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Saturday night in Game 6, a defeat that ended this second-round playoff series.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Eichel, Knights seek 'common ground' on new deal
Vegas star Jack Eichel, with one season left on his eight-year, $80 million contract, is eligible for an extension on July 1, and Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon said on Saturday that next deal is "a really important piece of business" for his club.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Scheifele will play Game 6 after death of father
With his team facing elimination, Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele will play in Game 6 on Saturday night in Dallas, coach Scott Arniel confirmed during his pregame media availability, a day after the star's father, Brad Scheifele, unexpectedly died.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Scheifele uncertain for G6 after death of father
Mark Scheifele's father unexpectedly died Friday night, leaving the availability of the Jets' star forward in doubt for Saturday's Game 6 against the Stars.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Ovechkin plans to return to Caps for 21st season
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says he intends to return for his 21st NHL season but joked his first goal will be to make the roster at age 40.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

U.S. beats Germany 6-3 at ice hockey worlds
The United States blew a three-goal first-period lead before beating Germany 6-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday in Denmark.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Who wins Game 6 of Stars-Jets?
It's win or go home for Winnipeg as Dallas eyes the conference finals. Here are the keys to the showdown.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Matthews lifts Leafs to 'big' G6 win over Panthers
Auston Matthews got his first goal of the series to break a scoreless tie in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs kept their season alive by beating the Florida Panthers 2-0 in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series Friday night.

ESPN NHL
May 17, 2025

Sweden, Switzerland record shutouts at worlds
Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Hurricanes take aim at Capitals with social media troll after series victory
The Hurricanes advanced to the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night, dispatching the Washington Capitals in five games.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Jury dismissed in Canadian sexual assault case
The judge handling the trial of five Canadian hockey players accused of sexual assault dismissed the jury Friday after a complaint that defense attorneys were laughing at some of the jurors.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Sweden and Switzerland get shutouts at worlds
Elias Lindholm scored a hat trick as Sweden blanked newcomer Slovenia 4-0 to keep a perfect record of five wins from five games at the ice hockey world championship on Friday.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Free agency and draft plans for Jets, Capitals, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Stars' Benn fined $5K for hitting Jets' Scheifele
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn was fined $5,000 by the NHL on Friday after his exchange with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal series.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft
There's a consensus on the top four -- after that, all bets are off. Who will your team select in June?

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need -- and the draft prospects who could fill them
Only one out of 32 prospect pools is truly balanced. For the rest, here's what they need to do on June 27-28.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Maple Leafs force a Game 7?
Toronto must win to to keep the series going. Plus, catch up on Thursday's highlights and top players.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Jets force Stars to G6 with Hellebuyck shutout
Connor Hellebuyck had his second shutout of the playoffs as the Jets beat the Stars on Thursday night to force a sixth game in the Western Conference semifinal series.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Eliminated Capitals expect Ovechkin to be back
Next season would be the 21st in the NHL for Washington captain Alex Ovechkin, who will turn 40 in September.

ESPN NHL
May 16, 2025

Canes prospect Nikishin makes NHL debut in G5
Hurricanes' top prospect Alexander Nikishin made his NHL debut in Thursday's Game 5 win over the Capitals and drew strong reviews from teammates and coach Rod Brind'Amour.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Follow live: Jets aim to keep season alive vs. Stars
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ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Canes oust Caps in G5 on Svechnikov's late goal
Andrei Svechnikov scored the go-ahead goal with just under two minutes left as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 5 on Thursday night to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for a second time in three years.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Free agency and draft plans for Capitals, Golden Knights, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Jets force Game 6s?
It's win-or-go-home time for Winnipeg. Plus, get caught up on Wednesday's highlights, top stars.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

MacKinnon scores 2 in Canada's win over Austria
Nathan MacKinnon scored two goals to lead Canada to a 5-1 victory over Austria at the ice hockey world championship on Thursday.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

New GM Holland: Hiller to return as Kings coach
Ken Holland praised Jim Hiller and looked ahead to their new partnership Thursday during his introductory news conference.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers slight Game 7 favorites
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: McDavid and Oilers new Conn Smythe, Cup favorites
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Leafs regroup, Stolarz likely out for must-win
Leafs coach Craig Berube doesn't want the team to overthink the game as it heads to Florida to try to force Game 7.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Keys to the NHL offseason: Free agency and draft plans for Golden Knights, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

'I think he's on a mission': How Mikko Rantanen has leveled up in the 2025 playoffs
Following two trades during the regular season, the Finnish superstar has finally found his groove in Dallas.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Capitals and Jets force Game 6s?
It's win or go home time for Washington and Winnipeg. Plus, see Wednesday's highlights and top stars.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Kapanen's OT winner propels Oilers to West finals
Kasperi Kapanen scored on a scramble in front of the net at 7:14 of overtime, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 1-0 in Game 5 on Wednesday night to advance to the Western Conference finals for the second year in a row.

ESPN NHL
May 15, 2025

Leafs forced to 'look in the mirror' after drubbing
The Maple Leafs' offense was missing in action again in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Wednesday night, as a 6-1 loss to Florida now has Toronto facing playoff elimination.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Golden Knights captain Stone misses Game 5
Vegas captain Mark Stone sat out Game 5 on Wednesday night in the second-round playoff series against Edmonton because of an upper-body injury.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Rebuilding Flyers hire Tocchet as head coach
Rick Tocchet, who spent parts of 11 seasons with the Flyers as a player and is in the team's Hall of Fame, was named the 25th head coach in franchise history.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Canucks elevate assistant Foote to head coach
The Vancouver Canucks have named Adam Foote as their new head coach, the team announced Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Thompson powers U.S. past Norway in overtime
Tage Thompson completed his hat trick with a power-play goal in overtime to give the United States a 6-5 win over Norway after the Americans squandered a four-goal lead.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Sources: Flyers close to hiring Tocchet as coach
The Flyers are closing in on hiring former player Rick Tocchet as their next head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers favored in East after Game 5 win
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

'The head of the snake': How Chris Tanev personifies the Leafs' new-attitude defense
Toronto has always been capable of outscoring teams. With Tanev leading the way, their D can now stop anyone.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Knights on the brink, critical Game 5 in Panthers-Leafs
Can Edmonton eliminate Vegas? And who earns win No. 3 between Toronto and Florida? Wednesday previews here.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Granlund nets 3 for Stars, but 'job is not done'
Veteran center Mikael Granlund chose the right time for his first career hat trick, recording three goals Tuesday night, as Dallas handled the Winnipeg Jets, 3-1, in Game 4 of the Western Conference second round, giving the Stars a 3-1 series advantage.

ESPN NHL
May 14, 2025

Heiskanen returns, nets assist for surging Stars
Miro Heiskanen returned from a 42-game absence, Mikael Granlund recorded a hat trick, and Jake Oettinger stopped 31 shots on Tuesday, as the Dallas Stars defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-1, securing a 3-1 series lead over the NHL's top-seeded club in Round 2.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Crosby nets 1st goal as Canada wins 3rd straight
Sidney Crosby scored his first goal of the tournament as Canada dominated France 5-0 for its third straight win at the ice hockey world championship Tuesday.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Leafs' Stolarz skates, 'much better,' says Berube
Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz was back on the ice Tuesday, taking a notable step in his recovery from an undisclosed injury, and "feeling much better," coach Craig Berube said after his team's practice.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

NHL bans Panthers minority owner for posts on X
Florida Panthers minority owner Doug Cifu has been suspended by the NHL for a series of offensive social media posts Sunday night.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Trends and shocking takeaways from the Stanley Cup playoffs' second round
As we approach the elimination games in Round 2, here are the major storylines -- and what comes next.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Mikko Rantanen second in Conn Smythe odds
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Stanley Cup playoff odds: Stars favored to win Cup after decisive Game 4 win
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

ESPN NHL
May 13, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs daily: What to watch in critical Game 4 of Stars-Jets
Will Dallas go up 3-1, or can Winnipeg tie it at 2-2? Game 4 keys, plus highlights, top players from Monday.

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