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...

Injured Fisher out for Preds in Game 7 vs. Jets
May 10, 2018 (16:45) [ 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...

McDavid hat trick lifts Canada; U.S. wins
May 10, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Captain Connor McDavid scored a hat trick to lift Canada, while Cam Atkinson scored in OT as the United States also won at the world championships. More...

Caps' Backstrom skates, Game 1 status iffy
May 10, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz says center Nicklas Backstrom skated, but his status for Game 1 is uncertain. More...

Light the lamp: Putin nets 5 goals in exhibition
May 10, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Russian President Vladimir Putin, playing with former NHL stars, scored five goals against a team of amateurs in a "Legends of Hockey" exhibition. More...

Atkinson goal leads U.S. past Latvia in OT
May 10, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Cam Atkinson scored in overtime to give the United States a 3-2 win over Latvia on Thursday, its fourth straight victory at the ice hockey world championship. More...

Why the Lightning will end the Capitals' playoff run
May 10, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Caps have the mojo after a glorious win over their arch-nemesis. But here's why we like Tampa to represent the East in the Stanley Cup Final. More...

X factors, picks for Predators-Jets Game 7
May 10, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Who will be the deciding factor as to whom advances to play Vegas? Our panelists debate, and give their picks for who will win. More...

Inside Rod Brind'Amour's plan to win another Cup for the Canes
May 10, 2018 (06:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We caught up with the new coach on how he got the job, his influences, his approach with players -- and why the Canes are destined for greatness. More...

Five-OT game longest in AHL's 82-year history
May 10, 2018 (02:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Lehigh Valley goalie Alex Lyon finished with 94 saves on 95 shots as the team beat Charlotte 2-1 in five overtimes, making it the longest game in the AHL's 82-year history. More...

GM Rutherford plans to upgrade Penguins' roster
May 09, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
While the Penguins contemplate their postseason run, which came to an end Monday against the Capitals, general manager Jim Rutherford is thinking ahead to the roster changes he envisions making in an attempt to get the team back to the Stanley Cup Final. More...

GM Rutherford plans to upgrade Penguins' roster
May 09, 2018 (20:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
While the Pittsburgh Penguins contemplate their championship run which came to an end against Washington, general manager Jim Rutherford is thinking ahead to the roster changes he envisions making in an attempt to get the team back to the finals. More...