2019 NHL draft top 50 prospect rankings: Turcotte, Caufield climbing the board
May 06, 2019 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Hughes, Alex Turcotte and Cole Caufield lead a talented group of American playmakers in Chris Peters' updated top 50 NHL draft rankings. More...

Stars goalie Bishop 'fine' after exiting early
May 05, 2019 (22:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Ben Bishop is "fine," Dallas coach Jim Montgomery said, after the Stars goaltender exited Sunday's game against the Blues in the third period. More...

Pavelski to travel, but return still up in air
May 05, 2019 (22:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski will travel to Denver for Game 6, but his playing status is still up in the air. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins win wildly, Sharks win mildly
May 05, 2019 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The home teams won in Boston and San Jose, but in very different fashions. Plus, see the Golden Knights' message to racehorse Maximum Security. More...

Lightning favorites to win 2020 Stanley Cup
May 04, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Despite being swept out of the playoffs this season, the Lightning opened as the favorites to win the 2020 Stanley Cup. More...

Canes' van Riemsdyk (shoulder) out for playoffs
May 04, 2019 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery to fix a left shoulder injury suffered in Carolina's series against the New York Islanders. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: 'Bunch of Jerks' complete sweep
May 04, 2019 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina is onto the conference final, while Dallas takes control. Plus, look ahead to Saturday night's action. More...

Islanders switch goalies but can't avoid sweep
May 04, 2019 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
By the time coach Barry Trotz made the decision to switch goaltenders, the Islanders were down two goals and on their way to being swept out of the playoffs by the Hurricanes. More...

With 5-2 victory, Carolina advances to Eastern Conference final
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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NHL says Seattle still in mix to host 2021 draft
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says Seattle remains in contention to host the 2021 draft despite arena construction delays. Daly told the Associated Press that if Seattle doesn't host in '21, they'd do so shortly thereafter. More...

Looking ahead for the Islanders: Don't rock the boat
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Though they were a quick out in the second round, the Isles got farther than anyone imagined. Here's how they take the next steps. More...

Isles pull Lehner for Greiss but can't avoid sweep
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A switch at goalie Friday night wasn't enough for the Islanders to avert a second-round sweep at the hands of the Hurricanes. More...

Seattle still in mix for 2021 draft, despite delays
May 03, 2019 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Seattle officials hope for a chance to host the entry draft and the expansion draft prior to the debut of the city's NHL franchise for the 2021-22 season, but construction delays for the new arena are jeopardizing that. More...

Breaking down the 2019 NHL Awards nominations
May 03, 2019 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Who should win? Who got snubbed? Plus, Jersey Fouls of the Week, Puck Headlines and more. More...

The secret to Sergei Bobrovsky's playoff redemption tour
May 03, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
From 2011 to 2018, Bobrovsky went 5-14 in the playoffs, with an .891 save percentage. This year, he's 6-2 and at .933. What has changed? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins, Avalanche get even
May 03, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
These two series look like they could go the distance. Plus, witness a kitten enjoying playoff hockey, and a preview of Friday's action. More...

HOFer, 8-time Cup winner Red Kelly dies at 91
May 02, 2019 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hall of Famer Red Kelly, who won eight Stanley Cups during his 20 seasons with the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, and also was the first coach of the Los Angeles Kings, has died at age 91. More...

Leafs' Matthews has surgical hardware removed
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews underwent a procedure Thursday to remove hardware from a 2014 surgery. The team did not provide details as to the nature of the initial surgery. More...

Rangers agree to terms with ex-Harvard D Fox
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Fox on an entry-level contract. More...

Bruins look to even things up in Game 3
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Golden Knights elevate McCrimmon to GM role
May 02, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kelly McCrimmon, who is credited as a key player in the immediate success of the Golden Knights, has been promoted to general manager, where he will report to president George McPhee. More...

Women's hockey stars to boycott pro leagues
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Women's hockey players said they will boycott playing in professional leagues next season, with sources telling ESPN that the hope is the statement applies pressure on the NHL to support a women's league with financial and infrastructural resources. More...

The best storylines of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs so far
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blue Jackets' wild run? The "Bunch of Jerks" proving most of us wrong? The journey of Cale Makar? We identify our favorites thus far. More...

When Joe Thornton speaks, the San Jose Sharks listen
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The elder statesman of the Sharks still has a big voice in the dressing room. We go inside his impact on the team's 2019 playoff run. More...

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...