Lightning get back on track after Game 3 win
May 16, 2018 (00:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After dropping two games at home, the Lightning corrected the course and took down the Capitals for a crucial Game 3 win in the Eastern Conference Finals. More...

Caps' Wilson: Stralman hit should be reviewed
May 15, 2018 (23:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals forward Tom Wilson said the league needs to review the hard hit delivered by Lightning defenseman Anton Stralman that forced Wilson to briefly exit Tuesday night's game. More...

Follow live: Tampa Bay looks to get back in series vs. Washington
May 15, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Trailing 2-0 in the series, Tampa Bay opens Game 3 with a Steven Stamkos goal in the first period to take the lead on Washington. More...

Capitals' Backstrom misses 4th straight game
May 15, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was not in the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final, missing his fourth straight game with a right hand injury. More...

Jagr says he'll play 30th season in Czech Rep.
May 15, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jaromir Jagr will continue his professional hockey career for a 30th season when he skates with the Kladno Knights in the Czech Republic. More...

Capitals not ruling out Backstrom for Game 3
May 15, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals said Nicklas Backstrom, who has missed the last three games with a hand injury, took part in the morning skate and remains a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Lightning. More...

Which Lightning player will lead a series comeback?
May 15, 2018 (10:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
In order for Tampa Bay to come back from being down 0-2, these players will have to step up with Conn Smythe-caliber performances. More...

Turris has to borrow gear for Canada game
May 15, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kyle Turris showed up for the world championships to play for Canada, but his gear didn't make it. More...

U.S. suffers first loss at ice hockey worlds
May 15, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The United States lost its first game at the ice hockey worlds -- 6-2 to Finland -- and will next face the Czech Republic in the quarterfinals. More...

How the Caps disrupted a history of playoff disaster
May 15, 2018 (06:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Higher standards and tactical changes in playing style have Washington six wins from a Stanley Cup. More...

Predators moving on from Hartnell, Emelin
May 15, 2018 (04:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators plan to move on from forward Scott Hartnell and defenseman Alexei Emelin, who will both be unrestricted free agents. More...

Follow live: Jets look to go up 2-0 against Golden Knights
May 14, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Riding high after its win in the opener of the Western Conference finals on Saturday, Winnipeg aims for another victory at home in Game 2 against Vegas. More...

Golden Knights turn to Tatar, Nosek for Game 2
May 14, 2018 (19:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Golden Knights have inserted forwards Tomas Tatar and Tomas Nosek into their lineup for the first time in nearly two weeks as Vegas enters Game 2 of the Western Conference finals down 1-0 to the Winnipeg Jets. More...

Canada gets to hockey worlds quarterfinals
May 14, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canada edges Latvia in overtime at ice hockey world championship on Monday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals, while Russia shut out Slovakia and South Korea was relegated. More...

Golden Knights may turn to Tatar for Game 2
May 14, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Golden Knights might insert forward Tomas Tatar into their lineup for the first time in nearly two weeks as Vegas enters Game 2 of the Western Conference finals down 1-0 to the Winnipeg Jets. More...

Not just Jets: Cars join Winnipeg whiteout
May 14, 2018 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Winnipeg car dealerships are showing their support for the Jets by getting on board with the team's whiteout campaign. More...

With shutout, Russia in quarterfinals of worlds
May 14, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Russia, which has reached the quarterfinals, shut out Slovakia 4-0 at the ice hockey world championship on Monday while Norway beat South Korea 3-0 to relegate the Asian debutant. More...

Regrading NHL trade deadline deals
May 14, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With the benefit of hindsight, we look back at which deals were the best. Plus, chaos in the ECHL, backlash to Kyle Dubas, Jersey Fouls and more. More...

Trades we'd make between the conference finalists
May 14, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
In a world with no trade deadline, here are the deals we'd make among the final four that would improve both teams' chances. More...

Supreme Court strikes down sports betting law
May 14, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Supreme Court struck down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling Monday, giving states the go-ahead to allow betting on sports. More...

Secret to Capitals' success: Alex Ovechkin's superstitions?
May 14, 2018 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals are up 2-0 on the Lightning, and Ovi has been playing some of the best hockey of his life. Is it all thanks to "hot laps" and a stool? More...

Lightning, facing 2-0 hole, blame tentative play
May 14, 2018 (00:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Lightning find themselves in a 2-0 hole to the Capitals in the Eastern Conference finals. Since 1974-75, only two teams have rallied from such a deficit in 41 conference final/semifinal series. More...

Caps' Backstrom misses third straight for hand
May 14, 2018 (00:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was ruled out for the third straight playoff game because of an injury to his right hand and missed Game 2 of the East finals against Tampa Bay. More...

Follow live: Capitals look to take 2-0 lead on Lightning
May 13, 2018 (19:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After a 4-2 victory in Game 1, Washington attempts to steal a second win in Tampa Bay to begin the Eastern Conference finals. More...

Caps' Backstrom to miss third straight for hand
May 13, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was ruled out for the third straight playoff game with an injury to his right hand for Washington's Game 2 of the East finals against Tampa Bay. More...

Kane scores twice as U.S. cruises at worlds
May 13, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Captain Patrick Kane scored two goals and added an assist to lead the United States to a 9-3 victory over Norway at the hockey worlds. More...

Golden Knights helping raise hockey's betting profile
May 13, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Golden Knights are driving a new interest in hockey betting in Las Vegas. More...

Follow live: Golden Knights, Jets square off in West finals opener
May 12, 2018 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Winnipeg's Dustin Byfuglien cashes in with a goal just 65 seconds into Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against Vegas. More...

Predators' Fisher retires again after 18 seasons
May 12, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Mike Fisher, who came out of retirement in February and helped the Predators to the brink of the Western Conference finals, announced Saturday that he is hanging his skates up for good after 18 seasons. More...

Sweden wins 5th straight at hockey worlds
May 12, 2018 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Defending champion Sweden prevailed over Slovakia 4-3 in overtime for its fifth straight win at the ice hockey world championship on Saturday. More...

Caps avoid post-Penguins hangover for G1 win
May 12, 2018 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After finally exorcising their demons and eliminating the Penguins, the Capitals remained focused as they took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Lightning. More...

Conference final crease ratings: Ranking the starting goalies
May 12, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We rank the starting goalies for the Stanley Cup conference finals, and Marc-Andre Fleury has left no doubt who belongs at the top. More...

Caps avoid post-Penguins hangover for G1 win
May 11, 2018 (23:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After finally exercising their demons and eliminating the Penguins, the Capitals kept their focus as they took Game 1 against the Lightning. More...

Follow live: Capitals, Lightning duel in opener of East finals
May 11, 2018 (19:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After defeating the two-time defending champs, Washington competes with Tampa Bay in its first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 20 years. More...

Hand injury keeps Capitals' Backstrom on bench
May 11, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom sat out Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Lightning due to a lingering hand injury. More...

Kane strikes twice as U.S. rolls at worlds
May 11, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Kane's two goals and three assists led the United States to a 13-1 rout of South Korea at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. More...

Kane strikes twice as U.S. rolls at worlds
May 11, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Kane's two goals and three assists led the United States to a 13-1 rout of South Korea at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. More...

Three key stats for Golden Knights-Jets, Capitals-Lightning
May 11, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With tight matchups on tap, the slightest edge can determine the winner. Here are the keys, plus a pick on each series. More...

Despite tragedy, Humboldt to play next season
May 11, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Despite their recent bus tragedy, the Humboldt Broncos will play next season, the team announced Friday. More...

Despite tragedy, Humboldt to play next season
May 11, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Despite the team's recent bus tragedy, the Humboldt Broncos will field a team next season, the team announced Friday. More...

Caps' Backstrom (hand) a game-time decision
May 11, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trots says center Nicklas Backstrom will be a game-time decision for Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. More...

Conn Smythe Watch: Fleury, Ovechkin leading MVP race
May 11, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With the conference finals round upon us, we rank our top 10 candidates to win MVP of the playoffs, led by two old rivals. More...

Experts' predictions: Conference finals picks, Stanley Cup winner
May 11, 2018 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our NHL experts -- including Barry Melrose, John Buccigross, Linda Cohn, Emily Kaplan, Greg Wyshynski and Adnan Virk -- forecast the conference finals winners and predict who will lift the Cup. More...

Key lineup decisions for the conference finals
May 11, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's crunch time and every lineup decision matters. Here's a look at the biggest choices for every team remaining. More...

Jets' depth will prove too much for Golden Knights
May 11, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's hard to pick against Vegas, but after breaking the series down in seven key areas, Winnipeg is our pick to reach the Stanley Cup Final. More...

Maple Leafs promote Dubas to GM position
May 11, 2018 (08:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kyle Dubas, who has served as assistant GM since 2014, will replace Lou Lamoriello as general manager of the Maple Leafs. More...

The Predators' offseason game plan
May 10, 2018 (21:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators ran into a tough Jets team and are out of the playoffs early. Here's how they get better for next season. More...

Preds pull Rinne after allowing two early goals
May 10, 2018 (20:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Predators goalie and Vezina Trophy finalist Pekka Rinne was yanked midway through the first period of the team's Game 7 clash against the Jets after allowing two early goals. More...

Injured Fisher out for Preds in Game 7 vs. Jets
May 10, 2018 (20:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Predators center Mike Fisher, who left Monday's Game 6 with a lower-body injury, will not play in Game 7 on Thursday against the Jets. More...

Follow live: Preds, Jets face off in Game 7
May 10, 2018 (19:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Nashville plays host to Winnipeg as the teams battle for a spot in the Western Conference finals versus Las Vegas. More...