When the unbeatable get beat: Sports' biggest upsets
November 02, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Alabama looks unstoppable now, but that doesn't always work out. Just ask the 2007 Patriots. Or 1991 UNLV. Here's a look at some historic sports upsets. More...

Blades of Steel vs. Nintendo Ice Hockey -- which was better?
November 02, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's been 30 years since the releases of Blades of Steel and Nintendo Ice Hockey. But which game had the upper hand? More...

Eaves returns to Ducks lineup after health scare
November 02, 2018 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Eaves is in the Anaheim Ducks' lineup for the first time this year following a health scare that cost him much of last season. More...

Struggling Donato assigned to AHL by Bruins
November 01, 2018 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins forward Ryan Donato, who has one goal in 11 games this season, has been assigned to Providence of the AHL. More...

Power-play surprises and busts
November 01, 2018 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As the calendar page turns to November, Victoria Matiash has enough of a 2018-19 sample size to make recommendations regarding which special-teamers are worth adding. More...

Bettman: NHL plans games in Prague, Stockholm
November 01, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said that the NHL is planning to play a season-opening game in Prague and another two games in Stockholm next season. More...

Ex-King Voynov applies for reinstatement
November 01, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Former Kings defenseman Slava Voynov has applied for reinstatement after serving jail time for domestic assault. More...

Small-sample stars of the NHL: Who can keep it up?
November 01, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
For players who have had a big first month, which will keep producing? Whose production will fall off? More...

NHL Power Rankings: Players who must step up for all 31
November 01, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There were many risers and fallers this week in our rundown of all 31 teams. Plus, a player for every club who must get on track soon. More...

NHL superstars: What goalie would you want in a Game 7?
November 01, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carey Price remains a popular pick as the most reliable goalie in a must-win game. Plus, new award suggestions, career stitch tallies and much more. More...

Kings' Quick out indefinitely after surgery
October 31, 2018 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick underwent knee surgery and is out indefinitely. More...

The NHL's best Halloween costumes for 2018
October 31, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which superstars dressed up as Homer Simpson, the Night King, the Beast and Shrek? We run down our favorites from this year. More...

Preds goalie Rinne back from injured reserve
October 31, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators activated goalie Pekka Rinne from injured reserve on Wednesday. More...

Notable moments in championship parade history
October 31, 2018 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
From wild outfits to epic speeches, championship parades are never dull. We look at some of the best as the Red Sox take their turn on the stage. More...

Steelers attend funeral; Pens honor victims
October 30, 2018 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Steelers players and staff attended the joint funeral for the brothers of the team's former community relations manager on Tuesday. Cecil and David Rosenthal were killed in the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting on Saturday. More...

Sharks activate Thornton from injured list
October 30, 2018 (17:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The San Jose Sharks have activated center Joe Thornton from injured reserve. More...

Johnny Walker is the best player in the world of the week
October 30, 2018 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sidney Crosby had a monster week, but our top honor goes to the sophomore skating for Arizona State. More...

Bruins place McAvoy on IR; Krug likely back
October 30, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Bruins placed defenseman Charlie McAvoy on injured reserve Tuesday, and it appears that Torey Krug is returning to the lineup. More...

Ranking the NHL's best lines
October 30, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Taylor Hall, Nico Hischier and Kyle Palmieri are off to a hot start for the Devils. Where do they rank among the entire league's best trios? More...

Rest-of-season fantasy hockey rankings: Week 5
October 30, 2018 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen provides his rest-of-season top-250 rankings for fantasy hockey leagues, highlighting players currently waiting by the phone in the AHL. More...

Sens' Borowiecki suspended 3 games for check
October 29, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Senators defenseman Mark Borowiecki has been suspended three games without pay by the NHL for an illegal check to the head of Golden Knights forward Cody Eakin. More...

When was your city's last championship parade?
October 29, 2018 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Red Sox are set to parade down the streets of Boston. How long has it been for every other major sports city since its last pro sports championship parade? More...

Devils goalie Schneider returns from injured list
October 29, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The New Jersey Devils have activated goaltender Cory Schneider from the injured list before the team begins a season-long seven-game road trip Tuesday night in Tampa. More...

Answering the big questions on NHL's new partnership with MGM
October 29, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Is the NHL's new deal with MGM a good thing for the league? Why did Gary Bettman change his stance? Here are answers to the most pressing questions. More...

Top waiver adds of the week, including Cory Schneider
October 29, 2018 (14:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Searching for some waiver adds for your fantasy hockey roster? Victoria Matiash lists the best players still available in the majority of ESPN leagues. More...

NHL goes all-in, names MGM betting partner
October 29, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL, once staunchly against sports gambling, announced Monday that it has an official betting partner, MGM Resorts. Commissioner Gary Bettman said the change by the Supreme Court made him change his opinion. More...

NHL won't change restrictions on goalie pads
October 29, 2018 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Despite a growing chorus of goaltenders who are displeased with the NHL's new restrictions on goalie pads, the league has no plans to make a change. More...

Leafs' Matthews (shoulder) out at least 4 weeks
October 29, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews is expected to miss a minimum of four weeks with a shoulder injury, the team announced Monday. More...

Q&A: Bruce Boudreau on goalie pads, coaching millennials, more
October 29, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We check in with the Wild head coach as his team is -- surprise, surprise -- on pace for more than 100 points again. More...

Canucks' Edler out 3-6 weeks; Nilsson put on IR
October 28, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler will miss three to six weeks after additional tests showed that he has a sprained MCL in his right knee. Goalie Anders Nilsson will also be sidelined two to three weeks after being placed on injured reserve. More...

Pens make donations to help shooting victims
October 28, 2018 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Penguins are making donations to help the victims of the mass shooting in Pittsburgh. More...

Kings put Quick on IR and activate Brown
October 28, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick was placed on injured reserve Sunday. More...

Why Ben Bishop hates goalie analytics
October 28, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
"I don't look into analytics at all. They're not even right, to be honest," the Stars goalie says. What does he suggest as an alternative? More...

Leafs' Matthews injures shoulder, will miss game
October 27, 2018 (23:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews left Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets with a left shoulder injury. More...

Leafs' Matthews leaves game with shoulder injury
October 27, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews left Saturday night against the Winnipeg Jets with a left shoulder injury. More...

Fantasy hockey forecaster: Oct. 29-Nov. 4
October 26, 2018 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sean Allen breaks down fantasy hockey matchup data heading into Week 5, pointing out some aggressive players who can help teams in leagues where hits count. More...

Former NHL president John Ziegler dies at 84
October 26, 2018 (14:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Former NHL president John Ziegler Jr., a Hall of Famer who helped bring European players into the NHL and oversaw a merger with the upstart WHA in 1979, has died at 84. More...

Your guide to stealing tossed pucks from children
October 26, 2018 (12:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Congrats, you caught a puck in the stands! You should probably give it to a child, right? More...

How Vegas is building on the team's massive first-year success
October 26, 2018 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The 2017-18 season couldn't have gone much better. But there are new initiatives already in place this season, with more to come. More...

Players trending up, down for every Western team
October 26, 2018 (07:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After the season's first few weeks, here's one player trending up and one trending down for all 15 teams in the West. More...

Early-season rookie watch
October 25, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Thanks to the NHL's "slide rule", time is almost up for teams to make decisions on their rookies. Victoria Matiash tells you who fantasy managers will be able to rely on going forward. More...

Bettman upholds 20-game ban for Caps' Wilson
October 25, 2018 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has upheld the 20-game suspension for Capitals forward Tom Wilson. More...

Blackhawks' famed emergency goalie to help out
October 25, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Scott Foster is going to help the Chicago Blackhawks at some optional morning skates after his memorable appearance as an emergency goaltender last season. More...

Wings aren't cooking but fans still get fries
October 25, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Arby's used to give fans free curly fries if a Red Wings player scored a hat trick, but since that's not happening the company has lowered the bar. More...

Sean Couturier gets Gritty, has something to prove
October 25, 2018 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The 26-year-old Flyers center wants to prove last season was no fluke, and that he is one of the top two-way centers in the NHL. More...

Devils to open lounge for betting at arena
October 25, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Devils fans will soon be able to place bets on an app in a Prudential Center lounge that looks like a sportsbook. More...

NHL Power Rankings: Unsustainable early stats for all 31 teams
October 25, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There's a new No. 1 team in our rankings this week. Plus, an early trend that will improve (or decline) for every club. More...

Devils to have lounge for betting at arena
October 25, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Devils fans will soon be able to place bets on an app in a Prudential Center lounge that looks like a sportsbook. More...

Players trending up, down for every Eastern team
October 25, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After the season's first few weeks, here's one player trending up and one trending down for all 16 teams in the East. More...

Vegas signs suspended D Schmidt to extension
October 25, 2018 (04:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Golden Knights have signed Nate Schmidt, who was suspended 20 games last month for violating the NHL's performance-enhancing drug policy, to an extension worth $35.7 million. More...