Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Hurricanes go up 3-0 on the Islanders
May 02, 2019 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina took care of Barry Trotz's old team in Round 1, and is cruising against his new team in Round 2. Plus, the Stars strike back in Dallas. More...

McElhinney starts in goal as Canes go up 3-0
May 02, 2019 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hurricanes goaltender Curtis McElhinney, making the first playoff start of his 11-year career in place of an injured Petr Mrazek, stopped 28 shots Wednesday night as Carolina moved within a victory of a berth in the Eastern Conference final. More...

Follow live: Hurricanes, Islanders square off in Raleigh
May 01, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Blues look for another road win in Dallas
May 01, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Sharks won't rule out Pavelski return vs. Avs
May 01, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks coach Peter DeBoer won't rule out star captain Joe Pavelski returning to the lineup during San Jose's second-round series against Colorado. More...

Bettman: Can't ban all hits to head in hockey
May 01, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, testifying to the Parliament of Canada in a hearing concerning concussions, said hockey is safer for players and different in terms of physical contact from football. More...

Marchand: No regrets for punching Harrington
May 01, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins winger Brad Marchand, who was not penalized for punching Columbus' Scott Harrington in the back of the head, admitted his actions were "unnecessary." More...

Source: Hughes, 17, commits to play for U.S.
May 01, 2019 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Hughes, 17, is set to become the youngest player to compete for the United States at the IIHF Men's World Championship, a source told ESPN. More...

The curious case of Cole Caufield: How high will the diminutive scorer be drafted?
May 01, 2019 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
He's not even 5-foot-7, but few can score like Caufield. Will a team take a chance on him with an early draft pick? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blue Jackets, Sharks take the lead
May 01, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The home crowd was in a frenzy in Columbus, while San Jose quelled the rally in Colorado. Plus, a look ahead to Wednesday's action. More...

Blue Jackets win 2-1, take 2-1 series lead over Bruins
April 30, 2019 (23:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Carolina likely to start McElhinney in Game 3
April 30, 2019 (23:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With goaltender Petr Mrazek unlikely to start Game 3 against the Islanders on Wednesday night, the Hurricanes will try to take a 3-0 series lead behind what could be the first playoff start for journeyman Curtis McElhinney in his 11-year career. More...

Bobrovsky again comes up big for Blue Jackets
April 30, 2019 (22:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is quickly rewriting his postseason narrative, turning away 36 of 37 shots Tuesday night to propel Columbus to a 2-1 series lead over Boston. More...

Rangers trade for rights of Harvard's Fox from Canes
April 30, 2019 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After not signing with Calgary or Carolina, Harvard defenseman Adam Fox has been shipped to New York. More...

Cale Makar's warp-speed journey from Hobey Baker to the NHL playoffs
April 30, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The defenseman went from being named college hockey's top player to making an impact for the Avalanche. We go inside his journey, and what's next. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Patrick Maroon seals Game 3 win for Blues
April 30, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Missouri native scored the game winner in giving St. Louis a 2-1 series lead. Plus, check out previews of Tuesday night's slate. More...

Blues, Stars tied 1-1 as series shifts to Dallas
April 29, 2019 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Hurricanes rally to stun Isles
April 29, 2019 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina is up 2-0 after winning both games in Brooklyn, and the Avs squared things up with the Sharks. Plus, a preview of Monday's action. More...

Canes' Mrazek day to day but van Riemsdyk out
April 29, 2019 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek is day to day with a lower body injury while defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is out with an upper body injury. More...

The brutal honesty of the Columbus Blue Jackets
April 29, 2019 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A players-only meeting in Western Canada changed the trajectory of Columbus' season, putting them on track for a legit chance at the Stanley Cup. More...

Sharks' Vlasic wants 'apology' for no icing call
April 29, 2019 (02:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic said he is waiting for an apology from the NHL in his comments on an icing call that wasn't whistled by the officials and led to a critical Avalanche goal in their 4-3 win in Game 2. More...

Likely No. 1 pick Hughes tops Ovi's U18 mark
April 28, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Hughes passed Alex Ovechkin to claim the record for career points at the IIHF World Under-18 tournament. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Stars, Blue Jackets even it up
April 28, 2019 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Matt Duchene and Roope Hintz led their teams to victory Saturday. We get you caught up on those games, and preview Sunday's pair of Game 2s. More...

Sharks' Pavelski misses Game 1 vs. Avalanche
April 28, 2019 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski was scratched for Friday's series opener against the Avalanche, three days after a hit that knocked him out of a Game 7 win over Vegas. More...

Horse named for Avs captain 2nd in stakes debut
April 28, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Landeskog, named for Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog and co-owned by Avs defenseman Erik Johnson, finished second in Saturday's $150,000 Bachelor Stakes. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Hurricanes, Sharks get Game 1 wins
April 27, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina and San Jose carried their momentum into Game 1. Get recaps and highlights from Friday, and a preview for Saturday's action. More...

Sharks' Pavelski ruled out for Game 1 vs. Avs
April 27, 2019 (02:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski was scratched for Friday's series opener against the Avalanche, three days after a hit that knocked him out of a Game 7 win over Vegas. More...

The Wysh List: Unexpected MVPs of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs
April 26, 2019 (20:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We identify one surprisingly hot performer from each remaining playoff team. Plus, more aftermath of the Leafs' loss, Jersey Fouls and more. More...

Sharks' Pavelski ruled out for Game 1 vs. Avs
April 26, 2019 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski has officially been ruled out of Friday's series opener against the Avalanche, according to coach Peter DeBoer. More...

Sharks look to keep the momentum against Avs
April 26, 2019 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
San Jose narrowly escaped a first-round challenge from Vegas, and Colorado orchestrated a huge upset over Calgary. Who wins? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins, Blues strike first
April 26, 2019 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It looks like the excitement of the first round will be carrying over based on Thursday's action. Plus, get ready for Sharks-Avs and Isles-Canes. More...

Can the 'Bunch of Jerks' win another round?
April 26, 2019 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Isles swept Sidney Crosby out in the first round, while the "Bunch of Jerks" upended the defending Cup champs in seven. Who wins this series? More...

Sharks' Pavelski unlikely to play in Game 1
April 25, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski is unlikely to play in the team's second-round opener against the Avalanche after suffering a head injury. More...

NHL apologizes to Vegas for major penalty call
April 25, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sharks' four goals while on the power play during a major penalty in Game 7 erased a three-goal deficit and gave San Jose the lead in the third period. More...

Likely No. 1 NHL pick Hughes sets U.S. record
April 25, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Hughes has 16 points in just five games at the IIHF World Under-18 Championship. More...

Knights-Sharks refs won't officiate in 2nd round
April 25, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Two referees who worked the controversial Game 7 between the Vegas Golden Knights and San Jose Sharks in the first round will not officiate in the second round. More...

2019 NHL playoffs: Picks on each second-round series
April 25, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After a wild first round knocked out all four division champs, who do our experts like in Round 2? More...

NHL playoff matchup index: Which Round 2 series will be the closest?
April 25, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Based on a package of matchup metrics, we rank the series based on the likelihood of a Game 7. More...

Leafs' Hyman expected to miss start of 2019-20
April 25, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman is expected to miss the start of the 2019-20 season following ACL surgery, the team announced Thursday. More...

Conn Smythe Watch: Which Round 2 players have MVP cases?
April 25, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We've eliminated half of the playoff field, due to some great performances. Who's in line to take home MVP honors if his team wins the Stanley Cup? More...

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Bruins vs. Blue Jackets series preview, pick
April 25, 2019 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Columbus shocked the world by sweeping top-seeded Tampa Bay. Can Artemi Panarin & Co. keep it rolling against Boston? More...

Can the red-hot Blues solve Ben Bishop?
April 25, 2019 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
St. Louis was one of the hottest teams in the second half of the season, and will take on a proverbial wall in goal in Dallas' Ben Bishop. Who wins? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: 'Bunch of Jerks' eliminate the champs
April 25, 2019 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina's wild ride continues, while Ovi & Co. are headed home. Plus, a look at Thursday's series openers in Boston and St. Louis. More...

Caps lament blown chances in first-round exit
April 25, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Out of gas and out of answers, the defending champion Capitals could only look back at a series of missed chances after falling to the Hurricanes in Game 7 on Tuesday. More...

Looking ahead for the Capitals: Tough decisions on veteran free agents
April 25, 2019 (00:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals' Stanley Cup title defense ended in the first round. Here's how they can get right back into contention in 2019-20. More...

Penalty video-review debate reignited in playoffs
April 24, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Reaction around the NHL was mixed on whether changes are needed to the league's video-review procedures a day after a major penalty played a dramatic role in San Jose's Game 7 victory over Vegas. More...

Follow live: Capitals, Hurricanes face off
April 24, 2019 (21:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Capitals know they need more to get past Hurricanes in Game 7
April 24, 2019 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Brooks Orpik wants Andre Burakovsky to be his best self
April 24, 2019 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The veteran defenseman has taken on a mentor role for the young winger, and the relationship is emblematic of the Capitals' tight-knit group. More...

Boston cruises to 5-1 victory
April 24, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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